Once again, the artists take a different stylistic approach with the backgrounds, giving the new house a Art Deco look, and the neighbourhood an almost geometric feeling. Thematically, we're back to the same ground that was covered in Mickey's New Car; the idea that Mickey should stick with the older, more organic lifestyle that he already has rather than try to step into a more modern world. One idea the animators might try, if their going to go over this territory again, is to have Mickey actually step into computer animated world; perhaps even become a computer animated image himself in order to drive the point home. John Cleese's voice talents are well used here, and add a nice counterpoint to the general chaos that is happening when the house begins to fall apart. Well done!
The verse of course is reminiscent of Dr. Seuss, though without Dr. Seuss's trademark nonsense words. Whoever wrote the verse was able to kep the poem's meter consistent and still use phrasing that sounded as natural as normal conversation. John Cleese did the narration, and the verse fit well into his persona.
The story continued the theme that others have pointed out is signatory for Mickey Mouse shorts. Mickey traded in his old stuff for new high-tech devices but lived to regret it, just like in Mickey's New Car. I expected the gizmos to go haywire. When they did the plot became less interesting. But the artwork and verse was still enough to carry the short for me.
Which reminds me: When will they bring back that Rabbit. Someone get clearance from Steven Speilberg.