Those Happy Places

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.