Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas

Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas
Promotional poster
Genre	Christmas Family
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 released on December 2, 2021 on Disney Junior. 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.

Premise

Mickey and friends' traditions of togetherness are threatened when they get separated after shopping for gifts, and have to get back to Hot Dog Hills in time for Christmas.^[2]

Voice cast

• Bret Iwan as Mickey Mouse^[3]
• Kaitlyn Robrock as Minnie Mouse,^[4] Jenny^[5]
• Daniel Ross as Donald Duck^[6]
• Tress MacNeille as Daisy Duck^[7]
• Bill Farmer as Goofy Goof^[8]
• Nika Futterman as Cuckoo-Loca^[9]
• Jim Cummings as Pete^[10]
• Brock Powell as Santa Claus,^[11] Henry^[12]
• April Winchell as Clarabelle Cow^[13] (Clarabelle Cow is credited even though she does not appear in the special)

Songs

• "The Merriest is Yet To Come" – sung by Minnie & the gang^[14]
• "The Perfect Gift" – sung by Mickey & the gang^[15]
• "Christmas Is" – sung by Minnie^[16]
• "Wish Upon a Christmas" – performed by Beau Black^[17]
• "What Makes Christmas Christmas" – sung by Mickey & the gang^[18]

Release

Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas premiered on December 2, 2021, on Disney Junior.^[19] The television special was later released on DisneyNow.^[20] It was subsequently made available for streaming on Disney+.^[21]

Reception

Critical response

Ben Breitbart of LaughingPlace.com described Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas as a "strong holiday special," noting that it captures the nostalgia and joy of the season. He likened it to the Disney equivalent of a Hallmark movie, stating, "Spending time with familiar friends in a familiar setup is perfect to bring a smile to your face." He highly recommended the special for both family viewing and personal enjoyment.^[22] Sydni Ellis of People included the special in their list of the "Best Christmas Movies to Stream on Disney+ in 2022."^[23]

Marcus Gibson of BubbleBlabber gave Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas a grade of 7.5/10, saying it is a cute and engaging holiday special that satisfies Mickey Mouse fans of all ages. He found its straightforward storytelling and return of beloved characters, like Cuckoo Loca, charming and accessible for newcomers. Gibson praised the lighthearted adventures and heartwarming message about celebrating the holidays with loved ones.^[24] Stephanie Snyde of Common Sense Media rated it three out of five stars, noting its positive messages and role models, emphasizing the importance of friends and family as demonstrated by the characters, and complimented the songs and humor throughout 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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2. • Darwish, Meaghan (August 18, 2021). "Disney Channel Unveils Its Fall & Winter Premiere Date Lineup". TV Insider. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
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4. "Voice Of Minnie Mouse (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
5. "Voice Of Jenny (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
6. "Voice Of Donald Duck (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
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10. "Voice Of Pete (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
11. "Voice Of Santa (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
12. "Voice Of Henry (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
13. "Voice Of Clarabelle Cow (Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
14. "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.
15. "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.
16. "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.
17. "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.
18. "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.
19. • Milligan, Mercedes (November 17, 2021). "Disney Decks TV & Streaming Halls with December Premieres". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
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20. "Watch Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas Season 1 Episode 1 - Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". DisneyNow. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
21. • "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.
22. 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.
23. Ellis, Sydni (November 22, 2022). "The Best Christmas Movies to Stream on Disney+ in 2022". People. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
24. Gibson, Marcus (December 3, 2021). "Review: Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas". Bubbleblabber. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
25. Snyde, Stephanie. "Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas TV Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. "2022 CAFE Nominees (ALL) - The Emmys". Emmy Awards. November 1, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
29. 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.
30. "Kidscreen Awards". Kidscreen. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
31. Milligan, Mercedes (2023-02-15). "Winners Announced for 14th Annual Kidscreen Awards". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
32. • "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.

External links

• Official website
• Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas at IMDb