The Force is strong with this installment of 3 Happy Chappies as we head back to a galaxy far, far away. Beware of spoilers, ‘cause we’re basking in Star Wars lore, callbacks, and fan theories. We’ll then go from Jedi worldbuilding to a much smaller world as we head on the ferryboat through It’s A Small World. And finally, it’s our most adorable bracket yet as we determine the top dog, literally. Who makes the cut of greatest Disney dog? Do we go with a classic or a newb? Will lovers be pitted a...
Jan 03, 2016•32 min
This holiday season, we are THANKfully bringing you a new episode of 3 Happy Chappies! We’ll look at animated representations of both Native Americans and general hotness with Disney’s Pocahontas. We’ll then move from the New World to the World Showcase as we scope the libations at Epcot and share memories of Disneyfied inebriation. We’ll close it out with some classic Disney covers, from Peabo to Usher and everything in between. Be thankful that another fortnight has passed and the Chappies are...
Dec 09, 2015•47 min
After a long hiatus, the Chappies are back with a bang! We’ll head to Sherwood Forest as we rob from the rich, feed the poor, and get all anthropomorphic with Disney’s Robin Hood. Then from Nottingham to Lake Buena Vista, we’ll get cozy discussing our favorite Walt Disney World resorts. And finally, we’ll make multiple-fortnight wait worth it as we discuss a favorite topic amongst most Disneyphiles: VILLAINS. There is much to discuss in this realm, including evilness, entertainment value, signat...
Nov 08, 2015•50 min
A lot happens in a fortnight, and things are getting dark on our newest episode of 3 Happy Chappies! We'll start by diving into the many horrors of the Disney's second full length animated classic, Pinocchio. How was this ever for children? We'll then continue with things not suitable for children as we head to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, one of Disney Parks' most impressive attractions. And finally, the Chappies duke it out as we play our first edition of Convince Me, asking our fellow C...
Sep 14, 2015•52 min
What team? CHAPPIES! After fortnights of anticipation, the 3 Happy Chappies finally get to Bop to the Top of all other Disney Channel Original Movies and take a deep dive into the greatest of all DCOMs, High School Musical. The excitement continues as we turn the conversation to the recent D23 expo announcements about park enhancements coming to Florida and California, also known as the worst kept secrets of all time. And finally, we’ll break up the excitement and bring the mood down with our co...
Aug 29, 2015•45 min
The Chappies are reunited and it feels so...tense? You’ll wanna be where the Chappies are as we journey Unda Da Sea and into the Disney Renaissance to discuss The Little Mermaid. We’ll ponder the value of secondary characters, the odd sexualization of King Triton, and the root of the heated debate between Greg and Andrea. We’ll then cool down and talk about something we can all get behind: DINOSAURS! We’ll chat about one of our favorite attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Dinosaur/Countdown ...
Aug 15, 2015•43 min
Accept our final rose and enjoy some in depth discussion of all things "Bachelor."
Aug 02, 2015•33 min
It’s been an emotional fortnight in America, and the 3 Happy Chappies are ready to dissect Disney-Pixar’s newest offering from the Inside Out! (See what we did there?) Join us as we delve into the sophisticated plot points and manic voice acting of Disney’s latest, currently in theaters. We’ll then take the sophistication down a notch as we board the Pirates of the Caribbean and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of updating a classic attraction. And finally, we’ll examine Disney Shorts of...
Jul 06, 2015•8 min
Summer is approaching, which means summer camp is around the corner, which means it’s time to talk The Parent Trap! We’ll then pick up speed with a ride on Epcot’s Test Track, with particular attention to thrill of driving a whopping 60 mph. And finally, the bracket is back! Now that we’ve crowned a princess champion, it’s time for the men to step in and strut their princely stuff. See how far your favorite prince makes it in this week’s episode of 3 Happy Chappies!
Jun 22, 2015•55 min
It’s getting scary, fuzzy, and heated on our newest installment of 3 Happy Chappies! The Chaps welcome Andrea back into the country with a trip to Monstropolis as we unpack the charm and pathos of Monsters Inc. We then get patriotic as we move all the way to the center of the row and consider the timelessness of Muppet Vision 3D, and share our Bean-coddling concerns. We then step into the ring and go toe-to-toe in some heated debates. Which will be the last Tevin Campbell standing? Find out on t...
Jun 07, 2015•55 min
It’s a double sized dose of Huntoon siblings as Andrea has abandoned the Chappies for a month long trip abroad. Never fear, the duo dishes on Fantasia 2000, the park topics that Greg missed, and the promising premiere of ABC’s The Bachelorette. I regret nothing.
May 24, 2015•50 min
The Chappies take on the zany adventures of Mowgli in The Jungle Book, the thrills of Splash Mountain, and the heightened expectations of upcoming Disney attractions. Forget about your worries and your strife, and listen to this episode of 3 Happy Chappies!
