‐ Places!
[ everybody laughs ]
[ shutter triggers ]
♪
[ everybody snoring ]
[ classical music ]
‐ Wow!
[ Pickles gasps ]
[ Gloria chuckles ]
‐ Such elegance! Such grace!
ANT'NEY: Oh, Gloria!
You'll never guess what I just heard! Gloria!
Gloria!
Hello? Gloria, stop dancin'!
Gloria! Whoa!
[ Ant'ney panting ]
Gloria! Hey, over here! I got some really good news!
Gloria! Ouch!
‐ Oh! Hey, Ant'ney! When'd you get here?
‐ About five minutes ago. I think. Ouch!
♪
♪ It's a wild, wild world ♪
♪ And it's calling our name ♪
♪ It's a jungle out there ♪
♪ So let's get on our way ♪
♪ To have fun Through the tunnel ♪
♪ See the big, big city ♪
♪ Everybody get ready ♪
♪ Get ready ♪
♪ Time to go a little wild ♪
♪ We can go a million miles ♪
♪ Can I get a, "Hey, oh!" ♪
♪ Can I get a, "Let's go!" ♪
♪ On a journey ♪
♪ All smiles ♪
♪ Time to go a little wild! ♪♪
‐ Uh, ah...
Ah, Melman, Melman, will you get that ice off my beak?
‐ It'll keep the swelling down. ‐ What was the yelling about, Ant'ney?
‐ Yeah, why'd you stop my glorious dance routine?
‐ I wanted to... I wanted to, ugh!
I wanted to tell you, Gloria. Just wait 'til you hear this news!
So, I was hangin' out on a ledge on Fifth Avenue,
nice ledge, by the way.
Not as nice as the one that my brother hangs out
on that's outside that dentist's office.
‐ Ant'ney! ‐ Oh, right. The news!
So, this ledge I'm on, it's right outside the City Ballet.
You know it?
‐ Know it? I'm their biggest fan! ‐ Oh, get this.
They just announced their spring production will be Swan Lake!
‐ Swan Lake? What's that?
‐ A classical ballet composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky in 1875.
What? I'm a cultured bird!
‐ Wait a second. A ballet called "Swan Lake"
must have real swans in it.
And if it has swans, why stop there? Why not go big!
‐ You mean big like a peacock? ‐ Or a flamingo? ‐ Or a pigeon!
‐ Or big like a hippo?
‐ Oh! ‐ That was my next guess.
‐ Ever since I was a little hippo,
I've had this dream of dancing in the City Ballet.
[ everybody gasps ]
I'll wow them with my assemblé!
ALEX: Wow! MARTY: Oh!
‐ Next, I'll woo them with my grand jeté!
‐ Wow!
[ music from Swan Lake ]
‐ Then I'll finish with a breathtaking pirouette!
The crowd will go wild!
‐ That's amazing! ‐ Yes!
‐ Not too wild, of course. It is le ballet after all.
‐ Uh...
[ everybody giggles ]
‐ And finally, my fans will throw ruby red roses at my hippo toes‐es.
‐ Huh?
[ everybody giggles ]
‐ Just like a real prima ballerina.
‐ Encore! Encore! ‐ Bravo! ‐ What a dreamy dream!
‐ I gotta get to that theater and audition.
[ Alex squeals ]
‐ How exciting! I'm gonna be in a real theater!
♪
‐ What do we have here to pay you?
[ Dave gibbers ]
‐ We should be payin' you!
‐ Wait, what? ‐ Huh? ‐ Huh?
‐ We saw you dance this mornin'. You're amazin'!
‐ We're, like, your biggest fans! ‐ Whoa! Gloria has fans?
‐ I have the best fans in the world!
[ Dave gibbers ]
‐ If you really wanna pay us a toll, how about a dance lesson?
‐ It would be my pleasure.
I call this one "The Glorious Get Down!"
Hmm, yeah! Ooh, yeah! Uh‐uh.
Yeah, yeah, ooh. Ta‐da! Now you try.
[ Pickles and Dave gibbering ]
[ Gloria laughs ]
‐ Keep practicing! You'll get there!
[ Gloria laughs ]
Mm‐mm, mm‐hm. Yeah! Whoo! Whoo!
MARTY: Whoo!
♪ Aomoa, aomoa, aomoa ♪
♪ Whoo! ♪
♪ Let's go Find a little adventure ♪
♪ Let's make it A day to remember ♪
♪ Let's find something new We can explore ♪
♪ Explore ♪
♪ Let's go find A little adventure ♪
♪ Let's make it A day to remember ♪
♪ Let's charge Through every open door ♪
♪ Adventure's calling ♪♪
‐ Woohoo!
