Key Facts
• On September 11, 2025, Disney characters visited a special needs school in Morioka.
• Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and a Tokyo Disney Resort ambassador participated.
• The visit was part of an initiative started in 1982 to bring Disney experiences to children unable to visit the resort.
• This was the first visit to Iwate University’s Special Needs School.
• Around 30 elementary and middle school students attended the event.
• Activities included dancing with Mickey and Minnie and personal interaction time.
• Students expressed joy, describing the experience as surprising and fun.
• Tokyo Disney Resort plans to continue similar visits nationwide.
Summary
On September 11, 2025, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and a Tokyo Disney Resort ambassador visited Iwate University’s Special Needs School in Morioka, Japan. This marked the first visit to the school as part of a long-standing initiative, launched in 1982, to bring Disney’s magic to children unable to visit the resort due to disabilities or illnesses. Approximately 30 students from the elementary and middle school divisions participated, enjoying activities such as dancing and personal interactions with the characters. Students expressed delight, with one describing the experience as “too cute to handle.” Tokyo Disney Resort plans to continue these outreach efforts across the country, spreading joy to more children in need.