May 09, 2015•55 min
We know what you were thinking after episode 8 from several months ago: I need more Greg Huntoon! Well, Chappie enthusiasts, ask and ye shall receive! On this week’s episode, Caroline and Andrea welcome Gregory to the fold as we explore what we collectively believe to be one of the most underrated of all Disney films, A Goofy Movie. We then take a delicious jaunt into the parks and resorts as we try to narrow down our favorite Disney food. And finally, we’ll keep it parks-centric as we consider ...
Apr 27, 2015•44 min
This week, the Chappies get back to their roots as we go old school with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. We’ll explore burning questions about the Snow Queen’s oversights, Snow White sometimes weird facial structure, and the career trajectory of the dwarfs. While we’re keeping it A Long Time Ago, we’ll go to A Galaxy Far, Far Away...to the forest moon of Endor! We look at Star Tours then and now. And finally, we take the first at what will likely be many forays into Disney on Broadway. Heigh Ho...
Apr 11, 2015•49 min
We gon’ take you down, we gon’ take you down, we gon’ take you all the way down...to the bayou! This week’s episode brings us back to 2D animation as we take on The Big Easy with The Princess and the Frog. We’ll then see our Friends on the Other Side...of the globe, that is, as we head over to Asia in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and explore Expedition Everest. And finally, we struggle to narrow down our list of favorite Disney characters to just 5, no easy feat for a Chappie. Grab a man catchin’ bei...
Mar 29, 2015•53 min
Travel away to distant lands on this fortnight’s installment of 3 Happy Chappies! We start in the future, following the most adorable showtune-loving robot of them all, WALL-E. Then, join us on a trip to the Golden Coast as we explore Fantasyland...in Anaheim! And finally, we put our collective Chappy brains to the test as Sporcle helps us determine if we are, in fact, as nerdy as we claim to be as we take on their “toughest” Disney quiz.
Mar 15, 2015•47 min
The Chappies supply several spoonfuls of sugar as they tackle one of the most beloved of all Disney films, Mary Poppins. Then they bring it back down to earth as they explore The Land pavilion at Epcot, and cap it off recalling the Duck Blur that was the Disney Afternoon. It’s a Jolly Holiday with YOU, Chappies!
Mar 01, 2015•51 min
The 3 Happy Chappies get romantic with Lady, the Tramp, and spaghetti, lovingly argue the merits of one Fantasmic! over the other, and share our most heartwarming memories of romance in the parks. This Valentine’s Day special celebrates our 10th fortnight of Chappiness! What a dog!
Feb 15, 2015•47 min
The 3 Happy Chappies discuss the 1997 film Hercules (honey, I think you mean HUNKules), the grim grinning ghosts of the Haunted Mansion, and Disney character meet and greets. And that’s the gospel truth!
Jan 31, 2015•59 min
The 3 Happy Chappies and special guest Greg Huntoon give their take on Into the Woods (2014), discuss Festival of the Lion King, and take part in an intense series of votes to determine the winner of a Disney Princess Bracket. You can talk to birds?
Jan 18, 2015•56 min
The 3 Happy Chappies unpack the trippy 1945 animated feature Three Caballeros, reminisce about retired Walt Disney World attractions, and sing the Disney songs that keep our toes tapping. Have you been to Baia, Donald?
Jan 06, 2015•52 min
The Happy Chappies get into the holiday spirit by discussing perhaps the greatest Christmas movie of all time: The Muppet Christmas Carol, how Disney Parks deck the halls, and some favorite Disney holiday memories. We’re Marley and Marley!
Dec 20, 2014•52 min
The Happy Chappies take on Disney’s most recent animated feature, Big Hero 6; take a walk down memory lane as they discuss The Great Movie Ride; and take some time to consider how Disney quotes creep their way into our vernacular. Ready when you are, CB!
Dec 07, 2014•56 min
The Happy Chappies bawl their eyes out while discussing Disney Pixar’s 2009 masterpiece Up, take a walk on the wild side with Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s signature attraction Kilimanjaro Safaris, and puzzle over Disney characters and creations defy our pessimistic expectations. The Spirit of Adventure is you!
Nov 22, 2014•56 min
The Happy Chappies get Tangled in Disney’s 2010 Rapunzel reboot, deconstruct Tomorrowland, and prove their mettle in a Disney trivia quiz. (Bonus: the Chappies weigh in on the news of the demise of the Sorcerer’s Hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.) Paging Mr. Morrow! Mr. Tom Morrow!
Nov 09, 2014•57 min
The Happy Chappies tackle the 1959 film Sleeping Beauty, hard ticket events at the Magic Kingdom, and the Adventurers Club (Kungaloosh!). Some days you eat the bear, some days the bear eats you, but always dress for the hunt!
Oct 25, 2014•42 min
Former Disney cast members Caroline Huntoon, Andrea LeVine, and Jeremy Wilcox discuss the cult following and nostalgia of the 1993 film Hocus Pocus, the Frozen-ification of Epcot’s Maelstrom attraction, and the way Disney parks change after being in the trenches. It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!
Oct 12, 2014•40 min
