MY LITTLE PONY 7

Episode 721 / 403-721

"Once Upon a Zeppelin”

Written by

Brittany Jo Flores

As Broadcast Script: June 26th, 2017

          Tara Strong as TWILIGHT SPARKLE
                   Cathy Weseluck as SPIKE, CRUISE PONY 2, FORCEFUL PARENT PONY
      Britt McKillip as PRINCESS CADANCE
Andrew Francis as SHINING ARMOR
            Tabitha St. Germain as FLURRY HEART, CRUISE PONY 1, CRUISE PONY 3
              Patricia Drake as TWILIGHT VELVET, PONY IN WINDOW
                                     Charlie Demers as NIGHT LIGHT       
                                 Trevor Devall as IRON WILL
                                 Zach Leblanc as STAR TRACKER

TEASER
SC. 1 - INT. TWILIGHT'S CASTLE - THRONE ROOM – DAY
Twilight sparkle
Oh!
SPIKE
Thank goodness. I thought I had too many deep fried gems. 
Twilight sparkle
It's from my parents. Spike! They won a zeppelin cruise and get to take the whole family!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
Aww…I wish I had time to go with them, but there's just too many Princess duties I have to take care of.
SpiKE
Come on, Twilight. Even Princess Celestia takes a break sometimes and she raises the sun.
SPIKE (CONT'D)
Ugh. You need a vacation. I can keep track of the Friendship log, boost community morale, and answer fan mail for a few days.
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
But Spike, you're as much a part of my family as anypony. I can't just leave you here to do all that work. 
SPIKE
What? I can't hear you. You're on vacation.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
I guess I could use a little time off from being a Princess. You're the best, Spike.
SPIKE
I know.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
I'm going to go pack everything neatly into one suitcase!
SPIKE
Wait for it...
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Cruises have activities, right? I should probably make a schedule!
SPIKE
There it is. 
END TEASER
MAIN TITLES
ACT ONE
SC. 2 - EXT. canterlot - CRUISE SHIP BOARDING DOCK - DAY
Twilight velvet
Oh gee, I am really looking forward to a relaxing vacation.
Night light
Watch out. She won't admit it, but when your mother says "relaxing vacation" she means "doing something crazy." Last time she ended up bungee jumping over Luna Bay.
TWILIGHT VELVET
What was that, hon?
NIGHT LIGHT
Oh, I was uh just telling Twilight about my new uh bingo strategy book. It's a real page-turner!
Shining armor
Oh I can't wait to get on this zeppelin and fly like a pegasus!
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
Really? I remember you getting air-sick on Admiral Fairweather's Wild Ride at Pony Island.
SHINING ARMOR
Ah please, I grew out of air-sickness a long time ago.
IRON WILL (O.S.)
I hope you ponies feel welcomed aboard-- BECAUSE YOU ARE!!!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Well that was an...Assertive welcome.
SC. 3 - INT. CRUISE SHIP - stateroom - DAY
TWILIGHT’S FAMILY
Wow!/Looking good!/Ohhh!
NiGHT LIGHT
Guess this is what it's like to be big time prize winners. Hahaha. I just wish I could remember what contest we won.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Wait. You don't know where this prize came from?
twILIGHT VELVET
When somepony offers you a free vacation, you just sign the paperwork and don't ask questions.
night LIGHT
Especially when it means we all get to fly off together. What should we do first?!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Well, I did categorize the ship's activities and make a schedule organized by each of our interests! 
TWILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
Dad, you're easy. Bingo competition right here.
NigHT LIGHT
Oh I just love how the numbers and letters are organized in their little boxes. It's so satisfying! 
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Shining Armor, they've got a tiny boat race in a tiny pool, here.
ShINING ARMOR
Aw, sis, only you would remember I love tiny things.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
And Cadance? There's a Pee-wee Princess Playtime here that Flurry is going to love.
CaDANCE
Wonderful!
TWILIGHT VELVET
Hmmm. This barrel jumping at Neighagra Falls sounds interesting.
