July 6, 2026, 10:08 AMNFL commissioner Roger Goodell hopped on a video call with Mickey Mouse to set the stage for a new collaboration.In a new video shared by Disney on social media Monday, Goodell is seen on a call asking for advice on how to win people over.When he's told to smile more, Goodell says, "OK, I'll try it your way, thanks Mickey."NFL commissioner Roger Goodell appears in a video shared by Disney ahead of Fanatics Fest NYC 2026.DisneyAlong with the video, Disney announced Monday that it will join with the NFL and Champion for a special collaboration at Fanatics Fest NYC, a four-day sports fan festival taking place this year from July 16-19 at the Javits Center in New York City.Popular ReadsOn Thursday, July 16, Goodell and sports journalist Taylor Rooks will host an event that will, "reimagine a beloved sports tradition through an unmistakably Disney lens," according to Disney Consumer Products.And throughout Fanatics Fest NYC this year, attendees can visit the Disney Fan Zone, described as a destination featuring, "exclusive merchandise, immersive experiences, surprise-and-delight Disney moments."The Walt Disney Co. is the parent company of ABC News.