The biggest quibble one might find with the release would be one only HD television users would notice. In Mickey Mouse Clubhouse airings on Disney Channel HD, the show is presented in high definition and widescreen. The DVD releases of the series do not have 16:9 enhanced setting, and consequently any adult watching the series might end up feeling as though the framing is very claustrophobic (the widescreen version seems to simply adds more space on the sides). It’s something young children will not tend to pick up on, but is very disconcerting for elder audience members.
Mickey’s Big Splash also contains a “Fun in the Sun with Mickey and Gang” interactive game, which is no more enjoyable than any other interactive game ever put on a DVD. It feels slow and stilted and is nowhere near as engaging as the episodes on the disc.
With songs and dances and images known the world over, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse — Mickey’s Big Splash provides to young audience members another opportunity to see the iconic characters. Plus, it’s even enjoyable for adults if they’re willing to give it a chance. And there’s really not much more you can ask for from a preschool series than that.
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