For some of us, there is nothing more nostalgic than sitting in front of the TV with family and watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. With the massive balloons and years and years of different floats and performers, we look forward to it every year.
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While there are usually some Disney balloons and Mickey Mouse usually makes some sort of appearance, this year, it’s going to be even more fun with a brand-new Disney-inspired giant character balloon!
Say hello to Disney’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey that will make his debut this November! It’s inspired by Mickey Mouse’s iconic role in Fantasia.
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This is the first new balloon announced for the 2026 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and will be for the 100th march of the parade. This is the next chapter in Disney’s almost century-long relationship with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We got to see the balloon in person, and it’s perfect.
SO cool
This massive reveal happened during D23 Day at Disneyland Resort, where guests could see the newest addition and this fun collaboration between Macy’s and Disney.
Spidey
In 2025, Disney and Pixar added a brand-new Buzz Lightyear balloon to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Toy Story. To see Buzz Lightyear truly fly was incredible! He has “Andy” written on his boot and is nearly as long as four Pizza Planet delivery trucks.
Buzz Lightyear balloon
The very first Disney character to appear in the parade was, for once, Mickey Mouse, who was over 40 feet tall. This was in 1934, and he was also joined by Pluto, the Three Little Pigs, and the Big Bad Wolf.
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There have been so many characters throughout the years, and Minnie Mouse joined the balloon lineup in 2024 as the tallest balloon in the parade. She was around 60 feet long, and it must be from the iconic bow.
Minnie in the parade
To celebrate the new Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey balloon, Macy’s is also launching an exclusive Disney capsule collection featuring collectible keepsakes inspired by the balloon. The collection includes items from brands such as Citizen, Crocs, Hallmark, Loungefly, Super Smalls, Swarovski and more. We love these pajamas!
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Check out this Loungefly set!! And yes, it totally looks like the balloon.
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We totally need this fun tent (which will also make a perfect Christmas present).
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That’s only the start. The whole collection is a perfect way to celebrate the balloon, and who doesn’t love Sorcerer Mickey?
We’re so excited to see this new balloon during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26th at 8:30 AM EST! Make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more Disney news.
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