Disney characters surprise shoppers with a great shadow prank

Featuring a breakdancing Mickey.

There you are, picking something up in the shopping centre, when suddenly you're playing imaginary football with goofy.

That's what happened in this prank from the folks at Disney, who set up a shadow theatre in an American mall - much to the delight of kids big and small.

The children are adorable, but even the serious businessmen can't help but get a smile out of this one.

One wise guy thinks he'll trick Mickey Mouse by breaking out the dance moves - but is rapidly put in his place. It's brilliant.

Sure, it's part of a Disney marketing campaign, but there's something incredibly nostalgic about these childhood characters popping up for some fun.

Hat-tip to Uproxx.