ALEX: Whoa! MELMAN: Woohoo! ‐ Whoa!
♪
[ everybody gasps ]
MURRAY: Hmm.
Ugh!
‐ Murray, come on! That's not a drinking fountain.
‐ Phew! ‐ That was close.
‐ The coast is clear. Let's go to that audition!
‐ Aren't you forgettin' something? ‐ Uh...
MARTY: Uh! ‐ I appreciate you.
‐ What? No! That's not what I meant. We need disguises!
‐ It's Swan Lake, Marty. It's an animal ballet.
‐ We'll fit right in. ‐ Alex? Alex?
‐ Sorry! I've always wanted to play a statue.
What did I miss?
‐ We were about to go to the theater. ‐ Oh, yeah! The theater!
[ Alex squeals ]
I wonder how many seats it has! And how bright the spotlight shines!
And do you think the green room is really green?
I wonder if there's a star on the dressing room door.
[ everybody gasp ]
GLORIA: Wow!
‐ I wanna be in one of those posters someday.
‐ Wow. Me, too. Look at that one!
♪
‐ Whoa, whoa! Whoa! Uff!
‐ Hmm, if other animals are waitin' to audition,
shouldn't it sound like, well, a zoo? Whoa!
[ Marty panting ]
We can't go in there! ‐ Huh? Why not?
‐ Uh, it's infested with moths. It smells like rotten eggs.
The floor's covered with banana peels and it's too slippery to walk.
‐ You think moths, rotten eggs, or banana peels
can stop me from reaching my dreams? Think again!
[ Marty gasps]
[ Gloria gasps ]
‐ Humans!
‐ This is Swan Lake, so where are all the swans?
‐ It doesn't look like there are any animals.
‐ They must be running late. Let me take a second a look.
[ dramatic music ]
‐ Roberto, hurry up! I haven't got all day.
‐ Oh! Coming, Madame!
[ Gloria gasps ]
‐ It's Leona Le Grand! ‐ Not Leona Le Grand!
Who's Leona Le Grand?
‐ Only the greatest, most important
make‐'em‐or‐break‐'em ballet director in the whole world.
Uh! If I impress Madame Le Grand I'll finally be a real prima ballerina!
MADAME: Dancers, assemble!
[ dramatic music ]
Lift your leg higher! And, you! Up on your toes!
[ bones cracking ]
[ Madame Le Grand grunts ]
[ dancer grunts ]
You have all come with a dream. ‐ She totally gets me.
‐ But there is only one prima ballerina role
in Swan Lake.
The coveted role of Swan Princess Odette!
Isn't that right, Roberto?
‐ Yes, Madame! ‐ Don't interrupt me when I'm talking!
Now, dancers, backstage! Let the auditions begin.
[ piano music ]
‐ I wish the other animal dancers would get here soon.
[ dog barking ]
Yay! I hear them coming.
[ Madame Le Grand gasps ]
‐ Is that a dog I see? Roberto, are we in a doggy daycare?
‐ Heavens, no, Madame. ‐ I thought not.
Because there are no animals allowed in my theater!
[ dog barking ]
‐ Good day to‐‐ ‐ Do not interrupt me when I am talking!
Good day to you.
‐ But, Madame Le Grand‐‐ ‐ I said good day.
ALEX: Huh?
‐ It looks like this Swan Lake doesn't have any swans in it.
‐ Or hippos!
[ Ant'ney humming Swan Lake ]
‐ Leavin' already? I just got here! ‐ We'll explain later.
♪
[ Gloria gasps ]
‐ Wait! We're not leaving yet.
‐ Ah, I was hoping someone would say that.
‐ If I'm going to be in one of those posters someday
I can't just give up on my dream.
Change of plans. We're staying and I'm auditioning.
‐ But, Gloria, you saw what happened with that little dog.
‐ We're four wild animals and a pigeon!
We'll get kicked out the second they see us.
‐ Then I'll just have to figure out a way to not get kicked out.
All I need is a plan.
‐ Hey, I think we're missin' a cat. ‐ Alex?
‐ Ha! It is I, Sir Alex the knight!
‐ Where'd you get that helmet?
‐ There're zillions of costumes and props just like this backstage.
It's an actor's dream!
‐ Alex! That's it! You did it! ‐ Yes, I did! Did what?
‐ All I have to do is dress myself as a human,
dressed as a Swan Lake ballerina, then I can audition for Madame Le Grand,
land the lead role of Odette, and become a prima ballerina!
