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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Disney and Macy's launch limited Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey collection for 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade Fri Aug 14 16:19:14 2026

Disney and Macy's unveiled a new Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey parade balloon and a 30-piece capsule collection to mark the 100th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, with items already selling fast. The balloon reveal came at D23 Day at Disneyland Resort on August 13, where Disney pulled back the curtain on a float inspired by Mickey […] The post Disney and Macy's launch limited Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey collection for 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade appeared first on American Almanac .

Disney and Macy's unveiled a new Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey parade balloon and a 30-piece capsule collection to mark the 100th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, with items already selling fast. The balloon reveal came at D23 Day at Disneyland Resort on August 13, where Disney pulled back the curtain on a float inspired by Mickey Mouse's iconic role in the 1940 animated classic Fantasia. The balloon will march through New York City streets this November when the parade hits its centennial milestone. At the same moment, a coordinating capsule collection of branded merchandise went live on Macy's website at 7 a.m. PT. The limited-quantity lineup features products from six partner brands, Citizen, Crocs, Hallmark, Loungefly, Super Smalls, and Swarovski, and serves as the opening salvo for a larger 125-plus-piece parade anniversary product assortment expected this fall. A $395 watch and a $30 headband anchor the 30-piece lineup Prices in the capsule range from accessible to aspirational. The Citizen Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey watch, a unisex 40mm model on a blue leather strap, tops the list at $395. A Disney x Macy's Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey necklace in diamond, blue sapphire, and sterling silver runs $250, and its product listing already carried a "going fast" tag. On the lower end, Loungefly contributed a Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey Ears Headband priced at $30, a Macy's exclusive. Two crewneck sweatshirts, one featuring parade balloons through the years, the other the Sorcerer's Apprentice design, each sell for $55 in adult sizes ranging from XS to XXL. Hallmark's entry is a set of four ornaments depicting Mickey parade balloons through the decades, priced at $69.99. Super Smalls offered a Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey Potion Kit at $39, which includes four DIY potion-bottle necklaces aimed at younger fans. Specific products from Crocs and Swarovski, both listed as participating brands, were not detailed. Disney exec calls balloon debut a 'standout moment' Liz Shortreed, senior vice president for the Americas at Disney Consumer Products, told The Hollywood Reporter exclusively that the balloon choice was deliberate. "Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey captures pure imagination and joy, making his debut as a balloon a standout moment for the Parade's 100th anniversary." Shortreed added a broader note about the character's cultural staying power. "Bringing Mickey Mouse into this iconic holiday moment adds a signature touch of Disney magic and celebrates his enduring place in fans' lives." The Sorcerer's Apprentice version of Mickey, blue robe, pointed wizard's hat, enchanted brooms, dates to Walt Disney's Fantasia, released 86 years ago. That segment remains one of the most recognizable pieces of American animation, and pairing it with the parade's centennial gives both brands a nostalgia play with genuine history behind it. Capsule kicks off a much bigger fall merchandise push Macy's and Disney positioned the 30-piece drop as a preview. A full parade anniversary product assortment, more than 125 pieces, will roll out later this fall. That broader collection has not been detailed yet, but the capsule launch signals that both companies see the 100th parade as a significant commercial moment, not just a televised spectacle. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a fixture of American holiday life since 1924. Reaching 100 editions gives the retailer a marketing hook that few annual events can match, and Disney's involvement ensures the merchandise push reaches well beyond Macy's usual customer base. Limited-edition product drops tied to cultural milestones have become standard practice for major retailers. But the parade's centennial carries a weight that most collaborations cannot manufacture, a century of giant balloons floating down Manhattan's streets is the kind of tradition that sells itself. Whether the full 125-piece assortment lands with the same energy will depend on what Macy's and its brand partners bring to the table this fall. For now, the capsule collection is live, the balloon is revealed, and November is closing in. The post Disney and Macy's launch limited Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey collection for 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade appeared first on American Almanac .