Morning Routine

Morning Routine is the first half of the 8th episode in the series.

Plot synopsis
When D.D. wakes up earlier than she's ever woken before, she and Phillip learn that the Pigeon Lady has been guarding an ancient routine that will change the way they look at the park.

Detailed Synopsis
D.D. is awoken in the early morning by an unusual sound, and unable to sleep, she decides to wake Phillip. Despite Phillip's attempts to return to sleep, the pair set off to explore the park. The pair run into the Pigeon Lady, who is collecting morning dew with an unusual invention. She gives Phillip the chance to name it, but he cannot come up with a name. D.D. and the Pigeon lady share a fantasy as Phillip rattles off more bad names for the device. As the three leave to feed the ducks, it is revealed a shadowy figure is watching them from behind. He also reveals that the Pigeon Lady's name is Magda. Magda release the dew from her machine, tripping a hot dog vendor, who drops some hot dog buns, which are promptly taken by Magda. When the trio feed the animals in the pond, the activity triggers the park's irrigation system, activating it for the day. Magda next makes a sound, which D.D. recognizes as the sound which awoke her. The shady man (revealed to be named Gerald) attempts to block the trio's path, using a stick. After passing by him, Magda explains that Gerald was the previous person tasked with the morning routine, prior to passing it on. Magda reveals a ring, hidden in a wall, which she uses to start a chain reaction, which results in Sweetgum pods falling from a tree, into another device. Using the Sweetgum pod launcher, the trio "awaken" the Band Shell, starting another chain reaction which would normally result in a dog bringing Magda a tennis ball, however Gerald snags the ball, and makes a break for it. Using the Sweetgum pod launcher and the newly named "Yes-Can-Dew" Phillip and D.D. are able to catch Gerald. Gerald explains to Magda that he is attempting to stop her from passing on the routine, so she won't end up bored like he is. D.D. and Phillip suggest the four do the routine for now, and the four finish the routine by sounding the morning bell from the clock tower.

Appearances

 * D.D. Danger
 * Phillip
 * Phillip's Mom
 * Pigeon Lady
 * Gerald
 * Duncan (Cameo)
 * Roy Danger (Cameo)
 * The Mayor (Cameo)

Notes & trivia

 * The Hot Dog vendor refers to themselves as "Shadi", a reference to show creator Shadi Petosky, who voiced this minor character.