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| show_name = Dora the Explorer
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| image = [[Image:Dora and Boots.jpg|200px]]
| image = Dora the Explorer logo.svg
| caption = From left to right: Swiper (in background), Dora, and Boots
| genre = [[Adventure (genre)|Adventure]]<br>[[Children's television series|Children]]
| format = [[Animated series]]
| creator = [[Chris Gifford (writer)|Chris Gifford]]<br>Valerie Walsh Valdes<br>Eric Weiner
| runtime = 30 minutes
| developer =
| creator = [[Chris Gifford (producer)|Chris Gifford]] <br> [[Valerie Walsh]] <br> [[Eric Weiner]]
| presenter =
| executive_producer = [[Chris Gifford (producer)|Chris Gifford]]
| starring = ''(see article)''
| voices = ''[[#Voice cast|see below]]''
| narrated =
| country = {{USA}}
| theme_music_composer = {{Plainlist|
| network = [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]
* Joshua Sitron
| first_aired = [[August 14]] [[2000]]
* [[Billy Straus]]
| last_aired = [[November 12]] [[2007]]
}}
| num_episodes = 103}}
| opentheme = "Dora the Explorer Theme"

| endtheme = "Dora the Explorer Theme" (instrumental)
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| show_name = Dora the Explorer
| country = United States
| usa_tv = TV-Y
| language = {{Plainlist|
| gb_tv = U
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| can_tv = C
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| num_seasons = 8
| aus_tv = G
| num_episodes = 177
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| list_episodes = List of Dora the Explorer episodes
| executive_producer = Chris Gifford
| producer = {{plainlist|
* Valerie Walsh Valdes
* Eric Weiner
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| editor = {{Plainlist|
* Gayle McIntyre
* Karyn Finley Powell
* David Wigforss
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| runtime = 23-24 minutes (regular)<br>44-46 minutes (specials)
| network = [[Nickelodeon]]
| company = [[Nickelodeon Animation Studio]]<br>{{small|(credited as Nick Jr. Productions for seasons 1–4)}}
| first_aired = {{Start date|2000|8|14}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2019|8|9}}<ref name="hitc_2022"/>
| related = {{Plainlist|
* ''[[Go, Diego, Go!]]''
* ''[[Dora and Friends: Into the City!]]''
* ''[[Dora (TV series)|Dora]]''
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'''''Dora the Explorer''''' is an [[animated television series]] that is carried on the [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] [[cable television]] network. A [[television pilot|pilot]] episode for the series aired in 1999, and ''Dora the Explorer'' became a regular series in 2000. The show was created by [[Chris Gifford (producer)|Chris Gifford]], [[Valerie Walsh]], and [[Eric Weiner]]. The series also airs on [[Noggin (television)|Noggin]]. The show had aired on [[CBS]] until September of 2006.
'''''Dora the Explorer''''' is an American [[Children's television series|children's]] [[animated television series]] in the ''[[Dora the Explorer]]'' franchise, created by [[Chris Gifford (writer)|Chris Gifford]], Valerie Walsh Valdes, and Eric Weiner that premiered on [[Nickelodeon]] on August 14, 2000, and ended on August 9, 2019. The series was produced by [[Nickelodeon Animation Studio]].


The series focuses on the adventures of a [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Latina]] girl named [[Dora (Dora the Explorer)|Dora]] and her monkey friend [[Boots (Dora the Explorer)|Boots]], with a particular emphasis on the [[Spanish language]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Couch |first=Aaron |date=2018-08-10 |title='Dora the Explorer' Movie Shares First Look |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/dora-explorer-movie-see-photo-isabela-moner-as-dora-1133921/ |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> The series is presented in the style of both an interactive [[CD-ROM]] game and a [[Adventure game#Point-and-click adventure games|point-and-click adventure game]], with gimmicks such as Dora asking the viewer to help her by showing the current items in her inventory and asking the viewer which one is best for the current scenario.
''Dora the Explorer'' has been extremely successful commercially, generating over $3 billion in retail sales of associated licensed products since 2000 [http://www.highbeam.com/library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:115762120&num=7], including $1 billion in 2004 alone. [http://www.hispaniconline.com/a&e/05_diego.html]


The series is currently scheduled to receive a live-action version for older viewers on [[Paramount+]].<ref name="Dora2022-0">{{cite web |author1=Denise Petski |author2=Nellie Andreeva |date=February 15, 2022 |title=''Dora The Explorer'' CG-Animated Preschool Series Gets Paramount+ Green Light, Live-Action ''Dora'' Series Now Aimed At Tweens |url=https://deadline.com/2022/02/dora-the-explorer-cg-animated-series-paramount-plus-details-live-action-dora-series-tweens-1234933500/ |access-date=February 15, 2022 |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref><ref name="Dora2022-1">{{cite web |author=Joe Otterson |date=February 15, 2022 |title=''SpongeBob Squarepants'' Spinoff Movies, ''Dora the Explorer'' Live-Action Series Set at Paramount Plus |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/spongebob-squarepants-spinoff-movies-dora-the-explorer-live-action-series-paramount-plus-1235182693/ |access-date=February 15, 2022 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref><ref name="Dora2022-2">{{cite web |author=Peter White |date=February 24, 2021 |title=Nickelodeon's ''Dora The Explorer'' & ''The Fairly OddParents'' Get Live-Action Series Remakes On Paramount+ |url=https://deadline.com/2021/02/nickelodeons-dora-the-explorer-the-fairly-odd-parents-get-live-action-series-remakes-on-paramount-1234700539/ |access-date=February 24, 2021 |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
==Characters==
===Dora===

In every episode, Dora goes on a exploring trip to find something or help somebody. Dora always asks the viewers at home to help her find new ways to get to the places with the help of Map.

Dora also enjoys sports as she was on a [[baseball]] team with her best friend Boots and her other friends and was [[Coach (baseball)|coached]] by her father (his employment status was never changed after that). She loves [[football (soccer)|soccer]] and is very good at it. Dora also speaks Spanish, teaching small words to her viewers.

The character is voiced by [[Kathleen Herles]].

super sexy hot cartoon girl!

===Boots===

Boots the [[Monkey]] is Dora's best buddy on the show. He is voiced by Harrison Chad in the original English version. Boots is friendly and enthusiastic, and usually wears nothing but his beloved red [[boot]]s, hence his name, Boots. He is purple with a yellow stomach.

Boots is present with Dora on her adventures, and he helps Dora to solve clues and puzzles. He also loves [[baseball]] and is on a team with Dora as shown in one episode. He loves to ride Rojo the [[fire truck]].
She loves Fall Out Boy, too.
Boots also seems to "love" many things. In one episode, he would say many times "I love [[riddle]]s. Call me 'Mr. Riddles'" or "I love [[nut (fruit)|nuts]], I love [[chocolate]], and I love, love, love [[banana]]s!" or " my boots suck!"

===Swiper===

Swiper is a sneaky [[fox]] in a [[blue]] [[mask]] and [[glove]]s, who appears in nearly every episode. He is voiced by [[Marc Weiner]]. As his name implies, Swiper steals or attempts to steal key items that help Dora on her adventures. Clever as he is, Swiper never manages to take Dora completely by surprise; an ominous "whisking" sound is always audible just prior to his appearances.

To prevent Swiper from success, Dora must repeat the phrase, "Swiper, no swiping!" three times. Usually she prevails, and Swiper slinks away, snapping his fingers and saying, "Oh, maaannn!"; sometimes, however, Swiper gets to the item before Dora has a chance to repeat the phrase. He then gloats, "You're too late!" (and frequently "You'll never find it now! Ha, ha, ha!!").

Swiper's motive for theft is patently childish; he never seems actually to want the object he takes, since he almost immediately throws it away to hide it from Dora (prompting her to ask the audience to help her find it). It is unclear if he [[Kleptomania|swipes merely for the joy of swiping]], or from a desire to annoy and frustrate Dora. Compounding the confusion is the fact that, given the right reason — e.g., that the item in question is a present for Dora's [[puppy]] — he'll return items he has taken, no matter how much effort he went through to get them. It is also shown that he rarely knows the full importance of what he's taken; e.g. he had no idea the aforementioned gift was for Dora's puppy. He has some kind of [[New York City|New York]] accent, and lives in a [[burrow]] on top of Blueberry Hill (no relation to [[Blueberry Hill (song)|the song]]).

Swiper is very fast and agile, and something of a master of disguise. He seems to have a great deal of technical knowledge, as he's built a variety of vehicles and gadgets (including a [[remote control|remote-controlled]] [[robot]] [[butterfly]]) to help him swipe things. Most of the time, however, he simply relies on his natural stalking abilities — sometimes with the aid of a costume — to sneak up on Dora. In the early episodes he often "hid" by curling up into a ball, which neither Dora nor Boots ever recognized as Swiper; he apparently doesn't do this anymore.

He has only been seen once without his mask, when the robot butterfly he built to swipe from Dora and Boots (in the episode "Dora's Got a Puppy") apparently malfunctioned; after they stopped it, it swiped his mask and gloves and kept them from him for a few humorous seconds.

None of Swiper's relatives has ever been seen, but his grandmother has been mentioned in two episodes: "A Letter For Swiper" and "Swiper the Explorer."

Over the course of the series, it's shown that there's more to Swiper's character than an urge to swipe things. In one episode it was revealed that Swiper has a soft spot for puppies, and in another that he likes Cowboy cookies. In a few episodes, he expresses feelings of joy with a fox-like cry of, "Yip-yip-yippee!" In the episode "A Letter For Swiper," Dora filled in for a delivery bird whose [[glasses]] were broken; Dora delivered stickers to Swiper (which were sent by his grandmother), and he thanked her for it without trying to swipe anything. In the episode "Swiper the Explorer," Swiper helps Dora on her quest to help Baby Fox find its mommy, and Swiper carries the baby fox almost all through the episode. Also in this episode, it's revealed that Swiper doesn't speak [[Spanish language|Spanish]], and wishes that he did.

