Those Happy Places

It's time for one last dive into the Temple of Mara to answer some big questions about Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure. What does this ride really mean? Where does its core appeal lie? How does it harness both storytelling and atmosphere to earn its status as a classic attraction? What, if anything, can replace it—and will there ever be a need to?Join Buddy and Alice as they conclude the adventure in Eyes of Mara, a new Miniseries from Those Happy Places! This is the last of four weekly episodes releasing in October of 2022. We hope you enjoyed the ride!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Music for Eyes of Mara comes from HoliznaCC0 and the Free Music Archive, under a Creative Commons 1.0 Public Domain Dedication. Tracks Include: There Will Come A TimeAdditional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseGymnopedie No. 1 by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLong Stroll by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3997-long-strollLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSamba Isobel by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4316-samba-isobelLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCasa Bossa Nova by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3481-casa-bossa-novaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNight In Venice by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-veniceLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Over 27 years since its opening day in 1995, Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure remains one of its most popular attractions. That said, it's also one of the most infamously broken attractions at the resort. How exactly can we categorize the way this now-classic dark ride has aged? Has it had its fill from the Fountain of Youth, or has its influence withered like that of Mara himself? What does the ride need today to truly keep pace with the most advanced attractions in the parks?Join Buddy and Alice as they continue the adventure in Eyes of Mara, a new Miniseries from Those Happy Places! This is the third of four weekly episodes releasing in October of 2022. We hope you enjoy the ride!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Music for Eyes of Mara comes from HoliznaCC0 and the Free Music Archive, under a Creative Commons 1.0 Public Domain Dedication. Tracks Include: There Will Come A TimeAdditional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseGymnopedie No. 1 by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseApero Hour by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3375-apero-hourLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLong Stroll by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3997-long-strollLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAirport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThinking Music by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-musicLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBackbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-loungeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTango de Manzana by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4460-tango-de-manzanaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNo Good Layabout by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4140-no-good-layaboutLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antiguaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye opened at Disneyland in 1995 as one of the most advanced Theme Park Attractions of its era. Nearly 30 years later, it remains one of the most popular attractions at the Disneyland resort—despite, in the opinion of some fans, having long since outlived its “glory days.” Was its brilliance as fleeting as the Treasure of Mara itself? What about the queue and ride itself makes this attraction's opening so legendary? How did it tell its story—and what makes it stand alone as both a thrill ride and a narrative experience?Join Buddy and Alice as they continue the adventure in Eyes of Mara, a new Miniseries from Those Happy Places! This is the second of four weekly episodes releasing in October of 2022. We hope you enjoy the ride!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Music for Eyes of Mara comes from HoliznaCC0 and the Free Music Archive, under a Creative Commons 1.0 Public Domain Dedication. Tracks Include: There Will Come A Time, SomeWhere in the DarkAdditional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseGymnopedie No. 1 by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseApero Hour by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3375-apero-hourLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLong Stroll by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3997-long-strollLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAirport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHep Cats by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3867-hep-catsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseFolk Round by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3770-folk-roundLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4063-modern-jazz-sambaLicense : https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHard Boiled by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3857-hard-boiledLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In March of 1995, Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye opened at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Since then, the attraction has gone from revolutionary in its use of technology and effects to a legacy attraction—the successes of which have been used and re-used in a whole new generation of theme park rides and attractions. In this episode, we dive into the history of the ride's development—how Lucasfilm and Disney began their in-park collaborations, early concepts for the attraction and its place in Adventureland, its unique design elements, and its unique place as a melding between the analog and digital ages of Theme Park Attractions.Join Buddy and Alice as they begin a new adventure in Eyes of Mara, a new Miniseries from Those Happy Places! This is the first of four weekly episodes releasing in October of 2022. We hope you enjoy the ride!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Music for Eyes of Mara comes from HoliznaCC0 and the Free Music Archive, under a Creative Commons 1.0 Public Domain Dedication. Tracks Include: There Will Come A Time, SomeWhere in the DarkAdditional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHidden Past by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3873-hidden-pastLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antiguaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSecret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4331-secret-of-tiki-islandLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSamba Isobel by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4316-samba-isobelLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCasa Bossa Nova by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3481-casa-bossa-novaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseGymnopedie No. 1 by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome back to class for our fifth and final lecture! Join Alice and Buddy as they discuss their relationship with literature as scholars, educators, creators, and fans of theme parks. What are the connections between the worlds of Literature and our favorite theme parks? How and why do we treat Theme Parks like literature? What is the canon of Theme Parks, Rides, and Attractions—and how do we take a medium that uses so much land, labor, and technology to create within and democratize it the way other mediums have in the past few decades?It's another episode of Theme Parks 100, a Summer School Series from Those Happy Places! This is the fifth and final episode. We're now officially on a short hiatus, but we'll be back in your feeds soon! We hope you enjoyed the series.Podvoices HelpBe sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Music for Theme Parks 100 comes from HoliznaCC0 and the Free Music Archive, under a Creative Commons 1.0 Public Domain Dedication. Tracks Include: Waiting on a Train, Blue Skies, Day Dreams, Sailing Away, NPC Theme, Keeping Cool, Laundry on the Wire, Bikini Bottom, Western Showdown, and MushroomsAdditional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome back to class for our fourth lecture! Join Alice and Buddy as they try to define one of the most idiosyncratic terms in Themed Entertainment. What is a Land in the context of a theme park? What separates an attraction or a ride from a Land? How many attractions does it take to make a Land? What makes lands important—both as storytelling tools and as experiences in and of themselves?It's another episode of Theme Parks 100, a Summer School Series from Those Happy Places! This is the fourth of five weekly episodes. Thanks for your patience last week while Buddy's voice recovered. We hope you enjoy!Podvoices HelpBe sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Music for Theme Parks 100 comes from HoliznaCC0 and the Free Music Archive, under a Creative Commons 1.0 Public Domain Dedication. Tracks Include: Waiting on a Train, Blue Skies, Day Dreams, Sailing Away, NPC Theme, Bikini Bottom, Western