Dora and Friends: Into the City!

Dora and Friends: Into the City! (or simply Dora and Friends) is an American educational children's Flash animated television series. The sequel to the original Dora the Explorer series, this series premiered on Nickelodeon on August 18, 2014 and ended on February 5, 2017 in the United States, followed by its Canadian premiere on September 6, 2014 on Treehouse TV.
Plot
Dora, who is now a 10-year-old girl, attends school and lives in the city of Playa Verde, California. She has five best friends: Emma (who has a passion for music), Kate (who has a passion for theater), Naiya (who is super smart and has a passion for reading), Alana (who has a passion for sports and animals), and Pablo (who has a passion for playing soccer). Together, Dora and her best friends work together and go on adventures while discovering the secrets of their city. Dora has a magical charm bracelet that helps her get through objects in the way and a smartphone, complete with an app version of the previous series' Map, to aid her.
The characters are all bilingual and speak Spanish in addition to English. However, the Spanish curriculum on Dora and Friends has been expanded to using simple phrases and commands as opposed to solely the single Spanish words used on Dora the Explorer.
Season two features the return of characters from the original series such as Boots, Benny the Bull, Isa the Iguana, Tico the Squirrel, Swiper the Fox, and Big Red Chicken who appear as guest stars in certain episodes such as the reunion special "Return to the Rainforest,” which involves Dora's return to the rainforest in Mexico to rescue Map and Backpack after they are swiped from Boots by Swiper, only to be carried off by a strong wind. At the end of that episode, Backpack is repaired and redesigned by Kate after Backpack is torn apart by a cliff on Tallest Mountain. The special also introduces a young flower named Bud who lives in Isa's garden and had heard all about Dora's adventures from her. Bud ends up getting sewed up as part Backpack by Kate, though he is perfectly fine with it as he gets to go on adventures with Dora and her best friends. Bud helps Backpack find and retrieve objects stored inside her for Dora.
In addition to Backpack and Bud, Map returns later in the season following the events of "Return to the Rainforest,” effectively replacing Dora's map app. In "For the Birds,” older versions of Diego, Alicia, Baby Jaguar (who now goes by just "Jaguar"), and the Bobo Brothers from Go, Diego, Go! appear as well. The series had a few guest stars such as Megan Hilty and Christina Milian.
Characters
Dora Márquez – An explorer girl who use to live in the rainforest, she is now ten years old and now lives in the big city of Playa Verde.
Emma – Friend of Dora's. She's amazing at making music and singing songs.
Kate – Friend of Dora's. She's an aspiring artist and performer who loves to draw pictures, tell stories, and perform in stage shows.
Naiya – Friend of Dora's. She knows all about the history of Playa Verde. And also knows about pyramids and booby traps and says there's always a way out.
Alana – Friend of Dora's. She's good at soccer and also loves animals.
Pablo – Friend of Dora's. He's good at sports and a soccer player along with Dora and Alana. He's the only boy in Dora's gang.
Map App – A digital version of Map on Dora's smartphone. He tells Dora and her friends which way they had to go and watch out for booby traps.
Mr. Marquez – Dora, Guillermo, and Isabela's father.
Mrs. Marquez – Dora, Guillermo, and Isabela's mother. Abuela's daughter.
Guillermo Marquez – Dora's little brother and Isabela's twin brother.
Isabela Marquez – Dora's little sister and Guillermo's twin sister.
Abuela – Dora, Guillermo, and Isabela's grandma. Mrs. Marquez's mother.
Lucky – Abuela's cat.
Perrito – Dora's dog.
Boots – He's a monkey and Dora's best friend in the rainforest.
Map – Dora's map. He was rescued by Dora from the big wind when he was swiped by Swiper along with Backpack.
Backpack – Dora's backpack. She was swiped by Swiper along with Map, and saved by Dora just in time when she falls off the tallest mountain from the big wind. She was torn apart and has been fixed by Kate with bright brand new colors.
Bud – A little flower who lives in Isa's garden. He heard stories about Dora the Explorer and asked to come along on adventure to save Backpack and Map. At the end, Bud ends up being sewed on Backpack, he gets to go on adventures with Dora and her friends. He helps Backpack to get supplies out when Dora and her friends needs.
Tico - Dora's friend at the rainforest. He's a squirrel, he speaks Spanish and English.
Isa - Dora's friend at the rainforest. She's an iguana. She loves working garden and plant things.
Benny - Dora's friend at the rainforest. He's a bull.
Swiper – He's a fox from the rainforest who swipes everyone's things.
Big Red Chicken – He's a red chicken from the rainforest.