The interaction between Dora and the antagonistic fox also reveals the kindness and grace of Dora's character. In one unusual episode, "Dora's Dance to the Rescue," Swiper took pity on a Dancing Elf who was caught in a magic bottle, similar to a genie. The elf tricked the sympathetic Swiper into removing the bottle's cork, thereby releasing the elf and his talking cane. Unfortunately, the wily fox was thereby entrapped in his place. Stuck and desperate, Swiper called out to Dora and Boots. The remainder of the episode chronicled an epic adventure involving most of the land's creatures, eventually ending with the release of Swiper after a dance contest. The episode was atypical as it involved many dances and songs, demonstrated a close, unconflicted relationship between Swiper and the other creatures, and had Dora refer to the elf in an uncharacteristically judgmental way ("mean Elf").

In this and several other episodes, Swiper finds himself captured, trapped, or in some sort of trouble. Despite his history of mean-spiritedness toward Dora, she demonstrates that the fox is her friend (which he doesn't find out until "Dora's World Adventure") and will always unquestioningly help Swiper just as she would her other friends, Benny, Isa, Boots, and Tico. If Dora needs his help he will come to her aid in the same manner.

Swiper is far from being unable to feel guilty for his actions. In "A Present For Santa", Swiper returns the present that he swiped, upon discovering that it was for [[Santa Claus|Santa]]. In "Dora's World Adventure," Swiper helps Dora return the [[friendship bracelet]]s he had swiped all over the world, and was shown to feel guilty once he discovered the magnitude of what he'd done and what he had stolen. During this time Swiper gets a taste of his own medicine, so to speak, as each country they visit has its own "Swiper," only of different species, who tries to steal the bracelets: Fifi the [[skunk]] in [[France]], Sami the [[hyena]] in [[Tanzania]], Fomkah the [[bear]] in [[Russia]], and Ying Yang the [[weasel]] in [[China]]. All of them act and dress nearly identically to Swiper and are stopped in the same way he is: by saying their name, followed by "no swiping" three times. Then they run off, saying Swiper's [[catch phrase]], "Ohh, maann" (their only line) in the local language. Their entrances are also preluded by a sound, only with local music; e.g. Ying Yang has a ''chau'' [[gong]] playing.

===Fiesta Trio===

Whenever Dora and Boots are successful in a given portion of their quest (quests are usually divided into three portions), the Fiesta Trio appears from seemingly nowhere to congratulate Dora and celebrate for a brief few seconds with music. The Fiesta Trio is a group of three small animals: a [[grasshopper]], a [[snail]], and a [[frog]].

===Backpack===

Dora's purple [[Backpack]] (voiced by Sasha Tora) provides whatever Dora needs to complete her quests. The backpack is a [[magic satchel]], which has been known to produce large items, including multiple [[ladder]]s, two complete [[space suit]]s — one each for Dora and Boots — and other items that simply could not fit inside it. Backpack seems to have much too much space within her fabric to be held in such a small area. It was given to Dora as a present by her mother and father. To make the Backpack open up, Dora asks the viewers at home to say "Backpack". The Backpack then sings a little introduction and asks the viewers at home to choose what Dora needs from among the Backpack's contents. Afterwards, the remaining contents go back into Backpack, who says, "Yum yum yum yum yum, ''¡delicioso!''" ("Delicious!")

===Map===

The [[Map]] (voiced by [[Marc Weiner]]) provides travel guidance and advice. When not being consulted, the rolled-up Map resides in a side pocket on the Backpack; to make the Map come out, Dora asks the viewers at home to say "Map." This is the Map's cue to introduce himself to the audience with a repetitive song, which is short in some episodes and longer in others, and describe the path Dora has to take on her quest.

Usually the Map doesn't do anything more than the actions described above, but in a few episodes he plays a more active role, especially in the episode "Super Map"; the Map finds a small red [[cape]] that gives him [[Superman]]-like powers, and he uses them to help Dora on her current quest.

===Other characters===

[[Image:Grumpy Old Troll.jpg|thumb|The '''Grumpy Old Troll''' lives under a bridge and requires Dora and Boots to solve a riddle to cross it.]]
Other recurring '''human characters''' include:

* Dora's dad (Papi).
* Dora's mom (Mami).
* Dora's grandma (Abuela).
* Dora's cousins ([[Go Diego Go|Diego]], Daisy, and Alicia).
* Dora's twin baby brother and sister.
* Dora’s [[teacher]]
* Boots’ [[music]] [[teacher]]
* [[King]] Bobo
* Dancing [[Elf]]
* [[Santa Claus]]
* Mariana The [[Mermaid]]

There are a number of minor, recurring '''animal characters''' such as:

* Señor [[Toucan|Tucán]], this character only speaks Spanish.
* Isa the [[Iguana]] (voiced by Ashley Flemming), who has a crush on Boots. She loves to ride in a rocket ship.
* Benny the [[Cattle|Bull]] (voiced by [[Jake Burbage]]), who lives in a [[barn]], loves to eat, and often rides in a [[hot air balloon]].
* The Big Red [[Chicken]].
* Pirate [[Parrot]].
* Baby [[Blue]] [[Bird]].
* Baby [[Jaguar]], who doesn't speak (in this series) but seems to be just as intelligent as the other characters.
* Tico the [[Squirrel]] (who's been voiced by Muhammed Cunningham and Jose Zelaya), who only speaks [[Spanish language|Spanish]], wears a colorful striped [[vest]], and is usually seen driving his little yellow [[automobile|car]].
* The Grumpy Old [[Troll]] ''(pictured)''.
* Baby [[Crab]], also Cangrejito.
* Mama Bugga Bugga
* Wizzle, a cute creature who loves wishes.
* Leon the Circus [[Lion]].
* Baby Dino the [[dinosaur]]
* Little [[Monster]]
* Baby [[Bear]]
* Baby Pingüino
* Little [[Lamb]]
* Pinto The [[Pony]]
* El Coquí
* Baby Red [[Fish]]
* Pirate [[Pig]], he has an eyepatch and a hat.
* Squishy [[Squid]], he loves music and also playing bongos.
* Friendly [[Bear]]
* Baby [[Fox]]
* Val the [[Octopus]]
* Little [[Kitten]]
* Friendly [[Dragon]]
Additionally, the show features a number of '''[[Anthropomorphism|anthropomorphic]] objects''', such as [[locomotive]]s, [[boat]]s, and [[automobile]]s with speaking roles. In addition, some episodes include talking [[tree]]s, [[gate]]s and [[wall]]s. Examples are:

* Azul the [[Blue]] [[Train]]
* Rojo the Fire [[Truck]]
* [[Chocolate]] [[Tree]]
* [[flower]]
* [[Jack-o-Lantern]]
* [[snowman]]
* Arco Iris
* Roberto The [[Robot]]
* Gassy the Gas Pump
* Little [[Star]]
* El Autobus who appears only in the episodes "The Missing Piece" and "La Maestra de Musica".
* 10 Wheeler, a big [[truck]] that has 10 wheels.
* [[Bulldozer]]
* Giant [[Crane]]
* [[Ice Cream]] [[Truck]]
* Tow [[Truck]]

Newer episodes feature flying '''stars''', which Dora and Boots catch and put into the star pocket on Backpack. The stars are always excited about going into the star pocket, which was shown in one episode to have much more space inside that one would think, similar to Backpack herself. Normally among these stars are one or more Explorer Stars, which have special powers that Dora uses to overcome obstacles.

'''Explorer Stars'''
*Hero Star-Has super strength.
*Supra-When helped by Ultra and Mega,the stars have super strength.
*Ultra-When helped by Supra and Mega,the stars have super strength.
*Mega-When helped by Ultra and Supra,the stars have super strength.
*Glowy-Illuminates dark places and can melt goo with her hot rays.
*Saltador-A star that can carry and object and have it jump the same height.
*Noisy Star-A loud star. Can wake most things up.
*Tool Star-A star equipped with many tools. Apparently, it gave Backpack less screen time.
*Switchy-Can change shape(i.e. star,circle,square, etc.)
*Woo-Hoo-A baby star with no apparent powers.
*Pointer Star-In the game "Super Star". Stops children from getting lost.
*Disco Star-Seen only in Super Star. Apparently only has party capabilities.

==Voices==

Voices listed below are for the English language version.