Showdown, and MushroomsAdditional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome back to class for our third lecture! Join Alice and Buddy as they dissect the definition of the word “Ride.” What, exactly, does the word mean? How does it relate to Theme Parks and Attractions—both as a noun, and as a verb? What are the limits of the category—and the action—when we're talking about theme parks?It's another episode of Theme Parks 100, a Summer School Series from Those Happy Places! This is the third of five weekly episodes. We hope you enjoy!Podvoices HelpBe sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Music for Theme Parks 100 comes from HoliznaCC0 and the Free Music Archive, under a Creative Commons 1.0 Public Domain Dedication. Tracks Include: Waiting on a Train, Blue Skies, Day Dreams, Sailing Away, NPC Theme, Bikini Bottom, Western Showdown, and MushroomsAdditional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome back to class for our second lecture! Join Alice and Buddy as they dissect the term “Attraction” as it relates to Theme Parks. What is an Attraction, really? When do Attractions become Theme Parks? What drives us to analyze them as we would literature? This one gets philosophical—so be sure to take notes!It's another episode of Theme Parks 100, a Summer School Series from Those Happy Places! This is the second of five weekly episodes. We hope you enjoy!Podvoices HelpBe sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Music for Theme Parks 100 comes from HoliznaCC0 and the Free Music Archive, under a Creative Commons 1.0 Public Domain Dedication. Tracks Include: Waiting on a Train, Blue Skies, Day Dreams, Sailing Away, NPC Theme, Bikini Bottom, Western Showdown, and MushroomsAdditional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Class is now in session! Join Alice and Buddy as they get back to the very basics of dissecting Theme Parks, Rides, and Attractions like Literature by first defining the term Theme Park. What is a Park? What makes a space themed? What is the difference between Theme Parks and Amusement Parks, if any? Why do Buddy and Alice find themselves drawn to Theme Parks and Themed Entertainment as media worth analyzing?Welcome to Theme Parks 100, a Summer School Series from Those Happy Places! This is the first of five weekly episodes that will be released starting today! We hope you enjoy!Podvoices HelpBe sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Music for Theme Parks 100 comes from HoliznaCC0 and the Free Music Archive, under a Creative Commons 1.0 Public Domain Dedication. Tracks Include: Waiting on a Train, Blue Skies, Day Dreams, Sailing Away, NPC ThemeAdditional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this thoroughly researched episode, join Alice and Buddy as they embark on a quest to better understand SeaWorld's history, its controversies, its appeal, and its seemingly ongoing success. What makes this combination theme park and animal exhibit franchise continue to thrive? Find out on this episode!Heads up, this episode discusses animal rights, the conditions of animals in captivity at SeaWorld, and some of the more well-known tragedies at their parks. If that's a tough subject for you, this might be an episode to skip.It's another weekly episode of Those Happy Places! This'll be the last one for just a little while—we hope you've enjoyed this mini—season arc!Topics Include: Alice Assumes Direct Control, Memories of SeaWorld, The Delicate Nature of the Topic, SeaWorld's History, SeaWorld's Locations, Past, Present, and Future, The Controversy, the Documentary Film Titled Blackfish, The Consequences of Said Documentary, SeaWorld and Conservation, SeaWorld and Economics, SeaWorld in the Theme Park Industry, and Alice's Thesis, RevisedAlice's Research Materials:USA Today Poll naming SeaWorld Orlando the number one theme park of the year: https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-theme-park-2022/Original Article that Inspired the Documentary Blackfish: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/environment/killer-pool/A Brief Summary of the Blackfish Law in California: https://www.cetaceanlaw.org/project/the-blackfish-effect-on-the-u-s-legal-systems/The Official Blackfish Movie Website: https://www.blackfishmovie.com/aboutUSA Today Article About Steve-O's Blackfish Protest: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2015/10/07/steve-o-seaworld-stunt-lands-him-in-jail/73537582/The Official SeaWorld Website: https://seaworld.com/SeaWorld's Official Animal Rescue Commitment Statement: https://seaworldentertainment.com/commitment/animal-rescue-rehabilitation/?_ga=2.254537736.1297102174.1652300962-558320638.1652300961The San Diego Based Hubbs-Seaworld Research Institute: https://hswri.org/Seaworld Entertainment, INC's Official Fiscal Summary for 2021: https://www.seaworldinvestors.com/news-releases/news-release-details/2022/SeaWorld-Entertainment-Inc.-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Fiscal-2021-Results/default.aspxBe sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseApero Hour by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3375-apero-hourLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antiguaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBackbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-loungeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLong Stroll by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3997-long-strollLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCasa Bossa Nova by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3481-casa-bossa-novaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCrinoline Dreams by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3560-crinoline-dreamsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNo Good Layabout by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4140-no-good-layaboutLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBlippy Trance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-tranceLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDel Rio Bravo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5706-del-rio-bravoLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAirport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDeliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3635-deliberate-thoughtLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseGeorge Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3800-george-street-shuffleLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this competitive episode, join Alice and Buddy as they jump into the world of interactive rides for the first time in a few years—a world that has grown significantly since the last time they've considered it. How have rides gone Beyond the Shooting Gallery already? How can they continue to grow? What untapped potential is still out there? Where should we look for inspiration? And, perhaps most importantly, how do they see interactivity continuing to be a part of the rides of the future?Heads up, there's plenty of talk in this episode about the imaginary weapons that rides and attractions ask riders to wield and their effects. We don't think there's anything particularly upsetting in here, but those who are sensitive about such talk might appreciate knowing that ahead of time!It's another weekly episode of Those Happy Places! This one took a little longer—we hope it's worth the wait!Topics Include: Episode 8 of Those Happy Places, Competition, Cooperation, WEB Slingers, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, Toy Story: Midway Mania, The Loss State, Good Things About the Shooting Gallery Format, Other Existing Forms of Interactivity, Roger Rabbit: Car-Toon Spin, Limits on Interactivity, Galactic Starcruiser, Escape Rooms, Family Fun Centers, Bumper Cars, Bumper Boats, Bowling, Laser Tag—and the need to expand our collective work on Laser Tag—The Kinect Solution, Choosing Your Own Adventure, Test Track Redesigned, Nonviolent Interactivity, Pokemon Snap: The RideBe sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseApero Hour by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3375-apero-hourLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antiguaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLobby Time by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-timeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBackbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-loungeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLong Stroll by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3997-long-strollLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCasa Bossa Nova by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3481-casa-bossa-novaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHeroic Age by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3870-heroic-ageLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCrinoline Dreams by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3560-crinoline-dreamsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseFolk Round by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3770-folk-roundLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMighty Like Us by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4050-mighty-like-usLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHep Cats