The Grumpy Old Troll – A troll who lives under the bridge with his wife Petunia in the rainforest and guards the bridge.
Voices
Fátima Ptacek as Dora, Malencua, Monsters, Los Duendes, Perrito, Dragons, Dragon, Kids, Girl, Crowd, Villagers, Sprite, and Penguins
Eduardo Aristizabal as Pablo (Season 1), Kids, Ghosts, Cusco, Party Guests, Monkeys, Kids, Jack, and Dwarf
Mateo Lizcano as Singing Pablo (Season 1 only), Fairy, Sidekick Cat, Doggie Land Dog, Bat, Firefighter Monster, Squeeze, Andres, Musicland Citizens, Fishy, Kids, Crowd, Troll Princes, Audience, Crowd, Purple Team, Announcer, Villagers, Sprite, Penguins, and Pablo's Speaking and Singing voices (Season 2)
Alexandria Suarez as Naiya, Digger, Sidekick Cat, Doggie Land Dog, Musicland Citizens, Kids, Dragons, Alley Cat, Fireflies, Dancer, and Audience
Ashley Earnest as Alana, Rico, Police Dog, Buddy Team, Little Girl, Party Guests, Kids, Alley Cat, Dancer, Audience, and Party Guest
Kayta Thomas as Emma, Fairies, Lala, Musicland Citizens, Kids, Crowd, Dancer, Audience, Bird-Emma, and Party Guest
Isabela Moner as Kate, Kids, Townsfork, Monsters, Fairy, Roja, Doggie Land Dog, Musicland Citizens, Dress Rack, Girl, Queen Bee, Katrin, Princesa, Marribel, Purple Team, and Guitarist Elf
Marc Weiner as Map App, Drawbridge, Firefighter Dog, Doggie Land Dog, Sidekick Bandit, Swiper, Map, Fiesta Trio, and Mean Turtle
Breanna Lakatos as Isabela (Season 1), Ghosts, Brassy, Violeta, Kids, Backpack, Marisol, Baker Elf, Little Girl Villager, Girl in Classroom, Crowd, Kids, Gnaomi, Hummingbirds, Uno, and Little Kids
Mia Sanchez as Isabela (Season 2), Guard, and Clowns
Miguel Cardona as Guillermo, Miguel, Bunny, Puppies, Alley Cat, Piggy, Squeeze, Andrés, Fishy, Little Boy Villager, Boy in Classroom, Bobby, Caterpillar, Buffterfly, Guard, Little Boy, Crowd, Monkey, Musicland Citizens, and Kids
Julian Rebolledo as Mayor, Referee, Cowboy Monster, Takeaway Truck, Musicland Citizens, Bandit Boss, Bandit, Papi, Magicians, Playing Card, Llama, Señor Antonio, Villagers, Baker, and Guard
Eileen Galindo as Mami (Season 1), Pirate, and Buddy Team
Leila Colom as Mami (Season 2), Mama Música, Musicland Citizens, Fortune Teller, Magician, Momma Dragon, Young Momma Dragon, Clowns, Queen, Boy's Mama, Crowd, Soccer Coach, Referee, Crowd, and Dulce's Mami
Miriam Cruz as Abuela and Vendors
Leslie Valdes as Dragon, Los Duendes, Sr. Chugga Chugga, Kite Judge, El Giante, Bus Driver, Snow Monster, and Dulce's Father
Chris Gifford as Pirates, Gate, Alarm, Grumpy Old Troll, Big Red Chicken, and Golden Parrot
Sebastian Arcelus as Pirate Ship, Pirate Captain, Matador, Soldier, Sir Jim, Box, Guards, and Villagers
David Crommett as Pablo's Abuelo, Older Man, Chocolate Tree, Papi ("Return to the Rainforest"), and Audience
Olivia Coronel as Kitty, Doggie Land Dog, Plink, Mia, Tabitha, Kids, Armadillo, and Lulu
Jorge Vega as Jorge, Little Boys, Students, Kids, Gingerbread Man, Tico, Squeeky, and Party Guest
Koda Gursoy as Pinguino, Kids, Piggy, Boots, Gnorman, Jaguar, Rainforest Animals, Sprite, and Mo the Sock Monkey
Aidan Gemme as Benny, Fireflies, Troll, and Little Kids
Celine Cardona as Isa, Kids, Sara (Smelly), Party Guest, Carolina, and Clowns
John Rocco as Bud, Tres, Quackers, Shivers, and Baby Unicorn
Nicolas Cantu as Diego, Polar Bear, Crocodile, and Clowns
Franchesca Valdes as Alicia
Lewis Grosso as Cusco, Maximo, and Woodworker Elf
Anthony Pierini as Puppies
Ashton Woerz as Puppies, Boy, Mouse, Bowl of Beans, and Audience
Sofia Lopez as Littlest Piggy