[[Jake Burbage]] <br> Harrison Chad <br> [[Felipe Dieppa]] <br> [[Elaine Del Valle]] <br> [[Ashley Fleming]] <br> [[Eileen Galindo]] <br> [[Chris Gifford (producer)|Chris Gifford]] <br> [[Kathleen Herles]] <br> [[John Leguizamo]] <br> [[Cheech Marin]] <br> [[Ricardo Montalban]] <br> [[Esai Morales]] <br> [[Amy Principe]] <br> [[Irwin Reese]] <br> [[Antonia Rey]] <br> [[K.J. Sanchez]] <br> [[Adam Sietz]] <br> [[Sasha Toro]] <br> [[Leslie Valdes]] <br> [[Marc Weiner]] <br> [[Jose Zelaya]] <br> <br> Explorer Stars voices <br> [[Christiana Anbri]] <br> [[Henry Gifford]] <br>[[Katie Gifford]]<br> [[Aisha Shickler]]

==Episode list==

{{main|List of Dora the Explorer episodes}}''


==Plot==
==Plot==
[[File:Dora and Boots.jpg|thumb|200px|left|From left to right: Swiper (in background), Dora, and Boots]]


The series centers around Dora Márquez, a seven-year-old Latina girl, with a love of embarking on quests related to an activity that she wants to partake of or a place that she wants to go to, accompanied by her talking purple [[backpack]] and anthropomorphic monkey companion named Boots (named for his beloved pair of red boots). Each episode is based around a series of cyclical events that occur along the way during Dora's travels, along with obstacles that she and Boots are forced to overcome or puzzles that they have to solve (with "assistance" from the viewing audience) relating to riddles, the Spanish language, or counting. Common rituals may involve Dora's encounters with Swiper, a [[bipedal]], [[anthropomorphic]] masked thieving fox whose theft of the possessions of others must be prevented through [[fourth wall|fourth-wall]]–breaking [[Interactive television (narrative technique)|interaction]] with the viewer. To stop Swiper, Dora and Boots must say "Swiper, no swiping" three times. However, on occasions where Swiper steals the belongings of other people, the viewer is presented with the challenge of helping Boots and Dora locate the stolen items. Another obstacle involves encounters with another one of the program's antagonists; the "Grumpy Old Troll" dwelling beneath a bridge that Dora and Boots must cross, who challenges them with a riddle that needs to be solved with the viewer's help before permitting them to pass. Known for the constant breaking of the fourth wall depicted in every episode, the audience is usually presented to two primary landmarks that must be passed before Dora can reach her destination, normally being challenged with games or puzzles along the way. The episode always ends with Dora successfully reaching the locale and singing the "We Did It!" song with Boots in triumph, followed by Dora and Boots discussing their favorite part of the trip.
The episodes of ''Dora the Explorer'' almost always follow a regular pattern, breaking the [[fourth wall]]:
*Dora has something she wants to do or somewhere she needs to go.
*Dora has three places to go, with the third place as the destination.
*Dora and Boots meet Swiper somewhere along the way, sometimes succeed at saying 'Swiper no Swiping' three times; sometimes Swiper successfully swipes Dora's item and hides it. Dora and Boots always find the hidden item.
*Dora will meet one of her friends at each of the locations detailed by the Map.
*Dora always succeeds in passing the obstacles.
*In the English version, Dora will ask the viewers to help her by giving advice (jump, run etc.), locating items (especially those stolen by Swiper) and often shouting commands to the characters in Spanish (especially Tico and Sr. Tucan, who can only speak Spanish).
*Every character that appeared on the episode sings 'We did it' at the end except for Swiper (unless Swiper has taken some positive role in the episode, such as the episode where he rescues a lost baby fox).
*Dora asks viewers what their favorite part was. She (and usually Boots) then proceed to tell the viewer which part of the adventure she most enjoyed. Any other major character can also be included in this section.
*During the closing Credits, viewers are either asked to find a character, hiding in a location, or follow instructions to achieve an objective.

==Foreign language versions of ''Dora the Explorer''==

As with many animated series made in the U.S., ''Dora the Explorer'' has been dubbed into many languages all over the world. The simplicity and repetitious nature of the episodes make this series especially well-suited for learning important phrases in a foreign language.

*'''Chinese''' In the [[Chinese language]] version ''Dora'' the characters speak mainly Mandarin with limited English. It is broadcast on [[Yo-yo TV]] in Taiwan (Channel 25).

*'''Dutch.''' In the [[Dutch language]] version, broadcast on [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]], the bilingualism is Dutch-English.

*'''French.''' In the [[French language]] version, ''Dora l'exploratrice,'' broadcast on [[TF1]] in France and [[VRAK.TV]] in Canada, the bilingualism is Anglo-French, with Dora and Boots (called Babouche) speaking French and other protagonists speaking and answering in English.

*'''German.''' In the [[German language]] version, broadcast on the recently restarted German branch of Nickelodeon, the bilingualism is Anglo-German, analogous to the French and Japanese Version.


==Development==
*'''Greek.''' In the Greek version called ''"Ντόρα η μικρή εξερευνήτρια"'' (or ''Dora the Little Explorer''), broadcast on Channel 9, the bilingualism is Greek-English. Dora and Boots (called ''Botas'') speak Greek and other protagonists speak and answer in English.
Each episode of the series costs $500,000.<ref>{{cite web|first=Paige|last=Albiniak|url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/little-viewers-big-squabble-108712|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225112416/https://www.nexttv.com/news/little-viewers-big-squabble-108712|title=Little Viewers, Big Squabble|website=[[Broadcasting & Cable]]|archivedate=February 25, 2021|date=November 12, 2005|accessdate=October 15, 2024}}</ref> Development of the series came out of Nickelodeon's desire to "come up with the next big hit" similar to its other successful preschool shows at the time, ''[[Little Bear (TV series)|Little Bear]]'' and ''[[Blue's Clues]]''. The creators sought to combine the format of both shows, with the narrative focus of ''Little Bear'' combined with the interactivity of ''Blue's Clues''.<ref name="Cleveland">{{cite web|last=Dawidziak|first=Mark|title=Dora the Explorer: Nickelodeon's little heroine celebrates 10 years of stories|url=https://www.cleveland.com/tv-blog/2010/08/dora_the_explorer_nickelodeons_little_heroine_celebrates_10_years_of_stories.html|website=The Plain-Dealer|date=August 13, 2010 |access-date=13 June 2022}}</ref> ''Dora the Explorer'' combined elements from two unsuccessful Nick Jr. pilots: ''The Knock Arounds'', about a group of forest animals, and ''Nina's Pop-up Puzzle'', featuring a girl who would resemble Dora.<ref>{{cite magazine |last= Bharanidharan|first= Sadhana|date=October 17, 2024|title=Back To The Drawing Board: Come on, vámanos!|magazine=Kidscreen|page=70|url=https://issuu.com/brunico-issuu/docs/kidscreen_q4_2024}}</ref> The creators further developed the concept by observing preschoolers with the creators coming to the conclusion that "they are little explorers."<ref name="Cleveland" />


Dora is a Latina. According to a Nickelodeon spokesman, "she was developed to be pan-Latina to represent the diversity of Latino cultures".<ref>{{cite web|last=Friedman|first=Emily|date=21 May 2010|title=Is Dora The Explorer an Illegal Immigrant?|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/Media/dora-explorer-labeled-illegal-immigrant/story?id=10711944|website=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]]|access-date=21 January 2013}}</ref> Initially the character was not planned to be Latina although after an executive at Nickelodeon attended a conference about the lack of Latino representation, the creators were asked if they could include such elements. At first there was hesitancy, but eventually they realized that they had "a great opportunity" and the character's design remained.<ref name="Cleveland"/> Originally, Nickelodeon did not want Swiper, as researchers stated he was, "bad modeling and unsettling to kids". The creators felt strongly about the inclusion of the antagonist as an integral part of the series; he remained in the final show.<ref name="Cleveland"/>
*'''Hebrew.''' In the Hebrew version, broadcast on HOP channel, the bilingualism is Hebrew-English. The series is called מגלים'' עם דורה'' (or ''Megalim Im Dora''--'''English:''' ''Discovering with Dora'').


On numerous occasions, television specials have been aired for the series in which the usual events of regular episodes are altered, threatened, or replaced. Usually said specials will present Dora with a bigger, more whimsical adventure than usual or with a magical task that must be fulfilled, or perhaps even offer a series of different adventures for Boots and Dora to travel through. They might be presented with an unusual, difficult task (such as assisting Swiper in his attempts to be erased from Santa Claus's Naughty List) that normally is not featured in average episodes, or challenge Dora with a goal that must be achieved (such as the emancipation of a trapped [[mermaid]]). Sometimes, the specials have involved the debut of new characters, such as the birth of Dora's superpowered twin baby siblings and the introduction of the enchanted anthropomorphic [[star]]s that accompany Dora on many of her quests.
*'''Indonesian.''' The [[Indonesian language]] version, formerly broadcast on [[Lativi]], is now broadcast on [[Global TV]].


[[File:Dora grows up.jpg|thumb|120px|Dora the Explorer as a [[preadolescence|tween]], as seen after being revealed in 2009]]
*'''Irish.''' In the [[Irish language]] version, broadcast on the Irish Language station [[TG4]], the bilingualism is Irish-Spanish, with Dora and Boots speaking in Irish and some other characters speaking Spanish as in the original. This is generally uncommon, as most foreign language versions of ''Dora'' have bilingualism between the local language and English.
On March 8, 2009, [[Mattel]] and Nickelodeon announced that Dora will receive a [[preadolescence|tweenage]] makeover, switching from a young age to a teenage attending [[middle school]]. Initially, it was announced that the new look would not be revealed until late 2009,<ref>{{cite web|title=Dora the Explorer Updates Her Look|url=https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Weekend/story?id=7033295&page=1|website=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]]|access-date=8 March 2009}}</ref> but after a short controversy, the tween Dora was unveiled on March 16, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=After Dora uproar, Nick and Mattel soothe moms|url=https://www.deseret.com/2009/3/17/20307306/after-dora-uproar-nick-and-mattel-soothe-moms|website=[[Deseret News]]|date=March 17, 2009 |access-date=1 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=New Tween "Dora The Explorer" Revealed|url=http://www.popcrunch.com/new-tween-dora-the-explorer-revealed/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715103605/http://www.popcrunch.com/new-tween-dora-the-explorer-revealed/|archive-date=15 July 2011|website=Pop Crunch|access-date=19 November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Passmore|first=Vicki|date=1 February 2011|title=Boy, How You've Changed: Nine Big Mascot Makeovers|url=http://www.walletpop.com/2011/01/25/boy-how-youve-changed-9-big-mascot-makeovers/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110127001512/http://www.walletpop.com/2011/01/25/boy-how-youve-changed-9-big-mascot-makeovers/|archive-date=27 January 2011|website=Walletpop|access-date=19 March 2011}}</ref>


On April 13, 2012, a CGI opening sequence was created by [[Chicago]]-based Calabash Animation for the seventh season of the series.<ref>{{cite news|last=Bynum|first=Aaron H.|title=Calabash Animation Creates New 'Dora' Opening|url=http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=3104|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130221035638/http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=3104|archive-date=21 February 2013|work=Animation Insider|publisher=[[Meta Platforms|Facebook Inc.]]|access-date=21 February 2013}}</ref>
*'''Italian.''' In the [[Italian language]] version, broadcast on [[Italia 1]], the bilingualism is Italian-English. The series is called ''Dora l'esploratrice'' ("Dora the Explorer"). Most characters speak Italian, but some characters and especially Dora's parents and backpack speak English together with Italian.