by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3867-hep-catsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNo Good Layabout by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4140-no-good-layaboutLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBlippy Trance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-tranceLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDel Rio Bravo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5706-del-rio-bravoLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAirport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseOff to Osaka by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4154-off-to-osakaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseOpportunity Walks by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4173-opportunity-walksLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this theoretical episode, join Alice and Buddy as they analyze an underappreciated part of how Disneyland, specifically, blends its iconic lands together. How do these lands, ostensibly separated by genre, find themselves connected thematically, aesthetically, and narratively? Do any lands stand out as especially effective at this blending—and do some not quite fit the mold? It's another weekly episode of Those Happy Places! We hope you're glad to have us back in your feeds.Topics Include: We Should Be Published, Forgetting ToonTown, The Hub-And-Spoke Design Principle, Pirates of the Caribbean and Pirate Literature, New Orleans Square versus New Orleans The Actual City, Pirates and Haunted Mansion as a Double Feature, Big Thunder Mountain and Galaxy's Edge, Galaxy's Edge's Tunnels, Rockwork, It's a Small World: Where Does it Fit?, Thresholds, Main Street and the Castle, Land Entrances, Tomorrowland's Tomorrowland Problem, Lands Blend…backwards?, The Tomorrowland Expansion, Matterhorn Bobsleds: Tomorrow or Fantasy?, Submarine Voyage: Science Fiction or Science Fantasy?, and The Ultimate Land Blender of Tomorrow. This is a dense one, folks!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseApero Hour by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3375-apero-hourLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antiguaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLobby Time by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-timeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBackbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-loungeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseJazz Brunch by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3937-jazz-brunch-License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseStill Pickin by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickinLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLong Stroll by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3997-long-strollLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseKumasi Groove (plus flugelhorn) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3957-kumasi-groove-plus-flugelhorn-License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAirport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTango de Manzana by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4460-tango-de-manzanaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseOff to Osaka by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4154-off-to-osakaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this un-lost episode, join Alice and Buddy as they praise—and criticize—one of the most iconic ride systems in all of theme parks. What makes the Omnimover so unique? How is it best deployed in attractions like Disneyland's Haunted Mansion? What are its strengths and shortcomings? And, most importantly, is it really the highest-capacity ride system at Disney parks?It's another weekly episode of Those Happy Places! We hope you're glad to have us back in your feeds.Topics Include: Technical difficulties, the Omnimover Defined, The Patent, Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, The Omnimover and Accessibility, The Omnimover and Capacity, Boats—They're Good, The Omnimover and Movement Profiles, Optimizing for Capacity, The Ultimate High-Capacity Attraction.Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseApero Hour by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3375-apero-hourLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antiguaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCasa Bossa Nova by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3481-casa-bossa-novaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAwesome Call by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3399-awesome-callLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLobby Time by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-timeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBackbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-loungeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMidnight Tale by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-taleLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSancho Panza gets a Latte by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4317-sancho-panza-gets-a-latteLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSecret of Tiki Island by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4331-secret-of-tiki-islandLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHep Cats by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3867-hep-catsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMining by Moonlight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4055-mining-by-moonlightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseGetting it Done by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3801-getting-it-doneLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this energetic episode, join Alice and Buddy as they tackle the roles that shows, parades, and nighttime spectaculars play at Theme Parks. What purpose to they serve—from both operational and narrative perspectives? How do they add character to a place? How do they help us tell the story of our visits to the park? And, maybe most interestingly, how do they help us mark time?It's another great episode of Those Happy Places! We hope you're glad to have us back in your feeds.Topics Include: Our memories surrounding parades, parades as both nuisance and blessing, our emotional connection to nighttime spectaculars, rides versus shows as a value proposition, the operational necessity of shows, the target audience of parades, the potential of nighttime spectaculars, Fantasmic!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseApero Hour by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3375-apero-hourLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antiguaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCasa Bossa Nova by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3481-casa-bossa-novaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAwesome Call by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3399-awesome-callLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAirport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensePamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLobby Time by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-timeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCupid's Revenge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3572-cupid-s-revengeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this long-awaited episode, join Alice and Buddy as they work their way through their complicated feelings about returning to Theme Parks, only to find that the systems by which they now work are thoroughly changed from what they were before their hiatus. If Theme Parks are literature, are Reservations the Table of Contents? What is skipping the line worth? How do we answer the question of equity in access to rides and attractions?It's the triumphant return of Those Happy Places! We hope you're glad to have us back in your feeds.Topics Include: We're Back! Thanks for your patience. Returning to Theme Parks. Reservation systems. Fastpass, and what it was. Boarding Groups and the Inherent Problems Thereof. Lightning Lane, Genie Plus, and its effect on a Park Day. Skipping lines and the Costs Thereof. Industry solutions—usually upcharges—to long lines. The problem of Equity in Access. Should ticket books return? The Theme Park of the Future, and Virtual Queues. Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseGetting it Done by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3801-getting-it-doneLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLord of the Land by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4002-lord-of-the-landLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThinking Music by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-musicLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLong Stroll by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3997-long-strollLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSamba Isobel by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4316-samba-isobelLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseApero Hour by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3375-apero-hourLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antiguaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNo Good Layabout by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4140-no-good-layaboutLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseFig Leaf Rag by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3750-fig-leaf-ragLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSancho Panza gets a Latte by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4317-sancho-panza-gets-a-latteLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCasa Bossa Nova by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3481-casa-bossa-novaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseKumasi Groove (plus flugelhorn) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3957-kumasi-groove-plus-flugelhorn-License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseJust As Soon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3947-just-as-soonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCrinoline Dreams by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3560-crinoline-dreamsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseOff to Osaka by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4154-off-to-osakaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this luminous episode, join Alice and Buddy as they welcome two special guests. Aly Grauer and Drew Mierzejewski are Podcasters, Performers, Writers, and Builders of Worlds—they’ve also both worked in iconic shows and attractions at some of Orlando’s most famous theme parks. Listen in as they talk about their experiences as Human Interfaces for these attractions, and how their core philosophy of Including and Elevating guests extends into their current work in the Actual Play RPG Podcasting space.Topics Include: Poseidon’s Fury: Escape from the Lost City, Jungle Cruise Skippers, the Velociraptor Encounter, the Hogwarts Express, the idea of the Human Interface, Animatronic Hosts, Sympathy and Empathy in Theme Park Interactions, the Jedi Training Academy, Renaissance Festivals, the Performance of Cast Members at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and the Importance of Protecting Cast Members. Plus many, many more!Find our Guests and their Projects: Aly’s TwitterAly’s InstagramDrew’s TwitterAly and Drew’s PatreonListen to Skyjacks: Courier’s Call!Courier’s Call on TwitterJoin the Mailing List for Updates on the Kickstarter for Courier’s Call Season Two!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSkye Cuillin by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4371-skye-cuillinLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNew Hero In Town by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5742-new-hero-in-townLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseOverworld by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4189-overworldLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTango de Manzana by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4460-tango-de-manzanaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCall to Adventure by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3470-call-to-adventureLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensePamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBackbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-loungeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTeller of the Tales by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4467-teller-of-the-talesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseFiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3747-fiddles-mcgintyLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAwesome Call by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3399-awesome-callLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLate Night Radio by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7613-late-night-radioLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseApero Hour by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3375-apero-hourLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDel Rio Bravo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5706-del-rio-bravoLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAchaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3338-achaidh-cheideLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseFolk Round by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3770-folk-roundLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseI Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guyLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNo Good Layabout by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4140-no-good-layaboutLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHard Boiled by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3857-hard-boiledLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antiguaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCrinoline Dreams by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3560-crinoline-dreamsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this lively episode, join Alice and Buddy as they dive deep into the wonders of Knott’s Berry Farm and the understated brilliance of its Calico Ghost Town. This is the attraction that made Knott’s what it is today—and it stands today as one of the most comprehensive, complete, and thoroughly realized themed lands in Southern California, if not the world. How did it get here, what is it like to visit presently, and where can it go to become more than is today?Talking Points include: A Brief History of Knott’s, The Calico Attraction Lineup, The Majesty of Silver Bullet, The Thrills of Ghost Rider, the Duology that is the Calico Mine Ride and the Timber Mountain Log Ride, the Mystery Lodge and its Complicated Role, and a list of suggestions for the Calico Ghost Town of the Future.Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3464-bummin-on-tremeloLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensePorch Swing Days - faster by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4233-porch-swing-days---fasterLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLong Stroll by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3997-long-strollLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDel Rio Bravo by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5706-del-rio-bravoLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseFig Leaf Rag by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3750-fig-leaf-ragLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseStill Pickin by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickinLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTango de Manzana by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4460-tango-de-manzanaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSancho Panza gets a Latte by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4317-sancho-panza-gets-a-latteLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antiguaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCasa Bossa Nova by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3481-casa-bossa-novaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNight In Venice by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5763-night-in-veniceLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseFive Card Shuffle by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3763-five-card-shuffleLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLoopster by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopsterLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCrinoline Dreams by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3560-crinoline-dreamsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAwesome Call by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3399-awesome-callLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn Your Arms by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-armsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensePoppers and Prosecco by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4231-poppers-and-proseccoLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNeon Laser Horizon by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7015-neon-laser-horizonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this categorically profound episode, Alice and Buddy sit down to talk about a system Alice has devised to categorize and better understand how Intellectual Properties are deployed through Theme Parks, Rides, Attractions, and Themed Lands. How do some of our favorite IP-based places fit into the categories of Classic, Abstract, Extra-Canon, and Anti-Canon? Listen in and find out!Talking Points include: Fantasyland’s Dark Rides, the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, the Incredicoaster, Guardians of the Galaxy- Mission: Breakout, Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, Star Tours, Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, Transformers: The Ride: 3-D, the Jurassic Park River Adventure, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Escape from Gringotts, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and more!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Pippin the Hunchback, Malt Shop Bop, Royal Banana, Casa Bossa Nova, Night in Venice, Blippy Trance, Wallpaper, Tango de Manzana, Moonlight Hall, Secret of Tiki Island, In Your Arms, and Off to Osaka