Alex, take us to the costumes! ‐ It would be my pleasure!
♪
‐ Adjusting lights. Perfect!
ALEX: Your costumes, milady. ‐ Wow!
‐ Isn't it wonderful? Oh, fruit hat!
[ Gloria laughs ]
‐ I'll take this, this, and definitely this. Yes! ‐ Wow!
[ Ant'ney hums ]
‐ Mm‐mm, excuse me, madam,
but have you seen a determined hippo come this way?
‐ Ant'ney, it's me!
‐ Hmm? I'm sorry, Miss. Are you sure that we've met before?
Your face is not ringin' a bell for me.
‐ Ant'ney, it's me, Gloria! Dressed as a human dressed as a swan.
‐ What do you know? It is you! Aren't you a sight for sore eyes?
‐ Why are your eyes sore? From crashing into things all the time?
‐ It's an expression, Melman. It means Gloria looks...
‐ [melodious] Glorious!
But something's missing. I just don't know what. Hmm.
‐ How about this? ‐ Oh! Where'd you get that?
‐ From the Lost & Found box. I had a feelin' it might come in handy.
‐ How'd you get it here? Do you have pockets I don't know about?
‐ Marty! It's perfect.
[ piano music ]
‐ There's only one dancer left. It's almost my time to shine.
ANT'NEY: Hmm? Hmm.
[ dramatic tune ]
Oh! Ruby red roses for her hippo toes‐es!
Over here, kid!
‐ What's the word, bird? ‐ Gloria's dream!
It ended with ruby red roses bein' tossed at her toes‐es
by her fans, right? ‐ Such a dreamy dream.
‐ And who are her number one fans? ‐ Pickles and Dave? ‐ Us!
‐ Ah! We gotta get our hooves, and wings on some ruby red roses!
‐ That's right! But don't worry.
I know all the finest flower bodegas in the city.
Like I said, I'm a cultured bird.
‐ Uh, Ant'ney and I have to run a quick errand.
‐ Where are you going?
‐ I gotta go see a guy about a thing
because of that time with the whole situation.
You know how it is. Bird stuff! See ya!
‐ Huh? ‐ Just act normal.
Just walkin' away, don't mind us. ‐ Everything's normal! Bye!
‐ Nothin' to see here.
Just a tall gent in a beret with his handsome pigeon friend.
‐ How are we going to pay for the roses? We don't have any money.
‐ Don't worry, kid. I never go anywhere without cash.
I got a whole nickel.
‐ That should be more than enough. ‐ Look! Over there.
‐ Ooh! Gloria's gonna love these.
‐ I forgot my mom's birthday! I gotta get her these flowers, stat!
♪
‐ I once forgot my ma's birthday.
Trust me, kid. He needs those flowers more than we do.
But don't worry, we'll find more. I know this town like the back of my wing.
‐ Woohoo! ‐ It's the other way. ‐ Woohoo!
[ piano music ]
‐ Ugh.
‐ How you feelin'? Are you nervous?
‐ Me? Nervous? Pff.
Nah. I got my moves. All I gotta do is show 'em!
‐ Psst. Let's sneak to the other side of the stage
so we can get a better view of the theater.
Marty, you should try this! ‐ What? What the... Ah!
Hey! Somebody get me out of here!
Madame is going to be furious
if I'm not there to control the stage lights.
‐ That's not good. ‐ We gotta get him out.
ROBERTO: Hello? Is anybody there?
‐ Where are my lights? Roberto, stop fooling around!
‐ Oh! ‐ Huh? ‐ Thank you, Roberto!
ROBERTO: Uh, you're welcome?
[ Alex sighs ]
‐ I'm gettin' worried, Ant'ney.
What if we never find roses for Gloria?
‐ Don't worry about it, kid. It's like my ma' says:
"Everything always works out if you just believe!"
‐[ bride ] Congratulations. ‐ I don't believe it.
‐ Ooh! We got ruby red roses! Come on!
We gotta get back to the theater before Gloria finishes her try‐out.
ANT'NEY: Woohoo! ‐ Last call for dancers!
[ Gloria sighing ]
♪ I know I can do this, yeah ♪
♪
♪ I just got to find my strength ♪
♪ And there it is ♪
♪ This is all I ever dreamed ♪
♪ 'Cause now is my time No stopping my shine ♪
♪ I gotta just step into the light ♪
♪ And show the world Show them what I got inside ♪
♪ Leaving all my fears behind ♪
♪ Dancing from my heart I'll shine ♪
♪ Yeah ♪♪
MADAME: If no one's left, then I shall make my final decision.
‐ Good luck, Gloria!
