BONUS: Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas (1999)

Strap in, everyone: Aunt Gertie has arrived for Christmas! Yes, as the big day rolls around, film journalist Ben Travis and animation academic Dr. Sam Summers are here for a rare catch-up with the core Disney gang, unpacking three festive tales in 1999 video hit Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas. Along the way, they explore Huey, Dewey And Louie’s existential nightmare; Goofy and Max’s existential nightmare; and Mickey and Minnie’s existential nightmare. Merry Christmas everyone! Oh, and brace yourself: Sam unveils his maniacal plan to stop Christmas once and for all. Well, for a few years at least. Next up: Disneyland Paris special Disniversity is brought to you by Ben Travis (@benstravis) and Sam Summers (@samsummers0), with art by Olly Gibbs and music by Nafets. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @disniversity. This podcast is not affiliated with Disney. — Welcome to Disniversity, the podcast crash course through the history of Disney’s animated classics, with film journalist Ben Travis and animation academic Dr. Sam Summers. Each week, we’ll be moving forward in time through the legendary Walt Disney Animation Studios catalogue, watching every feature film in chronological order – from Snow White to Zootropolis 2. Watch along with us, and listen as we explore each film’s historical context, advances in animation and lasting legacy, and talk about how they stand up today.