Yogi Bear and the Magical Flight of the Spruce Goose

Yogi Bear and the Magical Flight of the Spruce Goose

Year: 1987

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: English

Director: Ray Patterson

TV MovieAnimationAdventureComedy

Yogi Bear and his friends accidentally board Howard Hughes’s legendary Spruce Goose, the massive wooden aircraft. After unintentionally starting its engines, they decide to pilot the plane on a sky‑high adventure, using its size and speed to rescue stranded animals and lend a hand to people they encounter, turning a mishap into a series of helpful deeds before safely returning home.

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1

Spruce Goose tour locks the gang inside

Yogi and friends tour the Hughes H-4 Spruce Goose in Long Beach. The dome closes for the night and Augie Doggie accidentally trips a door open, releasing the gang into the plane. Yogi then presses a button, and the aircraft mysteriously powers up, starting their wild adventure.

Long Beach, California
2

First takeoff from the hangar

The Spruce Goose roars to life and lifts off, leaving the hangar behind as the city streams past below. The crew is astonished by the plane's sudden flight capability, marking the start of their journey among the clouds. They fly off toward uncharted skies, unaware of what lies ahead.

Long Beach, California
3

Bernice joins the voyage

Bernice, who had been on the Spruce Goose tour with her mom, ends up joining Yogi and friends on the mission. She becomes part of the crew and participates in the plan to help trapped animals. Her presence adds a new dynamic to the rescue efforts.

Onboard the Spruce Goose
4

Ice-breaking rescue and ocean-channel

The Spruce Goose plows through ice to free arctic penguins and creates a channel to the ocean. The dramatic maneuver enables a safer passage toward water, setting the stage for further rescues. The crew feels the weight of responsibility as their flight becomes a lifeline for the animals.

South Pole vicinity
5

Penguin rescue and shark encounter

Penguins are guided toward open water, but sharks surge into the scene. Yogi, Quick Draw McGraw, and Bernice manage to shield the crew and passengers, while Snagglepuss's antics unsettle the danger briefly. A whale's appearance finally scares away the predators.

Antarctic waters
6

Zelman Sea: aliens disguised as Earth animals

Over Zelman Sea, the gang learns of a stranded ocean liner and a second invasion by aliens disguised as local animals. They race to the scene to save the animals and thwart the alien impostors once again. The crew remains determined and optimistic despite the escalating threats.

Zelman Sea
7

A failed tow and flooding

They attempt to tow the liner to safety, but a door opens unexpectedly, letting water flood the vessel. Quick Draw McGraw as El Kabong fights to rescue the animals, though progress is slow and the danger remains real. The crew's teamwork is tested under pressure.

Aboard Zelman Sea liner
8

Bernice finds a way to use the Goose

Bernice discovers that the Spruce Goose could serve as a cargo plane to rescue the animals, leveraging its WWII design. Locating the plane's doors proves tricky because the nose was altered after its earlier flight years ago. The idea gradually becomes the key to the survival plan.

On the Spruce Goose
9

Rescued animals enter the Goose; HELP island

The doors are opened and the rescued animals board the Spruce Goose. The crew spots an island with the word 'HELP' carved in the sand, indicating someone on the island needs rescue, signaling a new destination for their journey. The mission expands beyond a simple airlift to a full rescue operation.

Island near Zelman Sea
10

Mumbly and Dread Baron lurk on the island

Mumbly and the Dread Baron stumble onto the same island, plotting to hijack the Spruce Goose for their own gain. Their presence complicates the crew's mission as they listen in on the plan and prepare to counter the threat. The danger from the duo ramps up quickly.

Island near Zelman Sea
11

Egg test and tentative alliance

Dread Baron and Mumbly plead for mercy and are given a test: return a bird's egg to its nest to prove they can reform. They succeed, and Yogi agrees to take them aboard, though he remains wary of their motives. The test reshapes the dynamics of the group moving forward.

Island
12

Hijack and voyage to Moolah Moolah

During a seemingly friendly party, Dread Baron and Mumbly seize the Spruce Goose and set a course for Moolah Moolah, intent on plundering its riches. The gang is trapped, forcing a dramatic confrontation as they struggle to regain control of the plane. Tension peaks as the villains take the controls.

Spruce Goose
13

Volcano erupts on Moolah Moolah

On Moolah Moolah the natives worship an idol resembling Dread Baron, named Malagula. A volcanic eruption destroys the idol and disrupts the natives' devotion, sending the intruders into a panic as they scramble back toward the plane. The island's chaos alters the villains' plans.

Moolah Moolah island
14

Gold weight forces a reordering

The Spruce Goose fights under the weight of the gold hauled aboard. The crew pushes the treasure out to lighten the plane, while Mumbly seizes leadership and the Dread Baron becomes his servant. The tension resolves as the plane struggles to regain altitude.

Spruce Goose
15

Return home and final cheers

The Spruce Goose returns to Long Beach and docks back at its dome. Bernice and her mother greet the crew, and radio reports celebrate how the animals were saved. Yogi declares that he knows how it all happened, and the gang cheers for their miraculous flight.

Long Beach, California

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 14:36

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