The Golden Mickeys
The Golden Mickeys at Hong Kong Disneyland
Disney Cruise Line
Area	Disney Wonder/Disney Dream/Disney Treasure
Status	Operating
Opening date	September 2003 (2003-09)
Hong Kong Disneyland
Area	Fantasyland
Status	Removed
Opening date	September 12, 2005 (2005-09-12)
Closing date	July 26, 2015 (2015-07-26)
Replaced by	Mickey and the Wondrous Book [1]
Ride statistics
Attraction type	Musical
Theme	Disney Animated Films
Duration	20 minutes (The Golden Mickeys: 20th Anniversary Edition version) 31 minutes (Christmas version)

The Golden Mickeys (Cantonese: 米奇金獎音樂劇) is a revue-style stage musical presented in the style of an awards ceremony, featuring characters from Disney films.

The show originated on the Disney Cruise Line as a replacement for Morty the Magician's show, premiering in September 2003 aboard the Disney Wonder. In fall 2004, the show was brought to the Disney Dream while in dry dock. The show is performed in the premiere theatre on the ship, the Walt Disney Theater on Deck 4.

The show made its land debut in Hong Kong Disneyland, and took its final bow on July 26, 2015 to make room for the brand new show "Mickey and the Wondrous Book," which premiered in November 2015 in celebration of the park's 10th anniversary.^[2]

Disney Cruise Line version

In the entertainment program aboard cruise ships, a fictional narrative is presented featuring a character named "Ensign Benson." Portrayed as a reserved member of the crew, Benson unexpectedly assumes the responsibilities of a host when the designated host, implied to be the ship's captain, is absent at the commencement of the show. Lacking self-assurance in her newfound role, Benson receives motivational support from a series of interactive video clips featuring real-life celebrities. Additionally, her involvement extends to participating in various song and dance performances that are part of the show.

These feature cast members in the costumes of characters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tarzan, Mulan, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Toy Story, Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, Pocahontas, and The Lion King performing songs from these films. In 2011, it dismantled the songs and characters from Sleeping Beauty and Pocahontas which were moved to Disney's Believe that year and then the Golden Mickeys included old or new numbers from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Tangled and many other Disney movies.

In the vicinity of the Walt Disney Theatre, the pre-show area is designed to emulate a red carpet experience, immersing guests in the typical environment of celebrities. "Rona Rivers" interviews guests at the entrance of the theatre, simulating the experience of a celebrity interview on the red carpet. This interaction is broadcast live on two large screens positioned at the front of the theatre, enhancing the immersive experience.

The original ensemble of performers at the theatre comprised Nadia Wahhab, Crystal Monee Hall, Mark Baratelli, Jeremiah James, Joshua Carlson, Danny Calvert, Tony Wichowski, Erik McEwen, Jessica Quarles, Emma Green, Jonathan Vetsich, and Michele Kaye. These individuals played a pivotal role in bringing the theatrical experience to life for audiences. The Golden Mickeys was directed by Diane Paulus, who also directed The Donkey Show in New York City, and choreographed by Maria Torres, who co-choreographed Disney's Enchanted.

Hong Kong Disneyland version

A version of the show was performed at the Storybook Theatre in the Fantasyland area of Hong Kong Disneyland. The show was narrated in Cantonese, with simplified Chinese and English subtitles. All of the songs were performed in English. Here, the show began with a performance of the title song including a dance performance based around cast members preparing costumes and taking press photos of arriving celebrities. Footage of Disney characters arriving by limousine and entering the theatre along a red carpet was then projected on screens to the two sides of the stage before the characters entered through the auditorium aisle. This version of the show had a running commentary from the host Bebe who conducted interviews with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, along with Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto and was also involved in several of the song and dance routines. These featured cast members in the costumes of characters from Toy Story 2, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tarzan, Mulan, Lilo & Stitch, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast performing songs from these films. The show also included aerial acrobatics, martial arts, puppetry, and fireworks.

On July 26, 2015, the show took its final bow to make way for the show "Mickey and the Wondrous Book", debuted in November 2015, to celebrate the park's 10th anniversary.^[3] The news was officially announced on June 22, 2015, though there were rumours of the show coming to an end in early June. The last show of the day on 12–13,17-20,24-25/7 was reserved for Magic Access Members(the name for annual pass holders). Members of the Magic Access program who had registered for the performances were eligible to collect their wristbands at ticket booth number 1 by presenting their Magic Access Member card. Upon entering the theatre, they received a souvenir package which contained 20 postcards featuring images from the show on the front side. Additionally, attendees received one of four collectible pins from the Golden Mickeys pin series, introduced in 2010, depicting either Mickey, Minnie, Donald, or Goofy with a clapperboard. The final performance, which occurred at 19:15 on July 26, 2015, was attended by 100 Magic Access Members and specially invited guests. Original cast members Angela Lam, Andy Au, and Regrine Law, who had continued to perform until the last day, were celebrated in a special farewell moment following the conclusion of the performance.

Disney's Hollywood Studios version

External links

• Disney Cruise Line The Golden Mickey Full Show
• HKDL The Golden Mickeys Final Full Show

References