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[theme song playing]

-♪ In a kingdom old and grand ♪ -♪ Elena ♪

♪ A princess bravely rules the land ♪

♪ Elena ♪

♪ With her family by her side ♪

♪ Elena ♪

♪ It's a wild and daring ride ♪

♪ Elena ♪

♪ Elena of Avalor ♪

♪ Myth and mystery everywhere ♪

♪ Myth and mystery everywhere ♪

♪ Loyal friends are always there ♪

♪ Loyal friends always there ♪

♪ Magic shines from deep within ♪

♪ Magic shines from within ♪

♪ Let her royal reign begin ♪

♪ Elena, Elena ♪

♪ Elena of Avalor ♪

[Chloe] "The Birthday Cruise."

Is that it?

Yep. Our weekly update from Naomi.

"Dear Elena, how's life in Avalor?

This morning, a pod of whales was racing my boat.

Wish you could have been here to see it.

Anyway, say hi to the guys for me.

Next stop: Satu!"

Wow, Naomi's really seeing the world.

-[door opens] -Princess Elena.

I have good news.

Julio Guzman accepted your offer to replace Naomi on the Grand Council.

[half-hearted] Great.

[sighs]

And you have a visitor.

May I present--

Me! Princess Chloe of Norberg!

-Surprise! -[chuckles awkwardly]

There's that famous Norberg Squeeze.

I hope you like surprises.

I don't care for them myself.

I like to know exactly what's going to happen,

but other people seem to enjoy them.

That's okay. I love surprises.

Oh, good! Whew!

So what brings you to Avalor?

My birthday!

Oh! Happy birthday!

No, it's not today, silly. It's Thursday.

And I'm having the hugest, most fantastic party ever,

so I wanted to come and personally invite you...

-Uh, thank you. -...to plan it here in Avalor!

Come again?

You said you love surprises.

But what about your friends in Norberg?

Aren't they going to feel left out?

May I tell you a secret?

Of course.

You're my only friend.

No. But you're so sweet.

That can't be true... can it?

It's not like I haven't tried,

and tried, and tried.

But it never winds up working out, and I have no idea why.

Not enough personal space?

No. I'm fine.

Oh, you mean you.

Someone did mention that once.

But I think it's more than that.

[sigh] I just wish I knew how to make friends.

Huh. I have an idea.

-It's a little friendship quiz. -[Tejano style waltz playing]

I'll ask you a few questions,

and we'll see if we can figure out why you're having such a tough time.

♪ What do you do When you happen to meet ♪

♪ A stranger you want to Befriend on the street? ♪

♪ I share with them Every thought that I think ♪

♪ But when I turn 'round They are gone in a blink ♪

♪ Instead of just talking Perhaps you should listen ♪

♪ To find out the great things About them you're missing ♪

♪ So that is the key Paying better attention ♪

♪ Well, there are a few Other things I could mention ♪

♪ What do you do when you and a friend ♪

♪ Have different ideas How to spend your weekend? ♪

♪ That's easy, I tell them My plan is the best ♪

♪ When they see I'm right They'll forget all the rest ♪

♪ Or maybe let them do The thing they've been wishin' ♪

♪ Give them the choice And you'll get recognition ♪

♪ I'm sensing a trend Behind all these suggestions ♪

♪ There's one simple answer To all of these questions ♪

♪ Friendship is giving ♪

♪ With love and compassion ♪

♪ Helping your friend up ♪

♪ If you see 'em crashin' ♪

♪ A friendship is formed over time ♪

♪ Like a shiny pearl ♪

♪ Try being more caring ♪

♪ Just give it a whirl ♪

♪ What do you do When there's someone in trouble ♪

♪ In need of assistance In need on the double? ♪

Oh!

♪ I won't keep hiding my head In the sand now ♪

♪ Used to take off But I'll give 'em a hand now ♪

♪ I'm so glad to finally see ♪

♪ That you understand now ♪

♪ 'Cause friendship is giving ♪

♪ With love and compassion ♪

♪ Helpin' your friend up ♪

♪ If you see 'em crashin' ♪

♪ A friendship is formed over time ♪

♪ Like a shiny pearl ♪

♪ By being more caring ♪

♪ And less overbearing ♪

♪ You'll soon be the friendliest girl ♪

♪ If you just give it a whirl ♪

♪ If I just give it a whirl! ♪

[gasp]

I just realized I tried to force you to throw a party for me.

I'm so sorry. You do not have to do it.

[chuckles] I appreciate that.

But I'm happy to host your birthday party.

And I know just what to do.

[Elena] So instead of throwing you a huge party,

I decided to do something small with a few of my friends.

That way you can talk to everyone and really get to know them.

Sounds perfect. Who did you invite?

My friend Mateo,

Princess Valentina of Paraíso,

and Princess Rebeca of Galonia.

-[horses whinny] -Oh, here we are.

Ready for your birthday bash to begin?

Beyond ready!

Uh, why are we at the port?

Because...

[all] Happy Birthday, Chloe!

