In a stunning political twist that has left Californians both amused and bewildered, Disneyland has officially been recognized as the state's top endorsement—toppling Governor Gavin Newsom from his long-held pedestal. In a ceremony held surrounded by oversized Mickey Mouse plushies and more churros than the average diet recommends, representatives from the state government revealed the bold new initiative: “Mickey Mouse Statutes,” establishing the beloved mouse as California’s de facto mascot and unofficial governor. “This is a monumental decision,” proclaimed Mickey himself, standing on a float constructed from a giant replica of his head. “Forget the political drama! We’re here to provide magic, happiness, and the occasional minor existential crisis.” The applause from a crowd of enthusiastic young fans mixed with the skeptical, bemused expressions of parents who still held tickets from 1997, showing how far California has come in terms of governance. The endorsement follows a recent poll conducted by the California Department of Dreams, which revealed that 85% of residents would rather have Mickey Mouse in charge than any politician. “Can he promise free admission to the parks? That’s a solid campaign platform,” quipped one local who prefers the company of cartoon characters over human leaders. In an interview with members of the press, the Governor didn’t seem too phased by losing his title. “Honestly, I’d vote for Mickey too,” he stated, shaking his head while twirling a pair of Mickey ears in his hands. “At least he’s never had to discuss housing policy or the state’s water crisis at a press conference.” Following the endorsement, Disneyland has pledged to enact several state-wide policies under the banner of “Ride the Fantasy,” including mandatory nap times, complimentary balloon animals as part of the new state tax rebate program, and an official state day where everybody must wear ears adorned with cartoon characters of their choice. “Finally, a government that listens!” cheered one mother in line for Dole Whip, explaining she no longer needed to stress about timetables and taxes—just her FastPasses. The seemingly whimsical shift in political power arrived alongside brand new legislation dubbed “The Genie Act,” which aims to make every Californian’s wish come true via a series of increasingly absurd tax incentives. Residents now have the option to trade in their traditional wishes for “one free trip to a Disney park, no strings attached.” In a particularly shocking move, an aging former politician was seen trying to get a job as Goofy’s understudy to reclaim some of his lost stature. Critics, of course, have raised eyebrows at this unusual endorsement. “What’s next? Will we have Princess Jasmine as Secretary of State?” clamored one concerned citizen, as her children eagerly collected their limited-edition Disney trading pins nearby. “What will the policy be on enchanting magic carpets? This could lead to chaos!” Nevertheless, the residents appeared to be on board with their new government structure. While Mickey doesn’t plan to conduct any state pressers in the classic manner, he assured everyone that “no one gets left out.” When asked about potential challenges, he turned serious for a moment. “I know that being Governor of California is a monumental task,” he stated, “but I have a team of bright young animators—uh, I mean advisors—helping me!” As we march forward into this brave new world, only time will tell if Mickey Mouse can deliver on his promises, or if Californians will be hurled into an existential crisis the moment they realize they still have to pay their taxes. Until then, expect Disneyland to bloat its annual attendance with an extra 40 million tourists next year—just to appeal to the political elite.