Mickey's Mousekersize

About Mickey's Mousekersize

Mickey's Mousekersize, released in 2011, is a fun-filled TV series encouraged towards inspiring and motivating youngsters to practice healthy living and develop fitness routines. It is an offshoot of the Playhouse Disney (now Disney Junior) favorite, "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse." In each 3-minute episode, Mickey Mouse and several other beloved characters from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse engage in easy-to-follow, simple daily exercises.

Making / Production

Produced by Walt Disney Television, Mickey’s Mousekersize was intended to make exercise more accessible and enjoyable for younger viewers. The animation and production process was meticulously planned to ensure that the exercises demonstrated were feasible and beneficial to the targeted age group of 2-7 years old. The series also kept in mind the knack of turning routine into play, with exercises themed around various adventures and characters.

Actors

• Bret Iwan - Voicing the iconic character of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan brings enthusiasm and a spirit of encouragement to get the young viewers up and moving.
• Russi Taylor - Playing Minnie Mouse, Russi Taylor lends her sweet voice to the character making the workout routines seem like fun adventures.
• Tony Anselmo - As Donald Duck, Tony Anselmo manages to enthrall kids with his comic book style character delivery and distinctive voice.
• Tress MacNeille - Providing the voice for Daisy Duck, Tress MacNeille instills courage and determination in the kids to complete the exercises.
• Bill Farmer - Playing Goofy and Pluto, Bill Farmer offers humor and warmth to inspire the youngsters.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Mickey’s Mousekersize is part of Disney's worldwide initiative to promote healthy lifestyles for kids aged 2-7.
• Despite each episode being just 3-minutes long, the series effectively presents exercise as a fun, daily routine.
• The exercises showcased are designed to be easily mimicable for kids, working on their motor skills and agility.

Quotes

• Mickey Mouse: “Come on everybody, it's time to Mousekersize!”
• Donald Duck: “Getting strong and having fun!”
• Goofy: “Gosh, exercising sure is fun!”

Music/Soundtrack

• The music in Mickey's Mousekersize is upbeat, fresh, and catchy, designed to motivate kids to join in and move around.
• Its title track "Mousekersize Time" is immediately recognizable and has since become synonymous with the series itself.