Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas | |
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Genre | Christmas |
Written by | Kim Duran |
Directed by | Broni 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 origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producers | Rob LaDuca Mark Seidenberg |
Producer | Bradley Bowlen |
Editor | Reid Kramer |
Running time | 46 minutes |
Production company | Disney Television Animation |
Original release | |
Network | Disney Junior |
Release | December 2, 2021 |
Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas is a musical Christmas television special that premiered on December 2, 2021 on Disney Junior and Disney+, and it premiered on YouTube on December 6, 2023. It is produced by Disney Television Animation. [1] 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.
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. [2]
Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas premiered on December 2, 2021 on Disney Junior. [19] It was later released on DisneyNow. [20] The television special was subsequently made available to stream on Disney+. [21]
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." [22] Sydni Ellis of People included Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christma in their "Best Christmas Movies to Stream on Disney+ in 2022" list. [23] 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. [24]
On its premiere airing on Disney Junior at 7:00 p.m., the special was watched by 0.38 million viewers. [25] The special was broadcast again the next day on Disney Channel at 9:30 a.m. and was watched by 0.26 million viewers. [26]
Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2022 | Children's and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Animated Program | Daniel Ross | Won | [27] [28] |
2023 | Kidscreen Awards | Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie: Preschool | Bradley Bowlen, Mark Seidenberg, Rob LaDuca, Disney Television Animation | Won | [29] [30] |
In September 2023, Disney Publishing Worldwide released a book inspired by the television special titled Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas. [31]
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