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
Eh. I just want to see you all have a good time. And this works out perfectly, because we have room for the one thing I want to do!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT’D_
Our ship passes the Frozen North at sunset, which is the only time you can see the astrological phenomenon known as the "Northern Stars." It's like the stars are shooting out of the setting sun!
TWILIGHT’S FAMILY
Aw!/That sounds amazing!/Wow!
CaDANCE
Well, we definitely don't want to miss that!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Then it's settled! Hm, but we don't have anything to do right now... Any suggestions?
Iron WILL (O.S.)
ATTENTION CRUISE PONIES: DON'T LET THIS ZEPPELIN BE A BORE, LEAVE YOUR ROOM AND SEE THE TOUR!
CADANCE
A tour could be fun.
TWILIGHT’S FAMILY
Hmm yea!/Okay/Sure.
SC. 4 - EXT. CRUISE SHIP - MAIN DECK - DAY
ShiNING ARMOR
I'm flying! I'm--
CaDANCE
I'm afraid Flurry may be air-sick. Since I know that isn't a problem for you, would you mind taking her below?
IrON WILL (o.S.)
FAR TO OUR RIGHT YOU CAN JUST MAKE OUT THE WHITE TUFTS OF CLOUDSDALE WHERE PRINCESS TWILIGHT SPARKLE ONCE TOURED THE WEATHER FACTORY.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
How'd he know that? And why announce it on a cruise? 
cadaNCE
Why don't we move to the other side of the deck?
SC. 5 - EXT. OTHER SIDE OF MAIN DECK - MOMENTS LATER
Iron WILL (O.S.)
WE ARE NOW HIGH ENOUGH TO SEE ALL OF CANTERLOT, EVEN THE ROYAL TREE WHERE PRINCESS TWILIGHT AND HER BROTHER SHINING ARMOR WERE BORN!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
What? That's not right.
CRUISE PONIES/NIGHT LIGHT/TWILIGHT VELVET
Wow/Ooo!/Let’s get down for that!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
Um, you guys know that's not where we were born. What are you so excited about?
NiGHT LIGHT
Well, it is a really nice tree, sweetheart.
Cruise pony #1
We just want to say how excited we are to be here!!!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Umm, yeah... Us too.
Iron WILL (o.S.)
ON OUR ROUTE NORTH, WE WILL PASS THE SPIRES OF THE CRYSTAL EMPIRE WHERE PRINCESS CADANCE RESCUED HER ALICORN BABY, SPIKE, FROM A MONSTER MADE OF FIRE! 
CADANCE
Well, that doesn't even make sense! 
NiGHT LIGHT
Well, "Royal Grandparents" sounds a bit fancy, but of course you can take our picture.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
What?!
CRUISE PONIES
Oh wow, can you even believe it/Ooo!
CRUISE PONIES
Wow, haha/Oh my gosh!
Cadance
Aa-Oh! 
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Okay, that's it! Does anypony know where the cruise announcer is?
SC. 6 - EXT. CRUISE SHIP - HELM - CONTINUOUS
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
Excuse me, sir.
Iron WILL
YOU CAN CALL IRON WILL, IRON WILL.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
What are you doing here? And why do you keep announcing random things about me and my family?
IRON WILL
THE ASSERTIVENESS SEMINAR MARKET DRIED UP, SO IRON WILL STARTED A NEW CAREER—ORGANIZING THEMED VACATION PACKAGES.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
And theme of this vacation is...?
IRON WILL
Everypony! Stomp your hooves if you are here FOR the premier 'Cruise of the Princesses' experience!
Cruise ponIES
Yeah!/Hahaha!
END ACT ONE
ACT TWO
SC. 7 - INT. stateroom – DAY
Cruise ponIES
Yeah!/Hahaha!
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
Iron Will, I'm not sure it was entirely honest of you to offer this cruise to my family without telling us that ponies bought tickets just to see Cadance and me.
IrON WILL
Iron will outlined all the details of the cruise in the prize acceptance and consent form that you signed.
TwILIGHT VELVET
Well, when somepony offers you a free vacation, who reads the fine print?
