♪
♪ I was a girl in a village ♪
♪ doin' all right
♪ then I became a princess overnight ♪
♪ now I gotta figure out how to do it right ♪
♪ so much to learn and see
♪ up in the castle with my new family ♪
♪ in a school that's just for royalty ♪
♪ a whole enchanted world is waiting for me ♪
♪ I'm so excited to be ♪ sofia the first
♪ I'm findin' out what bein' royal's all about ♪
♪ sofia the first
♪ makin' my way
♪ it's an adventure every day ♪
♪ sofia ♪ it's gonna be my time
♪ sofia ♪ to show them all that I'm
♪ sofia the first
Sofia: "tea for too many"
Hildegard: They're choosing the host of the tea party today.
Today's the day.
I wonder who it's going to be? I hope they pick me.
What's going on? The fairies are picking the student who will host
The next royal prep tea party today.
I love tea parties!
I threw tea parties in the village all the time.
We spread blankets on the ground
And borrowed tea pots and tea cups from our moms.
Borrowed tea cups? On blankets?
Oh sofia. These tea parties are a much bigger deal.
The whole class goes-- even the fairies.
See for yourself, sofia. Clio's had ponies.
Hildy's party had a merry-go-round.
Amber's party was my favorite.
We rode hot air balloons.
It was remarkable-- even for me.
Wow. Those parties are huge.
Ohh. Good times.
As you know, only students
Who haven't had a chance to host a party
Should submit their names.
Sorry, amber. Oh.
Okay.
And only submit your name once, please.
And now for the drawing.
Oh, this is so exciting!
Let me give the tea pot a good, proper stir.
I'll cross my fingers for you, sofia.
And the host of the next royal prep tea part will be...
Oh! Princess sofia!
( students clap ) works every time.
Congratulations, sofia!
The tea party will be at your castle this weekend.
You can throw any kind of party you like.
This is your chance to show us who you are.
Express yourself, and have fun!
You're going to have to do better than borrowed tea cups, sofia.
Much better. ( giggles, sighs )
( horse whinnies ) there have been a lot of grand royal prep tea parties.
What are you going to do for yours, sofia?
Hmm. I have one idea.
Because we princesses are not easy to impress.
Oh, amber. It's just a tea party.
There's no such thing as "just" a tea party.
I think it's a pretty good idea.
I'll show you when we get home.
Here we are!
What is that?
Since there have already been so many big, fancy parties,
I think it would be fun to throw a simple tea party
Like I used to do in the village.
We can spread out blankets on the castle lawn.
Like a picnic? A picnic?
Exactly. What do you think?
You don't want to know. Yes, I do.
I'm not impressed. Oh.
But I didn't tell you my idea for the party favors.
Everyone will get to decorate their own tea cup.
Brilliant! Sounds fun, right?
Hmm. That's not the word I'd use to describe it.
What word would you use?
Um, small. Way too small.
Really? Oh, don't worry, sofia.
Your party is going to be fabulous.
How do you know?
Because you have a secret weapon.
What's that? Me!
♪ the day
♪ that I turned three
♪ they threw a darling little party ♪
♪ just for me
♪ but when
♪ I saw that cake
♪ I took one look and said, "there must be some mistake" ♪
♪ it only had one layer, it was small as could be ♪
♪ and what good is a cake that isn't taller than me? ♪
♪ they made me a new cake that went from ceiling to floor ♪
♪ and we still had leftovers till the day I turned four ♪
♪ I wanted more
♪ 'cause bigger is better
♪ and biggest is best
♪ if you take my advice you'll outshine all the rest ♪
♪ so throw a fancy party, make it big as can be ♪
♪ and everyone will say you're as amazing as me ♪
♪ 'cause bigger is better
♪ bigger is better ♪ bigger is better
♪ so first
♪ pick a theme
♪ like flowers or tiaras or your wildest dreams ♪
♪ then make it soar
♪ by just expanding all your planning more and more ♪
♪ but when I threw my party first I thought of balloons ♪
♪ but that wasn't enough to make the other kids swoon ♪
♪ she had to make it bigger, so to really aim high ♪
♪ I got some hot air balloons ♪
♪ and took my party to the sky ♪
♪ you know why
♪ 'cause bigger is better
♪ and biggest is best
♪ if you take her advice
♪ you'll outshine all the rest ♪
♪ so throw a fancy party, make it big as can be ♪
♪ and everyone will say you're as amazing as me ♪
♪ 'cause bigger is better
♪ and biggest is best
♪ bigger is better ♪ take her advice you'll outshine all the rest ♪
♪ bigger is better ♪ throw a fancy party, make it big as can be ♪
♪ everyone will say you're as amazing as me ♪
♪ I know that once you try it then you're gonna agree ♪
♪ wait and see ♪ I guaranty
♪ bigger is better
♪ yeah
( song ends )
So I guess I need to come up with a bigger idea, then.
