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'''''Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas''''' is a 1999 [[direct-to-video]] [[Traditional animation|animated]] [[Christmas film|Christmas]] [[anthology film]] produced by [[DisneyToon Studios|Disney MovieToons]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Littleton|first1=Cynthia|title=Gurney, Price earn Disney promotions|url=https://variety.com/1999/biz/news/gurney-price-earn-disney-promotions-1117493568/|accessdate=October 16, 2017|work=Variety|date=April 23, 1999}}</ref> and won the Award for Best Animated Feature Film at the 5th [[Kecskemét Animation Film Festival]] in 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://disneydvd.disney.go.com/mickeys-once-upon-a-christmas.html|title=Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas|work=Disney Movies|accessdate=6 October 2014}}</ref> The video features [[Mickey Mouse]], [[Minnie Mouse]], [[Pluto (Disney)|Pluto]], [[Pete (Disney)|Pete]], [[Goofy]], [[Max Goof|Max]], [[Donald Duck]], [[Daisy Duck]], [[Huey, Dewey and Louie]], [[Scrooge McDuck]], [[Mortimer Mouse (Disney)|Mortimer Mouse]], [[Figaro (Disney)|Figaro]] the Kitten and [[Chip 'n Dale]] with [[Cameo appearance|cameos]] by [[Owl (Winnie-the-Pooh)|Owl]], [[Clarabelle Cow]], [[Horace Horsecollar]], and a [[Beagle boy|Beagle Boy]]. The film comprises three separate segments, with narration by [[Kelsey Grammer]]. A sequel, titled ''[[Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas]]'', was released in 2004.
'''''Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas''''' is a 1999 [[direct-to-video]] [[Traditional animation|animated]] [[Christmas film|Christmas]] [[anthology film]] produced by [[DisneyToon Studios|Disney MovieToons]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Littleton|first1=Cynthia|title=Gurney, Price earn Disney promotions|url=https://variety.com/1999/biz/news/gurney-price-earn-disney-promotions-1117493568/|accessdate=October 16, 2017|work=Variety|date=April 23, 1999}}</ref> and won the Award for Best Animated Feature Film at the 5th [[Kecskemét Animation Film Festival]] in 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://disneydvd.disney.go.com/mickeys-once-upon-a-christmas.html|title=Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas|work=Disney Movies|accessdate=6 October 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121208091739/http://disneydvd.disney.go.com/mickeys-once-upon-a-christmas.html|archivedate=8 December 2012|df=}}</ref> The video features [[Mickey Mouse]], [[Minnie Mouse]], [[Pluto (Disney)|Pluto]], [[Pete (Disney)|Pete]], [[Goofy]], [[Max Goof|Max]], [[Donald Duck]], [[Daisy Duck]], [[Huey, Dewey and Louie]], [[Scrooge McDuck]], [[Mortimer Mouse (Disney)|Mortimer Mouse]], [[Figaro (Disney)|Figaro]] the Kitten and [[Chip 'n Dale]] with [[Cameo appearance|cameos]] by [[Owl (Winnie-the-Pooh)|Owl]], [[Clarabelle Cow]], [[Horace Horsecollar]], and a [[Beagle boy|Beagle Boy]]. The film comprises three separate segments, with narration by [[Kelsey Grammer]]. A sequel, titled ''[[Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas]]'', was released in 2004.


