News that the young prince is finally returning home reaches the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy, where people from all corners of the world— and of the imagination—come to greet Clara and her prince. After hearing the story of Clara rescuing the prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy arranges a grand celebration in Clara’s honor filled with many remarkable surprises, including a reunion with the Dancing doll. “This must be what it’s like,” Clara thinks, “to be inside one of Godfather’s inventions.” 

But the night must come to an end. Though Clara wants to stay, it is time to leave this enchanted land. Like a wonderful dream, this magical night will stay with her forever.