"Mickey and the Roadster Racers" Main Title Theme by Beau Black (seasons 1–2) "Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures" Main Title Theme by Beau Black (season 3)
Ending theme
"Roadster Racers Go!" by Beau Black "Super-Charged" by Beau Black (in some episodes) "Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures" Main Title Theme (Instrumental)
Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures is an American animated children's television series that was broadcast on Disney Junior. Produced by Disney Television Animation, the series is the successor to Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Originally airing as Mickey and the Roadster Racers for its first two seasons,[note 1] it debuted on its first two episodes consecutively on January 15, 2017.[1]
The series was renewed for a second season on March 15, 2017[2] which premiered on April 13, 2018. The show’s third season was renewed one year later,[3] which led to the series being renamed to Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures. The first episode under the new title was originally broadcast on October 14, 2019.[4]
This was Russi Taylor's final television series role before her death on July 26, 2019. It is also the only series produced since 1985 not to feature Tony Anselmo as Donald Duck due to him being too busy providing the voice for the character in other Disney projects, including DuckTales and Kingdom Hearts III; Daniel Ross voices the role of Donald in this series.
Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures centers around the Sensational Six (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy and Pluto) as they live and race around their town of Hot Dog Hills and around the world. Unlike the previous series, this show contains two 11-minute stories as opposed to Clubhouse's full-length 22-minute stories.
In the first half, Billy Beagle commentates on Mickey and his friends' races whether the race is in Hot Dog Hills or somewhere else around the world. In the second half, Minnie and Daisy work as the Happy Helpers alongside Cuckoo-Loca (from Minnie's Bow-Toons) where they help out different residents of Hot Dog Hills. Minnie and Daisy use the Turnstyler located in the office and the Happy Helper Van to assume the clothes associated with their jobs that they are hired to help out on.
In Season 2, the Roadster Racers get their roadsters modified by Ludwig Von Drake so they can become Super-charged. The theme song was also altered near the end for the Super-charged part.
In Season 3, Mickey builds a mixed-up motor lab that mixes up and transforms cars. In between segments and before the credits, the show starts to use a remix of the classic "Hot Dog" song originally written and performed by They Might Be Giants for Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
Mickey Mouse (voiced by Bret Iwan) is the leader of the Roadster Racers and owner of Mickey's garage. Mickey drives the Hot Doggin' Hot Rod which is based on a 1929 Ford Roadster.
Donald Duck (voiced by Daniel Ross) is the co-leader and co-owner of Mickey's garage and Mickey's best friend. He also owns a pet skunk named Lil’ Stinker. Donald is the most determined racer and attempts to win. Donald drives the Cabin Cruiser which is based on a 1969 Dodge Daytona and a Chevrolet Corvette (C6). This series is the first and, so far, only series where Donald isn't voiced by Tony Anselmo.
Daisy Duck (voiced by Tress MacNeille) is Minnie's best friend and one of the Happy Helpers. Daisy drives Snapdragon which is based on a Dragster.
Goofy (voiced by Bill Farmer) is the owner of the Hot Diggity hot dog trailer frequented by Pete. Goofy drives the Turbo Tubster which is based on a T-bucket.
Pluto (vocal effects provided by Bill Farmer) is Mickey's pet dog.
Recurring
Cuckoo-Loca (voiced by Nika Futterman) is a female wind-up cuckoo who lives in Minnie and Daisy's cuckoo clock and tags along with the Happy Helpers. A running gag is that Cuckoo-Loca tends to make sarcastic remarks towards the Happy Helpers jingle.
Pete (voiced by Jim Cummings) is the Hot Dog Hills' resident tow truck driver and owner of Pete's Junkyard. Pete drives the Super Crusher, based on a Chevrolet Corvette (C6), when he gets involved in races. In addition to having some relatives that get involved, Pete appears in various alter egos throughout the series.
Clarabelle Cow (voiced by April Winchell) is a cow and the owner of a baking business in Hot Dog Hills. She is often seen operating the racing flags. Clarabelle has also been seen hosting several international events on the show. She works as a chef and is Goofy's girlfriend.
Clara Cluck (vocal effects provided by Russi Taylor from 2017 to 2020, Kaitlyn Robrock in 2020) is a female farmer and resident of Hot Dog Hills who mostly speaks chicken language.
Horace Horsecollar (voiced by Bill Farmer) who, in addition to being a resident of Hot Dog Hills, appears in various alter egos throughout the series
Ludwig Von Drake (voiced by Corey Burton) is Donald's uncle and the Hot Dog Hills' residential inventor who has a laboratory beneath Mickey's garage. In "Grandpa Beagle's Day Out", it is revealed that Ludwig Von Drake also operates as a bicycle mechanic shop under the alias of Doc Sprockets.
Hilda (voiced by April Winchell) is a female hippopotamus who engages in any sport.
Figaro (vocal effects provided by Frank Welker) is Minnie's pet tuxedo cat.
Butch (vocal effects provided by Frank Welker) is Pete's pet bulldog and Pluto's rival.
