Great Aunt-Venture

"Great Aunt-Venture" is the twentieth episode of Sofia the First.

Plot
Just when they were about to go to carnival, Sofia meets her step-aunt Tilly, much to Amber and James' dismay.

After arriving at the castle Tilly's brother Roland asks if she could make one of her special apple pies to which she happily accepts. When she asks Sofia, Amber and James to be her "Little Helpers" Amber and James decline and make a run for the carnival while Sofia volunteers to help.

After fitting Sofia some clothes, they embark on their journey to pick some special apples from a magical apple tree. using the "Locus Pocus Map" their journey takes them to a meadow of tall sunflowers, a gorge where they meet and help a giant, to finally the growing spot of the Aerebellar Apples.

Sofia and Aunt Tilly waste no time picking the apples until the apple trees disappear for a new spot to grow. On the way back they come across a Wombeast that steals their apples. Sofia gives up all hope but Aunt Tilly through a song encourages her to not give up.

Using the Lucos Pocus Map, they track down the Wombeast to the Horrid Hills. Sofia goes into the Wombeast cave at the top of the hill where she finds the Wombeast and a lot of eaten apples. With the use of her amulet she is able to talk to the Wombeast also known as Wilbert and sees that he is not all mean and scary as he appears.

Making peace with Wilbert, Sofia gets the apples back and helps Aunt Tilly bake one of her special apple pies for their family dinner.

Trivia

 * Aunt Tilly's character is probably based on Mary Poppins, both appear to know magic, they carry carpet bags that can hold more items than it should and as well carry an umbrella.
 * This is Bonnie Hunt's first voice role in a Disney series and the first not to be Pixar.

Cast

 * Ariel Winter as Sofia
 * Sara Ramirez as Queen Miranda
 * Tim Gunn as Baileywick
 * Darcy Rose Byrnes as Princess Amber
 * Zach Callison as Prince James
 * Travis Willingham as King Roland II
 * Corey Burton as Wilbert the Wombeast
 * Bonnie Hunt as Aunt Tilly

External Link

 * http://www.etonline.com/tv/139955_Sofia_the_First_Exclusive_Clips_Bonnie_Hunt_Guest_Stars/