Oh, sofia. That's what I've been trying to tell you.
Do I need I need to sing the song again? No.
Hmm. Let me think.
( swan honks )
I've got it!
Thank you for getting everyone together.
Of course, princess sofia. What can we do for you?
I'm going to have a swan-themed tea party.
We'll set up the tables right beside the swan fountain,
And we'll have swan-shaped cookies and cakes.
Sounds lovely. And...?
More? Definitely more.
Hmm. Maybe we could get mr. Cedric
To make the tables and chairs float in the air
Like the swans float on the water.
Thinking big, sofia. And what else?
We need more? Hmm-hmm.
Hey. What about a big swan cannon that goes ka-boom?
Not helpful, james.
Maybe we can get the swans to put on a little show.
Princes sofia, this all sounds delightful,
But are you sure you want to do so much?
She has to, baileywick.
Ohh. It's true.
All the students and teachers will be there.
It needs to be a great party.
Here. You can use these to keep track of your party plans.
Thanks, baileywick.
Perfect. It looks just like a swan.
Sofia!
Ruby! Jade!
We've been looking all over the castle for you.
I'm planning this tea party for my school.
Oh. That sounds pretty important.
We can come back another time.
No, no, no. I could use a break.
Maybe a little snack? Sounds good to me!
And I know the perfect spot.
Here it is. I tied the ribbon here so I wouldn't forget the way in.
The way in where?
My secret garden.
Whoa! Whoa!
Whooo!
It's beautiful!
Look at all the butterflies!
( giggling ) this reminds me of the tea parties we had in the village.
Are you throwing a party like this for your princess friends?
I wish. They expect a big, fancy tea party.
That's too bad, 'cause I'm having a great time.
( giggles ) me too!
It is nice.
I wish I could stay longer,
But I have a lot left to do.
Aw. Come on.
One more teeny-eeny-weeny- meeny biscuit?
Okay. But just one more.
Or...Maybe two.
( all laugh )
Ah, princess sofia.
You're just in time to choose the plates for your party.
This one's nice.
Ugh. If you were a duchess or a countess.
But you are a princess. Hmm.
What's wrong with it?
Yeah. It looks all right to me.
Well, it isn't.
It's to small, too plain, and too simple.
You need something like this.
Oh! Whoa!
Really? Isn't it a bit...Shiny?
Of course! That's the idea, sofia.
When your guests sit down for tea,
You want them to say... Brilliant!
Exactly. Brilliant.
Okay, baileywick, we'll use the gold plates.
Very well, then.
Sofia: Amber, are you sure this isn't too much?
It looks more like a feast than a tea party.
Oh, sofia. You can never have too much of a good thing.
James: You can say that again! James!
Did you eat all the cookies samples?
Sorry. But they're great.
They look like swans and taste just like cookies.
Mmm.
How big was the cookie? About yea big.
Oh. Oh, that won't do.
They need to be at least yea big--
And probably bigger.
I thought this was sofia's party, amber.
Oh. It is.
I'm just...Helping.
Sofia, what kind of cookies would you like?
