"Happy Crabby Day" is the second segment of the fifth upcoming episode of Ariel. It premiered on June 28, 2024 alongside "Copy Catfish" on Disney+ before making its Disney Jr. and Disney Channel premiere on July 12, 2024.
Plot[]
Sebastian is making sure everything is ready for his party. Ariel and Flounder notice this. Sebastian states that today is the annual Coral Celebration party, and everything at the palace must be perfect. He then tries to readjust a picture of King Triton, while he is told by Ariel that Sebastian does so much for everyone around the palace and never stops to take a break. Ariel suggests a break, which King Triton agrees with. As Sebastian continues with the picture, King Triton thanks him for all of his hard work, and states that the celebration will be amazing.
He suggests a break, which Sebastian disagrees with at first, as he doesn't know what it means to relax. Ariel shows what relaxing means, but Sebastian starts to get jumpy when Fernie and Lucia arrive. They decide to handle everything on Sebastian's clipboard. After King Triton and Ariel persuade Sebastian and call everyone else to Atlantica and announce that the crabs need a day of appreciation, King Triton declares that today will be Happy Crabby Day, meaning all crabs will take a day off. Sebastian will do it, as Ariel will show how it's done. She and Flounder then show how great the Crystal Cavern is.
However, Sebastian is still organizing the cavern. Ariel and Flounder decide on a crab sized hammock. Sebastian gives it a try, and quickly gets off after breathing enough so he can see the progress of the party. Ariel reminds him that Fernie and Lucia will take care of it. As Sebastian looks at the different possible decorations for the party, Ariel shows him all the crabs in the market enjoying their day off. Sebastian decides to do more work, as he needs something for his claws to do. Ariel then hears music, which is what Sebastian may need. Flounder then gets Ariel's guitar for her to play with Alanna and Ayanna.
Ariel suggests something slow, calm, and most importantly, relaxing as the song. Ariel, Alanna, and Ayanna then perform the song, and Sebastian likes it at first, but he can't relax because he has things to do, like making the party perfect. Ariel and Flounder agree that Sebastian used music to trick them. Sebastian then swims away and makes a mess with Ariel and Flounder giving chase and eventually catching him. Sebastian apologizes for his behavior, and states that he can't relax as long as the annual Coral Celebration party is happening. Ariel understands, as she thought helping Sebastian relax would make him feel better, and allows him to check in on how the party's coming along. Sebastian thanks Ariel for the help.
Sebastian then returns to the palace and is informed by Fernie and Lucia that the annual Coral Celebration party planning is complete. Sebastian thanks them for the help, and states that is the best party planning he didn't plan himself. Sebastian states that Ariel was right about everyone pitching in to help him, while he was away, and that it is okay to take time to relax. Sebastian wonders if there is another Happy Crabby Day, and Ariel and Flounder like it. Sebastian then relaxes with Ariel and Flounder, and wonders if they can do this more often.
Cast[]
- Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Sebastian
- Gracen Newton as Flounder
- Taye Diggs as King Triton
- Elizabeth Phoenix Caro as Lucia
- Cruz Flateau as Fernie
- Dana Heath as Ayanna
- Jessica Mikayla as Alanna
Song[]
- "Relax"