In this palatial episode, join Alice and Buddy as they revisit The Haunted Mansion yet again! What makes this attraction so unique in terms of its tone? How does it fit into the greater culture of American haunted houses? What is the unique role of its cast members in creating a welcoming atmosphere? How has The Haunted Mansion become so iconic of itself?Talking Points include: The Haunted Mansion, Mystic Manor, The Phantom Manor, the Winchester Mystery House, the Importance of Cast Members, Merchandising and the rise of the Palette, Wallpaper, and more!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Autumn Day, Sancho Panza gets a Latte, Comfortable Mystery, Dance of Deception, Danse of Questionable Tuning, Danse Morialta, Pale Rider, Covert Affair, Opportunity Walks, Secret of Tiki Island, Duet Musette, Hep Cats, Airport Lounge, In Your Arms

In this collaborative episode, join Buddy and Alice as they attempt to answer the question of just who we can consider the “Author” of our favorite theme parks, rides, and attractions. What can we learn from the history of Film, Television, and Video Games? Where does the identity of each major Theme Park company come from? Can any individual truly be said to be the direct architect of a themed attraction?Content Warning: This Episode contains a discussion about the transphobic remarks made by the author of the Harry Potter franchise, and its effects on the connected themed lands and attractions.Trans Lives Matter. Donate to The Trevor Project to protect LGBTQ+ Youth.Other topics include: The Auteur Theory of Filmmaking, the Studio Theory of Filmmaking, The Duquesne Theory of Theme Park Authorship, the Role of Famous Imagineers, Walt Disney as Author or Studio Head, Death of the Author, and the appeal of the Imagineer as a concept.Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Secret of Tiki Island, Crinoline Dreams, Awesome Call, No Good Layabout, George Street Shuffle, Mighty Like Us, Samba Isobel, Fireflies and Stardust, Mining by Moonlight, Court of the Queen, Universal, Pale Rider, Floating Cities, Poppers and Prosecco, Long Stroll, In Your Arms, Off to Osaka

In this sporting episode, join Alice and Buddy as they reminisce about the Walt Disney Company’s first forays in the realm of professional sports as they attempt to unravel the source of a team’s identity and legacy. Can a trilogy of films, an animated series, and an upcoming sequel series on Disney+ make an NHL expansion team an instant success? How can we tie our local identity to a sports franchise—even brand-new ones? Just how similar are sports teams and theme parks, really?All this and more on this episode of Those Happy Places!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, No Good Layabout, Samba Isobel, Long Stroll, Mister Exposition, Opportunity Walks, Apero Hour, Casa Bossa Nova, Bossa Antigua, Smooth Lovin, Awesome Call, Mining by Moonlight, Off to Osaka, In Your Arms

In this Mighty episode, join Alice and Buddy as they discuss the similarities between Sporting Events and Theme Parks. Just how closely related are these two seemingly disparate forms of entertainment? What is the significance of the Dodger Dog? Have you ever heard the tragedy of the Long Beach Ice Dogs? Why is Gritty?All this and more on this episode of Those Happy Places!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Hyperfun, Casa Bossa Nova, Mighty Like Us, No Good Layabout, Samba Isobel, Getting it Done, Quirky Dog, Opportunity Walks, Hep Cats, Off to Osaka

