Minnie Mouse and Pluto Measure Up for Chinese New Year

Minnie Mouse’s keen sense of fashion will be showcased this Chinese New Year as she steps out in style in a specially designed cheong-saam.

The beloved girlfriend of Mickey Mouse spent the morning looking through an array of silk fabric swatches while being measured for her new Chinese-style dress that is to dazzle guests during Hong Kong Disneyland’s first Chinese New Year celebration.

Accompanying Minnie was Disney’s most famous dog, Pluto, who will celebrate his special year - the Year of the Dog - by donning a traditional Chinese red silk hat. 

Tailoring the outfits for the excited Disney friends are the talented cast members from Hong Kong Disneyland’s costuming department. Seamstress Ngai Kong Sang said, “We are all looking forward to our first Chinese New Year celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland. Minnie will look resplendent in her Chinese silk dress and guests will love taking pictures with Minnie, Pluto and all the other Disney friends. The park’s first Chinese New Year will be one to remember for every family!”

Minnie Mouse and Pluto will wear their new Chinese-style outfits to greet guests throughout the Chinese New Year celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland which runs from January 29-February 12, 2006.

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