==Episodes==
*'''Japanese.''' In the [[Japanese language]] version, broadcast on [[Nickelodeon (Japan)|Nick Japan]], the bilingualism is Anglo-Japanese, with Dora and Boots speaking Japanese and other protagonists speaking and answering in English.
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==Voice cast==
*'''Malay.''' The [[Malay language]] version is broadcast on [[TV9 (Malaysia)|TV9]].
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* Dora Márquez<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Grandma's House |series=Dora the Explorer |network=[[Nickelodeon]] |date=November 13, 2000 |season=1 |number=13 |time=2:00|credits=Eric Weiner (writer), Tina Kugler, Erik Wiese (storyboard)|quote=¡Hola, señora Márquez!}}</ref> (aka Dora the Explorer): [[Kathleen Herles]] (2000–2007), [[Caitlin Sanchez]] (2008–2012), [[Fátima Ptacek]] (2012–2019)
* Boots: [[Harrison Chad]] (2000–2007), [[Regan Mizrahi]] (2008–2013), Koda Gursoy (2013–2019)
* Backpack: Sasha Toro (2000–2007), Alexandria Suarez (2008–2013), Sofia Lopez (2013–2019)
* Isa the Iguana: Ashley Fleming (2000–2007), Lenique Vincent (2008–2012), [[Skai Jackson]] (2012–2019)
* Tico the Squirrel: Muhammad Cunningham (2000–2001), Jose Zelaya (2002–2007), Jean Carlos Celi (2008–2012), Oscar Hutarra (2012–2019)
* Benny the Bull: [[Jake Burbage]] (2000–2007), [[Matthew Gumley|Matt Gumley]] (2008–2012), Aidan Gemme (2012–2019)
* Diego Márquez: Felipe and Andre Dieppa (2003–2004), Gabriel Alvarez (2003–2006), [[Jake T. Austin]] (2005–2010), Brandon Zambrano (2011–2012), Jacob Medrano (2012–2019)<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Dora and Diego's Amazing Animal Circus|series=Dora the Explorer |network=[[Nickelodeon]] |date=October 16, 2012 |season=7 |number=8}}</ref><ref>{{Cite episode |title=Dora's Thanksgiving Day Parade |series=Dora the Explorer|network=[[Nickelodeon]] |date=November 19, 2012 |season=7 |number=15}}</ref>
* Explorer Stars: Christiana Anbri, Henry Gifford, Katie Gifford, Aisha Shickler, Muhammed Cunningham, Jose Zeleya
* Val the Octopus, Miscalleneous: Elaine Del Valle
* Mrs. Márquez: Eileen Galindo
* Big Red Chicken, Grumpy Old Troll, Pirate Pig, Miscellaneous: Chris Gifford
* Various: [[K. J. Sanchez]]
* Boots' Father, Miscellaneous: Adam Sietz
* Señor Tucán, Miscellaneous: Leslie Valdes
* Map, Swiper, The Fiesta Trio: [[Marc Weiner]]


===Guest voices===
*'''Portuguese.''' In the [[Portuguese language]] versions, ''Dora a Exploradora,'' broadcast on [[RTP2]] and Nickelodeon Portugal. At Nickelodeon Brasil, Dora and Boots (called ''Boots'' in the Portuguese version and called Botas in the Brazilian version) speak Portuguese and the other protagonists speak and answer in English. Some Portuguese episodes are available on DVD.
* [[John Leguizamo]] – Silly Mail Bird, Pirate Pig (''Dora's Pirate Adventure'') and Flying Monkeys
* [[Cheech Marin]] – King Juan el Bobo
* [[Ricardo Montalbán]] – El Encantador
* [[Esai Morales]] – Mr. Márquez
* Amy Principe – Little Star, various
* Irwin Reese – Singing Gate
* [[Antonia Rey]] – Abuela
* [[Paul Rodriguez (actor)|Paul Rodriguez]] – León the Circus Lion


===Guest stars===
*'''Russian.''' In the [[Russian language]] version, broadcast on [[TNT (Russian channel)|TNT]] and [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]], the bilingualism is Russian-English. The series is called ''Dasha-sledopyt'' ("Dasha the Pathfinder"). Dasha is the children's name of Daria (Darya).
* [[Chita Rivera]] (''Dora's Fairytale Adventure'', 2004; ''Dora Saves Fairytale Land'', 2015)
* [[Johnny Weir]] (''Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular'', 2013)
* [[Hilary Duff]] (''Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular'', 2013)
* [[Jewel Kilcher]] (''Dora in Wonderland'', 2014)
* [[Mel Brooks]] (''Dora in Wonderland'', 2014)
* [[Alan Cumming]] (''Dora in Wonderland'', 2014)
* [[Sara Ramirez]] (''Dora in Wonderland'', 2014)
* [[Juanes]] (''Dora Saves Fairytale Land'', 2015)


==Foreign adaptations==
*'''Serbian.''' In the [[Serbian language]] version, broadcast on [[B92]], the bilingualism is Serbian-Spanish. The series is called ''Dora istražuje''.
''Dora the Explorer'' has been produced in various other languages worldwide. It facilitates the learning of important foreign language words or phrases (mostly English), interspersed with a local language (e.g. Norwegian, Russian, Hindi, or German), with occasional use of Spanish (used in the Irish, Serbian, and Turkish versions) through its simplicity and use of repetition.


