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Mickey's Tale of Two Witches

Mickey's Tale of Two Witches is a Halloween television special that premiered on October 7, 2021 on Disney Junior.[1][2] It is produced by Disney Television Animation.[3][4] It is the first spin-off special of Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures before Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas. The events of the film take place after the final episode of the series.

Mickey's Tale of Two Witches
Promotional poster
GenreComedy
Horror
Slapstick
Written byRobert Ramirez
Directed byJeff Gordon
StarringBret Iwan
Bill Farmer
Daniel Ross
Tress MacNeille
Kaitlyn Robrock
Jim Cummings
Frank Welker
Nika Futterman
April Winchell
ComposersBeau Black & David Goldsmith (songs)
Tony Morales (underscore)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersRob LaDuca
Mark Seidenberg
ProducerBradley Bowlen
EditorReid Kramer
Running time46 minutes
Production companyDisney Television Animation
Original release
NetworkDisney Junior
ReleaseOctober 7, 2021 (2021-10-07)

Premise

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On Halloween, Mickey tells Pluto a story about two witches-in-training, Minnie the Wonderful and Daisy Doozy, who must pass four tests to graduate from the Witch Academy in Happy Haunt Hills.[5][6] While Daisy isn’t confident about passing, she and Minnie join forces, along with Count Mickula and the gang, to defeat a mischievous ghost. Minnie and Daisy learn that working together makes their magic and their friendship much stronger.[7]

Voice cast

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Songs

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  • "How to Witch" – sung by Daisy Doozy, Minnie the Wonderful Witch & Witch Master Clarabelle[19]
  • "The Fright Stuff" – sung by Pete the Ghost[20]
  • "Spooky Side" – sung by Daisy Doozy & Minnie the Wonderful Witch[21]
  • "Spooky Spirit" – sung by Count Mickula & the gang[22]

Release

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Mickey's Tale of Two Witches premiered on October 7, 2021 on Disney Junior.[23][24] The television special was subsequently released on DisneyNow.[25] It was later made available to stream on Disney+ on October 8, 2021.[26][27]

Reception

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Critical response

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Kristy Ambrose of TheGamer named Mickey's Tale of Two Witches one of the best Disney Halloween films. She said that the movie is a sweet tale featuring two beloved Disney characters, noting the fun of seeing familiar faces in magical attire. Ambrose praised its suitability for younger viewers due to its 47-minute runtime as an official entry in the Disney Junior library. She found the story engaging, as it follows Minnie the Wonderful and Daisy Doozy training at the Witch Academy in Happy Haunt Hills, emphasizing that magic is more effective when friendship is the main ingredient.[28] Lauren Phillips of Real Simple stated that Mickey's Tale of Two Witches is a "super sweet" choice for families with young children. She described it as the "perfect" Halloween show to watch for the event.[29]

Larry Stansburry and Cameron Jenkins of Good Housekeeping listed Mickey's Tale of Two Witches in their best Disney Halloween movies and said that the film is ideal for kids, as it features Minnie and Daisy undertaking four tests to graduate as real witches. They noted the television special for highlighting the importance of teamwork and stated that it ultimately strengthens both the characters' friendship and their magical abilities.[30] Casey Suglia and Sydni Ellis of Romper included Mickey's Tale of Two Witches 39th in their list of the best Halloween films on Disney+, calling the Halloween special "cute," and wrote, "It features fun songs, magic spells, a mischevious [sic] ghost, and plenty of Halloween fun."[31]

Ratings

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On its premiere airing on Disney Junior at 7:00 p.m., the special was watched by 0.35 million viewers.[32] The special was broadcast again the next day on Disney Channel at 9:30 a.m. and was watched by 0.30 million viewers.[33]

Accolades

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Mickey's Tale of Two Witches was nominated for Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie: Preschool at the 2023 Kidscreen Awards.[34][35]

