The House of Mouse Expo brings all the Magic under one roof for a very exciting and fun event for all.  The weekend is filled with celebrity guests signing autographs and posing for pictures, panels, costume contest, after hours party and vendors.

For the expo, we are excited to have 20 celebrity guests coming to meet fans.  Our guest list also features 2 different fandom reunions you won’t want to miss.

Throughout the weekend, there will be many vendors selling a variety of merchandise.  From handmade items, artist portraits, memorabilia, collectibles, and so much more.

Also, the 501st Legion will be appearing all weekend. The 501st Legion has spread the magic of the Star Wars genre worldwide through its authentic-looking costumes and has become the leading force in fan-based charity events. The 501st, also known as “Vader’s Fist,” is truly dedicated to brightening the lives of those less fortunate.

The family friendly House of Mouse Expo will take place at the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista South located in Kissimmee FL on January 20-22, 2023.

In addition, we will have Give Kids the World in attendance with their own celebrity guests from the WWE/NXT to help raise money for the village.

Guests who will be appearing are:
  • Maria Canais-Barrera – Wizards of Waverly Place and Camp Rock
  • Bret Iwan – Voice of Mickey Mouse
  • Mary Gibbs – Voice of Boo from Monsters, Inc.
  • Donnie Dunagen – Voice of Bambi
  • Peter Behn – Voice of Thumper
  • John Morris – Voice of Andy from Toy Story

Pirates of the Caribbean Reunion

  • Lee Arenberg – Pintel 
  • Martin Klebba – Marty
  • Treva Etienne – Koehler  
  • Vince Lozano – Jacoby

Hocus Pocus Reunion

  • Vinessa Shaw – Allison
  • Omri Katz – Max
  • Doug Jones – Billy Butcherson
  • Larry Bagby – Ernie aka ICE
  • Tobias Jelinek – Jay
  • Jason Marsden – Voice of Thackery Binx
  • Amanda Shepherd – Emily
  • Michael McGrady – Cop 
  • Don Yesso – Bus Driver aka Mortal Bus Boy
  • Taylor Henderson – Young Winnie Sanderson (Hocus Pocus 2)

Give Kids The World Village is a whimsical, 89-acre nonprofit resort in Kissimmee, FL, that provides transformative weeklong wish vacations to critically ill children and their families. When wish-granting organizations receive a request from a critically ill child who wants to visit Central Florida, Give Kids The World fulfills the wish – providing each child and his/her family with a magical weeklong stay at absolutely no cost.

Each family receives transportation, accommodations in one of the Village’s 166 storybook residential villas, all meals and snacks, nightly entertainment, donated tickets to Orlando’s world-class theme parks and attractions, and priceless interactive experiences at the Village. Since 1986, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 176,000 families from all 50 states and 76 countries to enjoy precious time laughing together, playing together, and creating priceless memories away from hospital stays and medical treatments. For more information about Give Kids The World Village – The Place Where Happiness Inspires Hope – visit https://www.gktw.org/.

Our throw back interviews with Bret Iwan & Doug Jones