Millie and Melody Mouse (voiced by Avalon Robbins and Grace Kaufman in Season 1–2 and Vivian Vencer and Stella Edwards in Season 3 respectively) are Minnie's nieces.
Billy Beagle (voiced by Jay Leno) is the announcer and sports commentator of the races and other events. Billy is also shown to have a collection of roadsters and also works as the host of "Billy Beagle's Tip Top Garage".
Commander Heist (voiced by Steve Valentine) is an infamous male British international master criminal who is the main antagonist of the series. His design resembles Ernst Stavro Blofeld.
Lazlo (vocal effects provided by Dee Bradley Baker) is Commander Heist's pet cat.
Robbie Roberts (voiced by Tim Gunn) is a critic and fashion male designer who appears to be a judge and receives very harsh reviews from the crowd.
Lil' Stinker (vocal effects provided by Dee Bradley Baker) is a skunk who becomes Donald Duck's pet.
Hot Dog Hills residents
Mayor McBeagle (voiced by Bill Farmer) is the male mayor of Hot Dog Hills.
Mr. Bigby (voiced by Bill Farmer) is a rich male pig who is the owner of the Bigby Bank & Trust and whose name is Bertram.
Mrs. Bigby (voiced by Andrea Martin) is a female poodle who is Mr. Bigby's wife and whose name is Pinky.
Susie Beagleman (voiced by Natalie Coughlin) is a little female beagle girl that the Happy Helpers tend to help out on occasion.
Mrs. Beagleman (voiced by Tress MacNeille) is Susie's mother.
Clifford and Cleo Cluck (vocal effects provided by Dee Bradley Baker) are Clara Cluck's chicks who do not talk and instead cluck.
Elray Thunderboom (voiced by Evan Kishiyama) is a young male elephant.
Mr. Thunderboom (voiced by Jim Cummings) is Elray's father.
Mrs. Thunderboom (voiced by Nika Futterman) is Elray's mother.
Bitsy Beagleberg (voiced by Mckenna Grace) is a young female beagle girl.
Mr. McSnorter (voiced by Patton Oswalt) is a male pig who is the head of Hot Dog Hills' condiment factory.
Mrs. McSnorter (voiced by Russi Taylor) is a female pig who is married to Maynard McSnorter.
Pearl McSnorter (voiced by Stella Edwards) is a female pig who is the sister of Puck McSnorter.
Puck McSnorter (voiced by August Maturo) is a male pig who is the brother of Pearl McSnorter.
Buddy McBilly (voiced by Cooper Stutler) is a young male goat who was shy at first. Starting with season 3, Buddy is considered a fan of Mickey.
Mr. McBilly (voiced by Bill Farmer) is Buddy's father.
Jinx (vocal effects provided by Dee Bradley Baker) is a white female kitten that wears a bow and causes trouble wherever Jinx goes and always has a red bouncy ball, hence her name. Jinx later gets adopted by Emmy Lou.
Babette Beagle (voiced by Jane Leeves) is the curator of the Hot Dog Hills Art Museum.
Mr. Doozy (voiced by Fred Willard) is the manager of the Snoozy Doozy Bed and Breakfast who also works as its bellhop, cook and repairman.
Nina Doozy (voiced by Leigh-Allyn Baker) is a relative of Mr. Doozy.
Dandelion Doozy (voiced by Leigh-Allyn Baker) is Nina Doozy's niece.
Grandpa Beagle (voiced by Héctor Elizondo) is the grandfather of Billy Beagle who is into extreme sports much to Billy's dismay.
Emmy Lou (voiced by Kate Micucci) is a female beagle who first appeared working as the first mate of Captain Peterson. In "Hi Jinx", Emmy Lou moves into the apartment across from the Happy Helpers' office and gets Jinx as a pet.
Mrs. Sweetums (voiced by Hoda Kotb in "Super Sweet Helpers", Tress MacNeille in "Cuckoo in Hot Dog Hills!") is the proprietor of the candy store Sweetums' Sweets.
Ivy Beaglesnoot (voice by Nika Futterman) is the proprietor of the Hot Dog Hills Wild Animal Safari Park.
Uncle Goof (voiced by Bill Farmer) is an explorer who is Goofy's uncle.
Auntie Olina (voiced by Tia Carrere) is a female friend of Team Mickey who resides in Hawaii.
Leilani (voiced by Megan Richie) is the daughter of Olina.
Grandpa Kai (voiced by Jim Cummings) is the father of Olina and grandfather of Leilani. In "Grandpa vs. Grandpa", it is revealed that Kai had a rivalry with Grandpa Beagle.
William "Willie" Bartholomew Beagle (voiced by Steve Valentine) is a male British announcer for British events that Mickey and his friends take part in.
Dr. Waddleton Crutchley (voiced by Peter Serafinowicz in "Tea Time Trouble!", Stephen Fry in "Shenannygans!") is male resident of London who teaches people how to act like gentlemen.
Chef Pierre la Pierre (voiced by Jon Curry) is a male chef in Paris and is good friends with Mickey.
Chef Celeste (voiced by Marieve Herington) is a chef and the star pupil of a culinary academy who originally operated as the Phantom Chef.
