Mickey Mouse's Original Name & Connection To His Disney Rival Everyone Forgets About
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Rather than Mickey Mouse himself, the title of Disney Studios
Rather than Mickey Mouse himself, the title of Disney Studios' mascot nearly went to one of the classic character's oldest cartoon rivals.
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