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By Stephanie Snyder
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Wacky winter special has violence and scary suspense.
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The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse
What's the Story?
Three winter-themed shorts make up THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF MICKEY MOUSE. In the first, Mickey Mouse (Chris Diamantopoulous) is a worker at a snowflake factory in the sky. He wants very badly to create a snowflake, but his job is to mop the place. Curiosity gets the best of him, and a peculiar sequence of events unfolds as he tries to cover up the mess that he's made. In the second short, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck (Tony Anselmo), and Goofy (Bill Farmer) are on their way to a vacation cabin. Once inside, they find themselves trapped, and they begin to lose their minds while waiting to be rescued. The insanity continues when they discover an out. In the final short, Mickey and Minnie Mouse (Kaitlyn Robrock) wow a crowd with their figure skating talents, but Goofy's fishing expedition at the lake interferes. As Mickey and Minnie try to take their show to the next level -- you guessed it -- things get loony. All three shorts leave viewers wondering if it's really a wonderful winter after all!
Is It Any Good?
This not-so-wonderful winter spin-off is definitely not the typical Mickey Mouse special full of music and colors for the littlest viewers. In The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse, the comical absurdity and nonsensical violence typical of Looney Tunes meets the grotesque close-up reminiscent of The Ren & Stimpy Show, all with a retro Disney look, but zero Disney vibe (and even less substance, if that's even possible). Fans of The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse may enjoy the winter celebration, but those looking for something more on-brand for Disney will be in for a rude awakening.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the theme in The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse. How does this show illustrate what's good about winter? How does the show illustrate what's bad about winter? Do you think it's really a wonderful winter for Mickey Mouse and his friends?
Who is your favorite Disney character? Why do you like them? How do they stand out in this winter episode?
What is your favorite season? What do you like about winter? What do you dislike about winter?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 18, 2022
- Cast : Chris Diamantopoulos , Kaitlyn Robrock , Bill Farmer , Tony Anselmo , Tress MacNeille
- Network : Disney+
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Adventures , Animals , Friendship
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- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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