Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats explained

Genre:Comedy
Horror
Slapstick
Director:David H. Brooks
Starring:Bret Iwan
Kaitlyn Robrock
Tony Anselmo
Debra Wilson
Bill Farmer
Misty Lee
Kimmy Gatewood
Composer:Beau Black & David Goldsmith (songs)
Tony Morales (underscore)
Country:United States
Language:English
Producer:David H. Brooks
Company:Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Disney Television Animation
Editor:Jenny McKibben
Runtime:22 minutes
Network:Disney Channel
Disney Junior
Disney XD

Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats is a musical stop-motion Halloween television special which premiered on October 1, 2023.[1] It was released simultaneously on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD.[2] It is produced by Disney Television Animation. It is the fourth spin-off special of Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures, following Mickey's Tale of Two Witches, Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas, and Mickey Saves Christmas, and the second made in stop-motion after this last one.

Premise

Mickey and friends are trick-or-treating when Donald spies the scariest mansion he's ever seen and convinces his friends to risk a visit, but the owner, Witch Hazel, casts a spell that transforms them into their costumes.[3]

Voice cast

Production

David H. Brooks serves as the director-producer of Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats.[11] The television special uses stop-motion animation instead of 2D or computer animation as per usual.[12] It was animated at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios.[13]

Songs

Release

Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats was announced in August 2023.[17] The trailer was released that same month.[18]

The television special premiered on October 1 simultaneously on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD.[19] [20] Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats was later released on DisneyNow.[21] It was also made available to stream on Disney+ in the following day.[22]

Reception

Critical response

Alex Reif of LaughingPlace compared Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats to Mickey Saves Christmas and wrote: "I hope this isn't the end of stop-motion Mickey Mouse holiday specials. Both productions have been fantastic, and in a landscape of quickly-produced, often forgettable CG productions, these legacy approaches feel all the more special".[23] Daps Magic called it a "lovely new Halloween special for Disney fans; it is cute, charming, and has moments of humor that make for a very enjoyable family viewing experience", and praised the stop-motion animation.[24]

Jack Hackney of Daily Mirror named Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats one of the "10 of the best Halloween films for kids" in 2023, describing it as one of the Halloween programs entertaining and suitable for children.[25] Stephanie Morgan of Common Sense Media gave Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats a grade of three out of five stars and complimented the depiction of positive messages and role models, citing kindness and friendship.[26]

Ratings

References

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  2. Atkinson . Katie . 2023-09-27 . 'Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats' Stop-Motion Special Won't Leave You 'Alone on Halloween': Song Preview . 2024-01-09 . . en-US.
  3. Web site: Zahed . Ramin . August 18, 2023 . Disney Junior Announces 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse' Reboot, 'Doc McStuffins' Stop-Mo Shorts & More . 2024-01-09 . Animation Magazine.
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  7. Web site: Voice Of Daisy Duck – Behind The Voice Actors. Behind The Voice Actors. . Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.
  8. Web site: Voice Of Goofy Goof – Behind The Voice Actors. Behind The Voice Actors. . Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.
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  10. Web site: Voice Of Ghost Bride – Behind The Voice Actors . Behind The Voice Actors . . Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.
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  12. Web site: Kelley . Aidan . September 30, 2023 . The 7 Best New Movies & Shows on Disney+ in October 2023 . 2024-01-09 . . en.
  13. Web site: Steele . Bruce C. . September 30, 2023 . Meet the Puppets and Animators on the Set of Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats . 2024-01-09 . . en-US.
  14. Web site: Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats Halloween Special Fright Night Music Video . Disney Junior. YouTube. October 1, 2023. October 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231002014054/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kae-TDLY-YM&t=48s. October 2, 2023. live.
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  16. Web site: Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats Halloween Friends Like You Music Video . Disney Junior. YouTube. October 3, 2023. October 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231003154316/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUm2ZLnFBGA. October 3, 2023. live.
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  21. Web site: Watch Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats Season 1 Episode 1 - Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats . 2024-01-09 . . en.
  22. Web site: Kundu . Tamal . September 25, 2023 . Mickey & Friends Trick Or Treats Streaming Release Date: When Is It Coming Out on Disney Plus? . 2024-01-09 . . en-US.
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