Mickey Mouse Makeover? Really?

I heard on the radio this morning that The Walt Disney Company is going to be giving Mickey Mouse a makeover. I'm not sure how I feel about this. The author in me wonders how Mickey's creator, Walt Disney, would feel about this.

Here's the scoop, as I understand it: Apparently, Mickey is being groomed to be more flexible and fun. I'm not sure what this means. Is he going to be a gymnast now? Coached by Peter Pan? Word is that Mickey Mouse needs new clothes, too. Does this imply a personal...