Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life

Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life
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Genre	Comedy Slapstick
Based on	Chip 'n' Dale by Bill Justice
Directed by	Jean Cayrol Frédéric Martin (season 2) Khalil Ben Namaane (season 2)
Voices of	Matthew Géczy Kaycie Chase Cindy Lee Delong Bill Farmer Sylvain Caruso David Gasman
Composer	Vincent Artaud
Country of origin	France
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	30 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Marc du Pontavice
Producer	Marc du Pontavice
Running time	22 minutes
Production company	Xilam
Original release
Network	Disney+
Release	July 28, 2021 (2021-07-28) – present

Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life is a French animated television series based on the cartoon characters Chip 'n' Dale.^[1] The series is produced by Xilam Animation and released by Disney Platform Distribution. It premiered on Disney+ on July 28, 2021.^[2][3] Unlike other iterations of the characters, the series is non-verbal, similar to other shows produced by Xilam.^[4]

On June 15, 2022, it was announced the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on May 23, 2023.^[5][6] A Christmas special was released on December 20, 2023.^[7]

Voice cast

• Matthew Géczy as Chip^[8]
• Kaycie Chase as Dale^[9]
• Cindy Lee Delong as Clarice,^[10] Fifi^[11] and Pluto's pups
• Bill Farmer as Pluto, Farmer is the only current English voice cast member from the Mickey Mouse universe to reprise his role in the series.^[12]
• Sylvain Caruso as Donald Duck^[13]
• David Gasman as Beagle Boys, Butch^[14]
• Sybille Tureau as Daisy Duck
• Laurent Pasquier as Mickey Mouse
• Marie-Charlotte Leclaire as Minnie Mouse
• Emmanuel Curtil as Goofy

Gyro Gearloose, Little Helper, Peg-Leg Pete, Poe de Spell and Huey, Dewey, and Louie also appear in the second season.

Episodes

Main article: List of Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life episodes

Season	Segments	Episodes		Originally aired
				First aired	Last aired
1	36	12		July 28, 2021 (2021-07-28)	October 13, 2021 (2021-10-13)
2	55	18		May 24, 2023 (2023-05-24)	May 22, 2024 (2024-05-22)

Production

Director Jean Cayrol stated, "That show is based on the version of the animated short from the 40s and 50s, so we wanted to base the relationship on that, but also, we wanted to root the show into the 21st century and have this very modern feel, so that’s why they are now living in a treehouse in the middle of a park in the middle of a modern gigantic city. I think that’s what they needed to be rooted in nowadays and make them even more relatable."^[15]

Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life was renewed for a second season in June 2022.^[16][17]

Release

Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life premiered on Disney+ on July 28, 2021.^[18] In the United States, the series debuted on Disney Channel on January 9, 2023,^[19] and on Disney XD on January 14, 2023, on linear television,^[20] making it the first Xilam animated series to air in the United States since KidsClick aired Oggy and the Cockroaches in 2019. The second season was released on May 24, 2023, on Disney+.^[21][22] The second batch of season two episodes were released on August 30, 2023. The third batch of season two episodes were released on May 22, 2024.

Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a rating of 80% based on reviews from 5 critics.^[23]

Kristy Puchko of IGN gave the series a grade of eight out of ten and found it to be a refreshing interpretation of Chip and Dale, while praising the animation and complimenting the humor of the show.^[24] Ashley Moulton of Common Sense Media rated Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life three out of five stars, complimented the presence of positive messages and role models, citing friendship and curiosity, and found the series entertaining across its humor.^[25]

Jenna Anderson of ComicBook.com gave the series a grade of three out of five, acclaimed the animation style, and complimented the performances of the voice actors, but stated that the series is narratively too simplified.^[26] Kevin John Siazon of Today's Parent included Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life in their "6 Must-Watch Disney Plus Shows And Movies Coming In July 2021" list, calling it a "modern take on Disney's classic non-verbal slapstick comedy."^[27]

References

1. Puchko, Kristy (July 28, 2021). "Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life Premiere Review". IGN. Archived from the original on July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
2. Peterson, Erik (February 24, 2021). "Disney+ Sets Premiere Dates, First Images For 'Turner & Hooch', 'Mysterious Benedict Society', 'Chip 'N' Dale: Park Life' & 'High School Musical: The Series'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 1, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
3. Paz, Maggie Dela (June 16, 2021). "Opening Title Sequence for Disney+'s Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life Revealed". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
4. Zahed, Ramin (June 11, 2019). "First Look : Disney+ Unveils Pics from New 'Chip 'n' Dale' Series at Annecy". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on January 1, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
5. Pedersen, Lise (June 15, 2022). "Disney Reveals Animated Series Slate at Annecy Festival (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
6. "Next on Disney+: May 2024". Disney Plus Press. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
7. "Everything coming to Disney+ in December 2023". www.digitaltrends.com. November 15, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
8. "Voice Of Chip – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources
9. "Voice Of Dale – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources
10. "Voice Of Clarice – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources
11. Kamran, Mudassir (May 23, 2023). "Chip 'N' Dale: Park Life Season 2 Episode 1: Release Date, Preview & Streaming Guide – OtakuKart". OtakuKart.com. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
12. "Voice Of Pluto – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources
13. "Voice Of Donald Duck – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources
14. "Voice Of Butch – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources
15. Pratt, Emmy (July 28, 2021). "'Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life' Introduces a New Generation to the Iconic Duo". TV Insider. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
16. Newsdesk, Laughing Place Disney (June 15, 2022). "Disney TV Animation Reveals Several New Series, Series Renewals, and Additional Episode Orders at Annecy International Animation Festival". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
17. Milligan, Mercedes (June 15, 2022). "Disney Sets Massive TV & Streaming Animation Slate at Annecy". Animation Magazine. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
18. Latchem, John (July 21, 2021). "Animated Series 'Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life' Premieres on Disney+ July 28". Media Play News. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
19. Disney Newsdesk, Laughing Place (January 6, 2023). ""Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life" to Begin Airing on Disney Channel on Monday, January 9th". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
20. "Shows A-Z – chip 'n' dale: park life on disney plus". The Futon Critic. Archived from the original on August 24, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
21. "New on Disney+ Hotstar in May: 'Rennervations', 'American Born Chinese', and more". The Hindu. May 2, 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
22. Reed, Sabrina (May 1, 2023). "New on Disney+ in May 2023: Ed Sheeran doc, American Born Chinese, and more". FanSided. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
23. "Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Archived from the original on May 14, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
24. Puchko, Kristy (July 28, 2021). "Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life Premiere Review". IGN. Archived from the original on July 28, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
25. Moulton, Ashley. "Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life TV Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
26. Anderson, Jenna (July 27, 2021). "Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life Review: A Gorgeous, But Underwhelming New Adventure". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
27. Siazon, Kevin John (June 22, 2021). "6 Must-Watch Disney Plus Shows And Movies Coming In July 2021". Today's Parent. Retrieved August 28, 2023.

External links

• Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life on Disney+
• Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life at IMDb