The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse is an American animated streaming television series produced by Disney Television Animation for Disney+. The series is a continuation and revival of the Emmy Award-winning 2013 Mickey Mouse shorts, uses the same style, and has many of the same cast and crew, with the exception of the late Russi Taylor, who is replaced by Kaitlyn Robrock in the role of Minnie Mouse. The series was first announced on September 14, 2020, and premiered on November 18, 2020, to coincide with Mickey's 92nd birthday.[2]
| The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse | |
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| Genre | Comedy Slapstick |
| Based on | |
| Developed by | Paul Rudish |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Christopher Willis |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 20 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Paul Rudish |
| Running time | 7 minutes[1] |
| Production company | Disney Television Animation |
| Original release | |
| Network | Disney+ |
| Release | November 18, 2020 – present |
From November 18 to December 18, 2020, Disney+ premiered two shorts a week. A further ten shorts premiered on July 28 until August 25, 2021.[3][4][5]
Cast
Main Voices
- Chris Diamantopoulos as Mickey Mouse (reprising role)[1]
- Kaitlyn Robrock as Minnie Mouse (replacement by the late Russi Taylor)[1]
- Tony Anselmo as Donald Duck (reprising role)[1]
- Bill Farmer as Goofy and Pluto (reprising roles)[1]
- Tress MacNeille as Daisy Duck (reprising role)[1]
Other Voices
- Jim Cummings as Pete (reprising role)
- Corey Burton as Ludwig von Drake (reprising role)
- April Winchell as Clarabelle Cow (reprising role)
- Paul Rudish as Various (reprising roles)
Music
Like in the previous series, the music was composed by Christopher Willis. On November 13, 2020, two songs from the series co-written by Willis were released to streaming services, including "Donald's Conga Song" from "Supermarket Scramble" and "The Wrangler's Code" from "Cheese Wranglers".[6]
Reception
Common Sense Media rated the show 3 out of 5 stars, stating: "The characters are put in different outlandish scenarios from one episode to the next and play versions of themselves that maintain their relationships and personalities. Familiar foes arrive on scene to cause trouble, but injuries are quickly remedied and accidents rarely amount to any realistic harm."[7]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original release date [8] | Prod. code |
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| 1 | "Cheese Wranglers" | Eddie Trigueros | Darrick Bachman, Leanna Dindal, Kristen Morrison, Paul Rudish & Eddie Trigueros | Kristen Morrison & Eddie Trigueros | November 18, 2020 | 101 |
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Minnie Mouse, the proprietor of Big Thunder Valley, hires Mickey Mouse, the best cheese wrangler in the west, to ride every cheese wheel to town, with her ranch hands, Donald Duck and Goofy assisting him. But they need to keep the cheese safe from infamous cheese rustler, Peg-Leg Pete. Note: Humphrey the Bear makes a brief cameo. | ||||||
| 2 | "House of Tomorrow" | Jason Reicher | Darrick Bachman, Tara Billinger, Leanna Dindal, Jason Reicher & Paul Rudish | Tara Billinger & Jason Reicher | November 18, 2020 | 102 |
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At the Hall of Science, Mickey, Donald, and Goofy sneak in to Professor Ludwig von Drake's House of Tomorrow, a futuristic house with an artificial intelligence tending to their every need, which turns out to not be the dream they were envisioning. Note: This episode is a tribute to an original Tomorrowland attraction at Disneyland, the Monsanto House of the Future. Guest Star: Alan Tudyk as the House of Tomorrow | ||||||
| 3 | "Hard to Swallow" | Eddie Trigueros | Darrick Bachman, Leanna Dindal, Kristen Morrison, Paul Rudish & Eddie Trigueros | Kristen Morrison & Eddie Trigueros | November 27, 2020 | 103 |
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Mickey tries to get Pluto to eat his flea pill, which Pluto finds disgusting. The situation becomes dire when an army of fleas target Pluto. | ||||||