Patrice (vocal effects provided by Dee Bradley Baker) is Chef Celeste's pet poodle.
Cuckoo La-La (voiced by Nika Futterman) is Cuckoo-Loca's cousin from France, where she runs a fashion store.
Raj (voiced by Ariyah Kssam) is a friend of Mickey's group who lives in India.
Savi (voiced by Richa Shulka) is Raj's wife.
Princess Olivia (voiced by Madison Pettis) is the Princess of Royalandia.
Release
Broadcast
The first season of Mickey and the Roadster Racers debuted on Disney Junior in the United States on January 15, 2017. The series also aired on Disney Junior in Canada on January 24,[8]Disney Junior in Australia on March 17, Disney Junior in Asia on March 24, Disney Junior in the UK and Ireland on April 19,[9]Disney Junior in South Africa on April 22,[10] and Disney Channel in India on May 15.[11]
Home media
The first release, entitled "Mickey and the Roadster Racers" was released on DVD on March 7, 2017.[12] "Minnie's Happy Helpers" was released on July 25, 2017, with the release themed around the Minnie and Daisy subplots.[13] "Disney Junior Holiday" was released on October 23, 2018. "Minnie Bow Be Mine" was released on February 5, 2019. The show was re-released on Disney's streaming service, Disney+ and in select countries under Disney+ Hotstar.[14]
Note: In the Disney+ reprint, in the season 1 episode, Ye Olde Royal Heist, the scene where Lord Pete bumps Donald's Roadster into the River Thames was cut for unknown reasons.[citation needed]
Reception
Critical response
Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media gave Mickey and the Roadster Racers a grade of three out of five stars. She complimented the show for illustrating community dynamics and promoting the importance of friendship through the characters' interactions. Ashby found that the frequent racing scenes provide excitement and engagement for young viewers, making it a delightful experience for children.[15] Charles Curtis of USA Today ranked the show ninth in their "20 Best Shows for Kids Right Now" list in March 2020, stating, "Whether it's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Mickey and the Roadster Racers, or Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures, they're all good."[16]
Marisa Lascala of Good Housekeeping described Mickey Mouse: Mixed-Up Adventures as a "great toddler show."[17] Kristin Smith of Plugged In complimented Mickey Mouse: Mixed-Up Adventures for its "lovable, well-known group of companions," including Mickey, Pluto, and Goofy, who work together as a team. She found that the characters are capable of tackling "no mystery too mild and no task too tiny," stating that they bring "fun-loving action" to every scenario they encounter.[18]
Ratings
The debut of Mickey and the Roadster Racers on January 15 achieved the No. 1 cable TV telecast in more than a year among Kids 2–5 (1.3 million viewers, 8.0 rating) and Boys 2–5 (726,000 viewers, 9.0 rating). It also ranked No. 1 among Girls 2–5 (533,000 viewers, 7.0 rating) since November 2016. The premiere had 3.6 million Total Viewers and a 1.2 million Adults 18–49 audience (1.0 rating). On digital platforms, the show saw 1.4 million engagements via the Disney Junior app, 5 million reach on Facebook, and 1 million video views on YouTube.[19] In March 2017, Mickey and the Roadster Racers has reached more than 41 million US viewers since its January premiere.[20]
Chip 'n Dale's Nutty Tales is a spin-off series which premiered on November 13, 2017.[30][31] It aired in the daytime Disney Junior programming block for younger audiences. The plot revolves around Chip and Dale chasing after a nut which leads them to a resident in Hot Dog Hills, normally a main character, who has a problem in which the two are happy to help with.[32][33]
Holiday Specials
Mickey's Tale of Two Witches
Mickey's Tale of Two Witches is a spin-off Halloween special that aired on October 7, 2021.[34] Mickey tells Pluto a story about two witches-in-training, Minnie the Wonderful and Daisy Doozy who work together to defeat a ghost and save Happy Haunt Hills.
Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas
Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas is a spin-off Christmas special that aired on December 2, 2021.[35] Mickey and friends get separated after shopping for gifts, and have to get back to Hot Dog Hills to celebrate Christmas together.
Mickey and the Very Many Christmases
Mickey and the Very Many Christmases is a spin-off Christmas special that aired on December 1, 2024. Mickey wishes that Christmas could last forever, which unintentionally leads him into a Groundhog Day-esque time loop.
Stop-motion Holiday Specials
Mickey Saves Christmas
Mickey Saves Christmas is a spin-off Christmas special that aired on November 27, 2022.[36] This is the first stop-motion Mickey Mouse project. Mickey and friends travel from Hot Dog Hills to the North Pole to save Christmas and find the true meaning of celebrating the holiday.
Mickey and Friends: Trick or Treats
Mickey and Friends: Trick or Treats is a spin-off Halloween special that premiered on October 1, 2023.[37] Mickey and friends find a haunted mansion whilst trick-or-treating when they meet a witch who transforms them into their costumes.
Notes
1 2 3 The first two seasons were retroactively titled Mickey Mouse Roadster Racers upon the third season's premiere.
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