Feeling Goofy

Nothing is more surreal than interviewing a fictional TV show or theme park character, either by phone or in person. But the starstruck side of me can't resist the opportunity to talk to these rock stars of kids' entertainment.

Today, I had the opportunity to chat briefly by phone with Goofy and Donald – yes THE Goofy and Donald – about the upcoming holidays and fall season on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on Playhouse Disney.

Goofy was great in his goofiness, and Donald was characteristically as silly as you would expect, although he admitted to be a little embarrassed by his heavy duck-ish accent. Here are some highlights:

LAP: What are you planning for Halloween and the holidays? 

Goofy: Welp, there's going out and knocking on some doors and getting lotsa candy.

LAP: And Donald?

Donald: I'm going with Goofy.

Goofy: Yup. And then there's Thanksgiving. That's when you do a lot of eating. And Christmas is when you do all the dekky-rations. That's one of them big words.

The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse has a series of car- and racing-themed episodes planned for the week of Nov. 17, and there are other intriguing adventures ahead for Goofy.

Goofy: I get to go to Mars and, welp, get stuck on Mars. 

(Donald's "big episode" is "Donald and the Big Balloon Race." I think he said he likes the episode.)

Goofy: It's always fun to go places, and traveling is lots of fun."

LAP: What do you guys like to do in your spare time?

Goofy: I like to just hang out and greet people, and I have fun seeing people over at Disneyland. Oh, and I like to eat.

LAP: What are some of your favorite foods?

Goofy: Well, I like to eat broccoli, carrot sticks...

Donald: Hot dogs... and broccoli is deee-licious.

LAP: Anything else you want to say to L.A. Parent readers or let them know about you?

Goofy: Welp, we're just really happy that kids are enjoying the show and hope kids are learning stuff.

Donald: It's educational. (Again, I'm guessing...)

Goofy: That's what the show is about!

Jack is a big fan of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and I was impressed by the interactive quality of the show. So check it out next month.

Oh, and a big "thank you" to Goofy for translating for Donald!