House of Mouse

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Common Sense Media says

One long advertisement for all things Disney.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this series is basically a showcase for plugging Disney characters, Disney movies, Disney theme parks, and Disney everything. Although it's occasionally clever, the show's real purpose -- promoting all things Disney -– is totally transparent.


What's the story?

HOUSE OF MOUSE is "the tooniest place on Earth," where every character from every Disney product ever made hangs out to watch ... Disney cartoons. A vague storyline connects the segments surrounding the cartoons, but the plots become simply more opportunities for Disney promotions. In a story about Donald and Daisy Duck going on a somewhat out-of-control date, for example, they're plunging down a waterfall when they suddenly see Goofy holding a sign that reads "Photos $10." Sound familiar?


Is it any good?

 

Fans of Mickey and Donald will probably enjoy the attempts at in-jokes and self-referential humor, but overall the show falls flat. The last half of one episode was an extended -- very extended -- flatulence joke, featuring Pumba from The Lion King. Sometimes less truly is more.


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This review was written by Sarah Wenk
Kid, 12 years old
November 5, 2011
 
Why does Common sense hate this? It's more Magical than you think.
This is one off my all time favorite shows. I am actually a fan of this show. It really stinks how it's not on anymore. Really miss it. On for all ages cause I want to show you guys how much I love this show. Probably one of the best yet on Disney/TV. Common sense hates this? COME ON COMMON SENSE! It's a disney show. Anything Disney is susposed to be the bomb. Adults should love it too. I mean You can always count on Disney. It's really cute. One cartoon of disney is good but one cartoon with the most amazing cartoon characters of Disney? MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!! THIS SHOW RULES!!!! Come on Guys, It's not bad at all. I love the jokes they make, Really funny and amazing show, good for anybody. I rated it on for kids 2 and up but I with it could be ages 0 and up or 1 and up to really explain that it's for all ages. I hope it will come back on soon or they will make another awesome disney show like this. Better than the other disney movies I believe. I will never forget how great this show is. Need pictures to print out so I can put it on a frame and keep it forever. So just sit down, relax, great show for the whole family, enjoy it if you love disney. Or shall I say if you love Disney, You'll love this. If Walt Disney was still alive, he'd be really proud how all his most magical characters are on a really popular TV show. Wish it was back on the air.

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Teen, 14 years old
July 10, 2011
 
HOUSE OF MOUSE: THE BEST SHOW FOR GOOD CARTOONS
OK. This show is for the younger audience that loves disney in all. I watched this for years until they cancelled it. And don't laugh but I still watch it today on youtube. The only precaution I have is the mouse Mortimer who tries to get revenge on Mickey. To all parents with childeren under the age of 9: go to youtube and look up house of mouse. Show it to your kids and they will be addicted to the start. Also, you can show them real cartoons and not the trashy ones they show today. Comment your results!!!

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Adult
June 22, 2010
 
It was AWESOME!
I liked the show very much, I thought it was neat to have Disney cartoon stars in the audience too! It was cute and interesting, of COURSE they got rid of it though.. I'd much rather watch that than tween sitcoms all day and night!

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Teen, 16 years old
May 16, 2010
 
I need the adress for the house of mouse!
I miss this show! It was cute and intertaning, but it was only on for a short time. :(

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Teen, 16 years old
August 28, 2009
 
Since when is mickey mouse educational. this is an entertainment show little kids should be allowed to watch fun shows and not boring shows like dora...

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Teen, 17 years old
November 14, 2011
 
House of AWESOMENESS!!!!!
This show rocks! I love the house of mouse. My 11 year old sister and I were watching a few episodes of this on youtube and it actually wasn't that bad at all. I cannot believe how amazing this show is, Why was it canceled? If you love Disney, You'll love this. I am a disney fan I would say. It had really good movies. Combining em all together into a show all about The most amazing house Of Mickey Mouse Awesomeness. What could possibly go wrong? It's the best show ever. I am very proud of whoever made this or did something for this Like Bill Farmer, Rod Roddy, or Wayne Allwine. Needs to be back on the air. I remember loving this as a kid. New episodes every friday or saturday night when this show was on with new episodes 2001-2003. Now we have loads of junky/crappy sows in the air that are a total waste of time. If you wanna hate something else hate Stupid Fanboy and Chum Chum.

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Kid, 11 years old
November 11, 2011
 
God,CSM,you're totally missing the point.
I miss this show so much!What's really enjoyable is that when Disney characters come in the,"House of Mouse",to watch some old Mickey Mouse episodes.And one time the villains went inside and made trouble.LOL!This show is totally worth watching.But,it's nowhere to be found on Disney.:( BRING IT BACK,DISNEY!

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Kid, 10 years old
March 20, 2011
 
Family-Friendly show one big advertisement full of fun and Disney.
House of Mouse is a night club filled with Mickey and the wonderful world of disney, making it best for Disney fans and kids.This show is just pure awesomeness, it's great and there's nothing wrong with it.The launguage, rarely.In just one episode, Goofy says ''Darn'' 3 times, but it's for wakeboarding and for funny tricks.As you can see, a lot of Disney characters are visible, espically Mickey himself.The truth is, it's a great show, there's nothing wrong with it, it's fun for family, and it's hard to tell why it was cancelled.They have DVDS and VHS's of this show and it's just fun.

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Teen, 15 years old
November 13, 2010
 
Very creative way to show Disney
I loved watching it when I was little, and having all of the Disney characters as an audience and Mickey as the announcer was very clever. It shows older Disney clips which are very funny and it's very intertaning. They should put this on Disney channel directly.

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Teen, 15 years old
June 29, 2010
 
Ok
This series is ok. It's not my cup of tea, really, but I don't dislike it. But it's age-appropriate, but there is consumerism; CSM is probably right when they said that it was a giant ad for Disney.

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This review was written by Sarah Wenk
This review was written by Sarah Wenk
 

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