BURBANK, Calif., April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Kids and families around the world got the first look at Mickey's vibrant new interactive TV series, "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," during a PremEar in the Park celebration on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disneyland Resort Paris, and aboard the Disney Cruise Line. (Tokyo Disneyland Resort will PremEar the show on May 7, 2006 along with the global launch of the series.) At Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla., Tony Award-nominee John Tartaglia of Playhouse Disney's "Johnny & the Sprites" emceed the celebration, joining Mickey and his pals to present the exciting new series on a big movie-style screen.
Adam Sanderson, Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing, Disney ABC Cable Networks Group, said, "The 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse' series launch marks the first time we've had a same-day global launch of a series so we wanted to usher it in with a special celebration and there's no better place than at Disney theme parks."
The PremEar in the Park celebration showcased the first full episode of the new show in local languages and included a meet and greet with the stars -- Mickey and his pals -- immediately following the show. Preschoolers who attended received the first Mickey "ears" hats with a special "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" logo.
"Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" combines the rich heritage of Disney's beloved classic characters with state-of-the art 3D computer animation. It is the first television series starring Mickey in CGI and although the animation is contemporary, the series' designs are referential to classic character drawings of the 1940s.
Guided by a specific curriculum, "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" introduces problem solving and early mathematics skills (sequencing, counting, size and distance comparisons, addition, subtraction, weights and balances) in a fun way with lovable characters leading the way.
Each episode starts with Mickey inviting viewers to join him in calling out the "magic" phrase, "Meeska, Mooska, Mickey Mouse!" With that, the fantastic, mouse-shaped structure that serves as the series' shape-shifting home base begins to magically appear. Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Pluto and Daisy all join Mickey as he invites young viewers to help solve challenges, overcome obstacles and go on fun adventures. Interactivity is key from start to finish as Mickey speaks directly to preschoolers, asking questions and encouraging them to play games, participate in special phrases or cheers, and solve puzzles to reach a goal. After successfully completing the day's adventure, Mickey recaps the day's fun activities and lessons learned through the celebratory "Hot Dog!" song. Mickey turns to the audience and, with a wave and a wink, he promises to "See Ya Real Soon."
The "Hot Dog!" song, written and performed by Grammy Award-winning alternative rock band They Might Be Giants, is featured in each episode.
Leslie Valdes is the producer and story editor of "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse." Rob LaDuca and Sherie E. Pollack are directors. The executive producer is Bobs Gannaway. "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" is from Walt Disney Television Animation.
Disney-MGM Studios immerses guests in the glamour of show business 365 days a year with thrilling attractions, incredible Broadway-style shows, world-class atmosphere entertainment and interactive film, television and radio production facilities. The theme park is part of the 30,500-acre Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla.
The "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" PremEar in the Park celebration at the Disney-MGM Studios was part of the launch of the new Magical Beginnings program at Walt Disney World Resort, a new, breakthrough program devoted to families traveling with toddlers or preschoolers. Magical Beginnings offers value travel packages, captivating entertainment, targeted planning tools
and a host of services and amenities to make navigating Disney parks with children five years and younger easier then ever. Starting fall 2006, as a part of Magical Beginnings, the Disney-MGM Studios will feature "Playhouse Disney in Concert," a slate of performances by such beloved Disney Channel stars as The Wiggles, The Doodlebops; Johnny & the Sprites, featuring
Johnny Tartaglia; Dan Zanes and more. As a part of Magical Beginnings, kids can also dine and get autographs with Playhouse Disney pals JoJo and Goliath, and characters from Little Einsteins will meet and greet guests at Hollywood and Vine at Disney- MGM Studios.
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Adam Sanderson, Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing, Disney ABC Cable Networks Group, said, "The 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse' series launch marks the first time we've had a same-day global launch of a series so we wanted to usher it in with a special celebration and there's no better place than at Disney theme parks."
The PremEar in the Park celebration showcased the first full episode of the new show in local languages and included a meet and greet with the stars -- Mickey and his pals -- immediately following the show. Preschoolers who attended received the first Mickey "ears" hats with a special "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" logo.
"Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" combines the rich heritage of Disney's beloved classic characters with state-of-the art 3D computer animation. It is the first television series starring Mickey in CGI and although the animation is contemporary, the series' designs are referential to classic character drawings of the 1940s.
Guided by a specific curriculum, "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" introduces problem solving and early mathematics skills (sequencing, counting, size and distance comparisons, addition, subtraction, weights and balances) in a fun way with lovable characters leading the way.
Each episode starts with Mickey inviting viewers to join him in calling out the "magic" phrase, "Meeska, Mooska, Mickey Mouse!" With that, the fantastic, mouse-shaped structure that serves as the series' shape-shifting home base begins to magically appear. Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Pluto and Daisy all join Mickey as he invites young viewers to help solve challenges, overcome obstacles and go on fun adventures. Interactivity is key from start to finish as Mickey speaks directly to preschoolers, asking questions and encouraging them to play games, participate in special phrases or cheers, and solve puzzles to reach a goal. After successfully completing the day's adventure, Mickey recaps the day's fun activities and lessons learned through the celebratory "Hot Dog!" song. Mickey turns to the audience and, with a wave and a wink, he promises to "See Ya Real Soon."
The "Hot Dog!" song, written and performed by Grammy Award-winning alternative rock band They Might Be Giants, is featured in each episode.
Leslie Valdes is the producer and story editor of "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse." Rob LaDuca and Sherie E. Pollack are directors. The executive producer is Bobs Gannaway. "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" is from Walt Disney Television Animation.
Disney-MGM Studios immerses guests in the glamour of show business 365 days a year with thrilling attractions, incredible Broadway-style shows, world-class atmosphere entertainment and interactive film, television and radio production facilities. The theme park is part of the 30,500-acre Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla.
The "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" PremEar in the Park celebration at the Disney-MGM Studios was part of the launch of the new Magical Beginnings program at Walt Disney World Resort, a new, breakthrough program devoted to families traveling with toddlers or preschoolers. Magical Beginnings offers value travel packages, captivating entertainment, targeted planning tools
and a host of services and amenities to make navigating Disney parks with children five years and younger easier then ever. Starting fall 2006, as a part of Magical Beginnings, the Disney-MGM Studios will feature "Playhouse Disney in Concert," a slate of performances by such beloved Disney Channel stars as The Wiggles, The Doodlebops; Johnny & the Sprites, featuring
Johnny Tartaglia; Dan Zanes and more. As a part of Magical Beginnings, kids can also dine and get autographs with Playhouse Disney pals JoJo and Goliath, and characters from Little Einsteins will meet and greet guests at Hollywood and Vine at Disney- MGM Studios.
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