Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats

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Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats
Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats Poster.jpg
Promotional poster
GenreComedy
Horror
Slapstick
Written byKim Duran
Directed byDavid H. Brooks
Starring Bret Iwan
Kaitlyn Robrock
Tony Anselmo
Debra Wilson
Bill Farmer
Misty Lee
Kimmy Gatewood
Composers Beau Black & David Goldsmith (songs)
Tony Morales (underscore)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerDavid H. Brooks
EditorJenny McKibben
Running time22 minutes
Production companies Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Disney Television Animation
Original release
Network Disney Channel
Disney Junior
Disney XD
ReleaseOctober 1, 2023 (2023-10-01)

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.

Contents

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 officially announced in August 2023. [17] The trailer was released during the same month. [18] The television special premiered on October 1, airing simultaneously on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD. [19] [20] It was subsequently made available on DisneyNow. [21] It also began streaming on Disney+ the following day. [22]

Reception

Critical response

Alex Reif of Laughing Place compared Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats to Mickey Saves Christmas, expressing hope that this wouldn’t mark the end of stop-motion Mickey Mouse holiday specials. He praised both productions as "fantastic," noting that amidst a landscape filled with quickly produced and often forgettable CG content, these legacy approaches feel especially meaningful. [23] Daps Magic described the film as a "lovely new Halloween special for Disney fans," highlighting its cuteness, charm, and moments of humor that create an enjoyable family viewing experience, while complimenting the stop-motion animation. [24]

Jack Hackney of the Daily Mirror included Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats in his list of the "10 Best Halloween Films for Kids" in 2023, calling it an entertaining and suitable Halloween option for children. [25] Stephanie Morgan of Common Sense Media rated the special three out of five stars, commending its positive messages and role models, particularly emphasizing themes of kindness and friendship. [26]

Ratings

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