Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas explained

Genre:Christmas
Family
Director:Broni Likomanov
Starring:Bret Iwan
Bill Farmer
Daniel Ross
Tress MacNeille
Kaitlyn Robrock
Jim Cummings
Brock Powell
Nika Futterman
April Winchell
Composer:Beau Black & David Goldsmith (songs)
Tony Morales (underscore)
Country:United States
Language:English
Executive Producer:Rob LaDuca
Mark Seidenberg
Producer:Bradley Bowlen
Company:Disney Television Animation
Editor:Reid Kramer
Runtime:46 minutes
Network:Disney Junior

Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas is a musical Christmas television special released on December 2, 2021 on Disney Junior. It is produced by Disney Television Animation. It is the second spin-off special of Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures after Mickey's Tale of Two Witches. The events of the film take place after the final episode of the series.

Premise

Mickey and his pals usually celebrate at the same location at Hot Dog Hills every Christmas. However, when the locations get mixed up, it's a wild ride filled with hilarity and doubts as our lovable band of friends race against time throughout multiple countries to get home in time for Christmas.

Voice cast

Songs

Release

Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas premiered on December 2, 2021, on Disney Junior. The television special was later released on DisneyNow.[17] It was subsequently made available for streaming on Disney+.

Reception

Critical response

Ben Breitbart of LaughingPlace.com described Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas as a "strong holiday special," noting that it captures the nostalgia and joy of the season. He likened it to the Disney equivalent of a Hallmark movie, stating, "Spending time with familiar friends in a familiar setup is perfect to bring a smile to your face." He highly recommended the special for both family viewing and personal enjoyment.[18] Sydni Ellis of People included the special in their list of the "Best Christmas Movies to Stream on Disney+ in 2022."[19]

Marcus Gibson of BubbleBlabber gave Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas a grade of 7.5/10, saying it is a cute and engaging holiday special that satisfies Mickey Mouse fans of all ages. He found its straightforward storytelling and return of beloved characters, like Cuckoo Loca, charming and accessible for newcomers. Gibson praised the lighthearted adventures and heartwarming message about celebrating the holidays with loved ones.[20] Stephanie Snyde of Common Sense Media rated it three out of five stars, noting its positive messages and role models, emphasizing the importance of friends and family as demonstrated by the characters, and complimented the songs and humor throughout the special.[21]

Ratings

On its premiere airing on Disney Junior at 7:00 p.m., the special was watched by 0.38 million viewers.[22] The special was broadcast again the next day on Disney Channel at 9:30 a.m. and was watched by 0.26 million viewers.[23]

Accolades

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AwardCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
2022Children's and Family Emmy AwardsOutstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Animated ProgramDaniel Ross[24] [25]
2023Kidscreen AwardsBest One-Off, Special or TV Movie: PreschoolBradley Bowlen, Mark Seidenberg, Rob LaDuca, Disney Television Animation [26] [27]

In other media

Books

In September 2023, Disney Publishing Worldwide released a book inspired by the television special titled Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas.

References

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