Figaro (Disney) facts for kids

Figaro is a famous cat character from Disney. He first appeared in the animated movie Pinocchio in 1940. Figaro was originally the pet of Geppetto, the woodcarver who created Pinocchio. Later, he became the beloved cat of Minnie Mouse.

Figaro at Disney Parks

Figaro can be found in many places at the Disney theme parks. You can spot him at attractions like Pinocchio's Daring Journey. He also appears in parades, such as the Celebrate A Dreams Come True Parade. At Fantasy Faire in Disneyland, Figaro is often seen sleeping in a window. Sometimes, a bird wakes him up by chirping Disney songs.

Figaro in Restaurants

At the Pinocchio's Village Haus restaurant, Figaro is part of the decorations. He appears in murals that tell the story of Pinocchio. The restaurant even has "Figaro Fries" named after him! Over the exit, Figaro is shown pulling a sign with a rope. This was a clever way to fix a design problem at Disneyland. At Disneyland Paris, the sign was centered correctly. There, Figaro leans on the sign and gives a thumbs up.

Figaro's Shop

Figaro also has a shop named after him at Tokyo DisneySea. It's called Figaro's Clothiers. This shop is located in the Mediterranean Harbor area of the park.

Figaro's Personality

Figaro acts a lot like a playful and sometimes spoiled child. He can get angry easily. But deep down, he is a very kind and loving cat.

What Figaro Dislikes

Figaro doesn't like many things. He hates waiting for things to happen. He also dislikes taking baths. Being tricked or made fun of makes him mad. Dogs are often on his dislike list too. He even sometimes avoids giving Cleo, the goldfish, a goodnight kiss!

Figaro and Pluto

In some older Disney cartoons, Figaro was a bit more mischievous. He often had rivalries with Pluto, Mickey Mouse's dog. They would often battle over different things. Sometimes, they fought for Minnie's attention. Figaro would tease Pluto when no one was watching. But sometimes, they learned to get along. In more recent cartoons, their friendship has improved. Now, Figaro often looks up to Pluto.

Modern Appearances

In shows like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Minnie's Bow-Toons, Figaro is much better behaved. He is a close friend to Minnie Mouse. He often sleeps in her shop while she works. His roles in these shows are usually small but important.

Figaro's Enemies

Figaro has a few enemies in his adventures. These include the giant whale Monstro and the villainous Pete. Sometimes, Pluto can be an enemy in certain old cartoons.

Figaro as a WWII Mascot

Figaro was even a mascot during World War II. A picture of Figaro swatting a swastika was painted on some airplanes. These planes were Hawker Hurricanes and Spitfire Mk. Vb Trop planes. They were flown by a pilot named Ian Gleed. Figaro was a symbol of good luck and fighting spirit for the pilots.

Figaro's Appearances

Figaro has appeared in many Disney movies and TV shows.

• Pinocchio (1940) (his first appearance)
• All Together (1942)
• Figaro and Cleo (1943)
• Victory Vehicles (1943)
• First Aiders (1944)
• Donald's Crime (1945) (seen looking in a rubbish bin)
• Bath Day (1946)
• Figaro and Frankie (1947)
• Cat Nap Pluto (1948)
• Pluto's Sweater (1949)
• Alice in Wonderland (1951, a quick appearance)
• Disney's Halloween Treat (1982) (parts from Pluto's Sweater and Cat Nap Pluto)
• Mickey Mouse Works (1999)
• Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999)
• Disney's House of Mouse (2001–2003)
• Disney's Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse (2002, a quick appearance)
• Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2006–2016)
• Minnie's Bow-Toons (2011–2016)
• Mickey Mouse (2013–present)
• Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures (2017–present)
• Pinocchio (TBA)

Images for kids

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  Dickie Jones (right, as an adult) voiced Pinocchio in the film.

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  Pinocchio is seen as a story about American child raising in the mid-20th century.

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  Geppetto and Pinocchio at Magic Kingdom.

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  Pinocchio's village at Disneyland, inspired by Gustaf Tenggren's paintings.

See also

In Spanish: Pinocho (película de 1940) para niños