Mickey Mouse Clubhouse facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mickey Mouse Clubhouse |
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| Genre | Comedy Adventure Fantasy Preschool Educational |
| Developed by | Bobs Gannaway |
| Directed by | Bobs Gannaway |
| Voices of | Wayne Allwine (2006–2012) Bret Iwan (2012–2016) Russi Taylor Tony Anselmo Tress MacNeille Bill Farmer Will Ryan April Winchell Jim Cummings Dee Bradley Baker Frank Welker Rob Paulsen Corey Burton |
| Opening theme | "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Theme Song" sung by They Might Be Giants |
| Ending theme | "Hot Dog!" sung by They Might Be Giants |
| Composer(s) | Mike Himelstein & Michael Turner (score) Michael Rubin (songs) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 125 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Bobs Gannaway (season 1) Rob LaDuca (seasons 2-4) |
| Running time | 21–49 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Disney Television Animation |
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| Original release | May 5, 2006 – November 6, 2016 |
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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is a fun animated TV show from America. It was made for younger kids, but many older kids and families enjoy it too! The show lets viewers interact and help solve problems. Disney Television Animation produced the series. It was created by Bobs Gannaway, a long-time Disney artist.
The show first aired on May 5, 2006. It ran for 125 episodes until November 6, 2016. It was shown on the Disney Channel's preschool block, which was first called Playhouse Disney and later Disney Junior. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse became the longest-running original series on that block. Critics generally liked the show. Good news for fans: a new version of the show is planned for 2025!
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What is the Show About?
In each episode, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto go on an adventure. They invite the audience to help them solve problems. This helps viewers practice their problem solving skills.
When a problem comes up, Mickey asks viewers to join him at the Mousekedoer. This is a giant computer shaped like Mickey's head. The Mousekedoer gives Mickey the "Mouseketools" he needs. These are special tools that help solve the day's problem.
One of the tools is a "Mystery Mouseketool." It looks like a question mark. When the characters say "Mystery Mouseketool," the question mark changes into the tool they need. There's also a "Mouseke-Think-About-It Tool." This tool helps characters think about which item to choose. They say, "Mouseke-Think-About-It-Tool, we pick the (object)."
After the tools appear on the Mousekedoer screen, they download to Toodles. Toodles is a small, flying robot shaped like Mickey's head. He is an extension of the Mousekedoer. Mickey calls "Oh, Toodles!" and Toodles flies up. Then, viewers can pick the right tool for Mickey to use. The show also uses rhymes often. For example, in one episode, Mickey spoke in rhymes when a "Silly switch" was turned on.
The show features two original songs. The American band They Might Be Giants performs them. The opening song uses a special chant: "Meeska Mooska Mickey Mouse!" This chant helps summon the Clubhouse. They Might Be Giants also sing "Hot Dog!" at the end of every episode. This song is a nod to Mickey's first words in an old cartoon from 1929.
After Mickey Mouse Clubhouse ended in 2016, new shows continued the adventures. These include Mickey and the Roadster Racers (which later became Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures) and Mickey Mouse Funhouse.
Meet the Voices Behind the Characters
Many talented actors bring the characters to life.
Main Characters and Their Voices
- Mickey Mouse: He is the kind and positive leader of the group. Wayne Allwine voiced Mickey for the first three seasons. After Allwine passed away, Bret Iwan took over the role in Season 4. Mickey is Minnie's boyfriend.
- Minnie Mouse: She is Mickey's loving and clever girlfriend. Russi Taylor provides her voice. Minnie loves bows and is Daisy's best friend.
- Donald Duck: He is Mickey's best friend. Tony Anselmo voices Donald. Donald can be a bit grumpy but is very good-hearted. He is Daisy's boyfriend.
- Daisy Duck: She is Donald's girlfriend and Minnie's best friend. Tress MacNeille is her voice actress. Daisy can get distracted but is good at solving mysteries.
- Goofy: He is Mickey's innocent and well-meaning best friend. Bill Farmer voices Goofy. Goofy is often clumsy, which leads to funny moments.
- Pluto: He is Mickey's adventurous pet dog. Bill Farmer also provides Pluto's vocal effects.
- Toodles: This robot delivers the tools. Rob Paulsen voices Toodles. Later in the series, Toodles gets a face, a voice, and even a girlfriend!
Other Familiar Voices
You'll hear many other familiar voices in the show. These include Jim Cummings as Pete, Tress MacNeille as Chip, and Corey Burton as Dale and Ludwig Von Drake. April Winchell voices Clarabelle Cow, and Will Ryan is Willie the Giant. Other voice actors include Dee Bradley Baker and Frank Welker, who provide many animal sounds.
How the Show Was Made
The original voice of Mickey Mouse, Wayne Allwine, sadly passed away in 2009. Bret Iwan then became the new voice of Mickey. The last episode with Allwine's voice aired in 2012.
Bill Farmer, who voices Goofy and Pluto, mentioned in 2014 that they had stopped recording new dialogue. However, he said there were still many new episodes to air. This is because there's a long time between recording voices and the episodes showing on TV. So, fans had new episodes to watch for a while!
Where to Watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Even though the show ended its original run, you can still watch reruns. They air on Disney Junior. You can also stream the entire series on Disney+.
Spin-off Series
Minnie's Bow-Toons is a spin-off show that started in November 2011. It aired on the Disney Junior block. This show is based on the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse episode "Minnie's Bow-tique." It follows Minnie's adventures running her own shop. She makes and sells bows for clothes and decorations with her friend Daisy. Many characters from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse appear in this show. New episodes of Minnie's Bow-Toons started in April 2021. They are now called Minnie's Bow-Toons: Party Palace Pals and have a similar animation style to Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures.
See also
In Spanish: La casa de Mickey Mouse para niños
