Disney's House of Mouse facts for kids
Disney's House of Mouse is a fun animated TV show from The Walt Disney Company. It aired from 2001 to 2002. In the show, Mickey Mouse and his friends run a cool dinner theater called the "House of Mouse." It's located in downtown Toontown. Many different Disney characters visit the club. The show also has special episodes, like a Halloween special where villains try to take over. There's also a Christmas special filled with holiday cheer.
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Meet the Characters
The House of Mouse has many famous characters working there. Here are some of the main staff members:
- Mickey Mouse
- He is the host of the House of Mouse. He makes sure everyone has a great time.
- Minnie Mouse
- Mickey's girlfriend, she plans the shows and handles the club's money.
- Donald Duck
- Mickey's best friend, he helps manage the club.
- Daisy Duck
- Donald's girlfriend, she helps guests find their seats.
- Goofy
- Mickey and Donald's friend, he is the head waiter. He is also Max's dad.
- Pluto
- Mickey's pet dog, he is the club's friendly mascot.
- Horace Horsecollar
- He is Mickey's old friend. Horace takes care of all the club's technical equipment. This includes lights and sound.
- Clarabelle Cow
- Minnie's friend, she writes about all the exciting things happening at the club.
- Max Goof
- Goofy's son, he helps guests park their cars.
- Huey, Dewey, and Louie
- Donald's three nephews, they are the club's band.
- Gus Goose
- Donald's cousin, he is the club's chef.
- Magic Mirror
- This magical mirror gives advice to the staff and guests.
- Mike
- A talking microphone who announces the shows.
- Penguin waiters
- These penguins serve food and drinks to the guests.
- Animated brooms
- These magical brooms help keep the club clean.
- Pete
- He is the club's landlord. He often tries to cause trouble.
Exploring the House of Mouse
The club has several important areas where all the magic happens.
The Foyer
This is the front entrance of the club. Guests come in through big glass doors. Here, they can talk to each other or to the Magic Mirror. There is also a small waiting area. Donald often greets visitors here. Daisy works at a desk nearby. She helps guests with reservations. Outside, Max Goof helps guests park their cars.
The Restaurant and Theater
This is a very busy and large area. It has many tables that can seat over 120 people. Goofy and the penguin waiters take food orders. They serve all kinds of dishes to the guests. At the end of the room is a stage. Many different performances happen here. Huey, Dewey, and Louie often play their music on stage. There is also a huge TV screen to show cartoons. Mickey often hosts the night's events from this stage.
Backstage Area
This area is behind the stage. Only club staff and performers are allowed here. It has offices, dressing rooms, and storage areas. The kitchen is also connected to this area. Minnie often uses a special device to keep the show on schedule. She also helps guest performers get ready for the stage.
The Kitchen
This is where all the food is made. It has every kind of ingredient and cooking tool. Gus Goose works here every night. He prepares many different dishes for the guests. Sometimes, he might even eat some of the food before it gets to the tables!
The Control Room
This room is located above the restaurant area. It is where all the club's technical equipment is operated. Horace works here. He controls the lights and loudspeakers. He also plays cartoons for the guests to watch.
The Prop Room
This is a very interesting part of the club. It is a huge basement, much bigger than the club itself. You can find props from almost every Disney animated movie here. This includes magical items like Genie's lamp. It's so big that you could get lost! But Mickey and his friends usually know their way around.
Awards and Recognition
Disney's House of Mouse received some awards and nominations for its great work:
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2001 | House of Mouse | Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Daytime Animated Television Production | Nominated |
2002 | Chris Roszak (background artist) at American Broadcasting Company (ABC) | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual in Animation | Won |
2002 | Jason Oliver (music editor) and Liz Lachman (scoring editor) for episodes "Pit Crew" and "Golf Nut Donald". | Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Award for Best Sound Editing in Television - Music, Episodic Animation | Nominated |
2003 | Corey Burton as the voice of "Ludwig Von Drake". | Annie Award for Outstanding Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production | Won |
Images for kids
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Mickey Mouse and his friends run the House of Mouse nightclub together.
See also
In Spanish: House of Mouse para niños