* Arabic: The [[Arabic language]] version is broadcast on the "Nickelodeon on MBC3" block of [[MBC 3]], and is presented in Arabic-English.
*'''Spanish.''' In the [[Spanish language]] version, ''Dora la Exploradora,'' broadcast on [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] in Latin America (and until September of 2006 on [[Telemundo]] in the USA), Dora and Boots (called ''Botas'') speak Spanish and the other protagonists speak and answer in English. Some Spanish episodes are available to US viewers on VHS, and some DVDs have a Spanish track (including Dora's Egg Hunt). This version is entirely the reverse of the original English version; Tico & Señor Tucan (called Mr. Toucan) only speak English.
* Bengali: The Bengali language version was first broadcast in 2015 on [[SA TV]].<ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Cartoon DORA |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npxl3Iy9LWg |date=2015-07-05 |type=[[YouTube]] |language=Bengali |publisher=SATV}}</ref> The series began to be aired again in Bengali on [[Duronto TV]] on July 31, 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.banglatribune.com/entertainment/692920/%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A7%A7%E0%A7%AC%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8C%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%AE|script-title=bn:নতুন চমক নিয়ে দুরন্তর ১৬তম মৌসুম|date=28 July 2021|access-date=8 October 2023|work=[[Bangla Tribune]]|language=bn}}</ref>
* Cantonese: The [[Cantonese language]] version ({{zh|c=愛探險的朵拉|y=Oi taam hím dīk Dó Lā|l=Explore-loving Dora}}) is broadcast in Hong Kong and presented in Cantonese-English.
* Danish: The [[Danish language]] version is called ''Dora – udforskeren'' and there are commands and expressions in English. It is broadcast on the national public children's channel, [[DR Ramasjang]], and also on the [[Nick Jr. Channel]] through various [[pay TV]] providers.
* Dutch: The [[Dutch language]] version broadcasts on [[Nickelodeon (Dutch TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] and [[Nick Jr. (Dutch TV channel)|Nick. Jr]], It is presented in Dutch-English. The voice actors are Lottie Hellingman as Dora and Dieter Jansen as Boots.
* French : The [[French language]] version, ''Dora l'exploratrice'', broadcasts on [[TF1]] in France and [[Télé-Québec]] in Canada. It is presented in French-English, with Dora and Boots (called Babouche) speaking French and other protagonists speaking and answering in English.
* Filipino: The [[Filipino language]] version broadcasts on [[ABS-CBN]] and has the same English title "Dora the Explorer". The characters speak Filipino and some English, Dora teaches English in this version.
* German: The [[German language]] version broadcasts on the German branch of [[Nickelodeon (German TV channel)|Nick]]. Bilingualism is German-English.
* Greek: The [[Greek language]] version is called ''"Ντόρα η μικρή εξερευνήτρια"'' (or ''Dora the Little Explorer''). It is broadcast on [[Nickelodeon (Greek TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] and [[Star Channel (Greek TV channel)|Star Channel]]. Bilingualism is Greek-English. Dora and Boots (called ''Botas'') speak Greek and other protagonists speak and answer in English.
* Hebrew: The [[Hebrew language]] version broadcasts on HOP channel. Bilingualism is Hebrew-English. The series is called ''מגלים עם דורה'' (or ''Megalim Im Dora''—English: ''Discovering with Dora'').
* Hindi: In the [[Hindi language]] version, Dora and the other characters speak Hindi. It is broadcast on [[Nickelodeon (Indian TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] and [[Nick Jr. (Indian TV channel)|Nick Jr.]] Dora teaches the viewers English words and numbers.
* Hungarian: In the [[Hungarian language]] version, Dora and the other characters speak Hungarian with some English words or phrases. It is broadcast on [[Nickelodeon (Hungarian TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]. The series is called ''Dóra a felfedező''.
* Indonesian: The [[Indonesian language]] version broadcasts on [[Global TV]]. The bilingualism is Indonesian-English.
* Irish: The [[Irish language]] version broadcasts on the Irish station [[TG4]]. The bilingualism is Irish-Spanish with Dora and Boots speaking in Irish and some other characters speaking Spanish as in the original American version.
* Italian: The [[Italian language]] version broadcasts on [[Cartoonito]] and on [[Nickelodeon (Italian TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]. Bilingualism is Italian-English. The series is called ''Dora l'esploratrice'' ("Dora the Explorer"). Most characters speak Italian, but some characters, especially Dora's parents and backpack, speak English alongside Italian.
* Japanese: The [[Japanese language]] version broadcasts on [[Nickelodeon (Japanese TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]. The bilingualism is Japanese-English, with Dora and Boots speaking Japanese and other protagonists speaking and answering in English. The version is called ''ドーラといっしょに大冒険'' (''Dōra to issho ni dai bōken''/''Adventures with Dora'').
* Kannada: The [[Kannada language]] version broadcasts on Chintu TV and is a very popular program on that network. [[Hindi]] is the second language in this version.
* Korean: The [[Korean language]] version broadcasts on Nick Jr. in Korea. The title is ''Hi Dora'' and is introduced by a real person whose name is Dami – she introduces key English vocabulary for each episode. The episode is primarily in Korean with some English.
* Macedonian: The [[Macedonian language]] version broadcasts on [[MRT 1]] in Macedonia. The title is ''"Дора истражува"'' (or ''Dora the Explorer''). The bilingualism is Macedonian-English.
* Malay: The [[Malay language]] version broadcasts on [[TV9 (Malaysia)|TV9]]. The bilingualism is Malay-English. Dora speaks primarily in Malay, and the secondary language is English. The original English-Spanish version, however, is also available on [[Nickelodeon (Asian TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] via [[Nick Jr. (TV programming block)|the Nick Jr. programming slot]] to subscribers of the [[Astro (satellite TV)|ASTRO]] satellite TV service.
* Malayalam: The [[Malayalam language]] version is called ''Dorayude Prayanam'' ("Dora's Journey") and broadcasts on [[Kochu TV]], [[Sun Network|Sun TV Network]].
* Mandarin: In the [[Standard Chinese|Mandarin Chinese language]] version ''Dora'' the characters speak mainly Mandarin with limited English. It is broadcast on Yo-yo TV in Taiwan (Channel 25).
* Maori: The [[Māori language]] version is called "''Dora Mātātoa''".
* Norwegian: In the [[Norwegian language]] version, the bilingualism is Norwegian-English.
* Polish: The [[Polish language]] version broadcasts on [[Nickelodeon (Polish TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] in Poland. The bilingualism is Polish-English. The series is called ''Dora poznaje świat'' ("Dora explores the world").
* Portuguese: In the [[Portuguese language]] versions, ''Dora a Exploradora'' broadcasts on [[RTP2]] and [[Nickelodeon (Spanish and Portuguese TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]. On [[Nickelodeon (Brazilian TV channel)|Nickelodeon Brazil]] and [[TV Cultura]], the show is called ''Dora a Aventureira'', and Dora and Boots (called ''Boots'' in the Portuguese version and ''Botas'' in the Brazilian version) speak Portuguese. In contrast, the other protagonists speak and answer in English. Some Portuguese episodes are available on DVD.
* Russian: The [[Russian language]] version broadcasts on [[TNT (Russian TV channel)|TNT]] and [[Nickelodeon (Russian TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]. The bilingualism is Russian-English. The series is called ''Dasha-sledopyt'' ("Dasha the Pathfinder"). Dasha is the children's name of Daria (Darya).
* Serbian: The [[Serbian language]] version broadcasts on [[B92]]. The bilingualism is Serbian-Spanish. The series is called ''Dora istražuje'' (Dora is exploring).
* Spanish: There are different Spanish versions for Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. ''Dora la Exploradora'' broadcasts on [[Nickelodeon (Latin American TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] in Latin America. For Hispanic and Latino Americans, it aired on [[Telemundo]] from August 21, 2000 to September 30, 2001 as part of [[Nickelodeon en Telemundo]], then again from October 2, 2004 to September 3, 2006 as part of [[Telemundo Kids]]. Over a year and a half later, it aired on [[Univisión]] from April 5, 2008 to May 24, 2014 as part of [[Planeta U]]. Dora and Boots (called ''Botas'') speak Spanish and the other protagonists speak and answer in English. Some Spanish episodes are available to US viewers on VHS, and some DVDs have a Spanish track (including Dora's Egg Hunt). This version is entirely the reverse of the original English version; Tico and Señor Tucan (called Mr. Toucan) only speak English. Additionally, Univision has added on-screen captions of the Spanish words spoken in English. In Spain, ''Dora la exploradora'' is aired on [[TVE 1]], [[Clan TVE]] and the Spanish and Portuguese Nickelodeon feed. It is another reverse of the original English version (the characters speak mainly Spanish but there are commands and expressions in English).
* Swedish: In the [[Swedish language]] version ''Dora- utforskaren'' the characters speak mainly Swedish but there are commands and expressions in English. It is broadcast on [[Nickelodeon (Swedish TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] and [[TV4 (Swedish TV channel)|TV4]].
* Tamil: In the [[Tamil language]] version ''Doravin Payanangal'' (டோராவின் பயணங்கள்), the characters all speak Tamil, with some English interspersed. It is broadcast on a local kids programming channel [[Chutti TV]].
* Thai: In the [[Thai language]] version ''ดอร่าดิเอกซ์พลอเรอร์'' or ''ดอร่าสาวน้อยนักผจญภัย'', the characters speak Thai; however, Tico speaks English. It is broadcast on Gang Cartoon Channel, [[Nick Jr. (Thai TV channel)|Nick Jr.]], [[Thai PBS]].
* Turkish: In the [[Turkish language]] version ''Dora'' the characters speak mainly Turkish, Spanish, and English but there are commands and expressions in Turkish. It is broadcast on [[Nickelodeon (Turkish TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] and [[CNBC-e]].


As shown in the list above, Spanish is the second language taught in the original English language version of the show (also broadcast for Malay speakers), in the Irish, Serbian, and trilingual Turkish versions, but for other versions of the show, the language being taught is English.
*'''Swedish''' In the [[Swedish language]] version ''Dora- utforskaren'' the characters speak mainly Swedish but will have commands and expressions in English. It is broadcast on [[Nickelodeon (TV Channel)|Nickelodeon]] and [[TV4]].


== Franchise ==
*'''Danish''' In the [[Danish language]] version Dora is similarly to Swedish listed by Nickolodeon as ''Dora- utforskaren'' although this title is actually incorrect use of Danish. Translated it would be ''Udforskeren Dora'' (or, ''Udforskerinden Dora'' to emphasize the female gender). There are commands and expressions in English. It is broadcast on [[Nick Jr.]] in the subscription of [[Canal Digital]] and [[Viasat]].
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=== Animated successor series ===
*'''Turkish''' In the [[Turkish language]] version ''Dora'' the characters speak mainly Turkish, Spanish and English but will have commands and expressions in Turkish. It is broadcast on [[Nickelodeon (TV Channel)|Nickelodeon]] and [[CNBC-e]].
==== Spin-off ====
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Created and executive produced by [[Chris Gifford (writer)|Chris Gifford]] and Valerie Walsh Valdes, ''Go, Diego Go!'', is a spin-off of the original series and follows Dora's cousin Diego, an eight-year-old boy whose adventures frequently involve rescuing animals and protecting their environment. The series aired for five seasons consisting of 80 episodes and ran from September 2005 until September 2011.<ref name="KR-GDG">{{cite web |author=Jeanne Spreier |date=September 5, 2005 |title=Dora's cousin, Diego, takes stage on Tuesday |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1454&dat=20050905&id=vh9PAAAAIBAJ&sjid=QiAEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6743,1602906 |access-date=April 14, 2014 |work=[[Knight Ridder]]}}</ref>
==Stage adaptations==
Two stage versions of Dora the Explorer toured North America, the first being "City of Lost Toys," and the second being "Dora's Pirate Adventure." Produced by Nickelodeon and [[LiveNation]], these productions featured live actors portraying the roles of Dora and her friends, including Boots, Diego, Isa, and the Fiesta Trio. Many of the characters wore elaborate foam costumes designed to resemble the Dora characters. Each production featured a structure similar to an episode of the television series.


