Thousands of Brits flock to Disneyland each year, enchanted by the theme park’s magical allure and sense of wonder.
However, character impersonations don’t always result in family-friendly experiences. Shock rippled through parents at an unnamed holiday resort when they witnessed Minnie Mouse being unmasked.
The individual inside the costume shattered the typical fairytale image. A TikTok video, uploaded by darkamusements, revealed that at this particular tourist destination, Minnie was actually a man who enjoys a smoke.
Captured on camera with his mask up and cigarette in hand during a break, the viral footage was aptly captioned: “Wow, Minnie Mouse has had a hard shift.” The sight left both parents and social media users in disbelief.
Since its upload, the video has amassed more than eight million views, leaving viewers utterly astonished that the man chose to reveal himself so openly. While some were stunned, others found humour in the situation, comparing him to various celebrities.
The comments section was full of all sorts of reactions – from the appalled to the seriously funny. One user quipped: “That’s Miguel Mouse.” Another observed: “Why does he look like Danny Trejo?”
A third chimed in with: “Captain Hook in disguise.” Meanwhile, another added: “That’s not Minnie bro, that’s Mario.”
While some people couldn’t resist making light of the situation, others were genuinely taken aback at witnessing the iconic kids’ character looking so exhausted.
One individual expressed their dismay, commenting: “Never hugging Minnie Mouse in Disneyland again.” A second person added: “Imagine seeing this as a kid. Childhood over immediately.”
Another simply wrote: “That just ruined my childhood.” Meanwhile, someone else shared their shock, writing: “The gasp I gasped.”
Nevertheless, a handful appealed for a bit more sensitivity, suggesting others spare a thought for the employee involved, who was simply trying to get on with his job.