The game follows the standard side-scrolling platformer format, with Mickey and Donald able to run, jump, or attack using their capes. Magic spells are learned after defeating bosses, and these spells serve as transportation means, such as flying on a magic carpet or building bridges from cards.
Playing as single-player mode requires Donald to find alternative routes, while Mickey can squeeze through narrow gaps. In two-player cooperative mode, the duo can pull each other through gaps and stand on each other's shoulders to access hard-to-reach areas.