Three Reasons to Watch “Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas” This Year

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Growing up, there were two Christmas movies I have to watch every year: Tim Allen's The Santa Clause“The Santa Clause" and this one, Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas. There's no point in talking about “The Santa Clause' since stations play it on TV every year. However, since Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas is less common, even though its on Netflix, I thought it would be fun to talk about three reasons why I recommend this fun kids movie to kids and adults alike. Background This 66 minute Disney film, which premiered in 1999, is divided into three separate stories that are united by narrative sequences and a musical finale.

In the first segment, “Donald Duck Stuck on Christmas” the selfish Huey, Duey, and Louie's wish that it was  Christmas everyday is granted, but turns out to be a lot less fun than they imagined. In order to return to normal life, the boys must find the true Christmas spirit and a little love for others.

In the second segment, “A Very Goofy Christmas,” the grumpy neighbor, Mr. Pete, convinces Max that Santa Clause isn't real. Goofy tries, but with his typical clumsy flair, still fails to prove that St. Nick exists, that is until he gets a little help from a friend.

The third story is based on O. Henry's “The Gift of the Magi,” and follows Mickey and Minnie as they strive to afford gifts that truly express their love for each other.

I admit that the premises of each of these stories is a bit cliché, but the execution is fun, nonetheless. There are three reasons I think you should watch this move this year, whether you're a kid or not.