Ep 1. No Service
- June 28, 2013
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Mickey Mouse season 1 episode 1, titled "No Service", follows the beloved Disney character Mickey Mouse as he attempts to sell ice cream to beach-goers on a hot summer day. The episode opens with Mickey driving his ice cream truck to the beach, eager to make a profit, and enlists his best friend, Donald Duck, to help him with the business.
However, things quickly go south when Mickey's truck gets stuck in the sand and won't budge. The duo tries everything from pushing the truck to having Donald use his strength to lift the truck, but nothing seems to work. To make matters worse, Mickey's business rival, Pete, shows up with his own ice cream truck, which has air conditioning and appears to be much more successful.
Mickey and Donald lament their misfortune and lack of success, but they are soon inspired by a group of local kids who build their own makeshift ice cream stand out of sand. Mickey and Donald decide to build their own stand and sell ice cream that way, but they quickly learn that they need a permit from the local authorities to do so.
In an attempt to get the permit, Mickey and Donald head to the city hall, where they encounter an uncooperative government worker who denies their permit application. The duo tries everything from singing a song to pleading with the worker, but nothing seems to work.
Frustrated and out of options, Mickey and Donald decide to take matters into their own hands and sneak their ice cream stand onto the beach. However, they are quickly caught by the beach patrol and chased off the beach.
Despite their failed attempts, Mickey and Donald don't give up. They decide to team up with the kids who built the sand stand and create a spectacle to attract customers. They put on a show, complete with singing and dancing, and finally begin selling their ice cream.
In the end, Mickey and Donald's hard work pays off when they make enough money to fix their ice cream truck and get it moving again. The episode ends with the two friends driving off into the sunset, enjoying their newfound success.
Overall, "No Service" is a heartwarming and funny episode that showcases the determination and resilience of Mickey Mouse and his sidekick. It's a must-watch for fans of the beloved Disney franchise and a great introduction to the series for newcomers.