| 4 | "School of Fish" | Jason Reicher | Darrick Bachman, Tara Billinger, Leanna Dindal, Jason Reicher & Paul Rudish | Tara Billinger & Jason Reicher | November 27, 2020 | 104 |
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Mickey sends his goldfish, Gubbles, to school, but becomes so concerned for his well-being that he begins following him around everywhere at school. | ||||||
| 5 | "Keep on Rollin'" | Eddie Trigueros | Darrick Bachman, Leanna Dindal, Kristen Morrison, Paul Rudish & Eddie Trigueros | Kristen Morrison & Eddie Trigueros | December 4, 2020 | 105 |
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Mickey and his friends' disco night at the roller rink is crashed by Peg-Leg Pete and his roller derby team. Note: Ursula from The Little Mermaid appears as a member of Pete's team. The Beast from Beauty and the Beast makes a cameo appearance. Guest Star: Pat Carroll as Ursula | ||||||
| 6 | "The Big Good Wolf" | Jason Reicher | Darrick Bachman, Tara Billinger, Leanna Dindal, Jason Reicher & Paul Rudish | Tara Billinger & Jason Reicher | December 4, 2020 | 106 |
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Mickey tries to reform the Big Bad Wolf, only to find out it’s not very easy. Note: Dumbo and Timothy Q. Mouse from Dumbo and The Saxophone Prince from Music Land make cameo apperances. Guest Star: Clancy Brown as The Big Bad Wolf | ||||||
| 7 | "The Brave Little Squire" | Mike Bell | Darrick Bachman, Mike Bell, Leanna Dindal, Brianne Drouhard, Ricky Roxburgh, & Paul Rudish | Mike Bell & Brianne Drouhard | December 11, 2020 | 107 |
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Mickey dreams of being a knight but discovers his new boss' heroic reputation is a fairytale. Note: Several characters from Robin Hood, Maleficent’s Goons from Sleeping Beauty, and Madame Mim from The Sword in the Stone make cameo apperances. Guest Stars: Jeff Bennett as Mortimer Mouse and Joanna Lumley as the Narrator | ||||||
| 8 | "An Ordinary Date" | Eddie Trigueros | Darrick Bachman, Leanna Dindal, Kristen Morrison, Paul Rudish & Eddie Trigueros | Kristen Morrison & Eddie Trigueros | December 11, 2020 | 108 |
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Mickey and Minnie try to make their date an original and excitable one. | ||||||
| 9 | "Supermarket Scramble" | Mike Bell | Darrick Bachman, Leanna Dindal, Brianne Drouhard, Paul Rudish & Eddie Trigueros | Mike Bell, Brianne Drouhard & Eddie Trigueros | December 18, 2020 | 109 |
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Mickey and friends decide to have a barbecue but variously get held up at the local supermarket when it turns into an odyssey. | ||||||
| 10 | "Just the Four of Us" | Mike Bell | Darrick Bachman, Mike Bell, Leanna Dindal, Brianne Drouhard, Paul Rudish | Sabrina Alberghetti, Mike Bell, Brianne Drouhard | December 18, 2020 | 110 |
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Donald and Daisy try to avoid having a double date with Mickey and Minnie. | ||||||
| 11 | "Houseghosts" | Ryan Gillis | Darrick Bachman, Leanna Dindal, Ryan Gillis, & Paul Rudish | Ryan Gillis | July 28, 2021 | 111 |
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When several ghosts are left without a home to haunt, Mickey invites them to stay. | ||||||
| 12 | "The Enchanting Hut" | Jason Reicher | Darrick Bachman, Tara Billinger, Leanna Dindal, Jason Reicher, & Paul Rudish | Tara Billinger & Jason Reicher | July 28, 2021 | 112 |
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Mickey and Minnie struggle to build a shelter after a storm threatens to destroy their island. | ||||||
| 13 | "Duet for Two" | Eddie Trigueros | Darrick Bachman, Leanna Dindal, Kristen Morrison, Paul Rudish, & Eddie Trigueros | Kristen Morrison & Eddie Trigueros | August 4, 2021 | 113 |
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Mickey and Minnie seek to make everyone happy by playing an adorable duet. Guest Star: Jason Mantzoukas as Huckster McBackstabber | ||||||
| 14 | "Birdwatching" | Mike Bell | Darrick Bachman, Mike Bell, Leanna Dindal, Brianne Drouhard, & Paul Rudish | Mike Bell & Brianne Drouhard | August 4, 2021 | 114 |
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When Minnie’s quest to photograph an elusive bird places Mickey in danger, she must save him. | ||||||
