Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats
2023 TV special for Mickey Mouse
| Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Genre | Comedy Horror Slapstick |
| Written by | Kim Duran |
| Directed by | David H. Brooks |
| Starring | Bret Iwan Kaitlyn Robrock Tony Anselmo Debra Wilson Bill Farmer Misty Lee Kimmy Gatewood |
| Composers | Beau Black & David Goldsmith (songs) Tony Morales (underscore) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | David H. Brooks |
| Editor | Jenny McKibben |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production companies | Stoopid Buddy Stoodios Disney Television Animation |
| Original release | |
| Network | Disney Channel Disney Junior Disney XD |
| Release | October 1, 2023 (2023-10-01) |
Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats is a musical stop-motion Halloween television special which premiered on October 1, 2023.[1] It was released simultaneously on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD.[2] It is produced by Disney Television Animation. It is the fourth spin-off special of Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures, following Mickey's Tale of Two Witches, Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas, and Mickey Saves Christmas.
Premise
Mickey and friends are trick-or-treating when Donald spies the scariest mansion he's ever seen and convinces his friends to risk a visit, but the owner, Witch Hazel, casts a spell that transforms them into their costumes.[3]
Voice cast
- Bret Iwan as Mickey Mouse[4]
- Kaitlyn Robrock as Minnie Mouse[5]
- Tony Anselmo as Donald Duck[6]
- Debra Wilson as Daisy Duck[7]
- Bill Farmer as Goofy[8]
- Misty Lee as Witch Hazel[9]
- Kimmy Gatewood as Ghost Bride[10]
Production
David H. Brooks serves as the director-producer of Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats.[11] The television special uses stop-motion animation instead of 2D or computer animation as per usual.[12] It was animated at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios.[13]
Songs
- "Fright Night" – sung by Mickey & the gang[14]
- "Alone on Halloween" – sung by Witch Hazel[15]
- "Friends Like You Make Halloween" – performed by Beau Black[16]
Release
Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats was announced in August 2023.[17] The trailer was released that same month.[18]
The television special premiered on October 1 simultaneously on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD.[19][20] Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats was later released on DisneyNow.[21] It was also made available to stream on Disney+ in the following day.[22]
Reception
Critical response
Alex Reif of LaughingPlace compared Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats to Mickey Saves Christmas and wrote: "I hope this isn't the end of stop-motion Mickey Mouse holiday specials. Both productions have been fantastic, and in a landscape of quickly-produced, often forgettable CG productions, these legacy approaches feel all the more special".[23] Daps Magic called it a "lovely new Halloween special for Disney fans; it is cute, charming, and has moments of humor that make for a very enjoyable family viewing experience", and praised the stop-motion animation.[24]
Jack Hackney of Daily Mirror named Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats one of the "10 of the best Halloween films for kids" in 2023, describing it as one of the Halloween programs entertaining and suitable for children.[25] Stephanie Morgan of Common Sense Media gave Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats a grade of three out of five stars and complimented the depiction of positive messages and role models, citing kindness and friendship.[26]
Ratings
References
- ^ Bonomolo, Cameron (August 21, 2023). "Watch: First Look at Mickey Mouse Stop-Motion Halloween Special". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ Atkinson, Katie (2023-09-27). "'Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats' Stop-Motion Special Won't Leave You 'Alone on Halloween': Song Preview". Bilboard. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ Zahed, Ramin (August 18, 2023). "Disney Junior Announces 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse' Reboot, 'Doc McStuffins' Stop-Mo Shorts & More". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ "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 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 Witch Hazel – 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 Ghost Bride – 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) - ^ Zahed, Ramin (October 3, 2023). "David H. Brooks Takes Us Behind the Scenes of His Spooktacular 'Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats' Special". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ Kelley, Aidan (September 30, 2023). "The 7 Best New Movies & Shows on Disney+ in October 2023". Collider. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ Steele, Bruce C. (September 30, 2023). "Meet the Puppets and Animators on the Set of Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats". D23. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ "Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats | Halloween Special 🎃 | Fright Night Music Video 🎶". Disney Junior. October 1, 2023. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats | Halloween 🎃 | Alone on Halloween Music Video 🎶". Disney Junior. October 2, 2023. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats | Halloween 🎃 | Friends Like You Music Video 🎶". Disney Junior. October 3, 2023. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ Sarto, Debbie Diamond (August 18, 2023). "Disney Junior Reveals New Slate of Shows, Specials and Shorts". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ Clark, Noelene (2023-08-18). "Mickey Mouse Halloween Special: Watch the Stop-Motion Trailer". The Messenger. Archived from the original on October 11, 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ "Disney Junior Makes Major New Series, Specials and Cast Announcements at "Disney Junior & Friends Playdate" Event at Disney California Adventure Park" (Press release). Disney Branded Television. August 18, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 18, 2023). "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Revival Leads Disney Junior Slate; Taye Diggs To Voice King Triton With Amber Riley As Ursula In Ariel Animated Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- ^ "Watch Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats Season 1 Episode 1 - Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats". DisneyNow. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ Kundu, Tamal (September 25, 2023). "Mickey & Friends Trick Or Treats Streaming Release Date: When Is It Coming Out on Disney Plus?". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ Reif, Alex (September 25, 2023). "TV Review: Halloween Stop-Motion Fun Abounds in "Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats" from the Creators of "Mickey Saves Christmas"". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
- ^ ""Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats" – Mr. Daps' Review". Daps Magic. October 2, 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ Hackney, Jake (October 23, 2023). "10 of the best Halloween films for kids on Amazon Prime, Disney+ and Paramount+". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ Morgan, Stephanie. "Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats TV Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
External links
- Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats at IMDb
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Mickey Mouse universe and Donald Duck universe animation
- Mickey Mouse film series
- Donald Duck film series
- Pluto film series
- Donald & Goofy film series
- Goofy film series
- Chip 'n' Dale filmography
- Humphrey the Bear filmography
- Morris the Midget Moose
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- Sport Goofy in Soccermania (1987)
- Totally Minnie (1988)
- Mickey's Tale of Two Witches (2021)
- Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas (2021)
- Mickey Saves Christmas (2022)
- Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats (2023)
