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2[[caption-width-right:350:''"Take us to the Funhouse, Mickey Mouse! Funny's waiting for us to play!"'']]
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4''Mickey Mouse Funhouse'' is a [[Creator/DisneyChannel Disney Junior]] show that premiered in 2021. It focuses on the [[WesternAnimation/ClassicDisneyShorts Sensational Six]] characters (WesternAnimation/{{Mickey|Mouse}}, WesternAnimation/{{Donald|Duck}}, WesternAnimation/{{Goofy}}, WesternAnimation/{{Minnie|Mouse}}, WesternAnimation/{{Daisy|Duck}}, and WesternAnimation/{{Pluto|ThePup}}) going on adventures revolving around Funny, an enchanted talking playhouse who transports them to imaginative adventures in a variety of themed worlds.
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6It acts as a SpiritualSuccessor to ''[[WesternAnimation/MickeyAndTheRoadsterRacers Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures]]'' with two 11-minute segments per episode (though there are occasional 22-minute stories) and lacking FakeInteractivity like ''WesternAnimation/MickeyMouseClubhouse'', with the only difference being the inclusion of new character Funny in the show's main cast.
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8The show premiered with a primetime special "Mickey the Brave" on July 16, 2021, while regular episodes debuted on August 20th of that year.
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11!!This show provides examples of:
12* AdaptationalHeroism:
13** Much like its [[WesternAnimation/MickeyMouseClubhouse two]] [[WesternAnimation/MickeyAndTheRoadsterRacers predecessors]], WesternAnimation/{{Pete}} goes from a malicious villain to mischievous, but still well-meaning.
14** Similarly, in a way that also doubles as AdaptationRelationshipOverhaul, Mortimer goes from Mickey's rival for Minnie's affections in the cartoons, to a friend of his who is reckless, but good-natured.
15* AfraidOfDoctors: Funny is revealed to be afraid of plumbers (who acts as a doctor to houses) as shown in, "Is There a Plumber in the House?". Later, however, he overcomes this fear.
16* AllCGICartoon: Since it uses the same animation software as ''Roadster Racers'' & ''Mixed-Up Adventures''.
17* BigfootSasquatchAndYeti: A Yeti, resembling the Bigfoot from ''WesternAnimation/AGoofyMovie'' albeit colored white and blue, first appears in "Homesick" as the inhabitant of a snowy mountain.
18* BlueIsHeroic: Donald wears a blue sailor suit and Funny is a blue house with a red roof and yellow trimmings.
19* TheBusCameBack: After being absent in ''Roadster Racers'' and ''Mixed-Up Adventures'', Willie the Giant makes his return here, as do Mickey and Minnie's Martian counterparts.
20* TheCatfish: "A Fish Tale" features a legendary giant catfish named "Big Muddy", which Donald tries to catch.
21* ClamshellsAsMouths: Zig-zagged with the giant clam in "Goldfish Goofy!". It is clearly shown with a soft body (complete with CartoonyEyes), but its shells are still depicted as acting like jaws, even [[ClamTrap clamping down on Donald and hanging on]].
22* DemotedToExtra: Cuckoo Loca, who was a main character in ''Roadster Racers'' and ''Mixed-Up Adventures'', is more of a recurring extra in this series, mainly due to the Happy Helpers being AdaptedOut.
23* DenserAndWackier: Like its [[WesternAnimation/MickeyAndTheRoadsterRacers predecessor]], the series is this compared to ''WesternAnimation/MickeyMouseClubhouse'' due to utilizing slapstick comedy as in the original cartoons.
24* DreamEpisode:
25** The plot of "Dream a Little Dream" is about Goofy being unable to sleep due to having a fear of dreaming, so the rest of his friends help him out by having a sleepover as Funny transports them to the "[[DreamLand Land of Dreams]]", where Mickey and the gang help Goofy understand that dreaming can be strange, yet fun to experience.
26** The Season 3 episode "Daisy and the Missing Dream" has the gang return to the Land of Dreams so Daisy can remember what her dream was about, accompanied by Von Drake and a smaller version of Farfus.
27* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: The earlier episodes in the first season used a shorter version of "Up the Stairs to Anywhere". It was extended later that season.
28* EveryEpisodeEnding: An average segment will end with Mickey and his friends leaving the Adventure Door and preparing to go home, while Mickey and Minnie converse and summarize the episode's lesson. As the other pals leave, Mickey and Minnie will talk to Funny a little more and then bid the viewer "See you next time!".
29* ExoticEyeDesigns: Funny's irises and pupils are rectangular shaped.
30* ExtraLongEpisode: Occasionally, there are episodes that run for 22 minutes instead of the usual 11 minutes.