Donate to Black Lives MatterDonate to The Trevor ProjectJoin Buddy and Alice as they cover the rise of Tiki Culture in the United States—from its origins in post-prohibition Tiki Bars, to its relationship with soldiers returning from World War II, to the invention and somewhat artificial spread of the Aloha Shirt. How do we collectively imagine Tiki Culture—and how much of Tiki Culture is even distinctly Hawaiian?All this and more on this fourth episode of Birds of Paradise: A New Miniseries from Those Happy Places!CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank descriptions of colonialist actions. While we do not graphically describe violence, its effects within the story are evident. All told, it’s a bit of a downer, and may warrant some discretion.Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. The Theme of Birds of Paradise is The Lonely Bull by Scotch & Soda (Max McMillan)Additional Tracks: Pingpong Voodoo by Narcotic Syntax. Acapulco 2000 by Jack Fetterman and the in Hi-Fi Music Direction, Bongo Avenger by Eric and Ryan Kilkenny, Exotica Revisited by Jeff Chenault and Andrew Izold, Shaken Not Stirred by Br. Cleve and His Lush Orchestra, Drift by Jan Fornell, Spy Perfume by Skip Heller’s Hot Seven, Jungle Village by Der Plan, and Venom by HybeAll Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Join Alice and Buddy as they attempt a somewhat comprehensive look at the history of the Hawaiian islands as they relate to the United States—from re-discovery in the late 1700’s to the eventual Annexation and Statehood of Hawaii in 1959. They also talk about the rise of the Hawaiian Pineapple Company—known today as the Dole Pineapple Company.After all that, they get back to Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room to ask the question—knowing the history, how does the attraction avoid confronting its colonialist roots? What would audiences in 1963 have thought about the show? How are we meant to feel about it today?All this and more on this third episode of Birds of Paradise: A New Miniseries from Those Happy Places!CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank descriptions of colonialist actions. While we do not graphically describe violence, its effects within the story are evident. All told, it’s a bit of a downer, and may warrant some discretion.Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. The Theme of Birds of Paradise is The Lonely Bull by Scotch & Soda (Max MicMillan)Additional Tracks: Pingpong Voodoo by Narcotic Syntax. Acapulco 2000 by Jack Fetterman and the in Hi-Fi Music Direction, Bongo Avenger by Eric and Ryan Kilkenny, Exotica Revisited by Jeff Chenault and Andrew Izold, Shaken Not Stirred by Br. Cleve and His Lush Orchestra, Drift by Jan Fornell, Spy Perfume by Skip Heller’s Hot Seven, Jungle Village by Der Plan, and Venom by HybeAll Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Join Alice and Buddy as they talk a bit more about what makes Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room such a unique attraction. How does it engage every sense—even taste? How does it present its sponsorship by Dole? How do the Pre-Show and Show relate to one another? Why, pray tell, are the hosts Birds?All this and more on this second episode of Birds of Paradise: A New Miniseries from Those Happy Places!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. The Theme of Birds of Paradise is The Lonely Bull by Scotch & Soda (Max MicMillan)Additional Tracks: Pingpong Voodoo by Narcotic Syntax. Acapulco 2000 by Jack Fetterman and the in Hi-Fi Music Direction, Bongo Avenger by Eric and Ryan Kilkenny, Exotica Revisited by Jeff Chenault and Andrew Izold, Shaken Not Stirred by Br. Cleve and His Lush Orchestra, Drift by Jan Fornell, and Jungle Village by Der PlanAll Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Welcome to our tropical hideaway! Join Alice and Buddy as they embark on a journey to discover the history, cultural impact, and storytelling implications of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. The classic, beloved attraction opened in 1963, and has delighted guests since then with its catchy melodies and vibrant cast of Audio-Animatronic performers. What makes the show so magical? Perhaps more importantly, what can it tell us about its era, its aesthetics, and its intended meaning?All this and more on this first episode of Birds of Paradise: A New Miniseries from Those Happy Places!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. The Theme of Birds of Paradise is The Lonely Bull by Scotch &Soda (Max MicMillan)Additional Tracks: In Your Arms by Kevin Macleod. Acapulco 2000 by Jack Fetterman and the in Hi-Fi Music Direction, Bongo Avenger by Eric and Ryan Kilkenny, Exotica Revisited by Jeff Chenault and Andrew Izold, and Jungle Village by Der Plan.All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Join Alice and Buddy as they explore a new way of thinking about guests at a theme park—dubbed lovingly (and somewhat jokingly) the Duquesne Taxonomy of Theme Park Guests. This idea comes to us from Richard Bartle, a game designer and researcher, who coined his popular Bartle Taxonomy of Players in 1996. How do parks differ from games through this lens? How can categorizing guests aid in design choices?Also featuring the second appearance of Duquesne’s Mad Labyrinth!All this and more on this scholarly episode of Those Happy Places!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Long Stroll, Folk Round, Apero Hour, Babylon, No Good Layabout, Bossa Antigua, Samba Isobel, Awesome Call, Mighty Like Us, Deuces, Off to Osaka

Buddy and Alice have been doing this show for two years! In that time, they’ve produced 40 full episodes, dozens of smaller works, and countless tweets. Join them as they explore the idea of rides that could use a few updates, refurbishments, or rebuilds! Featuring submissions from Charles Gustine, Nick Hoffman, Aslam Choudhury, AJ, Liz Lee, and Jim Capron! Plus, entries from Buddy and Alice!All this and more on this celebratory episode of Those Happy Places!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Bossa Antigua, Casa Bossa Nova, Long Stroll, Secret of Tiki Island, In Your Arms, Off to Osaka, No Good Layabout, Awesome Call, Midnight Tale, Lobby Time, Crinoline Dreams, Royal Banana, Airport Lounge, Netherworld Shanty, Jellyfish in Space, Drankin Song, Samba Isobel, Ultralounge, Opportunity Walks, Local Forecast, Plain Loafer, Future Cha Cha, Floating Cities, Vicious

Since 2008, The Simpsons Ride and its surrounding themed area has delighted guests in both Hollywood and Orlando. That said, one question remains: would we consider it a good episode of The Simpsons? Join the nation’s foremost Simpsons Scholar, Buddy Duquesne, and recently-minted fan of the show Alice White as they dig deep to find an answer.Featuring: A trip to two separate offices! A pretty good Professor Frink impression! The sinking realization that The Simpsons has been on television for literally our entire lives!All this and more on this wacky episode of Those Happy Places!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Bossa Antigua, Casa Bossa Nova, Long Stroll, Secret of Tiki Island, Deuces, Mining by Moonlight, No Good Layabout, Thief in the Night, Apero Hour, Babylon, In Your Arms

Everyone’s gotta shop. Everyone’s gotta eat. That said, we’d love to enjoy doing these things while we did them, right? Join Alice and Buddy as they take close looks at themed dining and shopping experiences to answer the question—what makes a place worthy of a theme? Why do we theme otherwise mundane spaces? What, pray tell, is Applebees Plus, and how can we sell that idea for money?All this and more on this unique episode of Those Happy Places!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Crunk Knight, Folk Round, Netherworld Shanty, Vicious, Village Consort, Captain Scurvy, Mining By Moonlight, Secret of Tiki Island, Bossa Antigua, Fretless, No Good Layabout, Long Stroll, Off to Osaka, In Your Arms

Alice is here with a special update about all our shows and some fun Patreon information! Stick around to the end for a preview of our next episode and some information about how you can be part of it.Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server! And fill out our survey!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.

