Parents' Guide to

Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life

By Ashley Moulton, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 5+

Classic critters star in fun, silent slapstick comedy.

TV Disney+ Kids' Animation 2021
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Based on 6 parent reviews

Tiffany T.
Tiffany T. Parent of 6, 8 and 12-year-old
August 31, 2023
age 12+
I thought this was one of those knockoff cartoons people put on YouTube. I could not believe it was Disney. Very bizarre- not funny or appropriate at all for children. Chip and Dale were terrorizing each other, but not in a funny/teasing way- in a sick/twisted kind of way. Character interaction does not set a good example for children; there is no message or value.

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Too much violence
tjenskel
tjenskel Parent of 9-year-old
June 5, 2023
age 10+

So disappointing, with episode content well beyond its age rating

If you're reminiscing about the Chip and Dale of old and want your kids to enjoy this new version, think again. The episode "Bird Brain" was clearly inspired by horror movies. It concerned my kids enough they told me about the episode, which I thought was likely exaggerated, but wasn't. The level of fear, implied violence and gore is startling in it's tone and intent. Even the slapstick comedy isn't that funny or innocent the way the scenes play out. There are no good values displayed in this show at all.

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Too much violence
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What's the Story?

In Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life, classic Disney characters Chip and Dale get another chance in the spotlight many years after their last dedicated series. Each episode is made up of three 7-minute mini stories about the rascally chipmunks. Their misadventures include trying to steal acorns from Pluto and his puppies, attempting to tame a disagreeable bunch of babies, and trying to separate after accidentally having their tails knit together. Since Chip and Dale don't speak any actual words, the stories are told through music, visuals, and demonstrative chipmunk noises. Through it all, they remain best buds on a perpetual quest to calm their growling stomachs and find more acorns.

Is It Any Good?

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Parents say (6 ):
Kids say (3 ):

Kids will enjoy the silly visual gags and slapstick humor in Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life. The simple storylines make the plots easy for kids to understand despite the lack of dialogue. Vincent Artaud's delightful musical score shines, and the modern Mary Blair-esque visual designs are super fun. Otherwise, grown-ups will probably find that the writing falls a bit flat since the stories mostly focus on getting easy laughs. Grown-ups may not appreciate Chip and Dale's example-setting: they frequently get into trouble and rarely suffer the consequences of their mayhem. While there's some humor that will hit the target age group perfectly, there are also some missed opportunities in this reboot.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how Chip and Dale don't talk. How do you think you're able to understand the story even without words? How does the show use music to help tell the story?

  • What do you think chipmunks really do all day? What would it be like to be a chipmunk?

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