Disney Cruise Line: Peek at Sailor Mickey balloon set for Macy’s parade

Here’s a look at “Sailor Mickey,” the inflatible version of Mickey Mouse that will represent the Disney Cruise Line at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

Mickey, perched upon an anchor, has accessorized his red shorts and yellow shoes with a sailor’s cap and a nautical blazer for the occasion. It will be his first appearance in the Macy’s parade since 2000, when he was dressed as Bandleader Mickey. Sailor Mickey is scheduled to be in the parade through 2011.

The helium version of Sailor Mickey is about six stories tall, but Macy’s is selling a smaller, plush version in its stores and online through the holiday season.

Mickey first appeared as a balloon in the 1934 Macy’s parade.