'Donald's Shell Shots' | Mickey Mouse Works (S01E02 | 1080P AI Upscale )

| Episode Synopsis |
Portrait photographer Donald has to take a picture of Shelby, an adorable baby turtle who refuses to cooperate.

| Chapters |
0:00 – Title Cards

0:14 – Begin short

4:38 – Daisy cameo (picture perfect!)

| Episode Details |
Donald’s Shell Shots is a seven-and-a-half-minute animated short originally airing as part of the second episode of Mickey Mouse Works on May 8, 1999. The short features Donald Duck as a portrait photographer who has to take a picture of Shelby, a mischievous baby turtle who refuses to cooperate. The short also includes cameo appearances by Daisy Duck and Mickey Mouse.

The short is a comedy of errors, as Donald tries various methods to get Shelby to pose for the camera, but ends up getting hurt, humiliated, or sabotaged by the turtle. The short culminates in a chase scene, where Donald pursues Shelby through a carnival, a haunted house, and a roller coaster, before finally catching him and snapping a photo. However, the photo turns out to be a disaster, as Donald’s face is distorted by a funhouse mirror, and Shelby sticks out his tongue at the camera.

The short is notable for being the first appearance of Shelby and his mother Mrs. Turtle, who would later become recurring characters in House of Mouse. The short also features some references to classic Disney cartoons, such as the use of the original sound effects, the design of the carnival, and the gag of Donald dressing up as a woman to lure Shelby out of his shell.

Technical Details | Source: 720p Stream | AI Upscaling: 1080p | Titles: DaVinci Resolve 18.6