Mickey’s 60th Birthday

During the taping of Mickey's 60th Birthday special, he rummages through an old trunk and finds the Sorcerer's Apprentice hat. He debates presenting himself with his own magic rather than borrowing power from others. A sorcerer who owns the hat warns him not to misuse other people's magic and to discover his own.

On stage, Mickey carries his birthday cake, provided by Roger Rabbit. Roger realizes the cake has a dangerous surprise when a stick of dynamite is hidden inside instead of a candle. The accidental mishap threatens the live show and the set begins to collapse.

Mickey uses the magic from the hat to repair the damage caused by the explosion. The audience screams for more of his magic as the moment becomes a spectacle. When he performs another burst of magic, he suddenly vanishes, leaving the crowd stunned and confused.

The sorcerer reappears and casts a spell to make everyone fail to recognize Mickey Mouse. The spell promises that Mickey will truly understand it only when he finds his own magic. Mickey is propelled back into the real world, momentarily unaware of the spell's true consequences.

Mickey is found by Andy Keaton of Family Ties, who mistakes him for a superb impersonation. Andy shows him off to Mallory and Jennifer, but they are not convinced, and even Andy doubts him. The encounter leaves Mickey frustrated as he tries to prove he is the real thing.

Mickey goes to the bar from Cheers and discovers he has no money to buy a drink. He ends up singing the 'Happy Birthday' to Rebecca Howe, lifting her spirits. Impressed by the moment, Rebecca takes him to dinner and a movie, offering him a rare slice of normal life.

The Walt Disney Company launches a city-wide search for the missing Mouse, led by Sergeant Rick Hunter. Local news covers the search, fueling public interest and speculation. Reporters Dudley Goode and Mia Loud begin to suspect Donald Duck, setting up the investigation.

Donald Duck becomes a central suspect after old clips surface and he tries to testify his innocence. He is arrested and represented by the firm McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak. The case becomes a focal point of the ongoing coverage.

As the search continues, montage clips show tributes and memories of Mickey from various outlets. NBC reporters Allison Rosati and Sue Simmons make cameos in the broadcast, lending a TV-news flair to the program. The mood blends concern with affectionate homages.

Mickey returns to Disneyland where a custodian laments not seeing his hero. A fellow custodian sings 'It's Magic' to cheer him up, and Mickey joins the ensuing song-and-dance number. The moment marks his re-entry into the celebration.

The sorcerer reappears, congratulating Mickey for finding his own magic. He breaks the spell, restoring recognition of Mickey to those around him. Roger Rabbit rushes forward to confirm the moment and celebrate.

News confirms Roger's discovery and Donald is released just in time to join Mickey's birthday celebration. A parade carries Mickey to Sleeping Beauty Castle where Minnie awaits, and the couple is finally reunited as the celebration reaches its climax.