Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas

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Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas
Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas Poster.jpg
Promotional poster
Genre Christmas
Written byKim Duran
Directed byBroni Likomanov
Starring Bret Iwan
Bill Farmer
Daniel Ross
Tress MacNeille
Kaitlyn Robrock
Jim Cummings
Brock Powell
Nika Futterman
April Winchell
Composers Beau Black & David Goldsmith (songs)
Tony Morales (underscore)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersRob LaDuca
Mark Seidenberg
ProducerBradley Bowlen
EditorReid Kramer
Running time46 minutes
Production company Disney Television Animation
Original release
Network Disney Junior
ReleaseDecember 2, 2021 (2021-12-02)

Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas is a musical Christmas television special that premiered on December 2, 2021 on Disney Junior at 7:00 pm. [1] It is produced by Disney Television Animation. [2] 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.

Contents

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. [3]

Voice cast

Songs

Release

Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas premiered on December 2, 2021 on Disney Junior. [20] It was later released on DisneyNow. [21] The television special was subsequently made available to stream on Disney+. [22]

Reception

Critical response

Ben Breitbart of LaughingPlace.com called Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas a "strong holiday special," writing, "The holidays are a time for nostalgia and unadulterated glee. Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas may be the Disney equivalent of a Hallmark movie, but that is exactly what the doctor ordered. Spending time with familiar friends in a familiar set-up is perfect to bring a smile to your face. Whether you are enjoying with your family, or just reliving your own fond memories, I fully recommend checking the special out to get your holidays off on the right foot." [23] Sydni Ellis of People included Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christma in their "Best Christmas Movies to Stream on Disney+ in 2022" list. [24] Stephanie Snyde of Common Sense Media gave Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas a grade of three out of five stars, complimented the depiction of positives messages and role models, citing the importance of friends and family demonstrated across the characters, while praising the songs and the humor of the special. [25]

Ratings

On its premiere airing on Disney Junior at 7:00 p.m., the special was watched by 0.38 million viewers. [26] The special was broadcast again the next day on Disney Channel at 9:30 a.m. and was watched by 0.26 million viewers. [27]

Accolades

List of awards and nominations for Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas
YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
2022 Children's and Family Emmy Awards Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Animated Program Daniel Ross Won [28] [29]
2023 Kidscreen Awards Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie: PreschoolBradley Bowlen, Mark Seidenberg, Rob LaDuca, Disney Television AnimationWon [30] [31]

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. [32]

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