Join Buddy Duquesne and special guest host Kate Prince as they recap their recent trip to Seattle, a city with a surprisingly unified sense of theme. How does it compare to other tourist destinations?All this and more on this unique episode of Those Happy Places!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Deuces, Deadly Roulette, Magic Scout Cottages, Airport Lounge, Future Cha Cha, Jazz Brunch, Jellyfish in Space, Off to Osaka, Breaktime

In this dynamic episode, Buddy and Alice take a deeper look at Autopia, a beloved Opening-Day Disneyland Attraction. What is its role in Tomorrowland? What are its unique appeals? What does its nature as a corporate-sponsored attraction say about our present, and our imagined future? What would an overhaul of this attraction look like?All this and more in this fantastic episode of Those Happy Places!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, No Good Layabout, Future Cha Cha, George Street Shuffle, Apero Hour, Suave Standpipe, Airport Lounge, Mining by Moonlight, Babylon, Vivacity, Surf Shimmy, In Your Arms

In this Live, Spectacular Episode, Alice and Buddy return from an unplanned hiatus to discuss one of the most enduring, entertaining, surprising shows in all of Themed Entertainment. What makes this now-25-year-old show so relevant today? What are its secrets, both narrative and thematic? Is the plane stunt on a wire, or on a track or something?All this and more in this fantastic episode of Those Happy Places!Editor’s Note: Due to scheduling conflicts, work projects, and life’s sometimes downright ridiculous pace, this episode is being released fully two months after the originally slated start of Waterworld Month. The scale of the month’s events had to be scaled down, and references to additional material might be overly ambitious to say the least. Even so, we hope you enjoy the episode!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Awesome Call, Crinoline Dreams, No Good Layabout, Babylon, Captain Scurvy, Deuces, George Street Shuffle, Royal Banana, Surf Shimmy, Walking Along, Feather Waltz

October is Sensory Awareness Month, and Alice and Buddy were honored to meet with two fantastic guests to talk about this increasingly important aspect of themed attraction design! Join Tami Brown, Executive Director of the Soon-to-be-Opened Saint Louis Aquarium, and PGAV Destinations Vice President Emily Howard, as they walk us through the inclusive design choices being made in the construction of what may be one of the world’s most adaptive attractions for guests with various sensitive needs. What sorts of additions are being made to ensure every guest can enjoy the Aquarium successfully? How can staff training and technology unite to create an inclusive experience?All this and more on this latest episode of Those Happy Places!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin.Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Awesome Call, George Street Shuffle, Apero Hour, Crinoline Dreams, Samba Isobel, Bossa Antigua, Fireflies and Stardust, Casa Bossa Nova, Crunk Knight

In this extrapolated episode, join Alice and Buddy for a 30th-Episode-iversary extravaganza. We reached out to the Those Happy Places community for fanfiction about rides with basic or unstated stories. What sorts of narratives and emotions are theme park rides and attractions most suited to? What can we learn about the stories they inspired us to write? All this and more, listen in! Featuring guest segments by Lyna Jeanne, Aslam Choudry, Charles Gustine, and Nick Hoffman! Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin. Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Stormfront, Future Cha Cha, Snowdrop, Mister Exposition, Sheep May Safely Graze, Space X-Plorers, Devastation and Revenge, Off to Osaka, Surf Shimmy, Bummin on Tremolo, Lobby Time, I Knew a Guy, Hard Boiled, Quirky Dog, Bossa Antigua, Samba Isobel, Crinoline Dreams, Getting it Done

In this far-out bonus episode, Buddy interviews Alice about her trip to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. What stories does this new place have to tell? How does the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run attraction creatively use interactivity? What are the pitfalls of a highly themed bar at one of the world’s most popular theme parks? All of this and much more in this informal chat! Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin. Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo, Casa Bossa Nova, Mining By Moonlight, Secret of Tiki Island, Plain Loafer, Thief in the Night, Breaktime, BossaBossa, Bossa Antigua, Jellyfish in Space, Getting it Done, and Deuces.

In this tasteful episode, Buddy and Alice tackle the specific needs of theme park foods, the ways fandom develop around certain foods, and the importance of culinary experiences in the larger scheme of themed spaces. Topics include: Butterbeer, the invention of the Ice Cream Cone, the mysterious rise of the Turkey Leg, the not-so-mysterious rise of the Dole Whip, and a special extended aside on the Blue Bayou. Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals,and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin. Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremelo, Space 1990, Fig Leaf Rag, Casa Bossa Nova, Mining by Moonlight, Secret of Tiki Island, BossaBossa, Bossa Antigua, Off to Osaka, Drankin Song, Backbay Lounge, Airship Serenity, Cattails

In this once-thought-lost bonus episode, Alice and Buddy discuss the challenges and possibilities in the construction of a hypothetical Game of Thrones Theme Park. How does the property resist adaptation into a themed space? What inspiration can we take from existing attractions? What are the strengths of existing medieval themed spaces? Featuring very general spoilers for much of the show and existing books. While we’re not a recap show in the slightest, we assume at least a familiarity with the broad events of the story! Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals,and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin. Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Magic Scout Cottages, Samba Isobel, Bummin on Tremelo, Space 1990, Hard Boiled, Crunk Knight, Galway, Casa Bossa Nova, Mining by Moonlight, Secret of Tiki Island, BossaBossa, Bossa Antigua

In this globetrotting episode, Alice and Buddy reflect on their experience as both residents of areas popular with tourists, and as tourists themselves. What do cities and theme parks have in common, and what are their distinct differences? What draws people to places—and what kinds of experiences do we value as tourists? When does tourism become exploitative, and does education serve as a way to mitigate it when it does? Featuring an aside on the Experimental Prototype Tourism City of Tomorrow. Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals,and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin. Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Casa Bossa Nova, Apero Hour, Off to Osaka, Bossa Bossa, Backbay Lounge, Crinoline Dreams, Jazz Brunch, Hard Boiled, Lobby Time, Thieves in the Night, Deuces, Mining by Moonlight

