Executive producer Rob LaDuca has wanted to bring back the much-loved “ Mickey Mouse Clubhouse ” for years, and this summer, he finally got his wish.

After a 10-year hiatus, the show is back every Friday on Disney Jr . and Disney+ in its new incarnation as “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+.”

After working on shows like “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” and “Mickey and the Roadster Racers,” LaDuca, with a career spanning four decades, was wondering if it was time to retire. But then he got a call asking if he wanted to do more clubhouse, and LaDuca was back in business.

Here, LaDuca spoke about honoring Mickey’s legacy and why Walt Disney’s mouse is so beloved.

What was important in honoring the legacy of Mickey and friends?

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