Well, the guests will be hungry,
And we don't want the cookies to be too small,
So I guess we should make them as big as we can, please.
Oh, excellent choice!
And she'll have the biggest swan cakes, too.
Thanks! Oh! (giggles)
This is fun!
Hmm, what's next?
(sighs) oh--
Um, the floating tables.
Mr. Cedric!
Whoa!
Princess sofia, princess amber,
Surely they teach you how to knock at that royal school of yours.
I'm sorry. The door was open.
We have to ask a favor. Go ahead, sofia.
Um, so, I was wondering,
Do you have a spell that can make things float?
Do I have a spell that can make things float!
Do I have a spell that can make things float?
Oh, yes, yes, of course I do. Behold!
Floaticus... Hover...Abu!
Whoa! That's terrific!
Oh, yes. Yes it is, isn't it?
So, I'm hosting a tea party tomorrow,
And it would be great if you could make all the tables and chairs float.
Just a little bit. Maybe... This high off the ground?
Oh, wouldn't you know it? I'm afraid I already have plans.
Huh. I thought...
That a real sorcerer was supposed to do
Whatever the king commands.
Yes, I do what the king commands.
Uh-huh. Then perhaps I should go get daddy--
Oh--ha ha!--I mean the king--
And have him command you.
Uh, th-th-th-th-that won't be necessary.
When I said I had plans,
I meant plans to make your party as special as can be.
That's more like it.
Thank you, mr. See-dric.
See you at the party!
It's "seh-dric."
And you are most certainly not welcome.
Aha aha aha aha!
Oh! The beaker!
Wait wait wait--
Floaticus downitsum!
( clatter ) baileywick: Are you all right, your highness?
Ohh...Merlin's mushrooms.
Oh! What next?
I have to do this one myself, but I'll catch up with you later.
Okay! I'll go check on the decorations.
Don't forget: Bigger is better.
Whoa! Slow down!
I can't! I have a party to plan.
Don't you mean sofia has a party to plan?
Uh--of course.
Listen, I'd love to chat more, but there's so much to do.
I have to make sure we have enough streamers, goody bags, ice--
Hold on. I just got the best idea!
You're going to let sofia throw her own party?
No! I'm going to make sofia's party even bigger!
Oh, boy.
Sofia: Hi, pretty swans!
I brought food!
Whoa! Incoming!
Ohh! Ohh! Relax, ralph.
They're just bread crumbs.
Sorry. Don't worry about ralph.
He's a little skittish.
We're swans! We're all skittish!
What can I do for you, princess sofia?
Whatcha need?
I'm hosting a tea party for my school,
And I was hoping you could perform a water ballet.
Ballet? Hello? We're swans.
We swim, we fly, we honk.
( honking )
We do not dance.
Honey, I think she means she wants us to fly and swim
As though we were dancing.
Yes! Exactly.
You're so graceful.
I am, aren't I?
I mean, uh, we'd love to! Right?
Heads up, swans! Are we all in?
( honking )
It would be our pleasure, princess sofia.
Next time, sprinkle the bread crumbs gently in the water?
I promise.
Let's see, I did the plates,
Cookies, mr. Cedric, swans...
Oh! The dress!
I have to go. See you at the party!
( door opens )
Sofia! Oh, hi, mom.
Baileywick told me all about your party.
Is everything okay?
Yes. I've just been really busy with all the planning.
But the party is going to be so big and fancy.
Amber says everyone is going to love it.
Oh, I'm sure they'd be pleased no matter what kind of party you threw.
Like those sweet little tea parties you used to have
With ruby and jade by the lake.
I don't know. Amber says I have to think big!
Sofia! I've just had the greatest idea!
It's so big I can't believe we didn't think of it before!
Ready? An ice swan!
Ohh.
Armstrong makes ice sculptures.
He could carve this big block of ice
Into a giant swan.
Right, armstrong? Yup.
But amber, I think we have enough going on at the party.
Do we really need one more thing?
This will be like the cherry on top of the sundae.
You can't throw a swan party without an ice swan.
Everyone expects an ice swan.