In this verbose episode, join Alice and Buddy as they explore three words that Theme Parks around the world use in connection to themselves—Adventure, Exploration, and Magic. What do these three concepts mean in a controlled, safe, well-charted, and most importantly, non-magical place? Featuring a call-in voicemail from our friend and listener Lyna! Also, an aside on Duquesne’s Mad Labyrinth! Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals,and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin. Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Plain Loafer, Bummin on Tremolo, Airship Serenity, Casa Bossa Nova, Mining by Moonlight, Secret of Tiki Island, Apero Hour, In Your Arms, Off to Osaka, Surf Shimmy, Bossa Bossa, Deuces, Backbay Lounge, Crinoline Dreams, Samba Isobel, Galway, Jazz Brunch, Smooth Lovin, Bossa Antigua, Hard Boiled, Lobby Time

In this special call-in episode, join Buddy, Alice, and Iconography’s Charles Gustine as they watch and review the infamous film adaptation of The Haunted Mansion. Released in 2003 and starring Eddie Murphy, can this oft-maligned movie redeem itself in the hearts of our hosts? We’ve got just over 98 minutes for you to chew on! Enjoy! Featuring an aside on Religion and Spirituality, many comparisons to Crimson Peak, and more than one mention of the Omnimover. Check out our Audience Survey—help us get to know you! Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals,and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin. Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Airship Serenity, Casa Bossa Nova, Poppers and Prosecco, Mining by Moonlight, Secret of Tiki Island, Apero Hour, In Your Arms, DarxieLand, Thief in the Night, Bossa Bossa, Deadly Roulette, Hep Cats, Deuces, Backbay Lounge, Crinoline Dreams, Samba Isobel, Galway, Jazz Brunch, Smooth Lovin, Bossa Antigua

In this very special episode, Buddy and Alice take some listener questions. It’s been one heck of a year—and they’ve got some big plans ahead! Stay Tuned! Discussion topics include: Extinct Attractions, Re-Imagining IP’s as Different Rides, Transplanting Disney Attractions, Building the Perfect Roadside Attraction, and Visiting International Parks! Check out our Audience Survey—help us get to know you! Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals,and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin. Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo,Bossa Antigua, Tech Live, Deuces, Quirky Dog, Bummin on Tremelo, Ghost Dance, I Knew a Guy, Thief in the Night, Fretless, Crunk Knight, Galway, Crinoline Dreams

In this cosmological episode, Alice and Buddy dive into the ideas of Chaos, Control, and Determinism as they pertain to Theme Park Rides. How do various types of attractions offer chaotic experiences? What does the idea of chaos mean in rides that give their passengers a measure of control? Who controls a rider’s destiny on a ride? Featuring discussions on Bumper Cars, River Rapids, Autopia, the Teacups, and Astro Orbiters. Check out our Audience Survey—help us get to know you! Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals,and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin. Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Airship Serenity, Casa Bossa Nova, Breaktime, Lobby Time, Surf Shimmy, Bossa Antigua, Getting it Done, Hard Boiled, Mining by Boonlight, Crinoline Dreams, Poppers and Prosecco, Plain Loafer.

In this symbolic episode, Alice and Buddy take a close look at one of the most iconic animated characters in history. What makes Mickey Mouse such a powerful symbol of the Disney Parks—not to mention the rest of the Walt Disney Company? How does he compare to other walk-around mascots? What, if any, are Mickey’s defining character traits? Featuring asides on Kingdom Hearts, the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, and the Legacy of Walt Disney. Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, or simply to pass the word along! Check it out and consider supporting us! Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin. Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Airship Serenity, In Your Arms, Off to Osaka, Casa Bossa Nova, Breaktime, I Knew a Guy, Poppers and Prosecco.

In this comparative episode, Buddy and Alice explore how motion in rides and attractions can be used to gesture towards an experience, place riders in the mindset of a character, or imply themes of a story. Listen in to find out how motion itself is the language of attractions—and how it mimics the written word in literature! Featuring discussions on Soarin’, Riddler’s Revenge, Superman, The Hulk, Splash Mountain, Dumbo’s Flying Circus, and the Mad Tea Party. Small asides on Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, naturally. If you’re interested in helping us dissect Splash Mountain’s historical and cultural connections at a greater depth, please don’t hesitate to Contact Us. Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, or simply to pass the word along! Check it out and consider supporting us! Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin. Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Airship Serenity, In Your Arms, Off to Osaka, Casa Bossa Nova, Hyperfun, Space 1990, The Descent, Breaktime, Fig Leaf Rag, Chee Zee Beach, I Knew a Guy, Poppers and Prosecco.

In this conventional minisode, Alice reflects on her experience at Podcon Seattle. What do themed spaces have to do with the vast blank canvas of convention halls? What are the benefits of being at an event that draws people together? How does it feel to meet your listeners—and the people you listen to? This Minisode is a preview of our Patreon member benefit—available at the “A Ticket” Tier and above! Check it out and consider supporting us! Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. Our theme song is Golden Gate by the California Feetwarmers, Featuring Phil Alvin. Additional music comes from Kevin Macleod. All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Tracks in this Episode: Bummin on Tremolo, Airship Serenity, In Your Arms, and Off to Osaka.

In this timely episode, Alice and Buddy discuss the ways Theme Parks are both permanent and impermanent spaces, known for their signature attractions, and yet constantly expected to change. How do theme parks differ from other media in the ways they evolve over time? What examples of changing attractions do we have—and how did they handle change positively or negatively? And finally, what happens when an attraction comes back from being removed? Plus, the announcement of our very exciting Patreon! Those Happy Places is produced by Alice White and edited by Buddy Duquesne. Our theme music is "Golden Gate" by The California Feetwarmers, featuring Phil Alvin. Additional music from Kevin MacLeod, available here: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html Tracklist: Bummin on Tremolo, Airship Serenity, Casa Bossa Nova, I Knew a Guy, Fig Leaf Rag, In Your Arms, Mining by Moonlight, Poppers and Prosecco, Hyperfun, Space 1990, Mellowtron, Breaktime, Off to Osaka All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ The California Feetwarmers: http://www.californiafeetwarmers.com/