IRON WILL
IRON WILL PRIDES HIMSELF ON PROVIDING A QUALITY VACATION EXPERIENCE, BUT IF TWILIGHT SPARKLE AND HER FAMILY DON'T WANT IT, IRON WILL CAN CANCEL THE CRUISE, AND BREAK THE HEARTS OF EVERY PRINCESS ADORING PONY ON BOARD.
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
Ugh…
PONY IN WINDOW
I love you Princess Twili--
CadANCE
As much as I want a family vacation, I don't think I could entertain all these cruise ponies. My hooves are pretty full taking care of Flurry Heart.
TwILIGHT VELVET
I guess we were just so excited by the idea of a family cruise.
NiGHT LIGHT
All right, I guess we better turn this ship around.
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
Wait! Iron Will, what if I offered you a deal? If I agree to do whatever princess activities you want, will you promise that my family gets to do the activities they want?
ShINING ARMOR
Sis, you don't have to do that. We want you to enjoy yourself too.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
I don't want the vacation to end now or let down all of these ponies who were looking forward to seeing us.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
So what do you say Iron Will? Do we have a deal?
IRON WILL
PRINCESS TWILIGHT HAS A DEAL!
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
Great! So, it looks like we have some time before dad plays Bingo...
IRON WILL
ACTUALLY, WE HAVE JUST ENOUGH TO PICK THE WINNER OF OUR GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Oh. Well, haha, who doesn't like prizes?
SC. 8 - EXT. MAIN DECK - RAFFLE GATHERING - DAY
Iron WILL
ALL RIGHT CRUISE PONIES: WHEN THE ZEPPELIN FLIES IT'S TIME FOR A PRIZE!
Cruise PONIES
Ahh!!!/Yea!!!/All right! Prizes!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Thank you all for being so gracious and respectful to me and my family. And now, without further ado, the winner is...
TWILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
Star Tracker!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
Congratulations, Star Tracker! Enjoy your prize. Okay Dad, bingo time!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
Uh…Oh! I’m sorry, I don't have the prize...
IrON WILL
CONGRATULATIONS TO STAR TRACKER WHO WINS THE GRAND PRIZE: SPENDING THE DAY WITH TWILIGHT AS AN HONORARY MEMBER OF HER FAMILY!
Cruise PONIES
Yeah!!!/Hahaha!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
That's the prize?
STAR TRACKER
Uh huh…haha.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Okay! Well, I guess you should come with us, honorary family member!
NigHT LIGHT
Sure! Hah. There's always room at the bingo table. 
Sc. 9 - EXT. MAIN DECK - BINGO TABLES - moments LATER
TwILIGHT SPARKLE 
Ahem. Is everypony ready?
NiGHT LIGHT
Sure are, sweetie. Give that cage a whirl!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Dad? What did you say?
Star TRACKER
Uh…he…He said to uh…give it a…a whirl. Hah.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Oh! Um... Thanks.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
I-19! 
NigHT LIGHT
Hey! Now we’re talking! This Princess Bingo is great!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Did you get that one dad? Can anypony tell me how my dad is doing?
StaR TRACKER
He uh…he said the Princess Bingo is uh great hah.
cruise ponies/NIGHT LIGHT
Princess Bingo! Princess Bingo! Princess Bingo!
Star tracker
Twilight is my favorite time of day. Haha. And it’s also your name. Haha. Ijustthoughtthatwascool.
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
Haha.
SC. 10 - Ext. main deck - pool - later
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
Whew! Just made it! And I'm ready to give you the tiny boat race of your life!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
Are you sure you're not air-sick, Big Brother?
ShINING ARMOR
No way. How can I be air sick? I'm in the water, so it totally cancels out. 
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
I don't think that's how it works, but I'm ready if you are!
IrON WILL
TECHNICALLY, PRINCESS TWILIGHT SPARKLE SHOULD OFFICIATE THE PRINCESS PADDLE BOAT RACE.
TwILIGHT VELVET
Well, I suppose I could race your brother.
