Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse

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Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
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DVD cover
Directed by
  • Roberts Gannaway
  • Tony Craig
Screenplay byThomas Hart
Based on Disney's House of Mouse
by Roberts Gannaway
Tony Craig
Mickey Mouse
by Walt Disney
Ub Iwerks
Produced byMelinda Rediger
Starring
Narrated by John Cleese
Edited byEllen Keneshea
Music by Michael Tavera
Production
company
Distributed by Walt Disney Home Video [2]
Release date
  • November 6, 2001 (2001-11-06) [3]
Running time
65 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • Philippines
LanguageEnglish

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse is a 2001 direct-to-video Christmas comedy fantasy crossover animated film produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, with the animation production being done at Toon City Animation in Manila, Philippines. It is the first of two direct-to-video films spin off from the Disney Channel animated television series House of Mouse , the other being Mickey's House of Villains . [4] The events of the film take place during the second season of House of Mouse.

Contents

The film includes two Disney short films, 1952's Pluto's Christmas Tree and 1983's Mickey's Christmas Carol, as well as three 1999 episodes of Mickey Mouse Works (albeit one of them only as a shortened skit). [4]

Plot

After a successful Christmas Eve show, Mickey wishes the guests a safe trip home. However, Goofy points out that they and the guests cannot leave the House of Mouse as a snowstorm has blocked up all the exits. The guests are worried, but Mickey decides to hold a free-of-charge Christmas party for them until the storm lets up. Unfortunately, Donald is not feeling the Christmas spirit. So Mickey and Minnie play different Christmas cartoons to get him in the spirit.

The cartoons they show include Donald trying to ice-skate and constantly destroying snowmen Huey, Dewey and Louie are building in a competition, Pluto trying to get Chip and Dale out of Mickey's Christmas tree, the Mickey version of The Nutcracker , along with Ludwig Von Drake's "The Science of Santa", Mickey decorating his house in blinding lights that can be seen outside of town, and interviews about what everyone wants for Christmas or feels grateful for.

After all this, everyone, including villains like Jafar, is happy that everyone is enjoying Christmas. However, Donald still refuses to change his mood, promptly souring the crowd's mood. Upset that everything he tried did not lift Donald's Christmas spirit, Mickey heads to the roof, where he tells Jiminy Cricket that all he wanted was for his friend to be happy and enjoy Christmas; Jiminy advises him to wish upon a star. Mickey does so and the star falls into his hands. Mickey returns to Donald, whom he offers the honor of putting the star on the tree. Donald does so, instantly becoming jolly. The star magically begins redecorating the club, turning the wreaths golden and giving the Magic Mirror a Santa hat, while turning Sorcerer Yen Sid's sorcerer's hat into a Santa hat and turning Jafar's staff into a candy cane. Various languages saying Merry Christmas appear on the television as Mickey announces one last cartoon before a carol. Then everyone gathers on the stage, singing "The Best Christmas of All". Mickey wishes everyone a Merry Christmas as Tinker Bell ends the film.

Voice cast

Cartoons

Reception

Zach Gass of Screen Rant named Mickey's Magic Christmas: Snowed In at the House of Mouse one of their "ten picks for best Disney Christmas Cartoons," writing, "While trying to keep things merry and bright, Mickey shows some entertaining Christmas-themed escapades on screen, as well as a showing of Mickey's Christmas Carol before ending in a very touching (though sappy) Christmas song in front of the fire sung by all the characters. It's not perfect, but it's a great way to start." [24] Evan Jacobs of MovieWeb said, "As you can imagine it showcases jokes, sight gags, and all the whimsical animated moments that Disney films have made so famous over the years. Rich in holiday spirit and soaked in the importance of family, Mickey's Magic Christmas: Snowed In at the House of Mouse is a Santa Safe film for any time of year." [25] Time Out ranked Mickey's Magic Christmas: Snowed In at the House of Mouse twenty-fifth in their "Best Kids' Christmas Movies To Watch This Year" list of 2022, calling it a "necessity for any mouseketeer in your life." [26]

Sequel

Mickey's House of Villains , a stand-alone sequel to the film, was released on both VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Entertainment on September 3, 2002.

See also

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  2. ↑ "Billboard Top DVD Sales". Billboard . Vol. 113, no. 49. December 8, 2001. p. 78.
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  6. ↑ "Voice Of Minnie Mouse – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  7. ↑ "Voice Of Donald Duck – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  8. ↑ "Voice Of Huey – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  9. ↑ "Voice Of Dewey – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  10. ↑ "Voice Of Louie – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  11. ↑ "Voice Of Daisy Duck – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  12. ↑ "Voice Of Chip – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  13. ↑ "Voice Of Dale – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
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  18. ↑ "Voice Of Beast – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  19. ↑ "Voice Of Ludwig Von Drake – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  20. ↑ "Voice Of Ursula – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  21. ↑ "Voice Of Cinderella – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  22. ↑ "Voice Of Belle – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
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