We're going on an all-day sailing cruise!

Come on!

An all-day cruise?

Remind me again how long I can sail before getting seasick?

Ten minutes, ma'am. 12 tops.

[Elena] Chloe! What are you waiting for?

[sigh]

Well, if a cruise will make my new friends happy,

then a-sailing I will go.

Anchors aweigh!

Has anyone seen Chloe?

Here I am!

Are you all right?

Never been better!

I mean, maybe I'm a touch nauseated, sweaty and dizzy,

but enough about me.

Princess Valentina.

What do you do for fun in Paraíso?

I'm glad you asked, Chloe.

Because I brought my favorite party game.

Zestaball!

[jingling]

Ooh, so sparkly!

Now, you stand there and we hit the ball back and forth

until one of us wraps the rope all the way around the pole.

I'm not the most athletic person, but that sounds easy enough.

Except we can't use our hands.

Wait. Then what are we supposed to use?

Princess power kick!

-[yelp] -Sharp-shooter!

Flip kick!

Ah! Ooh! Ah! Eep!

Kick it back!

Uh, uh, uh, uh...

Chloe high-kick! Aah!

Yeah!

Ooh!

Valentina victory!

Chloe! Are you okay?

Ow. I mean, wow!

I can't wait to play another round of this game.

[grunts] Just as soon as someone unties me.

Maybe we can do something a little less, uh, competitive first.

Oh, how would you all like to learn a new dance?

Dance? I love dancing.

I do the Norberg Jig all the time back home.

A chair?

But I thought we were dancing.

We are!

In Galonia, we do a dance called the "Horah" on special occasions.

[jingling]

Help me lift her up.

Lift me-- Whoa!

Now you two raise her up and down while we dance around her.

-[playing Hava Nagila] -Ooh!

Guess I should've mentioned I'm scared of heights,

but yay!

Bouncing, too!

As if being on the boat isn't bouncy enough?

[nervous laugh]

Whoa!

Mm-hmm.

I should probably get down now.

Aah!

[gasps] Chloe!

Are you okay?

Totally fine. It was just a little spill.

That was the best dance ever!

Making friends is so much fun!

Let's do it again!

[groans]

Or Mateo can do something else.

Mateo, do something else.

[Mateo] In honor of Princess Chloe,

I now present a display of Avaloran wizardry!

You're a... wizard?

A Royal Wizard.

Oh, well, please don't feel like

you have to go out of your way just to entertain me.

[Mateo] Tlalt-ilitzli!

[instruments playing]

♪ Today is your birthday ♪

♪ We're all here for you ♪

♪ So make a big wish ♪

♪ And it will come true ♪

♪ You're one more year older ♪

Aah!

♪ And so we all say ♪

♪ We love you, dear Chloe ♪

♪ On your special day ♪

Chihuleti!

♪ On your special day ♪

[sobbing]

Chloe?

Was it something I conjured?

I'll go check on her.

[sobbing]

Hey, Chloe. What happened back there?

[sniffling]

When I was eight, a wizard performed at my birthday party.

But she messed up the spell and turned us all into cupcakes!

I've been scared of magic ever since...

and desserts.

[loudly blowing]

Why didn't you say anything before?

I would've stopped Mateo.

Everyone else seemed to like it.

And I want to do whatever they want.

Like we talked about.

And that's nice of you.

But are you having a good time?

If I finally make some friends, does it matter?

Hey, Chloe! You have to check this out.

See, she wants to show me something.

[Rebeca] Whoa!

I've never seen anything like it.

It's beautiful.

Oh, wow. What is that?

I don't know. It just... appeared.

Magical fog?

That reminds me of that old legend about a cursed sea nymph.

I say we get a closer look.

What do you think Chloe, should we go check it out?

What was her name?

-Maliga. -What was that, Chloe?

Oh, it's nothing.

Let's do it! Full speed ahead!

All right!

Hey, you want me to show you how to steer the boat?

Of course I do!

[lightning strikes]

Uh-oh.

What's happening?

[thunder]

Turn the boat around!

I'll give us a magical boost.

[gasps] Brace yourselves, everyone!

Ohh!

Cacha-- Oh!

My tamborita!

[struggling]

There's something ahead!

-Oh! -Aah!

[groans]

We hit land?

According to the map,

there's not supposed to be an island anywhere near here.

Ooh, let's explore it!

Before we do anything, we need to check the hull

to make sure it's not damaged.

Guys? I think we should probably all wait on the boat.

Or maybe even leave.

But we won't get anywhere until the storm passes.

Where's your sense of adventure?

Right here.

Just jumping at the chance to explore a deserted, spooky island.

Who knows what surprise is hidden on it.

And there's nothing I love more than surprises!

[nervous laugh]

Well, the hull looks fine. Not even a crack.

I wish I could say the same for the rest of the island.

This place is a wreck.

[female voice scoffs] Rude!

-Aah! -Oh!

This is my home.

[gasp] It's Maliga.

You know her?

I know of her.