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
Oh. Well, as long as Shining Armor gets to race, I'm happy.
StaR TRACKER
Haha. Sorry. Haha.
StaR TRACKER (CONT'D)
I'm going to write about this race tonight in my journal. Haha. Uhhh!!! It'sjustsoexciting!!
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
On your mark... Get set...
STAR TRACKER
GO! Haha!
TwILIGHT VELVET
Woooooooo!!!!!!!
TwILIGHT VELVET (CONT'D)
Haha my word, that was exciting. Wasn't it son? Hahaha!
ShINING ARMOR
Just so everypony knows, I'm getting out of this boat because of how not sick I feel.
TwILIGHT VELVET
Awww, that's all right dear, we'll take you back to the room. 
IrON WILL
THAT WAS JUST THE FIRST HEAT-- OF TEN NOW WHO'S READY TO SEE A PRINCESS FACE WHEN THEY WIN THEIR RACE?!
CRUISE PONIES
Yeah!!/Whoo hoo!!!
Sc. 11 - ext. Main deck - play area - later
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
Cadance. I'm so glad you got in the Pee-wee Princess Playtime.
CaDANCE
Flurry is having a wonderful time.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
That's great-- I'm just on my way to take some Old-Time Appleoosan Photos...
StaR TRACKER
Themed photo shoots are the best. Haha.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
 ...and then do a quick question and answer session on becoming an Alicorn before Mom's barrel ride at Neighagra Falls. I really hope I don't miss that!
CaDANCE
Twilight, are you sure you don't mind doing all of these Princess activities?
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Mind? What? Absolutely not! I mean, you guys are having fun, right? Ughh…besides, I have to make sure these cruise ponies are happy if I want to be a good Princess.
CaDANCE
You're already a good Princess, Twilight.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Honestly, as long as I get to see the Northern Stars tonight with everypony, I'll be happy.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
But right now I gotta go take some pictures. See ya later!
Forceful parent pony
Why don't you play and make a Princess friend! 
CADANCE
I am so sorry, everypony, but it looks like Flurry needs her nap.
Sc. 12 - Est. Neighagra Falls - day
Sc. 13 - Ext. mAIN DECK - later
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Oh! Why did that last question have to be a two-parter? I just hope I have time for one barrel ride with mom. 
TwILIGHT VELVET
Ohh!! Neighagra Falls was amazing! The endless open air! The water in my mane! Oh! The small confines of the barrel! 
NigHT LIGHT
Haha! Another "relaxing vacation" in the books, hon.
TwILIGHT VELVET
Oh, honey, I know you're disappointed, but we waited as long as we could. Maybe you should take a break from these Princess things?
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Disappointed? No. I've just been answering some detailed questions about Alicorns. You know how much I love details!
TwILIGHT VELVET
I just don't want you to forget it’s your vacation too.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
How can I when it's a totally successful vacation?!
NigHT LIGHT
All right. Well, we can't wait to see those Northern Stars!
IRON WILL
IRON WILL LIVED UP TO HIS SIDE OF THE BARGAIN AND PRINCESS TWILIGHT ONLY HAS ONE MORE THING TO DO FOR THE DAY.
IRON WILL (CONT'D)
IT'S YOUR LAST CHANCE. COME GET IN LINE IF YOU WANT THE PRINCESS TO SIGN!
CRUISE PONIES
Yeah!!/Hooray!!/Hahaha
dissolve to:
Sc. 14 - Ext. Main deck - later 
DissOLVE TO:
SC. 15 - ext. Main deck – later
CRUISE PONIES
Ahh!! Hahaha! Best day ever!/Can you believe it?
TwiLIGHT SPARKLE
Aw…How long have you been waiting?
STAR TRACKER
Haha…
TWILIGHT spARKLE
Oh, no. What time is it!?
SC. 16 - EXT. other side of MAIN DECK - moments LATER
CRUISE PONIES
Haha/Wow!/Oooo!
END ACT TWO
ACT THREE
Sc. 17 - ext. MAIN DECK - night - resume
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
I missed them? I missed the Northern Stars?
