He's definitely going to swing through there at some point. Malcolm doesn't eat a whole lot, but he does like his sugar.
Following Maria, the two of them start to climb up the hill. Fortunately, it's not too strenuous and the vines don't pose any major threats. Malcolm manages to avoid getting smacked with syrup.
"Wow," he says, looking up at the tree. The gumdrops are as big as apples. He reaches up and is able to pluck one, which he offers to Maria.