

Mickey Mouse vs. the smart home from hell — who's really in control?
Tired of his old, run-down home, Mickey Mouse decides to move into a fully automated, state-of-the-art mechanical house. But he soon learns that high-tech living isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and sometimes, the simpler life is the better choice.
Practical Effects
Rube Goldberg-style contraptions in classic Disney hand-drawn style
Sound
John Cleese's dry narration hilariously undercuts the chaos
Direction
Craig and Gannaway pack more gags per minute than most features

Director
Tony Craig
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was part of Disney's 'Mickey MouseWorks' series, a deliberate throwback to 1950s theatrical shorts that most '90s kids caught between 'Recess' episodes.
Released at peak Y2K panic, the short's 'technology bites back' message hit different when everyone feared their toaster would crash civilization.
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