==Plot==
==Plot==
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===Mickey and Minnie's The Gift of the Magi (Toy Sleigh)===
===Mickey and Minnie's The Gift of the Magi (Toy Sleigh)===
Based on the story ''[[The Gift of the Magi]]'' by [[O. Henry]]. Mickey wants to get Minnie a gold chain for her one [[heirloom]], her watch, so he works at Crazy Pete's Tree Lot. Minnie wants to give Mickey something special for Christmas as well, so she works hard to get her special bonus. However, Pete (Mickey's uptight and greedy boss) steals all of Mickey's money and fires him when he ruins his chance of selling an expensive 10-footer to a poor family and Minnie's bonus proves to be nothing but a [[fruit cake]]. After playing music for a toy [[Charity (practice)|drive]] with the [[Firehouse Five Plus Two|Firehouse Five]], Mickey has the idea that he can trade his [[harmonica]] for the chain. The shop closes by the time he gets there and the owner rejects it, thinking it's not worth anything, but changes his mind after hearing its music. Back at Minnie's house, Mickey gives her the chain for her watch and Minnie gives him a case for his harmonica. Of course, the irony is that Minnie no longer has her watch—just as Mickey no longer has his harmonica—so the gifts are essentially useless. As in the classic ''Gift of the Magi'' upon which this adaptation—penned by O. Henry—is based, the thought behind each gift is what counts.<ref>http://www.blockbusteronline.com/movies/mickeys-once-upon-a-christmas.html</ref> The film concludes with a medley of various carols featuring the main characters from the three segments.
Based on the story ''[[The Gift of the Magi]]'' by [[O. Henry]]. Mickey wants to get Minnie a gold chain for her one [[heirloom]], her watch, so he works at Crazy Pete's Tree Lot. Minnie wants to give Mickey something special for Christmas as well, so she works hard to get her special bonus. However, Pete (Mickey's uptight and greedy boss) steals all of Mickey's money and fires him when he ruins his chance of selling an expensive 10-footer to a poor family and Minnie's bonus proves to be nothing but a [[fruit cake]]. After playing music for a toy [[Charity (practice)|drive]] with the [[Firehouse Five Plus Two|Firehouse Five]], Mickey has the idea that he can trade his [[harmonica]] for the chain. The shop closes by the time he gets there and the owner rejects it, thinking it's not worth anything, but changes his mind after hearing its music. Back at Minnie's house, Mickey gives her the chain for her watch and Minnie gives him a case for his harmonica. Of course, the irony is that Minnie no longer has her watch—just as Mickey no longer has his harmonica—so the gifts are essentially useless. As in the classic ''Gift of the Magi'' upon which this adaptation—penned by O. Henry—is based, the thought behind each gift is what counts.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blockbusteronline.com/movies/mickeys-once-upon-a-christmas.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-12-30 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120722085639/http://www.blockbusteronline.com/movies/mickeys-once-upon-a-christmas.html |archivedate=2012-07-22 |df= }}</ref> The film concludes with a medley of various carols featuring the main characters from the three segments.


In "The Gift of Magi", one of Mickey's dance moves are very similar to his dance routine in the 1942 theatrical short, "[[Mickey's Birthday Party]]".
In "The Gift of Magi", one of Mickey's dance moves are very similar to his dance routine in the 1942 theatrical short, "[[Mickey's Birthday Party]]".

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Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
A short anthropomorphic male mouse standing at the left side of the image is holding a candle holder with a brightly burning candle, positioned on the right side of the image, with both of his hands. The mouse is wearing red shorts with white buttons and yellow shoes and is happily smiling. In the background on the left side of the picture stands a decorated Christmas tree with colorfully wrapped gifts lying under it. The video cover includes the film and company's title.
VHS front cover
Directed byAlex Mann Bradley Raymond
Jun Falkenstein
Bill Speers
Toby Shelton
George Evelyn (director)
Screenplay byCharlie Cohen
Alex Mann
Scott Gorden
Tom Nance
Carter Crocker
Richard Cray
Temple Mathews
StarringWayne Allwine
Russi Taylor
Tony Anselmo
Diane Michelle
Tress MacNeille
Alan Young
Bill Farmer
Corey Burton
Shaun Fleming
Jim Cummings
Jeff Bennett
Gregg Berger
Kylie Dempsey
Taylor Dempsey
Andrew McDonaugh
Pat Musick
Frank Welker
Mae Whitman
April Winchell
Narrated byKelsey Grammer
Edited byElen Orson
Music byJ. Eric Schmidt
Production
companies
Distributed byWalt Disney Home Video
Release date
  • November 9, 1999 (1999-11-09)
Running time
66 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas is a 1999 direct-to-video animated Christmas anthology film produced by Disney MovieToons[1] and won the Award for Best Animated Feature Film at the 5th Kecskemét Animation Film Festival in 1999.[2] The video features Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Pete, Goofy, Max, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, Scrooge McDuck, Mortimer Mouse, Figaro the Kitten and Chip 'n Dale with cameos by Owl, Clarabelle Cow, Horace Horsecollar, and a Beagle Boy. The film comprises three separate segments, with narration by Kelsey Grammer. A sequel, titled Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas, was released in 2004.

