House of Mouse facts for kids
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| Presented by | Wayne Allwine |
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| Narrated by | Rod Roddy |
| Theme music composer | Brian Setzer |
| Composer(s) | Michael Tavera Stephen James Taylor (Mickey Mouse Works cartoons) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 52 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 20 minutes (Shorts 10 minutes approx.) |
| Production company(s) | Walt Disney Television Animation |
| Distributor | Buena Vista Television |
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| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | January 13, 2001 – October 24, 2003 |
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| Related shows | Mickey Mouse Works |
Disney's House of Mouse (or simply House of Mouse) is a fun animated TV show from America. It was made by Walt Disney Television Animation. The show ran for three seasons, from January 13, 2001, to October 24, 2003.
The series is all about Mickey Mouse and his pals. They run a special dinner club in a place called ToonTown. This club is like a theater where they show cartoons. Lots of famous Disney characters come to watch! The show features many different cartoon shorts. In total, 52 episodes were made. The name "House of Mouse" is a common nickname for Walt Disney Company.
This animated series is a spin-off from another Disney show called Mickey Mouse Works. House of Mouse showed many of the shorts from Mickey Mouse Works. It also included brand new cartoons. Sometimes, even classic Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck cartoons from the 1930s to 1950s were shown. This happened more often towards the end of the series.
During its time, House of Mouse was nominated for two awards. Some of the voice actors even won two awards for their amazing performances! The series also had two special movies: Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse and Mickey's House of Villains. There was even an all-night marathon of the show on Toon Disney in September 2002. It was called "Night of 1,000 Toons."
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Welcome to the House of Mouse!
The main idea of the show is that Mickey Mouse and his friends run a dinner theater club. It's located in the middle of ToonTown. This club is very popular with everyone who lives there. Many characters from Disney animated movies and cartoons visit the club. Almost every character from Walt Disney Animation Studios appears in the episodes. The only exceptions are characters made after 2001–2003, like Lilo & Stitch or Dinosaur.
Most characters appear as guests who come to enjoy the show. Some characters even perform on stage! The show is special because it includes many Disney characters that are not often seen. Some of them even speak for the first time! For example, Li'l Bad Wolf and April, May and June appeared in House of Mouse. They were often in Disney comic books but never in a cartoon before. A few characters from other TV cartoons or theme park rides also made quick appearances.
What Happens in Each Episode?
Each episode tells a story about Mickey and his team. They often face a problem while running the club. They have to work together to solve it. The most common problem is Pete. He is always trying to shut down the club for his own benefit. His plans usually cause funny mishaps. These stories act like a frame for the cartoon shorts shown in between scenes. The main story's theme often connects to the cartoon shorts.
The cartoon shorts themselves are simple stories. They are like the classic cartoons from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Most of them were reruns from Mickey Mouse Works. Some shorts had a specific theme for a character. For example, one set of shorts showed Mickey trying to save Minnie from Pete. Each short had a different obstacle. Another set focused on Pluto trying to get Mickey his newspaper, facing a new challenge each time.
Meet the Main Characters
- Mickey Mouse (voiced by Wayne Allwine): Mickey is the general manager and co-owner of the club. He mostly hosts the evening's entertainment. He is the main star of the show!
- Minnie Mouse (voiced by Russi Taylor): Minnie plans the shows and handles the club's money. She makes sure everything runs smoothly every day. She is a big help, especially when Mickey gets worried.
- Donald Duck (voiced by Tony Anselmo): Donald is the club's deputy manager. He takes care of the guests, especially the important ones. He is also a co-owner. But he sometimes wishes he could run the club instead of Mickey!
- Daisy Duck (voiced by Tress MacNeille): Daisy takes reservations for the club. She dreams of being a star herself. She often tries new acts in the club, but they usually don't go as planned.
- Goofy (voiced by Bill Farmer): Goofy is the head waiter. He manages the restaurant with his usual clumsy but friendly style. Even with his accidents, guests always get their meals!
- Pluto (voiced by Bill Farmer): Pluto is the club's mascot. He also helps Mickey and Minnie as their personal assistant.
- Horace Horsecollar (voiced by Bill Farmer): Horace is the club's engineer. He handles the lights, speakers, and video players. He often hits his equipment to make it work! He also tends to make general comments about life.
- Clarabelle Cow (voiced by April Winchell): Clarabelle has her own show where she shares gossip. She collects and spreads rumors about characters in ToonTown. Sometimes her gossip causes a bit of trouble!
- Max Goof (voiced by Jason Marsden): Max is the club's valet parking attendant. He usually enjoys his job. Some episodes show him thinking about things he sees or wants to do.
- Huey, Dewey, and Louie (voiced by Tony Anselmo): Huey, Dewey, and Louie are the club's house band. They play different types of music and use funny names. They often parody famous music bands like "The Quackstreet Boys" or "Quackwerk".
- Gus Goose (voiced by Frank Welker): Gus is the club's chef. But he loves to eat! He often eats the food he makes for guests before it can be served.
- Magic Mirror (voiced by Tony Jay): The Magic Mirror is like a consultant for the club. He gives advice to Mickey and his friends. He also answers questions about the club's guests.
- Mike (voiced by Rod Roddy): Mike is a talking microphone. He is the club's announcer. He usually appears at the beginning and end of episodes. At the end, he often gives a funny ad for a Disney character, cartoon, or movie.
- Penguin waiters: These penguins from Mary Poppins work as the waiting staff. They help Goofy serve food.
- Animated brooms: The brooms from Fantasia's The Sorcerer's Apprentice are the club's janitors. They keep the club clean.
- Pete (voiced by Jim Cummings): Pete is the main bad guy of the show. He is the club's tricky landlord. In his episodes, he tries to find ways to close the club. But his plans always fail!
How the Show Was Made
The House of Mouse show was made by Walt Disney Television. It aired from 2001 to 2003 and had 52 episodes. This show was one of the first Disney cartoons made in the widescreen HD format. The animation work was done by studios in the Philippines, Australia, and Japan.
House of Mouse was shown on One Saturday Morning on ABC. It also reran on Disney Channel from 2002 to 2006. The show stopped being broadcast in the U.S. on February 6, 2009. It aired for the last time on Toon Disney before that channel became Disney XD.
The catchy theme song for the show was performed by Brian Setzer.
Episodes and Awards
Awards and Nominations
| 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 |
See also
In Spanish: House of Mouse para niños
