Barbie: Skipper and the Big Babysitting Adventure 2023

Skipper's imaginary rescue of Malibu kids

Skipper envisions herself saving the children of Malibu from the 'evil Stacie' and her friends. She confronts Stacie in dramatic fashion, flinging her into the sky before vanishing from the scene. The opening fantasy sets up Skipper's wish to be a capable babysitter.

Backlash after the rescue

Minutes after the fantasy, Skipper fails to move away quietly and the kids wake up to a food fight in Skipper's living room. Their parents arrive to pick up the children and begin leaving negative reviews of Skipper's babysitting service. The reviews cause cancellations and threaten her business.

Skipper seeks a new start with Barbie unavailable

In the kitchen, Skipper asks Barbie for help salvaging her babysitting empire. Barbie would love to assist but is leaving soon for volunteer work in the rainforest and will be gone most of the summer. Skipper decides to look for another job to keep busy.

Joy clashes with Tammy over a smoothie

Tammy from Dreamhouse Adventures pushes customers to the front and barks orders at Joy to serve her a customized smoothie. Joy clashes with Tammy, and the situation escalates when the blender lid isn’t put on properly, leading to Joy being fired. The incident sets up a new dynamic for Skipper and Joy.

Skipper and Joy bond and seek summer work

Skipper and Joy bond over their shared love of music and lack of summer jobs. A passerby directs them toward Oceans Extreme water park for summer employment. They arrive hopeful about starting fresh away from babysitting.

Job interviews reveal Tammy and Milton's roles

During their interview at the park, Skipper learns Tammy is the boss, but Milton, the park owner, steps in and interviews the candidates. Milton ends up hiring Skipper after judging the other applicants, despite Tammy's influence. This sets up a clash between Tammy's ambitions and Milton's authority.

Tammy shifts Skipper to the jewelry kiosk; jealousy grows

Tammy redirects Skipper to the jewelry kiosk alongside Anna, hoping to capitalize on her staff choices. The move draws Tammy's attention and sets the stage for competitive tension. Milton is impressed by crowds and begins to notice Tammy's control over the system.

Cheri joins the plan for a dog care center

Cheri, a hopeful dog walker, joins Skipper, Joy, and Anna to propose a doggy day care at the park. The group envisions a new service that could attract families with younger children. Tammy's efforts to block progress intensify as plans begin to take shape.

Milton supports a daycare idea; Tammy circles negative reviews

Milton shows support for adding a daycare area, signaling a shift away from Tammy's plan to push a gaming bus. Tammy digs up or fabricates negative reviews about Skipper, hoping to undermine her. The tension between Tammy and Skipper continues to mount.

Tammy's gaming bus plan and Skipper's contemplation

Tammy pitches a gaming bus idea to Milton to demonstrate profitability, while Skipper contemplates quitting when the plan feels increasingly personal. Tammy pressures Milton to fund the bus as Skipper grows wary of the scheme. Pete, the bus driver, waits outside for Tammy’s decision.

The bus drama escalates into a wild chase

Skipper and her friends board the gaming bus with the children, hoping to keep them entertained until things calm down. The bus is driven off and soon goes missing, leaving Skipper and the kids stranded. They improvise a plan to keep everyone occupied while a new crisis unfolds.

Introduction of the unmanned birthday-plane and the test flight

A mysterious unmanned, auto-piloted birthday party plane appears as part of the park's newest spectacle. A flight attendant lets the children ride in, believing they are flight testers. Erica activates the take-off, and the test flight spirals into a chaotic but adventurous misadventure.

Dolphins guide the group back and a new plan forms

After a chaotic flight, a sandstorm forces the group to rely on problem solving as they search for a safe return. The dolphins offer guidance and help steer the way back to the park. Milton returns and sees the kids safe, while Tammy's plan is exposed and begins to unravel.

A new daycare emerges; Tammy learns to speak up

Milton approves a hands-on daycare solution that doesn't rely on the gaming bus, and Tammy learns to advocate for the children's needs. Skipper encourages Tammy to take initiative, and they agree to work together on the pool cleanup as a better way to help younger kids. The partnership signals a hopeful future for Skipper's babysitting enterprise.