31** Season 1 has "Mickey the Brave!" (the premiere) and "Pirate Adventure!".
32** Season 2 has "Dino Safari" and the ChristmasEpisode "Santa's Crash Landing".
33** Season 3 has "Goofy's Birthday... in Space!".
34* FakeInteractivity: Averted like its [[WesternAnimation/MickeyAndTheRoadsterRacers predecessor]]. Despite Mickey addressing the viewers in some points like he did in ''WesternAnimation/MickeyMouseClubhouse'', the show avoids asking viewers for help.
35* FlyingFlightlessBird: Bird-like dinosaur variation. Hal the ''Halszkaraptor'' is capable of flying, even though ''Halszkaraptor'' would have been flightless as other dromaeosaurids in real life, aside from a few smaller ones that were capable of gliding.
36* GentleGorilla: The gang befriends a young one and its equally friendly parents in "Minnie Goes Ape!".
37* GoofyFeatheredDinosaur: PlayedWith. In "Dino Doggies", Mickey and Goofy come across a ''Segnosaurus'' and are surprised it has feathers, which Funny explains that it's because many dinosaurs were discovered to have been feathered. The ''Segnosaurus'' itself is no threat to the characters, since HerbivoresAreFriendly. The ''Halszkaraptor'' from "Dino Duck" is also quite comedic and harmless (though to be fair, ''Halszkaraptor'' would have been one of the least threatening dromaeosaurids).
38* GreenAesop: One episode encourages recycling, especially in the case of plastic bottles.
39* InnocentlyInsensitive: Mortimer means well, but he gets so caught up in having fun that he doesn't think of the consequences.
40* LionsAndTigersAndHumansOhMy: Human characters make appearances now, mostly in the worlds the gang visits. They also coexist with the dognose characters.
41* NewYearHasCome: Mickey and his friends once traveled to South Korea after being invited to celebrate Lunar New Year with Funny's friend Ye Eun.
42* PickyEater: Goofy is revealed to be judgmental of foods depending on their appearance and smell, as seen in "Goofy Doesn't Like It!"
43* PimpedOutDress: In "Mickey the Brave" and some episodes set in Majestica, Minnie wears a pink princess ball gown.
44* PlotAllergy: It is revealed in "Homesick" that Funny is allergic to sunflowers and sneezes uncontrollably.
45* PowerIncontinence: Funny's sneezes cause him to lose control of his powers and land Mickey and his friends to random worlds through the doors as shown in "Homesick".
46* PrincessForADay: Minnie is dressed up as a princess in "Mickey the Brave", and some episodes set in Majestica.
47* RememberTheNewGuy: Mickey and the gang already appear to be friends with Funny at the show's start without any explanation on how they met.
48* RumpRoast: Goofy accidentally does this to a Yeti in "Homesick" when he unwittingly lights a fire lamp under its rear while it's sleeping.
49* SelfDeprecation: In "Mickey the Brave", Funny transforms into a castle and you can hear the rendition of "[[WesternAnimation/{{Pinocchio}} When You Wish Upon A Star]]" that Disney uses for their VanityPlate, complete with fireworks, except it drowns out.
50* ShownTheirWork: One educational point in "Dino Doggies" is that many dinosaurs had feathers, using the therizinosaur ''Segnosaurus'' as an example. This continues into "Dino Duck", which features a ''Halszkaraptor'' with accurate feathering including wings.
51* SickEpisode: "Homesick" has Funny suffer terrible sneezing fits because of him being allergic to sunflowers.
52* SneezeOfDoom: Funny's sneezes cause a lot of wacky trouble by sending Mickey and friends through random doors and worlds.
53* SquirrelsInMyPants: In "Minnie Goes Ape!", Donald gets a leafcutter ant up his safari suit.
54* SuddenlySpeaking: ''Pluto'' of all characters finally gets to talk in the episode "Daisy and the Missing Dream". Given that it takes place within the [[DreamLand Land of Dreams]], it's to be expected.
55* TeamPet: Pluto and Teddy, Funny's doghouse.
56* TerribleTrio: Wheezelene, Cheezel, and Sneezel are a gang of [[WickedWeasel weasels]] who on occasion cause nothing but trouble to Mickey and the gang.
57* TitlePlease: Like all Disney Junior shows post-2018, the episode titles don't appear onscreen, but Funny (or occasionally one of the main characters) says the episode's names.
58* ToxicFriendInfluence: Mortimer Mouse as introduced in this series is a friend of Mickey's who tends to persuade Mickey into doing things he normally wouldn't, mainly out of his own cluelessness.
59* WrapUpSong: The Wiggle Giggle song, which plays at the end of every episode, shows each of the characters leaving the funhouse while Funny sings the song and reminds the viewer that they can always play again next time.

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