Ever wondered how Mickey Mouse lives? Apparently the Imagineers at Disneyworld did…and the house that they put together is a lot of fun, both for kids and adults.
Disney is very good at making things appealing on two levels…one level for kids, and another for adults. Mickey’s Country House is a lot like that. There are the obvious jokes…the kitchen that Donald and Goofy are remodeling (remind me not to hire them for my next project!), the ears on all the vegetables, the baby pictures of Mickey…but there are jokes that only adults will pick up on, such as the copy of “Wuthering Mice” in the library, the Heisman Trophy on the shelf, and the “Craftsmouse Tools” in the garage. Keep an eye out for details…that’s what makes Mickey’s house so much fun!
The only thing missing from Mickey’s Country House is…well…Mickey. Apparently he left his house wide open for anyone to walk in, which tells us a little about the crime rate in The Toontown Fair. Anyway, Mickey isn’t home, he’s hanging out in the Judge’s Tent waiting for little people (and big ones, too!) to come and see him. Everyone gets a private audience, with pictures. This is the very best place to meet Mickey, unless you spring for a character meal. So if your kids are dead set on meeting The Mouse, walk through his wide open house and follow the path to the Judge’s Tent. Be forewarned, lines can be long, especially at peak times, so plan ahead.