The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse

The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse
Disney+ release poster
GenreComedy
Slapstick
Cartoon series
Based on
Developed byPaul Rudish
Voices of
ComposerChristopher Willis
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes25 (20 shorts + 5 specials)
Production
Executive producerPaul Rudish
Running time7 minutes[1] (season 1)
22 minutes (season 2)
9 minutes (Steamboat Silly)
Production companyDisney Television Animation
Original release
NetworkDisney+
ReleaseNovember 18, 2020 (2020-11-18) –
July 28, 2023 (2023-07-28)
Related
Mickey Mouse (2013–19)
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The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse is an American animated television series produced by Disney Television Animation for Disney+. The series is a continuation and revival of the Emmy Award-winning 2013 Mickey Mouse shorts, uses the same style, and has many of the same cast and crew, with the exception of the late Russi Taylor, who was replaced by Kaitlyn Robrock in the role of Minnie Mouse. The series premiered on November 18, 2020 to coincide with Mickey's 92nd birthday. The animation is provided by Mercury Filmworks.[2]

From November 18 to December 18, 2020, Disney+ premiered two shorts a week. An additional ten shorts premiered from July 28 up until August 25, 2021.[3][4][5]

The series was renewed in November 2021 for a second season consisting of four 22-minute specials centered around the seasons: the first of which, The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse, premiered on February 18, 2022.[6] The second special, The Wonderful Spring of Mickey Mouse, was released on March 25, 2022.[7] The third special, The Wonderful Summer of Mickey Mouse, was released on July 8, 2022.[8] The fourth and final special of the season, The Wonderful Autumn of Mickey Mouse, was released on November 18, 2022.[9]

On July 28, 2023, a short titled Steamboat Silly was released. It served as the series finale.[10]

The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse received generally positive reviews from critics.

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  2. ^ Bezilla, Carly (September 14, 2020). "JUST ANNOUNCED: The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse Comes to Disney+ in November". D23. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  3. ^ Reif, Alex (December 18, 2020). "TV Recap: The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse – "Supermarket Scramble" and "Just the Four of Us"". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  4. ^ @disneyplus (June 3, 2021). "👀☀️ #SummerOfDisneyPlus⁣ Comment what you can't wait to stream!". Retrieved June 3, 2021 – via Instagram.
  5. ^ Ausiello, Michael (June 16, 2021). "Disney+ Officially Moves Original Series 'Drop Day' From Friday to Wednesday in Wake of Loki's Record-Setting Launch". TVLine. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  6. ^ Zachary, Brandon (November 18, 2021). "Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse Director Defines the Series' Magic in Season 2". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  7. ^ Radulovic, Petrana (2022-03-01). "Every new movie and show coming to Disney Plus in March". Polygon. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
  8. ^ Hullender, Tatiana (2022-06-13). "The Wonderful Summer of Mickey Mouse Trailer & Key Art Revealed [EXCLUSIVE]". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  9. ^ Luchies, Adam (2022-11-16). "Mickey Mouse Is Descended From the Worst Farmer Ever in 'The Wonderful Autumn of Mickey Mouse' Clip". Collider. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  10. ^ Bałaga, Marta (2023-06-13). "Disney Unveils Animated Series at Annecy, Teases 'Magicampers' and 'The Sunnyridge 3' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-06-13.