==== Sequel ====
City of Lost Toys featured [[Christina Bianco]] as Dora, while Dora's Pirate Adventure featured [[Danay Ferrer]] in the role, a former member of the all female American pop band [[innosense]]. Both productions featured a version of the popular [[Gloria Estefan]] song "Get On Your Feet" as the final number of the show.
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In 2013, [[Nickelodeon]] announced a development of a sequel to ''Dora the Explorer'' titled ''[[Dora and Friends: Into the City!]]'' and would star Dora as a 10-year-old who goes on city adventures with the Explorer Girls (a group introduced in 2009 consisting of Naiya, Kate, Emma, and Alana)<ref>{{cite web |title=Dora's Explorer Girls |url=http://www.nickjr.com/doragirls/home.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090922185537/http://www.nickjr.com/doragirls/home.jhtml |archive-date=22 September 2009 |access-date=19 November 2011 |website=Nick Jr. Channel}}</ref> and is accompanied by a male friend named Pablo. The series ran for two seasons and 40 episodes on Nickelodeon from August 8, 2014, to February 5, 2017.<ref name="Reuters">{{cite press release|date=25 February 2013|title=Nickelodeon Unveils New Generation Of Content For New Generation Of Kids At Annual Upfront Presentation|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nickelodeon-unveils-new-generation-of-content-for-new-generation-of-kids-at-annual-upfront-presentation-193385921.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140818231058/https://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/26/ny-nickelodeon-lineup-idUSnPnNY66995+160+PRN20130226|archive-date=18 August 2014|publisher=[[PR Newswire]]|access-date=13 June 2022}}</ref><ref name="Villaneda">{{cite web|last=Villaneda|first=Rebecca|date=28 February 2013|title='Dora and Friends': New Spin-off Will Star the Little Latina Heroine|url=http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/2/28/dora_and_friends_new_spinoff_will.htm|website=Hispanic Business|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015165334/http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/2/28/dora_and_friends_new_spinoff_will.htm|archive-date = 15 October 2013|access-date=31 March 2013}}</ref><ref name="Nickutopia">{{cite web|date=8 March 2013|title=Nickelodeon "Dora And Friends: In The City" TV Show|url=http://www.nickutopia.com/2013/03/08/nickelodeon-dora-and-friends-in-the-city-tv-show/|website=Nickutopia|access-date=31 March 2013}}</ref><ref name="Peel">{{cite web|last=Peel|first=Sarah|date=11 March 2013|title=Nickelodeon Announces Dora and Friends: Into the City|url=http://www.bsckids.com/2013/03/nickelodeon-announces-dora-and-friends-into-the-city/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313093225/http://www.bsckids.com/2013/03/nickelodeon-announces-dora-and-friends-into-the-city/|archive-date=13 March 2013|website=BSCKids|access-date=31 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Dora & Friends Music Video|url=http://www.nickjr.com/video/?videoid=122704|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140813034231/http://www.nickjr.com/video/?videoid=122704|archive-date=13 August 2014|website=Nick Jr. Channel|access-date=13 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=18 August 2014|title=Dora the Explorer is growing up and getting a spinoff series|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-aging-dora-20140818-story.html|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=13 August 2014}}</ref>
Both productions were conceived by [[Chris Gifford (producer)|Chris Gifford]], creator of the television show, and directed by [[Gip Hoppe]].


==== Reboot ====
There have been three Dora touring companies. The "City of Lost Toys" company and the "Pirate Adventure" company featured actors and crew that were members of [[Actor's Equity]] and [[IATSE]], respectively, the unions for professional actors and stagehands in the United States. The third company performs a reduced version of "Pirate Adventure" and does not employ union personnel. This production is currently touring North America, and scheduled to travel to the [[United Kingdom]] and [[France]].
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In February 2022, an animated reboot series was announced.<ref name="Dora2022-1" /> A promotional short film, ''[[Dora and the Fantastical Creatures]]'', debuted in theaters before ''[[PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie]]''.<ref name="DoraAnimatedShort">{{Cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=September 14, 2023 |title=''Dora And The Fantastical Creatures'': New Animated Short To Debut Before ''PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie'' |url=https://deadline.com/video/dora-and-the-fantastical-creatures-trailer-paw-patrol-the-mighty-movie/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230920120238/https://deadline.com/video/dora-and-the-fantastical-creatures-trailer-paw-patrol-the-mighty-movie/ |archive-date=September 20, 2023 |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> The first trailer for the CG-animated series ''Dora'' was released in February 2024, and the series became available to stream on April 12, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vlessing |first=Etan |date=2024-02-26 |title=Dora Swings Into Animated Reboot Action in Trailer for Paramount+ Series |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/dora-trailer-animated-reboot-series-1235836084/ |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref>


=== Live-action film adaptation ===
==Dora the Explorer merchandise==
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On October 23, 2017, [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Nickelodeon Movies]] announced a development of live-action film adaptation of the franchise at sister studio [[Paramount Players]] titled ''[[Dora and the Lost City of Gold]]'' for a scheduled summer 2019 release. It was filmed in [[Gold Coast, Queensland]], Australia at [[Village Roadshow Studios]] and directed by [[James Bobin]]<ref>{{cite web|last=McNary|first=Dave|date=26 February 2018|title='Dora the Explorer' Live-Action Movie Gets Summer Release|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/dora-the-explorer-movie-2019-1202710796/|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]]|access-date=11 March 2018}}</ref> from a screenplay by [[Nicholas Stoller]] and Kristin Burr as producer.<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 October 2018|title='Dora the Explorer' Begins Filming, Reveals First Photo of Isabela Moner as Eponymous Adventurer|url=http://collider.com/dora-the-explorer-movie-image-isabela-moner/#press-release|website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]|access-date=11 October 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> The film was expected to follow the title character as a teenager unlike the TV series with the inclusion of her cousin Diego. On May 2, 2018, [[Isabela Moner]] was announced to portray the titular character.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 May 2018|title=Isabela Moner Cast as Dora the Explorer in Live-Action Film|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/942955-isabela-moner-dora-the-explorer|website=[[Comingsoon.net]]|access-date=3 May 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> The film was released in theaters/cinemas in the U.S. and Canada on August 9, 2019.<ref name="opening">{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/08/dora-and-the-lost-city-of-gold-hobbs-shaw-the-kitchen-box-office-weekend-1202665153/|title=Scary Stories Screams $2.3M, Dora Strikes $1.25M In Thursday Night Gold – Box Office Update Preview|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|author=Anthony D'Alessandro|date=August 9, 2019|access-date=August 9, 2019}}</ref>
* Currently in Canada, [[Cheerios]] is offering free Dora the [[Explorer]] the Game [[CD-ROM]]s in specially marked packages. However, packages sold in [[Quebec]] will only have the [[French language|French]] version. Also, there are many action figures and playsets available in many markets, along with DVDs, toys, ride-ons, books, plush, apparel, handbags, play tents, play kitchens and more.


=== Live-action spin-off ===
* [[Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet]] is a video game released for the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo GameCube.
On February 24, 2021, [[Paramount+]] announced the development of a live-action series based on the franchise.<ref name="Dora2022-2" /> The following February, while announcing the development of an animated reboot series,<ref name="Dora2022-1" /> Paramount+ further clarified that the live-action series would be aimed at [[preadolescence|tweens]] and take inspiration from the live-action film, ''Dora and the Lost City of Gold''.<ref name="Dora2022-0" />


===Toys===
== See also ==
* {{Portal inline|Hispanic and Latino American}}
Recently, many Dora the Explorer toys have been recalled due to lead paint being used. These toys were manufactured by [[Mattel]]. Dora the Explorer creators have come under fire for not making any statements on this issue.


==Trivia==
== Notes ==
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* Dora the Explorer became the first Hispanic character in the 79th [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]] on Thursday, [[November 24]], [[2005]].
* Years before this cartoon, in 1971, English group [[Stackridge]] released a single entitled ''[[Dora the Female Explorer]]''.
* [[Ricardo Montalbán]] was the voice of ''El Encantador'' in the episode ''The Missing Piece''.
* Although Tico the Squirrel mainly speaks Spanish, he can be heard speaking English in some episodes.
* Rap artist [[Ludacris]] made a few references to Dora in the song "[[Number One Spot]]"; the lyric goes, "Explora Like Dora, those swipers can't swipe me."
* In [[Drake & Josh]], there is one episode, [[The Storm (Drake & Josh episode)|The Storm]], where Crazy Steve is watching Dora.
* The show [[The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy]] makes reference to Dora in episode 66: "A Grim Day/Pandora's Lunch Box", where a character bearing a suspicious resemblance and the same name as Dora tries to convince people to open her lunch box.
* This show was parodied on [[Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends]], when [[Eduardo]] was watching a show named "[[Lauren is Explorin]]".
* This show was also parodied on [[Saturday Night Live]] in a [[TV Funhouse]] sketch entitled "Maraka", created by [[Robert Smigel]]. The Dora-like character is called Maraka, while the Boots-like character is called "Mittens". The sketch made fun of the pauses in the show for the child viewer to react, the translations from [[Spanish language|Spanish]] to English (and [[Chinese language|Chinese]], [[German language|German]], [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]], [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]], [[Swahili language|Swahili]], [[Xhosa language|Xhosa]], [[Korean language|Korean]] and [[Russian language|Russian]].) in Maraka's sentences and had many sporadic events. Maraka was voiced by [[Becca Lish]], who imitated Kathleen Herles' voice for Dora.
* Saturday Night Live also featured a Dora reference in their MTV 4 sketch. A rapper (played by Zach Braff) talks about his Dora the Explorer tattoo. He mentioned he likes calling her, "Explora". When asked why he got the tattoo, he said he had a lot in common with Dora as they both, "grew up on the streets". Another character mentions he grew up in the suburbs. "Yeah, but they had streets", the rapper replies.
* In another episode of Saturday Night Live, [[Tina Fey]] accuses Dora of being a "[[lesbian|rug muncher]]" in response to the alleged [[homosexuality]] of [[Spongebob Squarepants]].
* In "Shy Rainbow" the rainbow colors are not in the correct order. Blue is shown next to red, whereas the bluish colors are on the opposide side of the spectrum.


==Other Media==
==References==
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Dora the Explorer appears in the ''[[Robot Chicken]]'' episode "Werewolf VS Unicorn" voiced by [[Mila Kunis]]. Border Patrol found her exploring near the border to California during Arnold Schwarzenegger's Public Service Announcement about Mexican Illegal Aliens. Border Patrol also dealt with Boots by breaking his neck.


