Episode 8: Plot

Synopsis
Donald and Goofy lead Sora to the Gummi Ship. While marveling in the ship's features, he is stopped by two chipmunks. Donald introduces them as Chip and Dale, the ship's mechanics. As they enter the cockpit, a cricket garbed in grand captain attire, introduces himself as Jiminy Cricket. The Gummi Ship blasts off, shortly arriving at a new world.

The trio literally fall down a hole into this new world, where they see a White Rabbit. This White Rabbit hurries past them, mentioning how he is late. Donald stands up, telling the group to follow the rabbit.

Covers

 * Front cover: Pongo and Perdita watch three of their Dalmatian puppies play within their house.
 * Back cover: A Soldier Heartless, arms crossed.

Continuity errors

 * None yet identified.

Artistic errors

 * None yet identified.

Kingdom Hearts references

 * None yet identified.

Real-world references

 * The White Rabbit's worrisome attitude, and repetitive "I'm late!" outbursts are references to the 1951 animated Disney film , in which the White Rabbit acted in the same manner.

Miscellaneous trivia

 * As Sora first enters the Gummi Ship, Chip and Dale hit him with a mop, telling Sora not to make a mess of the place.
 * Before the group enters Wonderland, Goofy and Donald tell Sora to look to the left and right of the Gummi Ship. Sora later adds to look down.

Collections

 * Kingdom Hearts Vol. 1 manga
 * "Episode 9: Departure" is only available within the manga collection.