MARIO VAIANA lives in the Denver metro area where he attends Arvada West High School. Interested in music, theater, painting and drawing, Mario is an avid Radio Disney Denver fan, and has been a freelance kid caster for the past theree and a half years. In addition to music, art plays an important role in Mario's life. "I've been painting and drawing ever since I can remember," he says. "I am honored that I was chosen to help Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations, and that my 'Rockin' Mickey' was chosen. I'd like to thank parents, Joe and Clary, my sister, Dayna, and the Radio Disney Denver staff for their support."
Mickey is approximately 6'5" tall, weighs approximately 700 lbs., and is made of polyurethane with an internal steel frame.