==External links==
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*[http://www.nickjr.com/shows/dora/index.jhtml ''Dora'' area on NickJr.com]
* {{Official website|https://www.nickjr.com/shows/dora-the-explorer}}
* {{imdb title|id=0235917|title=Dora the Explorer}}
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*[http://www.doratheexplorer.co.uk News, discussion, links and blog at doratheexplorer.co.uk]
*[http://treehousetv.com/watch/shows/DoratheExplorer/default.aspx ''Dora the Explorer'' web page at TreeHouseTV.com]
*[http://www.noggin.com/shows/dora.php ''Dora the Explorer'' on noggin.com]
*[http://www.speekee.co.uk/articles.php?p=6 Article on the value of Dora the Explorer as a Spanish learning tool]


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Dora the Explorer
GenreAdventure
Children
Created byChris Gifford
Valerie Walsh Valdes
Eric Weiner
Voices ofsee below
Theme music composer
Opening theme"Dora the Explorer Theme"
Ending theme"Dora the Explorer Theme" (instrumental)
Country of originUnited States
Original languages
  • English
  • Spanish
No. of seasons8
No. of episodes177 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerChris Gifford
Producers
  • Valerie Walsh Valdes
  • Eric Weiner
Editors
  • Gayle McIntyre
  • Karyn Finley Powell
  • David Wigforss
Running time23-24 minutes (regular)
44-46 minutes (specials)
Production companiesNickelodeon Animation Studio
(credited as Nick Jr. Productions for seasons 1–4)
Original release
NetworkNickelodeon
ReleaseAugust 14, 2000 (2000-08-14) –
August 9, 2019 (2019-08-09)[1]
Related

Dora the Explorer is an American children's animated television series in the Dora the Explorer franchise, created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes, and Eric Weiner that premiered on Nickelodeon on August 14, 2000, and ended on August 9, 2019. The series was produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio.

The series focuses on the adventures of a Latina girl named Dora and her monkey friend Boots, with a particular emphasis on the Spanish language.[2] The series is presented in the style of both an interactive CD-ROM game and a point-and-click adventure game, with gimmicks such as Dora asking the viewer to help her by showing the current items in her inventory and asking the viewer which one is best for the current scenario.

The series is currently scheduled to receive a live-action version for older viewers on Paramount+.[3][4][5]

Plot

From left to right: Swiper (in background), Dora, and Boots

The series centers around Dora Márquez, a seven-year-old Latina girl, with a love of embarking on quests related to an activity that she wants to partake of or a place that she wants to go to, accompanied by her talking purple backpack and anthropomorphic monkey companion named Boots (named for his beloved pair of red boots). Each episode is based around a series of cyclical events that occur along the way during Dora's travels, along with obstacles that she and Boots are forced to overcome or puzzles that they have to solve (with "assistance" from the viewing audience) relating to riddles, the Spanish language, or counting. Common rituals may involve Dora's encounters with Swiper, a bipedal, anthropomorphic masked thieving fox whose theft of the possessions of others must be prevented through fourth-wall–breaking interaction with the viewer. To stop Swiper, Dora and Boots must say "Swiper, no swiping" three times. However, on occasions where Swiper steals the belongings of other people, the viewer is presented with the challenge of helping Boots and Dora locate the stolen items. Another obstacle involves encounters with another one of the program's antagonists; the "Grumpy Old Troll" dwelling beneath a bridge that Dora and Boots must cross, who challenges them with a riddle that needs to be solved with the viewer's help before permitting them to pass. Known for the constant breaking of the fourth wall depicted in every episode, the audience is usually presented to two primary landmarks that must be passed before Dora can reach her destination, normally being challenged with games or puzzles along the way. The episode always ends with Dora successfully reaching the locale and singing the "We Did It!" song with Boots in triumph, followed by Dora and Boots discussing their favorite part of the trip.

Development

Each episode of the series costs $500,000.[6] Development of the series came out of Nickelodeon's desire to "come up with the next big hit" similar to its other successful preschool shows at the time, Little Bear and Blue's Clues. The creators sought to combine the format of both shows, with the narrative focus of Little Bear combined with the interactivity of Blue's Clues.[7] Dora the Explorer combined elements from two unsuccessful Nick Jr. pilots: The Knock Arounds, about a group of forest animals, and Nina's Pop-up Puzzle, featuring a girl who would resemble Dora.[8] The creators further developed the concept by observing preschoolers with the creators coming to the conclusion that "they are little explorers."[7]

Dora is a Latina. According to a Nickelodeon spokesman, "she was developed to be pan-Latina to represent the diversity of Latino cultures".[9] Initially the character was not planned to be Latina although after an executive at Nickelodeon attended a conference about the lack of Latino representation, the creators were asked if they could include such elements. At first there was hesitancy, but eventually they realized that they had "a great opportunity" and the character's design remained.[7] Originally, Nickelodeon did not want Swiper, as researchers stated he was, "bad modeling and unsettling to kids". The creators felt strongly about the inclusion of the antagonist as an integral part of the series; he remained in the final show.[7]

On numerous occasions, television specials have been aired for the series in which the usual events of regular episodes are altered, threatened, or replaced. Usually said specials will present Dora with a bigger, more whimsical adventure than usual or with a magical task that must be fulfilled, or perhaps even offer a series of different adventures for Boots and Dora to travel through. They might be presented with an unusual, difficult task (such as assisting Swiper in his attempts to be erased from Santa Claus's Naughty List) that normally is not featured in average episodes, or challenge Dora with a goal that must be achieved (such as the emancipation of a trapped mermaid). Sometimes, the specials have involved the debut of new characters, such as the birth of Dora's superpowered twin baby siblings and the introduction of the enchanted anthropomorphic stars that accompany Dora on many of her quests.

Dora the Explorer as a tween, as seen after being revealed in 2009

On March 8, 2009, Mattel and Nickelodeon announced that Dora will receive a tweenage makeover, switching from a young age to a teenage attending middle school. Initially, it was announced that the new look would not be revealed until late 2009,[10] but after a short controversy, the tween Dora was unveiled on March 16, 2009.[11][12][13]

On April 13, 2012, a CGI opening sequence was created by Chicago-based Calabash Animation for the seventh season of the series.[14]

Episodes

Main article: List of Dora the Explorer episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
PilotJune 12, 1999 (1999-06-12)
125August 14, 2000 (2000-08-14)October 29, 2001 (2001-10-29)
226February 13, 2002 (2002-02-13)July 14, 2003 (2003-07-14)
321October 6, 2003 (2003-10-06)June 14, 2004 (2004-06-14)
427September 24, 2004 (2004-09-24)August 5, 2008 (2008-08-05)
521September 15, 2008 (2008-09-15)October 1, 2010 (2010-10-01)
618November 5, 2010 (2010-11-05)February 3, 2012 (2012-02-03)
719March 16, 2012 (2012-03-16)January 16, 2013 (2013-01-16)
820March 18, 2013 (2013-03-18)August 9, 2019 (2019-08-09)[a]

Voice cast

  • Dora Márquez[16] (aka Dora the Explorer): Kathleen Herles (2000–2007), Caitlin Sanchez (2008–2012), Fátima Ptacek (2012–2019)
  • Boots: Harrison Chad (2000–2007), Regan Mizrahi (2008–2013), Koda Gursoy (2013–2019)
  • Backpack: Sasha Toro (2000–2007), Alexandria Suarez (2008–2013), Sofia Lopez (2013–2019)
  • Isa the Iguana: Ashley Fleming (2000–2007), Lenique Vincent (2008–2012), Skai Jackson (2012–2019)
  • Tico the Squirrel: Muhammad Cunningham (2000–2001), Jose Zelaya (2002–2007), Jean Carlos Celi (2008–2012), Oscar Hutarra (2012–2019)
  • Benny the Bull: Jake Burbage (2000–2007), Matt Gumley (2008–2012), Aidan Gemme (2012–2019)
  • Diego Márquez: Felipe and Andre Dieppa (2003–2004), Gabriel Alvarez (2003–2006), Jake T. Austin (2005–2010), Brandon Zambrano (2011–2012), Jacob Medrano (2012–2019)[17][18]
  • Explorer Stars: Christiana Anbri, Henry Gifford, Katie Gifford, Aisha Shickler, Muhammed Cunningham, Jose Zeleya
  • Val the Octopus, Miscalleneous: Elaine Del Valle
  • Mrs. Márquez: Eileen Galindo
  • Big Red Chicken, Grumpy Old Troll, Pirate Pig, Miscellaneous: Chris Gifford
  • Various: K. J. Sanchez
  • Boots' Father, Miscellaneous: Adam Sietz
  • Señor Tucán, Miscellaneous: Leslie Valdes
  • Map, Swiper, The Fiesta Trio: Marc Weiner

Guest voices

Guest stars

Foreign adaptations

Dora the Explorer has been produced in various other languages worldwide. It facilitates the learning of important foreign language words or phrases (mostly English), interspersed with a local language (e.g. Norwegian, Russian, Hindi, or German), with occasional use of Spanish (used in the Irish, Serbian, and Turkish versions) through its simplicity and use of repetition.