| 15 | "Bellboys" | Jason Reicher | Darrick Bachman, Tara Billinger, Leanna Dindal, Jason Reicher, & Paul Rudish, | Tara Billinger & Jason Reicher | August 11, 2021 | 115 |
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Bellboys Mickey, Donald, and Goofy seek to revive a rundown hotel's future. | ||||||
| 16 | "I Heart Mickey" | Ryan Gillis | Darrick Bachman, Leanna Dindal, Ryan Gillis, Ricky Roxburgh, & Paul Rudish | Ryan Gillis | August 11, 2021 | 116 |
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When Minnie misplaces Mickey's gift of love, she must defeat a lover's lane to retrieve it. | ||||||
| 17 | "Untold Treasures" | Eddie Trigueros | Darrick Bachman, Leanna Dindal, Kristen Morrison, Paul Rudish, & Eddie Trigueros | Kristen Morrison & Eddie Trigueros | August 18, 2021 | 117 |
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Crewmates Mickey and Minnie seek to find a buried treasure before Peg-Leg Pete uses it to become the most powerful pirate on the seven seas. Note: This episode features an appearance by the Pirate Skull from Pirates of the Caribbean. | ||||||
| 18 | "Disappearing Act" | Mike Bell | Darrick Bachman, Mike Bell, Leanna Dindal, Brianne Drouhard, & Paul Rudish | Mike Bell & Brianne Drouhard | August 18, 2021 | 118 |
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Mickey scrambles to rescue Minnie after accidentally making her disappear with a magic wand. Note: At one point, Minnie is transformed into a rabbit similar to Fanny from the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit series. The Fairy Godmother from Cinderella, Jiminy Cricket and The Blue Fairy from Pinocchio, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather from Sleeping Beauty and Merlin from The Sword in the Stone make cameo appearances. Guest star: Joe Ochman as Jiminy Cricket | ||||||
| 19 | "Once Upon an Apple" | Eddie Trigueros | Darrick Bachman, Leanna Dindal, Kristen Morrison, Paul Rudish, & Eddie Trigueros | Kristen Morrison & Eddie Trigueros | August 25, 2021 | 119 |
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Mickey’s quest to make everyone smile hits a snag when he meets a Wicked Witch bent on delivering poison apples to the fairest one in the land. Note: Mr. Toad from The Wind in the Willows, the title character from Cinderella and The Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland make cameo appearances. | ||||||
| 20 | "Game Night" | Jason Reicher | Darrick Bachman, Tara Billinger, Leanna Dindal, Kristen Morrison, Jason Reicher, & Paul Rudish | Tara Billinger, Kristen Morrison, & Jason Reicher | August 25, 2021 | 120 |
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Mickey’s friends are placed in jeopardy after he attempts to spice up their weekly game night. | ||||||
References
- ^ a b c d e f "The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse Fact Sheet" (PDF). Disney+ Press. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ^ Bezilla, Carly (September 14, 2020). "JUST ANNOUNCED: The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse Comes to Disney+ in November". D23. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ^ Reif, Alex (December 18, 2020). "TV Recap: The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse – "Supermarket Scramble" and "Just the Four of Us"". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- ^ @disneyplus (June 3, 2021). "👀☀️ #SummerOfDisneyPlus Comment what you can't wait to stream!". Retrieved June 3, 2021 – via Instagram.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (June 16, 2021). "Disney+ Officially Moves Original Series 'Drop Day' From Friday to Wednesday in Wake of Loki's Record-Setting Launch". TVLine. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse". Disney Music. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
- ^ "The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse - TV Review". www.commonsensemedia.org. 2020-11-22. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
- ^ "Shows A-Z - wonderful world of mickey mouse, the on disney plus". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
External links
- The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse on Disney+
- Official website
- The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse at IMDb
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