Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas

About Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas

Released in 2004, Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas, a 68-minute long American computer-animated direct-to-video fantasy comedy anthology film, produced by DisneyToon Studios. The film is a sequel to Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas and marks the first time Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters were presented in CGI animation.

The film contains five stories that all revolve around the core characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Goofy, Max, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie. Each story focuses on the true meaning of Christmas while imparting lessons about love, forgiveness, selflessness, and friendship.

Making / Production

DisneyToon Studios, the studio behind many successful direct-to-video sequels, was responsible for the production of Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas. For the first time in a Mickey Mouse film, computer-generated imagery (CGI) was used instead of traditional hand-drawn animation. The transition to CGI allowed for richer visuals and increased detail in the characters and settings.

Actors

• Wayne Allwine as Mickey Mouse — Wayne perfectly captured the spirit of Mickey with his timeless and iconic voice that fans around the world instantly recognize.
• Russi Taylor as Minnie Mouse/Huey/Dewey/Louie — In a versatile performance, Russi Taylor carried the roles of multiple characters with distinctive voice characteristics for each.
• Bill Farmer as Goofy/Pluto — The multifaceted voice of Farmer brought the fun and likability of Goofy and Pluto to life in the film.
• Tony Anselmo as Donald Duck — Tony Anselmo channeled his iconic character, resulting in the perfect portrayal of the beloved, yet somehow grumpy, Donald Duck.
• Tress MacNeille as Daisy Duck — Tress gave a standout performance as Daisy Duck, perfectly embodying the character’s spirit and charm.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first Mickey Mouse film to be made in CGI.
• The film is dedicated to Wayne Allwine, Mickey’s voice actor who had been voicing the character for 32 years.
• Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas is the last film in which Wayne Allwine provided the voice of Mickey. He passed away in 2009.

Quotes

• "Christmas isn't about wanting to get, it's about wanting to give." - Mickey Mouse
• "The best kind of present is being present." - Minnie Mouse
• "Wishing on a star? That's the ticket!" - Goofy

Music & Soundtrack

• "Jing-A-Ling-A-Ling" — A catchy tune set during the opening ice-skating sequence.
• "Christmas Everyday" — An original song sung by Huey, Dewey, and Louie.
• "Gonna Laugh You Right Out of Town" — A festive and funny song performed by the entire cast.