Goofy’s Playhouse (2008–2022) was a children’s play attraction in Disneyland’s Mickey’s Toontown, originally opened as Goofy’s Bounce House in 1993 and rethemed in 2006 to remove the bounce elements. Located near the Toontown entrance across from Goofy’s Gas Station, it offered an interactive, open play area for kids with a cartoonish, Goofy-themed home. It closed in March 2022 for Toontown’s reimagining and reopened in March 2023 as Goofy’s How-to-Play Yard.
Below are 10 fun facts about Goofy’s Playhouse during its 2008–2022:
- Retheme from Bounce House: Goofy’s Playhouse became a walk-through play area in April 2006, replacing the 1993–2006 Bounce House’s inflatable bounce pit to address hygiene issues, opening the interior to all ages with interactive elements.
- Toontown Home Design: The exterior mimicked Goofy’s cartoon home from Goof Troop (1992–1993), featuring a lopsided Victorian structure with a blue roof, a crashed car in the mailbox, and Goofy’s green hat atop a gable for a whimsical touch.
- Interactive Interior: The inside included a piano that played “Silly Scales in G” instead of standard notes, an interactive bureau with pop-out drawers, and padded walls with Goofy-themed decor, encouraging kids to explore and play.
- Outdoor Patio Features: The adjacent patio offered a watermelon tunnel, climbing structures, and Goofy’s car for kids to crawl through, with a soft SafeDek play surface adding a bouncy feel to the outdoor area.
- Seasonal Decorations: During Halloween, Goofy decorated the yard with pumpkins, and at Christmas, a tree adorned the upper balcony, integrating the Playhouse into Toontown’s festive overlays without altering its core design.
- No Height Restrictions: Unlike its Bounce House predecessor, which limited entry to kids under 4 feet 4 inches, Goofy’s Playhouse welcomed guests of all ages, though it was tailored for toddlers and preschoolers aged 2–5.
- Goofy Meet-and-Greets: Goofy occasionally appeared outside the Playhouse for character greetings, allowing kids to meet the attraction’s star, typically scheduled a few times daily near the patio.
- Family Photos and Decor: The interior featured framed photos, such as Goofy with Max, Mickey, and Donald, and a doorframe tracking Max’s height, adding personal touches that tied to A Goofy Movie (1995) and Goof Troop.
- Shady Rest Area: Benches and shaded spots around the patio provided a rest area for parents to supervise kids, making it a practical stop for families while older siblings enjoyed nearby attractions like Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin.
- Closure for Reimagining: The Playhouse closed on March 31, 2022, alongside Toontown for a major refurbishment, reopening on March 19, 2023, as Goofy’s How-to-Play Yard with a candy-making machine and expanded outdoor play areas.
