Mickey and the Roadster Racers is an American computer-animated children's television series produced by Disney Television Animation. It is a spin-off of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. The series debuted on Disney Junior and Disney Channel in the United States on January 15, 2017.
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Plot
Mickey and the Roadster Racers is about the Sensational Six (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy, and Pluto) as they race around their town of Hot Dog Hills and around the world. Unlike the previous series, this show contains 2 11-minute stories as opposed to a full-length 22-minute story.
The second segment has Minnie and Daisy working as the Happy Helpers alongside Cuckoo-Loca (Who was introduced in the Minnie's Bow Toons shorts) where they help out different civilians of Hot Dog Hills. Minnie and Daisy utilize the Turnstyler in their office and the Happy Helper Van to assume the outfits associated with their jobs that they are hired to help out on.
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Characters
Main
- Mickey Mouse (voiced by Bret Iwan) - The leader of the Roadster Racers. He drives the Hot Rod, which turns into Mickey's car.
- Minnie Mouse (voiced by Russi Taylor) - One of the Happy Helpers. She drives Pink Thunder which turns into the Happy Helper Van.
- Goofy (voiced by Bill Farmer) - He drives the Turbo Tubster which turns into his car. Goofy also owns the Hot Diggity hot dog trailer that is frequented by Pete.
- Donald Duck (voiced by Daniel Ross) - He drives the Cabin Cruiser which turns into Donald's car.
- Daisy Duck (voiced by Tress MacNeille) - One of the Happy Helpers. She drives Snapdragon.
- Pluto (vocal effects provided by Bill Farmer) - Mickey's pet dog.
- Cuckoo-Loca (voiced by Nika Futterman) - A wind-up cuckoo who lives in Minnie's cuckoo clock and tags along with the Happy Helpers.
Recurring
- Chip and Dale (voiced by Tress MacNeille and Corey Burton respectively) - Two chipmunks who are mechanics for the racers.
- Pete (voiced by Jim Cummings) - Hot Dog Hills' residential tow truck driver and owner of Pete's Junkyard. He drives the Super Crusher when he gets involved in the races. In addition to having some relatives that gets involved, Pete appears in various alter egos throughout the series.
- Clarabelle Cow (voiced by April Winchell) - She owns her own baking business in Hot Dog Hills and is often seen operating the racing flags. In addition, Clarabelle Cow also seen hosting several international events on the show.
- Clara Cluck (vocal effects provided by Russi Taylor) - A farmer and resident of Hot Dog Hills who mostly speaks chicken language.
- Horace Horsecollar (voiced by Bill Farmer) - In addition to being a resident of Hot Dog Hills, Horace appears in various alter egos throughout the series.
- Ludwig Von Drake (voiced by Corey Burton) - Hot Dog Hills' residential inventor. In "Grandpa Beagle's Day Out," it is revealed that Ludwig Von Drake also operates as a bicycle mechanic under the alias of Doc Sprockets.
- Figaro (vocal effects provided by Frank Welker) - Minnie's pet tuxedo cat.
- Butch (vocal effects provided by Frank Welker) - Pete's pet bulldog and Pluto's rival.
- Millie and Melody Mouse (voiced by Avalon Robbins and Grace Kaufman respectively) - Minnie's nieces.
- Billy Beagle (voiced by Jay Leno) - The announcer and sports commentator of the races and other events. He is also shown to have a collection of roadsters.
- Susie Beagleman (voiced by Natalie Coughlin) - A little beagle girl that the Happy Helpers tend to help out on occasion.
- Mrs. Beagleman (voiced by Tress MacNeille) - Susie's mother.
- Hilda (voiced by April Winchell) - A hippopotamus.
- Clifford and Cleo (vocal effects provided by Dee Bradley Baker) - Cleo Cluck's chicks who mostly speak chicken language.
- Pearl McSnorter (voiced by Stella Edwards) - A pig who is the sister of Puck McSnorter.
- Puck McSnorter (voiced by August Maturo) - A pig who is the brother of Pearl McSnorter.
- Mayor McBeagle (voiced by Bill Farmer) - The Mayor of Hot Dog Hills.
- Mr. Bigby (voiced by Bill Farmer) - A rich pig who is the owner of the Bigby Bank & Trust.
- Commander Heist (voiced by Steve Valentine) - An infamous British international thief who is the main antagonist of the series.
- Lazlo (vocal effects provided by Dee Bradley Baker) - Commander Heist's pet cat.
Episodes
The first season will consist of 34 episodes.
Production
Mickey and the Roadster Racers was renewed for a second season on March 15, 2017.
Release
Broadcast
Mickey and the Roadster Racers premiered on Disney Junior in Canada on January 21, and Portugal and Spain on March 4, the UK and Ireland on April 19 and premiered in Hungary and Romania on April 22, in Japan on April 4, in Poland in April, and in, Greece, Latin America and Turkey in 2017.
It premiered on March 24, 2017 on Disney Junior (Asia) and premiered on April 22 on Disney Junior (Southern Africa). In Australia, the series premiered on March 17 on Disney Junior. In India, it premiered on Disney Channel on May 15.
Home media
The first few episodes of Mickey and the Roadster Racers were released on DVD and high-def Blu-ray Disc on March 7, 2017. Minnie's Happy Helpers was released on July 25, 2017, with the release themed around the Minnie and Daisy subplots.
Reception
Mickey and the Roadster Racers received mixed to positive reviews. Common Sense Media rated the series a 3 out of 5 stars, stating "Mickey and the Roadster Racers is set in a bustling town filled with race cars and favorite Disney characters and special guests voiced by racing stars such as Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon. The characters' experiences represent for kids how communities and their residents work, and their interactions have subtle reminders about building and sustaining friendships. There's always ample opportunity for the characters to race around the town to the delight of young fans in the audience."
Awards and nominations
References
External links
- Mickey and the Roadster Racers on IMDb
- Mickey and the Roadster Racers at TV.com
- Mickey and the Roadster Racers on Disney Junior
- Mickey and the Roadster Racers on WATCH Disney Junior
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