Mickey mouse is gay

In 1928, a revolution in animation was sparked by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks with the creation of Mickey Mouse. LGBTQ representation has been an important issue in the animation industry for decades, with companies such as Disney taking up the forefront a lot of the time with their sometimes iffy and generally insensitive footing when dealing with the matter. 

Although it isn’t much, to criticize the production issues when it comes to LGBTQ representation in animation and Disney movies specifically is not to ignore the LGBTQ or queer icon characters that we have come to know and love over the years.

The moment is also beautiful, portraying a lesbian couple with their little son. This gave it a special effect on the television scene of the early 2000s and onward, leaving many shows since trying their best to keep up.

New ideas and quality aren’t the only things about Kim Possible that are said to have had an effect on its watchers, however.

While the movie certainly had its other flaws – such as being a little hard to take as being the movie that Andy watched, and that inspired Buzz Lightyear’s character as a whole – it is an absolute shame that something with so much dedication put into it saw controversy due to one fleeting moment.

The moment in question? After all – if it were not for the cameos, the half-confirmed relationships, and the fan-canons, we probably wouldn’t have gotten the more mainstream characters that we have in our movies today!

Although writers and Disney gave the issue the usual behind-covering treatment of ‘it is what you want to be’, Finding Dory includes a cameo from a pair of women who appear to be a couple.

This speculation is partly fueled by an analysis of Walt Disney’s personal life and the historical context of the character’s creation. While a lot is open to interpretation, it's important to have all kinds of characters that resonate with different types of audiences.

However, the intriguing aspect of fan theories lies in their ability to explore characters beyond their on-screen portrayals, providing a deeper, more nuanced understanding of these beloved icons.

Why Do Some Fans Believe Mickey Mouse Might Be Gay?

Certain fans and theorists delve into the nuances of Mickey Mouse’s character, interpreting various aspects as hints of potential homos*xuality.

Her gradually strengthening feelings for Kim over the length of the show – platonic or otherwise – didn’t do much to dispel this notion, either, and instead added more fuel to the fire that was the Kim Possible fandom’s admiration of her as a character and potential queer icon.

#9) Susan and Cheryl from Good Luck Charlie

Talking about the first steps taking toward inclusion is a common theme when fans and critics alike dissect gay characters in Disney films – and is also a strong theme in this list as a whole – but one step along the path to peace is often ignored when it comes to the animation company, and that step manifests itself deep amongst the episodes of Disney channel soap opera Good Luck Charlie. 

Although the pair are only seen in one episode, and despite the fact that their relationship as a couple is explored very little, Susan and Cheryl can very truthfully be held as the first queer couple ever featured in a Disney production.

The pair appeared in the second to last episode of the series, and facilitated a skit of where Bob – Charlie’s bumbling father – laments about how he would usually take the husband of a couple that visits the house upstairs to watch sports, and that he is now confused.

It’s possible that those who might have criticized an overtly confirmed romantic relationship for the LGBTQ Disney Characters found satisfaction in the ambiguity of their bond.

#2) Alisha Hawthorne from Lightyear

Just like Strange World after it – which we discuss alongside Ethan Clade in another article – Lightyear was another movie that saw backlash and a consequently damaged release due to having LGBTQ representing characters amongst its cast.

But he has it in his mind to undergo the surgery.”

“He wants us to animate the whole process of transition. Gay kisses causing movies to be banned, queer main characters leading to films being relegated to the obscure corners of streaming services. Right at the beginning of the movie, as the first day of Bonnie’s kindergarten experience takes place, one child appears to be checked in by two mothers.

It follows Mei, who turns into a red panda when she has strong emotions, and her best friends, Priya and Miriam. At the beginning.”

“But then some of us thought: why not? Despite this, and despite the fact that the show sees a limited broadcast due to the content of its story, it remains adored by fans.

While the amount of queer characters in The Owl House is far greater than just Luz alone, she is the main protagonist, and so it is fair that we focus on her for this mention.

At the beginning of the movie, Ethan has a crush on his friend Diazo.