Earlier this week, it was Tiger Woods. Today, it's Mickey. Oh, the magical world of Michael Phelps.

The golden swimmer is to receive a "Heroes Welcome" during a parade this morning at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.

It's expected, really, since Phelps seems to be quite the mouseketeer. He's been part of "Disney Swim With The Stars," shimmied into merman fishtails for a Disney "Fantasea" photo shoot and posed with Minnie Mouse after he won gold at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Nothing wrong with it. Goes with his wholesome image.

Plus, he and Mickey obviously have a lot in common. Just look at their cute ears.

(Photo: Walt Disney World photo from 2004 via Associated Press)