Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas

Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas
Promotional poster
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 (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.

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

• Bret Iwan as Mickey Mouse^[4]
• Kaitlyn Robrock as Minnie Mouse,^[5] Jenny^[6]
• Daniel Ross as Donald Duck^[7]
• Tress MacNeille as Daisy Duck^[8]
• Bill Farmer as Goofy^[9]
• Nika Futterman as Cuckoo-Loca^[10]
• Jim Cummings as Pete^[11]
• Brock Powell as Santa Claus,^[12] Henry^[13]
• April Winchell as Clarabelle Cow^[14] (Clarabelle Cow is credited even though she doesn't appear in the special)

Songs

• "The Merriest is Yet To Come" – sung by Minnie & the gang^[15]
• "The Perfect Gift" – sung by Mickey & the gang^[16]
• "Christmas Is" – sung by Minnie^[17]
• "Wish Upon a Christmas" – performed by Beau Black^[18]
• "What Makes Christmas Christmas" – sung by Mickey & the gang^[19]

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

Year	Award	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
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: Preschool	Bradley Bowlen, Mark Seidenberg, Rob LaDuca, Disney Television Animation	Won	[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]

References

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• "Disney Branded Television Announces All-New Kids Programming Content for Fall and Winter 2021 at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour". Business Wire. August 18, 2021. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
• Brinlee, Morgan (December 1, 2021). "Take An Exclusive Look At Disney's New Mickey Mouse Christmas Movie Before It Airs". Romper. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

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• Darwish, Meaghan (August 18, 2021). "Disney Channel Unveils Its Fall & Winter Premiere Date Lineup". TV Insider. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
• "Celebrate with Disney Channel and Disney Junior's Holiday Line-Up". Animation World Network. November 23, 2021. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

^ "Voice Of Mickey 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)

^ "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)

^ "Voice Of Jenny – 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)

^ "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)

^ "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)

^ "Voice Of Goofy Goof – 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)

^ "Voice Of Cuckoo-Loca – 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)

^ "Voice Of Pete – 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)

^ "Voice Of Santa – 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)

^ "Voice Of Henry – 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)

^ "Voice Of Clarabelle Cow – 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)

^ "The Merriest is Yet To Come | Mickey & Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". Disney Junior. December 2, 2021. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via YouTube.

^ "The Perfect Gift 🎁 | Mickey & Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". Disney Junior. December 2, 2021. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via YouTube.

^ "Christmas Is ✨ | Mickey & Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". Disney Junior. December 2, 2021. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via YouTube.

^ "Wish Upon a Christmas 🌟 | Mickey & Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". Disney Junior. December 2, 2021. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via YouTube.

^ "What Makes Christmas Christmas 🎅 | Mickey & Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". Disney Junior. December 2, 2021. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via YouTube.

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• Milligan, Mercedes (November 17, 2021). "Disney Decks TV & Streaming Halls with December Premieres". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
• Tuchow, Ryan (August 19, 2021). "Disney orders Pupstruction & 3 TV movies". Kidscreen. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

^ "Watch Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas Season 1 Episode 1 - Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". DisneyNow. Retrieved 2023-08-28.

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• "Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas | Disney+". Disney+. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
• "Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". TVGuide. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

^ Breitbart, Ben (2021-12-02). "TV Review: "Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas" Offers Holiday Fun for All Ages". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 2022-11-19.

^ Ellis, Sydni (November 22, 2022). "The Best Christmas Movies to Stream on Disney+ in 2022". People. Retrieved 2023-03-10.

^ Snyde, Stephanie. "Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas TV Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 2022-11-19.

^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 3, 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Thursday 12.2.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATE #2". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on March 11, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.

^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 6, 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Friday 12.3.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 16, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.

^ "2022 CAFE Nominees (ALL) - The Emmys". Emmy Awards. November 1, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.

^ White, Abbey (2022-12-12). "'Heartstopper,' 'Sesame Street' and 'The Baby-Sitters Club' Take Top Honors at Children's & Family Emmys". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-03-10.

^ "Kidscreen Awards". Kidscreen. Retrieved 2023-03-10.

^ Milligan, Mercedes (2023-02-15). "Winners Announced for 14th Annual Kidscreen Awards". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-10.

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• "Disney Junior Mickey: Mickey's Wish Upon a Christmas by Disney Books: 9781368094023 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". Penguin Random House. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
• Disney Junior Mickey: Mickey's Wish Upon a Christmas. Disney Publishing Worldwide. 5 September 2023. ISBN 978-1368094023.

Theatrical short filmsFeature films

Original stories	Fantasia (1940) Saludos Amigos (1942) The Three Caballeros (1944) Fun and Fancy Free (1947) Melody Time (1948) Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999) Fantasia 2000 (1999) Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers (2004) Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (2004)
Based on TV series	DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990) A Goofy Movie (1995) An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000) Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001) Mickey's House of Villains (2002) Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)

TV series

Original shows

DuckTales (episodes) (1987–90) Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (episodes) (1989–90) Darkwing Duck (episodes) (1991–92) Goof Troop (episodes) (1992) Quack Pack (1996) Mickey Mouse Works ("Mickey's Mechanical House") (1999–2000) House of Mouse (episodes) (2001–03) Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (episodes) (2006–16) Minnie's Bow-Toons (2011–16; 2021–present) Mickey Mouse (episodes; "Mumbai Madness") (2013–19) Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures (episodes) (2017–21) DuckTales (episodes) (2017–21) Legend of the Three Caballeros (2018) The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse (2020–23) Mickey Mouse Funhouse (episodes) (2021–present) Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life (episodes) (2021–present) How to Stay at Home (2021)

Compilation shows

The Mouse Factory (1972–73) Good Morning, Mickey! (1983–92) Donald Duck Presents (1983–92) Mouseterpiece Theater (1983–90) DTV (1984–93) Mickey's Mouse Tracks (1992–95) Donald's Quack Attack (1992–2003) DTV2 (1993–97) Mickey Mouse and Friends (1994–95) The Ink and Paint Club (1997–98) Have a Laugh! (2009–12)

TV specials