Elf Pets: A Fox Cub's Christmas Tale

Elf Pets: A Fox Cub's Christmas Tale

G 2019 · 28 min · ★ 5.2 · Animation, Family, Fantasy

How does Santa Claus travel the whole world in one night? In this musical adventure, set against the backdrop of the Northern Lights, Scout Elf Newsey Noel investigates the mystery of Santa's once-a-year flight. Join her, a little boy named Michael, The Elf on the Shelf Scout Elves, and loads of adorable Arctic Fox Elf Pets as they find out the top-secret answer and discover for themselves that there is nothing more powerful than hope -not even Santa.

Directed by Chanda Bell · Written by Chanda Bell

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Leslie Bellair Newsey
Tommas Oden Captain
Brad Hyland Santa
Emma Greene Mrs. Claus
Brody Rose Michael
Carol Aebersold Grammy
Jan Nelson Mail Carrier Eleanor
Amy Dykstra Mom Barb
Leslie Bellair Scout Elf Newsey Noel
Tommas Oden Scout Elf Captain
Amy Lovett Clockwork Scout Elf

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It's almost Christmas and Santa's test flights have run into trouble. Can The Elf on the Shelf, a crew of adorable Elf Pets Reindeer and Santa's gang of trusted Scout Elf friends help him find the answer before it's too late? Join Santa's cast of whimsical characters in this animated Christmas Special full of toe-tapping humor and heart, as they work together to save the holiday season and discover the power of love.

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Elf Pets: Santa's St. Bernards Save Christmas · 2018

Elf Pets: Santa's St. Bernards Save Christmas

MovieAnimationFamily

What happens when an entire town forgets the true spirit of the Christmas season? It’s up to Santa and a delightful cast of North Pole characters to help them remember! In this festive Elf Pets® animated special, Santa discovers there is not enough Christmas spirit for him to make Christmas magical. Thankfully, The Elf on the Shelf® Scout Elves, Santa’s special Elf Pets® St. Bernard pups and a big-hearted family join forces to help others remember the true meaning of Christmas and ensure another successful holiday season for Santa!

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