In other media

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Books

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References

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  1. ^ Potter, Courtney (October 7, 2021). "Disney Junior Celebrates Halloween with Mickey's Tale of Two Witches". D23. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  2. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (August 18, 2021). "Disney Unveils Fall Premieres, More 'Spidey,' Overall Deal with Travis Braun & 'Pupstruction' Greenlight". Animation Magazine.
  3. ^ "Disney Branded Television Announces All-New Kids Programming Content for Fall and Winter 2021 at the Television Critics". Bloomberg. August 19, 2021. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  4. ^ "Disney Branded Television Announces All-New Kids Programming Content for Fall and Winter 2021 at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour". Business Wire. August 18, 2021. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  5. ^ "Mickey's Tale of Two Witches (2021)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  6. ^ Furn, Daniel (September 29, 2021). "New on Disney Plus UK October 2021 – every new film and show released this month". Radio Times. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  7. ^ Johnson, Zach (August 18, 2021). "Every Major Announcement from Disney Branded Television at the TCA Summer Press Tour, from Under Wraps to Two Holiday Movies Starring Mickey Mouse". D23. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  8. ^ "Voice Of Count Mickula (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  9. ^ "Voice Of Franken-Goof (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  10. ^ "Voice Of Werewolfy Pluto (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  11. ^ "Voice Of Mummy Donald (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  12. ^ "Voice Of Daisy Doozy (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  13. ^ "Voice Of Minnie the Wonderful Witch (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  14. ^ "Voice Of Pete the Ghost (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  15. ^ "Voice Of Figaro (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  16. ^ "Voice Of Butch (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  17. ^ "Voice Of Spooky-Loca (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  18. ^ "Voice Of Witch Master Clarabelle (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  19. ^ "How to Witch 🧹🧙‍♀️ | Mickey's Tale of Two Witches". Disney Junior. October 7, 2021. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021 – via YouTube.
  20. ^ "The Fright Stuff 👻 | Mickey's Tale of Two Witches". Disney Junior. October 11, 2021. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021 – via YouTube.
  21. ^ "Spooky Side | Mickey's Tale of Two Witches". Disney Junior. October 8, 2021. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ "Spooky Spirit | Mickey's Tale of Two Witches". Disney Junior. October 11, 2021. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021 – via YouTube.
  23. ^ Brinlee, Morgan (October 6, 2021). "Get An Exclusive Look At A New Mickey Mouse Halloween Movie That's Just Spooky Enough". Romper. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  24. ^ "Spooky Animated Treats Coming to Disney Channel and Disney Junior". Animation World Network. September 14, 2021. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  25. ^ "Watch Mickey's Tale of Two Witches TV Show | Disney Junior on DisneyNOW". DisneyNow. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
  26. ^ Davis, Victoria (October 7, 2021). "Disney Embraces Themes of Family, Optimism and Love in 2 New Holiday Films". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  27. ^ Reif, Alex (2021-10-07). ""Mickey's Tale of Two Witches" Offers a Musical Hour of Halloween Fun for All Ages". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  28. ^ Ambrose, Kristy (2023-09-16). "8 Best Disney Halloween Movies". TheGamer. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  29. ^ Phillips, Lauren (August 9, 2024). "'Hocus Pocus,' 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' and 40 More of Your Favorite Halloween Movies Are Available on Disney+". Real Simple. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  30. ^ Stansburry, Larry; Jenkins, Cameron (2023-07-27). "These Are the Best Disney Halloween Movies Ever". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  31. ^ Suglia, Casey; Ellis, Sydni (September 8, 2021). "40 Of The Most Spooktacular Halloween Movies To Watch On Disney+". Romper. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  32. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 8, 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Thursday 10.7.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
  33. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 11, 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Friday 10.8.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 11, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
  34. ^ "Kidscreen Awards". Kidscreen. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  35. ^ Sarto, Debbie Diamond (December 2, 2022). "Kidscreen Announces Shortlist for 2023 Kidscreen Awards". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  36. ^ "Mickey's Tale of Two Witches". Disney Publishing Worldwide. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  37. ^ "Disney Junior Mickey: Mickey's Tale of Two Witches, Disney Books | 9781368095075 | Boeken | bol.com". Bol.com (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-08-15.
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