  • Arabic: The Arabic language version is broadcast on the "Nickelodeon on MBC3" block of MBC 3, and is presented in Arabic-English.
  • Bengali: The Bengali language version was first broadcast in 2015 on SA TV.[19] The series began to be aired again in Bengali on Duronto TV on July 31, 2021.[20]
  • Cantonese: The Cantonese language version (Chinese: 愛探險的朵拉; lit. 'Explore-loving Dora') is broadcast in Hong Kong and presented in Cantonese-English.
  • Danish: The Danish language version is called Dora – udforskeren and there are commands and expressions in English. It is broadcast on the national public children's channel, DR Ramasjang, and also on the Nick Jr. Channel through various pay TV providers.
  • Dutch: The Dutch language version broadcasts on Nickelodeon and Nick. Jr, It is presented in Dutch-English. The voice actors are Lottie Hellingman as Dora and Dieter Jansen as Boots.
  • French : The French language version, Dora l'exploratrice, broadcasts on TF1 in France and Télé-Québec in Canada. It is presented in French-English, with Dora and Boots (called Babouche) speaking French and other protagonists speaking and answering in English.
  • Filipino: The Filipino language version broadcasts on ABS-CBN and has the same English title "Dora the Explorer". The characters speak Filipino and some English, Dora teaches English in this version.
  • German: The German language version broadcasts on the German branch of Nick. Bilingualism is German-English.
  • Greek: The Greek language version is called "Ντόρα η μικρή εξερευνήτρια" (or Dora the Little Explorer). It is broadcast on Nickelodeon and Star Channel. Bilingualism is Greek-English. Dora and Boots (called Botas) speak Greek and other protagonists speak and answer in English.
  • Hebrew: The Hebrew language version broadcasts on HOP channel. Bilingualism is Hebrew-English. The series is called מגלים עם דורה (or Megalim Im Dora—English: Discovering with Dora).
  • Hindi: In the Hindi language version, Dora and the other characters speak Hindi. It is broadcast on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. Dora teaches the viewers English words and numbers.
  • Hungarian: In the Hungarian language version, Dora and the other characters speak Hungarian with some English words or phrases. It is broadcast on Nickelodeon. The series is called Dóra a felfedező.
  • Indonesian: The Indonesian language version broadcasts on Global TV. The bilingualism is Indonesian-English.
  • Irish: The Irish language version broadcasts on the Irish station TG4. The bilingualism is Irish-Spanish with Dora and Boots speaking in Irish and some other characters speaking Spanish as in the original American version.
  • Italian: The Italian language version broadcasts on Cartoonito and on Nickelodeon. Bilingualism is Italian-English. The series is called Dora l'esploratrice ("Dora the Explorer"). Most characters speak Italian, but some characters, especially Dora's parents and backpack, speak English alongside Italian.
  • Japanese: The Japanese language version broadcasts on Nickelodeon. The bilingualism is Japanese-English, with Dora and Boots speaking Japanese and other protagonists speaking and answering in English. The version is called ドーラといっしょに大冒険 (Dōra to issho ni dai bōken/Adventures with Dora).
  • Kannada: The Kannada language version broadcasts on Chintu TV and is a very popular program on that network. Hindi is the second language in this version.
  • Korean: The Korean language version broadcasts on Nick Jr. in Korea. The title is Hi Dora and is introduced by a real person whose name is Dami – she introduces key English vocabulary for each episode. The episode is primarily in Korean with some English.
  • Macedonian: The Macedonian language version broadcasts on MRT 1 in Macedonia. The title is "Дора истражува" (or Dora the Explorer). The bilingualism is Macedonian-English.
  • Malay: The Malay language version broadcasts on TV9. The bilingualism is Malay-English. Dora speaks primarily in Malay, and the secondary language is English. The original English-Spanish version, however, is also available on Nickelodeon via the Nick Jr. programming slot to subscribers of the ASTRO satellite TV service.
  • Malayalam: The Malayalam language version is called Dorayude Prayanam ("Dora's Journey") and broadcasts on Kochu TV, Sun TV Network.
  • Mandarin: In the Mandarin Chinese language version Dora the characters speak mainly Mandarin with limited English. It is broadcast on Yo-yo TV in Taiwan (Channel 25).
  • Maori: The Māori language version is called "Dora Mātātoa".
  • Norwegian: In the Norwegian language version, the bilingualism is Norwegian-English.
  • Polish: The Polish language version broadcasts on Nickelodeon in Poland. The bilingualism is Polish-English. The series is called Dora poznaje świat ("Dora explores the world").
  • Portuguese: In the Portuguese language versions, Dora a Exploradora broadcasts on RTP2 and Nickelodeon. On Nickelodeon Brazil and TV Cultura, the show is called Dora a Aventureira, and Dora and Boots (called Boots in the Portuguese version and Botas in the Brazilian version) speak Portuguese. In contrast, the other protagonists speak and answer in English. Some Portuguese episodes are available on DVD.
  • Russian: The Russian language version broadcasts on TNT and Nickelodeon. The bilingualism is Russian-English. The series is called Dasha-sledopyt ("Dasha the Pathfinder"). Dasha is the children's name of Daria (Darya).
  • Serbian: The Serbian language version broadcasts on B92. The bilingualism is Serbian-Spanish. The series is called Dora istražuje (Dora is exploring).
  • Spanish: There are different Spanish versions for Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. Dora la Exploradora broadcasts on Nickelodeon in Latin America. For Hispanic and Latino Americans, it aired on Telemundo from August 21, 2000 to September 30, 2001 as part of Nickelodeon en Telemundo, then again from October 2, 2004 to September 3, 2006 as part of Telemundo Kids. Over a year and a half later, it aired on Univisión from April 5, 2008 to May 24, 2014 as part of Planeta U. Dora and Boots (called Botas) speak Spanish and the other protagonists speak and answer in English. Some Spanish episodes are available to US viewers on VHS, and some DVDs have a Spanish track (including Dora's Egg Hunt). This version is entirely the reverse of the original English version; Tico and Señor Tucan (called Mr. Toucan) only speak English. Additionally, Univision has added on-screen captions of the Spanish words spoken in English. In Spain, Dora la exploradora is aired on TVE 1, Clan TVE and the Spanish and Portuguese Nickelodeon feed. It is another reverse of the original English version (the characters speak mainly Spanish but there are commands and expressions in English).
  • Swedish: In the Swedish language version Dora- utforskaren the characters speak mainly Swedish but there are commands and expressions in English. It is broadcast on Nickelodeon and TV4.
  • Tamil: In the Tamil language version Doravin Payanangal (டோராவின் பயணங்கள்), the characters all speak Tamil, with some English interspersed. It is broadcast on a local kids programming channel Chutti TV.
  • Thai: In the Thai language version ดอร่าดิเอกซ์พลอเรอร์ or ดอร่าสาวน้อยนักผจญภัย, the characters speak Thai; however, Tico speaks English. It is broadcast on Gang Cartoon Channel, Nick Jr., Thai PBS.
  • Turkish: In the Turkish language version Dora the characters speak mainly Turkish, Spanish, and English but there are commands and expressions in Turkish. It is broadcast on Nickelodeon and CNBC-e.

As shown in the list above, Spanish is the second language taught in the original English language version of the show (also broadcast for Malay speakers), in the Irish, Serbian, and trilingual Turkish versions, but for other versions of the show, the language being taught is English.

Franchise

Main article: Dora the Explorer (franchise)

Animated successor series

Spin-off

Main article: Go, Diego, Go!

Created and executive produced by Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes, Go, Diego Go!, is a spin-off of the original series and follows Dora's cousin Diego, an eight-year-old boy whose adventures frequently involve rescuing animals and protecting their environment. The series aired for five seasons consisting of 80 episodes and ran from September 2005 until September 2011.[21]

Sequel

Main article: Dora and Friends: Into the City!

In 2013, Nickelodeon announced a development of a sequel to Dora the Explorer titled Dora and Friends: Into the City! and would star Dora as a 10-year-old who goes on city adventures with the Explorer Girls (a group introduced in 2009 consisting of Naiya, Kate, Emma, and Alana)[22] and is accompanied by a male friend named Pablo. The series ran for two seasons and 40 episodes on Nickelodeon from August 8, 2014, to February 5, 2017.[23][24][25][26][27][28]

Reboot

Main article: Dora (TV series)

In February 2022, an animated reboot series was announced.[4] A promotional short film, Dora and the Fantastical Creatures, debuted in theaters before PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.[29] The first trailer for the CG-animated series Dora was released in February 2024, and the series became available to stream on April 12, 2024.[30]

Live-action film adaptation

Main article: Dora and the Lost City of Gold

On October 23, 2017, Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies announced a development of live-action film adaptation of the franchise at sister studio Paramount Players titled Dora and the Lost City of Gold for a scheduled summer 2019 release. It was filmed in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia at Village Roadshow Studios and directed by James Bobin[31] from a screenplay by Nicholas Stoller and Kristin Burr as producer.[32] The film was expected to follow the title character as a teenager unlike the TV series with the inclusion of her cousin Diego. On May 2, 2018, Isabela Moner was announced to portray the titular character.[33] The film was released in theaters/cinemas in the U.S. and Canada on August 9, 2019.[34]

Live-action spin-off

On February 24, 2021, Paramount+ announced the development of a live-action series based on the franchise.[5] The following February, while announcing the development of an animated reboot series,[4] Paramount+ further clarified that the live-action series would be aimed at tweens and take inspiration from the live-action film, Dora and the Lost City of Gold.[3]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ The series officially ended on June 5, 2014.[15] Six additional episodes subsequently aired in the United States from July 7 to August 9, 2019, to coincide with the release of Dora and the Lost City of Gold.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Bautista, Ashley (July 22, 2022). "TikTok ghost trend sparks users to use AI Manga filter to 'uncover spirits'". Here is the City (HITC). Archived from the original on December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022. After nearly a decade of gifting many adventures to children of all ages, Dora wrapped up her character in 2019.
  2. ^ Couch, Aaron (August 10, 2018). "'Dora the Explorer' Movie Shares First Look". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Denise Petski; Nellie Andreeva (February 15, 2022). "Dora The Explorer CG-Animated Preschool Series Gets Paramount+ Green Light, Live-Action Dora Series Now Aimed At Tweens". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c Joe Otterson (February 15, 2022). "SpongeBob Squarepants Spinoff Movies, Dora the Explorer Live-Action Series Set at Paramount Plus". Variety. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
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