Meet the Hoppers
The brilliant scientist who invented the mind-casting "hopper" technology
Who is Dr. Sam?
The proprietary device that allows humans to inhabit and control lifelike animal replicas.
What is a mind-casting apparatus?
According to the rules of the pond, what comes first?
What is being friendly?
The Pizza Planet truck and a toy train from this fictional daycare can be spotted as Easter eggs.
What is Sunnyside Daycare?
The energetic and kind-hearted grad student who guides Mabel into the animal world.
Who is Connor?
The animal Mabel's mind first successfully hops into
What is a beaver?
According to the rules, what is the second rule of the pond?
What is eating when it's time to eat? [1]
A character in Mabel's petition and post-credits scene is a visual remodel of Mr. Gao from this 2022 Pixar film.
What is Turning Red?
The name of the green forest lizard who unexpectedly fusses over Mabel
Who is Tom Lizard
The college professor who conducts experiments on animals alongside Dr. Sam.
Who is Dr. Nisha?
The amount of time baby beavers can actually hold their breath underwater.
What is about 15 minutes?
Dr. Sam and Nisha's van is a slightly modified version of "Guinevere," the iconic van from this fantasy Pixar movie.
What is Onward?
The character who acts as the supreme ruler of the beavers.
Who is King George
According to the scientists' lectures, these are what you call the physical, lifelike vessels that the mind hops into.
What are replicas?
The animals whose teeth never stop growing, making chewing on sticks essential for their dental hygiene.
What are beavers?
Sketches on Dr. Sam's chalkboard include WALL-E, M-O, and this famous four-wheeled racer.
Who is Lightning McQueen?
The leader of the animal rebellion who famously hates humans
Who is the Insect Queen?
A challenging situation where Mabel undergoes a procedure to merge with Tom Lizard.
What is the fusion challenge?
Despite being predators, this is how Diane is described in the wild.
What is super nice?
Three aggressive birds from this classic Pixar short film appear during the Animal Council meeting.
What is For the Birds?