Hawaiian Holiday

Hawaiian Holiday

Year: 1937

Runtime: 8 mins

Language: English

Director: Ben Sharpsteen

ComedyAnimation

Mickey, Donald, Goofy and Pluto travel to Hawaii, where they sample the islands’ delights. Donald attempts hula dancing, while Pluto romps along the sandy shore. Goofy picks up surfing, and Mickey joins in the fun, enjoying the music, dance and tropical scenery.

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1

Hawaiian holiday kickoff

Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto arrive for a sunny vacation in Hawaii. Minnie dances in a grass skirt while Mickey plays slide guitar and Donald strums a ukulele, as Pluto happily chases the waves along the shore. The group settles into a carefree day of tropical fun on the beach.

Hawaii beach
2

Beach performance and mix-up

Mickey, Minnie, and Donald trade places at times, keeping the sunlit beach party lively. The ensemble's playful dynamic stays in the spotlight as Pluto dashes along the surf. Their lighthearted music and goofy antics set the mood for the holiday.

Hawaii beach
3

Goofy's first surfing attempt goes wrong

Goofy charges toward a crashing wave, but the wave seems to have a mind of its own and runs backward as he starts. He slams into a rock with a comic thud, yet bounces back onto his feet with a grin. The incident starts his string of surfing misadventures.

Hawaii coast
4

Goofy's head buried in the sand

The wave washes Goofy around and finally leaves his head stuck in the sand. He struggles to free himself, then grins as he pops up, brushing sand from his hat. The gag signals another recurring bit in their waterbound holiday.

Hawaii beach
5

Mickey's guitar trouble and instrument swap

Mickey begins to have a problem with his guitar, disrupting the playful scene. Minnie and Donald swap places with the instruments to keep the show going and preserve the party mood. The small setback becomes a source of lighthearted chaos for the group.

Hawaii beach
6

Donald's skirt catches fire

Donald dances too close to the beach's fire and accidentally sets his grass skirt on fire. He rushes to a pool to douse the flames, creating a splashy, frantic moment. The mishap heightens the comic chaos of their vacation.

Hawaii beach
7

Donald retrieves a starfish

In his bid to put out the blaze, Donald pulls up a starfish from the water and accidentally hands it over to fate. He hurls the starfish away and it lands right in front of Pluto. Pluto sniffs at the strange creature, triggering the next round of gags.

Pool area/beach
8

Pluto chases the starfish along the shore

Pluto sniffs the starfish, which suddenly hops away. He gives chase along the beach toward the surf, eager to reclaim the odd creature. The pursuit increases the tempo of their seaside antics.

Hawaii beach
9

Starfish leads to a wave burying Pluto

The starfish leads Pluto toward the surf, and a wave finally buries him in the sand. The starfish hops over him, hits him on the nose as it escapes, leaving Pluto to yelp in frustration. The sequence heightens the day’s slapstick rhythm.

Hawaii coast
10

Goofy loses his board and dives again

Goofy tries one last time to ride a wave, but the wave breaks beneath him and washes his board away. He dives underwater to recover it, only to have another wave drive the board into his pants, trapping him there. The scene plays up his stubborn luck in the water.

Hawaii coast
11

Seashell clinging to Pluto's nose

A seashell sticks to Pluto's nose after a wave knocks him off his feet, and he struggles to shake it off. The shell clings stubbornly, foreshadowing more aquatic antics to come. The moment preserves the day’s lighthearted, physical humor.

Beaches
12

Crab clamps onto Pluto's tail

A crab living inside the shell clamps onto Pluto's tail, causing him to yelp in pain. The crab begins walking in a strange pattern that Pluto instinctively follows toward the surf. The escalating annoyance adds another layer to the gag reel.

Beaches
13

Crab and final wave torment

The crab continues its pattern as Pluto follows toward the water. A wave crashes and buries Pluto again, and the crab delivers a final nose-tap before departing. The sequence leaves Pluto dizzy but undeterred in the vacation spirit.

Shoreline
14

Goofy's final ride and punchline

Goofy makes one last attempt to catch a wave and is catapulted into the sand, making it look like his grave. He pops up unharmed and beaming, prompting fresh laughter from the others. The vacation mood stays bright as the beach day continues.

Hawaii coast
15

Vacation mood remains bright

Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto share a light moment as the sun sets on their Hawaiian holiday. Their playful misadventures have strengthened their camaraderie, and they carry on with more seaside fun. The day ends with smiles and a renewed sense of vacation joy.

Hawaii beach

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