Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Monster Musical
By Renee Longstreet,
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Gently spooky tales focus on music and problem solving.
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What's the Story?
In MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: MICKEY'S MONSTER MUSICAL, the title story finds Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto in spooky haunted mansion when their car breaks down on an isolated road. Many familiar Clubhouse folks show up in the mansion, playing different classic characters: Count Mickula (performed by Mickey), Professor von Drakenstein (played by Ludwig von Drake), Goofymonster (played by Goofy), and more. A bargain is struck between the Count and his guests. If Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto will help him find out the source of some very mysterious sounds, Professor von Drake will fix their car. Armed with their wits, their courage, and, of course, their trusty Mouseketools, our heroes encounter ghosts, hidden doors, and even a werewolf on their quest to get on the road again. In "Mickey's Pirate Adventure," the gang sets off on an adventure to help "Captain Goofbeard" (Goofy's grandpappy), whose home on Harmony Chord Island is about to sink because the many instruments that live on the island are out of tune. Only by finding a mysterious treasure will the island become harmonious again. Finally, in "Mickey's Farm Fun Fair," everybody is looking forward to a fun-filled day of games, contests, and blue ribbons at a country farm. But nothing ever goes as smoothly as hoped, and the Mouseketools must be summoned to make everyone a winner.
Is It Any Good?
This Mickey Mouse Clubhouse release -- with lots of music, enjoyable and simple stories, and beloved characters taking on comic identities throughout -- does not disappoint. The gang has problems to solve and people to help and often has to put up with some very quirky behavior from the players. It's all done with humor, respect, and the clear intention of giving young audiences new information and skills "to take home." Neither the conflict nor the comic jeopardy is truly scary; Donald and Daisy floating through the air as ghosts and Werewolf Pete's friendly howls are gentle and humorous. This offering is a treat for preschool fans who love the repetition of Clubhouse rituals, and it's a solid introduction for Disney fans in the making.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Mickey Mouse Clubhouse stories have suspense without conflict between characters and without villains (Pete doesn't count because he's not really mean). What created the suspense in these tales?
Find out what "parody" means. In what ways is Mickey's Monster Musical a parody?
Kids love shows with popular continuing components (such as Toodles and the Mouseketools). What are your favorite Clubhouse features? Why?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: September 8, 2015
- Cast: Bret Iwan, Russi Taylor, Bill Farmer
- Director: Phil Weinstein
- Studio: Disney Junior
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Topics: Adventures, Cats, Dogs, and Mice, Music and Sing-Along
- Run time: 115 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: September 20, 2019
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