[ Gloria panting ]
‐ Now, impress me. Roberto, music!
‐ Uh... ‐ Music!
‐ Uh, ah, ah...
[ Marty sighs ]
[ music from Swan Lake ]
‐ Roberto! Turn up the music!
[ Marty grunting ]
[ disc scratches ]
‐ No! ‐ Huh?
[ Gloria chuckles ]
[ hip‐hop Swan Lake music ]
[ Madame grunts ]
‐ Ah...
[ Marty grunting ]
Uh!
[ downtempo Swan Lake music ]
[ Marty grunting ]
Yes!
[ hip‐hop Swan Lake music ]
I think I finally got the hang of this stage manager business!
[ fast music from Swan Lake ]
‐ Uh! I got one!
MARTY: No!
[ both gasp ]
MADAME: Hmm...
[ music from Swan Lake ]
[ Gloria laughs ]
[ hip‐hop Swan Lake music ]
MELMAN: We got Gloria's roses. Whoa!
‐ Just delightful.
Bravo! Brava! Such natural talent!
Reminds me of a younger me.
ALEX: Go, Gloria! Yeah! MARTY: Way to go!
MELMAN: Go, Gloria, go! MARTY: Awesome!
MELMAN: Brava! ALEX: Bravo! ‐ I'm free!
[ Gloria gasps ]
‐ Uh? A hippo? In my theater?
Roberto, what is the meaning of this? Uh!
‐ Is it just me, or is that lady really digging my new hat?
‐ It's just you. ‐ Come on. Let's get out of here.
It's clear she doesn't want me in her ballet.
‐ Psst! Alex, leave the hat!
‐ What? No! ‐ Alex!
ALEX: Uh...
‐ Roberto! Where are you? Roberto!
♪
‐ Uh, guess I won't be needing this anymore.
‐ Don't say that, Gloria.
‐ You can't give up on your dream! You rocked that audition.
‐ The greatest ballet director in the world
kicked me out of her theater today just for being a hippo.
Nothing can cheer me up. ‐ Gloria.
‐ Guess it's time for me to find a new dream.
Maybe I'll be a dentist?
MELMAN: Ah...
‐ Nope. Don't wanna be a dentist. Maybe a podiatrist?
MELMAN: That's a foot doctor!
‐ Maybe a hairdresser? Uh! No and no.
[ Gloria sighs ]
‐ This is getting out of hand.
We gotta do something to cheer Gloria up.
‐ But what can we do? ‐ I've got an idea.
[ Alex whispering ]
[ Gloria sighs ]
[ classical music ]
‐ Huh?
[ Pickles and Dave gibbering ]
Uh. Wha‐what's happening? ‐ We call this "Hippo Lake"!
‐ Like Swan Lake, but for hippos. We're just missing one thing.
‐ What? ‐ Our prima ballerina!
‐ Uh‐uh, I think you mean prima hipporina!
Let's dance! ‐ Yeah!
♪ Dance from your heart ♪
♪ Let the rhythm take over ♪
♪ Nothing better In the whole world ♪♪
♪
‐ Today a hippopotamus entered my theater. That hippo!
‐ Are you sure? ‐ Yes. I, too, found it shocking.
But seeing her made me realize it doesn't matter
whether you have toes or hooves. All that matters is talent.
And that hippo is bursting with it. I must have her in my ballet!
‐ As much as Gloria loves to shake her tail,
I assure you she's been here all day.
MADAME: But I saw...
GLORIA: Mm‐hm, mm‐hm.
‐ Hey, twinkle toes. Gloria! ‐ Oh, hey, Ant'ney.
‐ Madame Le Grand wants you to be a prima ballerina on her stage!
‐ It's nice to hear, but I think I'll pass.
This is my stage! Woohoo!
♪ Dance from your heart ♪
♪ Let the rhythm take over ♪
♪ Nothing better In the whole world ♪
♪ When you dance From your heart ♪
♪ It won't matter who, Where, or when ♪
‐ Where'd you learn to dance like that? ‐ Cultured bird!
♪ If you dance From your heart ♪♪
♪ Aomoa, aomoa, aomoa ♪
♪ Whoo! ♪
♪ Let's go find A little adventure ♪
♪ Let's make it A day to remember ♪
♪ Let's find something new We can explore ♪
♪ Let's go find A little adventure ♪
♪ Let's make it A day to remember ♪
♪ Let's charge Through every open door ♪
♪ Aomoa, aomoa, aomoa ♪
♪ Whoo! ♪
♪ Aomoa, aomoa ♪
♪ Adventure's calling ♪♪