Hi there Kristen, and welcome back to planDisney!
I can only imagine what it's like to be a kid again, and receiving a personalized piece of mail from Mickey Mouse himself ahead of a surprise Disney vacation is just one of those unforgettable moments of unbridled joy. I've actually helped countless
other guests looking to send some mail to our Character friends over the past year or so, but it's important to bear in mind that receiving anything in return can never be guaranteed and you may be waiting for some time if you do end up getting any kind of response. That said, I do have some personal tips that I'm happy to share that may possibly improve your chances!
- Send your letter along with a self-addressed envelope enclosed with the proper return postage to the following address:
- Mickey Mouse
c/o Walt Disney World Communications
P.O. Box 10040
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
32830-0040
- You may also want to reach out to the Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort directly via email in order to follow up. (This past month, I saw that a newlywed couple had received a reply from a member of the Guest Experience Support and Solutions team who let them know that a congratulatory postcard would be on its way in the mail.)
Some ways that fellow guests have been resourceful with special messages have included having a friend visit the theme parks to record a special video message with one of the
Characters, or have them autograph a postcard at one of their meeting locations. I remember being a kid and receiving a special phone call from Mickey ahead of my trip, and unfortunately this is currently not an offering available to guests - with the exception of those receiving
a special message from the seas before heading on a Disney Cruise voyage! (I had a look around online and it does also appear that
Chris Diamantopoulos whose voice can be heard on
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, in
shorts found on Disney+ and
Disney Animation's Once Upon a Studio may offer his paid services to record a special message.)
I hope this helps, Kristen! Here's hoping your daughter will be able to have the best surprise ever when she learns about your upcoming trip - whether you get yourself some kind of special Mickey mail or not!
Here's to making more memories at the Most Magical Place on Earth!
Prince