According to an old Norberg legend,

Maliga was a sea nymph who was so cruel...

-Wrong! -...so selfish...

I'm not selfish. You're selfish.

...and so terrible that her people banished her

to the Foglands to live forever.

Forever!

But, apparently, I'm the one who's cruel.

I thought the magical fog might be the Foglands, but...

Why didn't you tell us?

'Cause I wasn't sure if the legend was real,

and everyone wanted to see it, and I...

-I didn't want to ruin the party. -[grunt]

Party? I want a party!

As much as we'd love to, we really have to be getting home.

But this is your home now, silly.

It's not like I'm letting any of you leave, like, ever.

So let's party!

Whoop, whoop. Party!

Oh, well, in that case...

Run!

-[Maliga humming] -[Chloe screams]

[Mateo] Hey! Wait for me!

Whoop, whoop!

[chuckles] Ooh, I love this game!

Okay, okay, I'll give you a three second head start.

Three, two, one. Here I come!

What do you want from us?

[snaps]

I already told you.

I want you to throw me a party.

Now get to it!

Okay, one party, coming right up.

Chloe, let's go fetch some presents for our guest of honor.

[gasp] Oh, presents. Perfect.

And you three can braid my hair.

But your hair's made of seaweed.

-Now! -One braid or two?

We've got to have something that'll get us away from her.

I'm so sorry your birthday party turned out like this.

Why are you sorry?

I'm the one who kept doing things I didn't like.

I'm the one who didn't speak up about the Foglands,

just so everyone would like me.

[sigh] All I wanted was a few friends.

Oh!

Chloe, how do you expect anyone to be your friend

if they don't know the real "you"?

It's good to be less selfish.

But you still have to be yourself.

[Maliga] Excuse me. Where are my presents?

You know, Elena. I think I found the perfect gift.

How are my braids coming?

Ugh.

You sure you want braids?

[grunts] Yeah, how about an updo?

[Elena] Psst! Mateo!

[jingling]

What are you--? [gasp]

Is that my present?

And so much more!

Prepare yourself for the best party ever!

Ugh. Finally.

-[Mateo] Oh, Maliga! -[yawns]

Fearsome creature of the deep!

I, Mateo, Master Royal Wizard of Avalor,

am here to entertain you with fantastical magic!

-[tamborine jingles] -Tlalt-ilitzli!

[playing Hava Nagila]

-What's that? -The chair of honor!

Ooh!

[all chanting] Maliga! Maliga! Maliga!

That's my name! Say it again!

[all chanting] Maliga! Maliga! Maliga!

Whoa! Whoa-oh!

Oh! What's that?

Your gift! We'll show you how to play with it.

Princess party kick!

Oh! [blows]

Glittery. Now what?

Wait, where are you guys going?

What's going--?

Oh, no you don't.

If I can't leave...

[water whooshes]

...neither can you!

We made it!

-[thud] -Oh!

-Aah! -Whaa!

-Whoa! -Oh!

It's Maliga!

[groans]

[grunting]

What is that?

Some kind of magical barrier.

[grunts] No, not again.

All I wanted was a friend.

[holding back tears]

I know that feeling.

[gasp]

Maliga!

Chloe, what are you doing?

I'll stay if you let my friends go!

Chloe! No!

[gasp]

I don't get it. Why would you do this?

Because it's my fault we're out here to begin with.

And, well, I know what it feels like to be alone.

So you'll stay with me?

Forever?

Will you let my friends go?

Friends.

So... what's your name?

Oh, right. Sorry.

We were all caught up in the whole running for our lives thing.

I'm Chloe.

You're a good friend to do this for them.

And for me.

Well, I'm working on it.

Go.

Wait, "go" meaning...

you're setting all of us free?

Maybe someday,

I'll learn to be as good a friend as you.

-Oh! -Where I come from, we don't hug.

We squeeze.

Everything's okay.

She's letting us go.

Look!

Maliga, after all these years,

you finally understand what it means to be truly kind.

Your curse has been broken.

So... I can come home?

Safe travels, Chloe.

Farewell, Maliga.

[seagulls calling]

I-- I have a confession to make.

I'm scared of heights, I'm not good at sports,

I don't like magic, and sailing makes me wanna heave.

So if that means we can't be friends, I understand.

Chloe, I don't care if you're scared of heights.

What you did for us was the bravest thing I've ever seen.

It was?

Yeah, so what if you don't like some silly party game.

You're a hero.

I am?

You befriended a cursed sea nymph.

Who needs magic when you can pull off a trick like that?

All right. I say we get this birthday party re-started.

And this time, we'll do what Chloe wants.

Well, first things first.

In Norberg, we don't hug,

we squeeze!

[groaning]

This is nice.

And I do love dancing, as long as it's not up in the air.

So who wants to learn the Norberg Jig?

Oh, I do.

I'll give it a try.

Count me in!

Okay, hand me the clarinet.

You play the clarinet, too?

Yes, I do!

Happy birthday, Chloe.

[playing jig]

[theme music playing]