Ice swan it is.
Amber?
Rise and shine, sofia!
Today is your big day!
I hope they like it.
Oh, they're going to love it.
Now let's start setting up. Okay.
Sofia, did you check the tables?
Yes, the tables look great.
And we have enough tea pots?
More than enough.
What about the cookies? And cakes?
Here they come now.
What do you think, mom?
Oh, it's...Very fancy.
Oh, I know! Isn't it great?
Heh heh. You did a wonderful job.
Thank you. Thank you!
And wait until you see the ice swan!
Wait. Where is the ice swan?
It's on its way, amber.
I'm going to go check on the reswans.
Be right back.
Hi, there.
( panicky honk )
Ralph! It's just princess sofia.
What's up? I just wanted to make sure
You're ready for your performance.
Well, to be perfectly honest,
I'd feel a lot better if we ran through it again.
Okay! One more time from the top.
Ooh!
So graceful!
Maybe bigger is better.
Princess sofia!
Your royal sorcerer has arrived.
Oh! Hi, mr. Cedric!
Shall we get this party floating?
The floating tables. Right.
I just want to get it over with and be on my way, thank you.
Amber: It's here, sofia!
The ice swan!
That's great, but-- but watch out!
Aah!
( swans honking )
Floaticus hover--
( commotion )
Oh, no!
No! Stop!
Oh!
Brilliant!
What's going on?
Mr. Cedric! The tables!
Oh, it was the swans' fault!
Silly birds should watch where they're flying!
Cedric, would you kindly bring the tables back?
I can't bring them back if I can't see them, now, can I?!
I didn't want to do this in the first place,
But now it's all my fault! Ohh!
Mr. Cedric? Baileywick?
Mom! The party...
Everything's ruined.
Oh, I'm sorry, honey.
What am I going to do?
Everyone's about to show up.
Well, you'll just have to come up with a new plan.
But how? I don't have time to plan another
Big, fancy party.
Sofia, did you even want your tea party
To be so big and fancy?
Well, not really.
Well, what kind of tea party did ywant to throw?
Something a little simpler, I guess.
But fun. Like the parties I had with ruby and jade.
Well, now's your chance to throw the party you want to throw,
Not the one everyone expects you to throw.
But what will the other kids say?
It doesn't matter. It's your party.
Show them what a sofia tea party is like,
And I'm sure everyone will have a good time.
You really think so? Mm-hmm.
So do I. Well,
We can't be too picky at this point.
Amber! I have an idea!
It won't be very big, but it'll be fun.
And I know just where to have it.
Where? Where? Where? Where?
At my favorite spot in the whole castle.
Hmm. Where's that?
It's a secret.
Princess amber, which way to the party?
I'm not sure. Sofia said to wait out there.
Out here? Why? ( bell rings )
Princess sofia would like you to follow the ribbons.
Oh, how fun!
We'll see how fun.
Oh! I see the next one!
Here it is!
Yes, there is a ribbon tied to my head,
You have found it, now move along.
There's a another ribbon! Follow me.
Right this way.
What is this place?
Huh. Let's go in and find out.
Oh! A secret garden!
Welcome to my tea party.
Oh! That is quite a view.
And look at all the butterflies!
I absolutely love it.
Me too! Love it!
You do? Yes.
It's like a picnic in the country.
Very charming.
I'm so glad to hear that.
But there's just one thing. What?
Yes, what?
Plain white tea cups?
They won't be plain for long.
Everyone gets to paint their own tea cup.
I painted swans on mine.
I'm gonna paint a fort on mine! Boom goes the cannon!
I'll cover mine in tiaras.
I'll do whatever hildy does.
Well, sofia, I have to say...
This is a great tea party.
I guess bigger isn't always better.
It's just different, that's all.
You like big parties, I like small parties.
But both are just as good.
I believe this might be the most charming tea party
We've ever attended.
Let's raise our tea cups to our hostess--
Princess sofia! Hear, hear!
All: To sofia! Hear, hear!
( giggling ) to me!