You Can Now Eat Popcorn Out of a Moving, Talking Mickey Mouse at Disneyland

While Disney fans await the arrival of Walt Disney’s high-tech robot this summer for Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, an interactive Mickey Mouse that can blink and talk while you eat popcorn out of its head is now available for purchase. io9 was on hand to demo the latest in the popcorn bucket arms race, which started at Disney theme parks before becoming the hottest movie theater souvenir. While AMC Theaters’ Dune sandworm popcorn bucket seemed like the peak of out-there and bonkers snack vehicles, Disney is back with a robo-upgrade. Check out the moving and blinking bucket you can dig into while engaging in fun conversation starters with a simple “Hey Mickey?” Sure, it’s pre-programmed with a handful of phrases but the real treat is the moving head and blinking eyes. It’s astounding and a little creepy but in a cute way, at least. What’s unhinged is that the interactive setting responds to your voice when you ask it the magic question—and it’s definitely got some kinks to work out. ... Read full article.