Plot

Donald Duck Stuck On Christmas (Toy Boat)

Inspired by Christmas Every Day by William Dean Howells. Huey, Dewey and Louie wake up one Christmas morning and open their presents, even though they are supposed to wait first for Daisy, Uncle Scrooge and Aunt Gertie to arrive. After the boys take their new sleds from their Uncle Donald (not reading the included gift card) they go sledding and have Christmas dinner in which Donald yells at them to learn their manners. While Donald, Daisy, Uncle Scrooge and Aunt Gertie sing carols, the boys play with their new toys.

Later, it is time for the boys to go to bed and having enjoyed the day immensely, the boys then wish that it would be Christmas every day. Their wish is granted and at first the three are joyful. After a few days, however, they begin to get sick of Christmas and soon realize that every day will be exactly the same as the day when they first made their wish. They then decide to change the course of action of the next day by playing tricks and pranks, including swapping the cooked turkey with a live one for the dinner table. The day turns out to be a bad Christmas for everyone, especially Donald.

After this, the boys finally read the gift card that was given to them which they had previously disregarded. The card is from Donald and Daisy, it wishes them love and explains that Christmas is not just about presents, it is about being with family. The boys instantly become guilty for their pranks and decide to make amends by making the next day the best Christmas ever. At the end of the next day, the boys finally realize the true meaning of Christmas and the time loop comes to an end, leading into the day after Christmas.

A Very Goofy Christmas (Teddy)

Goofy and Max are mailing out a letter to Santa Claus. However, as soon as they get home, Pete, the neighbor, tells Max that Santa does not exist, predicting how he can't fly around the world in one night. Things get worse when Goofy poses as Santa for some kids and Max finds out that he tricked him. Goofy is determined to prove to Max that Santa does exist and even stays up all Christmas Eve to keep an eye out for him. But after falling off the roof, Goofy gives up hope of Santa coming. Now, Max does everything that Goofy did to make his father happy, including posing as Santa. In the end, the real Santa actually comes and gives Max the gift the boy asked for earlier (as well as blowing some snow on Pete's house when the cunning neighbor tries to flatter the legendary figure).

This segment of Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas chronologically precedes the cartoon series, Goof Troop. Max is voiced by Shaun Fleming of the indie rock bands Diane Coffee and Foxygen.

Mickey and Minnie's The Gift of the Magi (Toy Sleigh)

Based on the story The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry. Mickey wants to get Minnie a gold chain for her one heirloom, her watch, so he works at Crazy Pete's Tree Lot. Minnie wants to give Mickey something special for Christmas as well, so she works hard to get her special bonus. However, Pete (Mickey's uptight and greedy boss) steals all of Mickey's money and fires him when he ruins his chance of selling an expensive 10-footer to a poor family and Minnie's bonus proves to be nothing but a fruit cake. After playing music for a toy drive with the Firehouse Five, Mickey has the idea that he can trade his harmonica for the chain. The shop closes by the time he gets there and the owner rejects it, thinking it's not worth anything, but changes his mind after hearing its music. Back at Minnie's house, Mickey gives her the chain for her watch and Minnie gives him a case for his harmonica. Of course, the irony is that Minnie no longer has her watch—just as Mickey no longer has his harmonica—so the gifts are essentially useless. As in the classic Gift of the Magi upon which this adaptation—penned by O. Henry—is based, the thought behind each gift is what counts.[3] The film concludes with a medley of various carols featuring the main characters from the three segments.

In "The Gift of Magi", one of Mickey's dance moves are very similar to his dance routine in the 1942 theatrical short, "Mickey's Birthday Party".

Cast

Home media

The film was originally released on VHS and DVD on November 9, 1999. It was later re-released on VHS and on DVD (as part of the Walt Disney Gold Classic Collection) on October 31, 2000. The film was released in a 2-Movie Collection Blu-ray and DVD with Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas on November 4, 2014.

References

  1. ^ Littleton, Cynthia (April 23, 1999). "Gurney, Price earn Disney promotions". Variety. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  2. ^ "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas". Disney Movies. Archived from the original on 8 December 2012. Retrieved 6 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2009-12-30. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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