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MINNIE MOUSE
DONALD DUCK
FUN FACTS
FUN FACTS
• Minnie Mouse’s first appearance was
right alongside Mickey Mouse in the • Donald made his debut in the 1934
1928 cartoon short Steamboat Willie. Silly Symphony cartoon short The
• 1986 was declared “Minnie’s Year,” Wise Little Hen with the line “Who?
with special events celebrating Minnie Me? Oh, no, I’ve got a bellyache.”
throughout the Disney theme parks. • Many characters have enraged
• Mickey Mouse’s theme tune is called Donald Duck over the years, from
Minnie’s Yoo Hoo, and begins with the Chip ‘n’ Dale to his three nephews
lines “I’m the guy they call little Mickey Huey, Dewey and Louie.
Mouse/Got a sweetie down in the Simple, tender and strong-willed, Donald Duck always begins his day with • Donald’s outfit of a blue sailor’s
chicken house/Neither fat nor skinny/ Minnie may sometimes be a shy a positive outlook, quickly to be replaced hat and shirt was the idea of Walt
She’s the horse’s whinny/She’s my giggler with clasped hands and a by a short temper as things often don’t go Disney himself – because ducks
little Minnie Mouse!” bashful smile, but is most often the his way. The occasional prankster, Donald like water of course!
• Although she never had a series of level-headed one of her group of always spots a chance to have fun at other • A total of 128 classic shorts were
her own, Minnie appeared in 73 classic friends, unless Mickey’s occasional people’s expense, but quickly gets angry made starring Donald Duck.
cartoons with Mickey and Pluto. forgetfulness gets the better of her. if the joke backfires on him - as it usually • Donald Duck’s middle name is
• Minnie has two nieces called Millie and Minnie is a girl for whom everyone does. When he’s not in a rage, however, Fauntleroy.
Melody. holds a special place in their heart Donald is deep down a thoughtful, happy
– especially her lifelong sweetheart duck, always devoted to his friends.
Mickey Mouse.

DAISY DUCK
PLUTO

FUN FACTS
FUN FACTS • Daisy’s first role was as the
• Pluto’s first appearance was Mexican Donna Duck in 1937’s
in the 1930 cartoon short The cartoon short Don Donald.
Chain Gang. • In the same way that Donald has
• Walt himself chose Pluto’s three nephews, Huey, Dewey and
name, after also considering Louie, Daisy has three nieces,
Rover which he thought was called April, May and June.
too common. • Daisy’s first named appearance
• Pluto is named after the was in 1940’s Mr. Duck Steps Out. Daisy Duck is the sophisticated and
The epitome of man’s best friend, Pluto is the dwarf planet Pluto, which sassy girlfriend of Donald. While she
faithful, loving pup every child longs to have. was discovered at around the • Daisy made fourteen appearances can sometimes be high-maintenance,
A mustard-colored mixed-breed dog, Pluto same time as his creation. in the classic animated shorts, she’s the only person able to outmatch
but has made a star of herself
is the loyal companion of his master, Mickey in modern series such as Mickey Donald’s occasional self-centeredness,
Mouse. Pluto is playful, fun-loving and curious. Mouse Clubhouse. making them the perfect couple. Despite
Sometimes he’s mistakenly taken the blame for her occasional tantrums, however, she
other unruly animals having wrecked a house can be sweet, friendly and very talkative
or two – although his own overreaction often with those she cares about, especially
contributes to the destruction! her best friend Minnie Mouse.

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