Photos of celebs in Mickey Mouse t-shirts: Michael Jackson, John Lennon and more

Since being introduced in 1928 Mickey Mouse has become an icon, one of the most recognizable characters of all time. And wearing a Mickey Mouse t-shirt has become fashionable over the years.

Here's a look back at some celebrities who have worn Mickey shirts over the years.

 In this June 1971 photo pop singer Michael Jackson poses for a portrait sporting the Mickey Mouse shirt.

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 In this March 1974 photo John Lennon poses with a Mickey t-shirt.

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In the same photo shoot John Lennon can be seen with Julian Lennon, May Pang and an unidentified woman.


In this 1977 photo, a young Janet Jackson giggles while wearing a Mickey Mouse t-shirt.

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In this photo from the 1980s, actress Kim Fields sports a red shirt with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

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Actress and producer Christa Campbell in this 2002 photo.
Hilary Duff in this 2003 photo at the Disney Store in New York City.


Christina Aguilera sporting this stylized Mickey Mouse shirt in 2012.



Miley Cyrus poses during Fashion Week in New York City in February 2013.

Jennifer Garner during ABC Primetime Preview Weekend at Disney's California Adventure in 2003.

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Raven during ABC Primetime Preview Weekend at Disney's California Adventure in 2003.

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Andrew Firestone and Jennifer Schefft during 2003 ABC Primetime Preview Weekend at California Adventure.

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Melissa Joan Hart during Disney's Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror Opening at Disney's California Adventure Park.

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Actress Penelope Cruz arrives at Nice airport for the 57th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2004 in Cannes, France.

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Singer Lucy Diakovska, formerly of the band 'No Angels', attends the 'Artists Against AIDS Gala' at the Theater des Westens November 22, 2004 in Berlin, Germany.

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Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon is sold out

If you were thinking of registering for the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon at Disney World you're too late. The even is already sold out.

Registration for the fifth anniversary event was just opened on March 4. The race

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has a new commemorative medal for all who complete the 13.1-mile night race on Nov. 9, 2014.

The race goes through Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot. On Nov. 8, there is the Mickey’s Jingle Jungle 5K and runDisney Kids races.

On Nov. 7, there is a Disney Wine & Dine Pre-Race Taste at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And the Disney Health and Fitness Expo on Nov. 7-8, at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Registration opened just a little more than a week ago and the half marathon event sold out almost immediately.

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The live performance of 'Let it Go' you really need to see

Idina Menzel's performance at the Oscars was more notable for John Travolta's mispronunciation of her name than for the song itself.

Menzel sang a truly memorable live version of "Let it Go" last night on "The Tonight Show."

Jimmy Fallon, the Roots and their toy instruments provided a joyful backdrop, and Menzel absolutely killed the song.

Here it is:

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Captain America comes to Disneyland starting March 7

Captain America comes to Disneyland this Friday.

Starting March 7, 2014, Captain America comes to Innoventions in Tomorrowland. This is the third time a Marvel character has come to Innoventions as part of a movie opening. "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" opens April 4.

Previously, a Stark Industries exhibit opened in conjunction with "Iron Man 3." In November, a special Thor exhibit took place as part of "Thor: The Dark World.

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Celebs at Disney Parks: Feb. 23 - March 1

We take a quick look at some of the stars who came by the Disney Parks from Feb. 23 to March 1. The list includes Mackenzie Foy, Robin Thicke and an Olympian.

First up is Mackenzie Foy from the "Twilight Saga" movies. . .

@DisneylandCeleb just met Mackenzie Foy😁 pic.twitter.com/QMJcvMxAjI
— Brian Villalobos (@BrianvLobos) February 18, 2014

. . . Robin Thicke at Disneyland . . .

Just took an inappropriate number of @robinthicke photos at @Disneyland. CC: @DisneylandCeleb pic.twitter.com/MxUhXIsW23
— Ben Lashes (@BenLashes) February 23, 2014

. . . Australian singer Cody Simpson . . .

Just met Cody Simpson at Disneyland 😍😍 @DisneylandCeleb pic.twitter.com/kqVgGT4Y7f
— Chel♡ (@Chelsie_Kent) March 1, 2014

. . . Olympic ski halfpipe gold medalist David Wise . .

. . . and at Disneyland Paris, former England rugby union star and Strictly Come Dancing finalist, Ben Cohen meets Minnie Mouse. 

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Facts and figures from the 2014 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

Topiaries, butterflies as well as food and drink, and music are part of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.

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For 21 years the festival has been held at Disney World. Here is a look at the festival, by the numbers:

30 million: Blooms are throughout the park during the festival.

500,000: Plants, trees and shrubs are planted for the festival

4,300: Pounds is the weight of the Sulley topiary, Disney's largest topiary.

1,000: Native butterflies will be seen at Tinker Bell’s Butterfly House.

700: Container gardens of flowers, herbs, plants and vegetables in clay pots, barrels and urns enhance the landscape throughout Epcot.

400: Walt Disney World horticulturists needed to install the festival landscape

225: Floating mini-gardens, each three feet in diameter, of multi-hued impatiens provide splashes of color on two ponds that border the walkway between Future World and World Showcase.

150: Hands-on gardening demonstrations and seminars being presented.

100: Epcot horticulturists maintain topiaries and other festival displays.

99: Topiaries throughout the park.

79: Character topiaries throughout the park.

75: Days of the festival.

60: Different species of trees.

48: Different varieties of bedding plants.

47:  Types of palms.

25: Different plants, grasses and mosses of various colors, are used to create and define facial and other features of the character topiaries.

11: Outdoor kiosks featuring food and beverage are throughout the park.

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Festival map for 2014 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is released

The festival guide for the 2014 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has been released.

The festival, presented by HGTV begins March 5 and will last to May 11 at Disney World. This festival will mark the debut of new topiaries a floral Miss Piggy with Kermit and his blooming banjo.

The festival has nearly 100 topiaries and 11 food kiosks with a music concert series and HGTV stars giving classes.

You can download the complete 2014 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival here. 

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