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Fake Video Claims Disney Will Transition Mickey Mouse

8/21/2026

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Disney did not announce a gender transition for Mickey Mouse, despite a fake video.
Mouse Trap News Instagram account posted a 19 August video claiming Disney would turn Mickey into “Moxie Mouse” via surgery.
Some commenters called for boycotts, saying they would quit Disney or stop visiting parks.
A new female villain confirmed at D23 sparked the #GiveElsaAGirlfriend campaign backed by Idina Menzel.

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Story summary

Disney did not announce a gender transition for Mickey Mouse, despite a fake video.
Mouse Trap News Instagram account posted a 19 August video claiming Disney would turn Mickey into “Moxie Mouse” via surgery.
Some commenters called for boycotts, saying they would quit Disney or stop visiting parks.
A new female villain confirmed at D23 sparked the #GiveElsaAGirlfriend campaign backed by Idina Menzel.