CadaNCE
You were right, Twilight. They were breathtaking.
NigHT LIGHT
Aw, we wish you'd been here to see it, sweet pea, but we're sure you’re making a whole bunch of cruise ponies happy.
StaR TRACKER
I'm so happy I could cry.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Oh, yeah. The cruise ponies are happy. My family is happy. Even Iron Will is happy. You know who isn't happy? ME!
StaR TRACKER
Ow! My hoof!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
I'm sorry but maybe that wouldn't have happened if you weren't practically standing on my tail! Not even my real family stands so close! Ugh!!
SC. 18 - ext. Main deck - night
CaDANCE
Twilight?
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
I only made that deal with Iron Will so my family and the cruise ponies could have the vacation they wanted.
CaDANCE
What about what you wanted?
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
I just want everypony to be happy.
CADANCE
Well, sometimes ponies want more from a Princess than you can give and it can be hard to know where to draw the line. 
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
You seemed to know pretty well.
CADANCE
Once I had Flurry Heart, the line was easier for me to see.
CaDANCE (CONT'D)
You will always have obligations as a princess, but you also have an obligation to yourself.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
You're right. I think I need to set some boundaries, but first, I owe somepony an apology.
Sc. 19 - int. FAMILY SUITE - a few moments later
TwILIGHT VELVET
Aww…how's that, dearie?
StaR TRACKER
Better, thanks. ButIthinkIshouldgo.
TwILIGHT SPARKLE
No, Star Tracker, you should stay. I have something to tell you…all of you.
TwILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
I'm glad you all got to do the things you wanted, but I should have stood up for myself so that I could do what I wanted too.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
It wasn't fair of me to lash out at you. If I felt like you were standing too close, I should have said something. I'm sorry. 
TWILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
What do you say we do something off the schedule?
star TRACKER
Who are you?
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Yep! We're gonna do something I want us to do... as a family. Honorary members too.
Sc. 20 - ext. Main deck - ice cream cart - night
TWILIGHT’S FAMILY
Haha/Now that’s cold!/This is more like it!
StAR TRACKER
You and your family have been really kind to include me, but you deserve your own vacation together. Haha. AndI'mreallygladwemettoo. Haha.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Aww!
Iron WILL
ATTENTION CRUISE PONIES. If it's your dream, come to the deck for ice cream!
STAR TRACKER
Ooohh no! Leave the Princess alone! 
Iron WILL
WHAT DID YOU SAY TO IRON WILL?
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
It's okay everypony.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
Ahem. First, I want to thank all of you for coming. It means a lot that you'd spend your hard earned bits just to be with us, but I honestly came on this cruise to take some time off from being a Princess. I'm just a pony too, after all.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE (CONT'D)
And even though I want everypony here to be happy, I'd really like to spend the rest of the cruise relaxing with my family.
Cruise PONY #2
Of course, Princess Twilight!
CruISE PONY #3
But why was this trip advertised as a Cruise of the Princesses if you just wanted to get away?
IrON WILL
Iron Will's Cruise of the Princesses makes no guarantees as to the participation of actual princesses.
CRUISE PONY #2
What!?
Iron WILL
BUT, IRON WILL LEARNED HIS LESSON BEFORE. SATISFACTION NOT GUARANTEED. NO REFUNDS!
shINING ARMOR
Wow. He may be pushy and manipulative, but nopony can say that Minotaur isn't prepared. 
Sc. 21 - ext. Main deck - later
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
There’s still plenty of activities. We pass Filly Delphia on the way back -- I could give Flurry Heart a quick history tour!
CaDANCE
That's very thoughtful, but right now, the family and I have something scheduled for you.
NigHT LIGHT
Behold the Northern Stars!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
You did all this for me? This is amazing! Thank you! And Shining Armor, I can't believe you're up there even though you're air-sick.
ShiNING ARMOR
I am not—air--okay, maybe I'm not feeling great.
Twilight’s fAMILY
Haha/Aww!/Hehe/Whatever you say!
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Now this is the only activity I need.
FADE OUT
END.