Peter Lurye as Frogs, Mice, and Horses
Jenna Iacono as Bowl of Rice and Girl
Jamie Cantone as Celia, Puppy Princess, Troll, and Dulce
Sean Kenin as Wizard, Cat, and Townsfolk
Adam Sietz as Serpiente
Eric Campus as Baker, Doggie Land Dog, and Mayor
Naomi Rosado as Mariana the Mermaid and Penguin Chick
Evelyn Guaman as Piggy
William Poon as Clownie
Sebastian Banes as Oatmeal and Kids
Paolo Poucel as Miguel's Mommy, Farmer Ana Maria, and Bandit
Joel Someillan as Berries
Lewis Grosso as Captain Cat
Robert Jimenez as Mayor Dog
Allison Strong as Farmer Dog, Doggie Land Dog, and Villagers
Olive Valdes as Kids and Crowd
Violet Valdes as Kids
Sebastian De Casteja as Marko and Kids
Sam Mercedes as Sloth
Raquel Wallace as Princess and Little Girls
Kiara Marte as June and Little Girls
Derek Sosa as Mousey and Students
Jessica Conde as Princess, Students, and La Maestra Carmen
Sophie Tanabaum as Cukoo Birds
Asa Seigel as Tick-Tock Train
Anthony Pierini as Monkey
Jesus Martinez as Judge and Lightning
Prince Royce as Wizard
Isabel Galupo as Bicycle Taxi Driver
Alexia Kohn as Susi, Kids, and Ballerina Elf
Flora Mendoza as La Maestra Julia, Crowd, and Elf
Mike Smith Rivera as Marty, Ogre, Mateo, Audience, Elf, and Bruno
Angela Bennett as Betti and Vendors
Eric Campos as Mayor and Vendors
Kyndra Sanchez as June
Shirley Rumierk as Mati
Armando Riesco as King, Announcer, Wizard, and Guard
Annie Kozuch as Tournament Official and Announcer
Kathleen Herles as Camp Counselor
George Gabriel as Littlest Bird and Birds
Alyssa Mazei as Penguin
Lori Felipe-Barkin as Valerie and Flash
Candida Guevara as Serena and Eagle
Guest stars
Gabe Saporta as Victor
Megan Hilty as La Diva
Olga Merediz as Emma's Grandma and Wagnerian Woman
Christina Milian as La Sirena Mala
Diane Guerrero as Pinenut and Fairy
Raul Esparza as Big Bad Wolf and Coconut King
Thalía as The Queen
Héctor Elizondo as Announcer
Jessica Sanchez as Urduja
Episodes
Pilot special
A 43-minute pilot titled Dora's Explorer Girls: Our First Concert premiered on August 7, 2011. Dora and her friends get five tickets to see Shakira in concert. When they lose them, they have to find them before the concert starts. The special was written by Chris Gifford and directed by Henry Lenardin-Madden.
Cast
Stephanie Joy as Dora (speaking voice)
Karina Padura as Dora (singing voice)
Jessica Conde as Alana (speaking voice)
Natali Padura as Alana (singing voice)
Giselle Monterroso as Emma (speaking voice)
Jasmine Maslanova-Brown as Emma (singing voice)
Elly Morillo as Kate (speaking voice)
Raquel Trinidad as Kate (singing voice)
Ashley Mendola as Naiya (speaking voice)
Maria Paula Gonzalez as Naiya (singing voice)
Pablo Napoli Borrero as Jorge, Second Place Boy, and Crowd
Miriam Cruz as Abuela and Crowd
Eileen Galindo as Mami, Truck Driver, and Crowd
Carlos Ibarra as Donation Clerk, Ticket Taker, and Crowd
Julian Rebolledo as Señor, Street Fair Barker, and Crowd
Regan Mizrahi as Boots
Shakira as Herself
Production
A pilot episode titled Dora's Explorer Girls: Our First Concert aired on August 7, 2011, on Nick Jr. in the United States. One month later, it aired on Treehouse TV in Canada. Following the release of Dora's Explorer Girls: Our First Concert, Nickelodeon announced in 2013 that it would produce a spin-off to Dora the Explorer titled Dora and Friends: Into the City! starring Dora as a 10-year-old who goes on city adventures with a group of new friends. The series has been picked up for 20 episodes and had its prime-time premiere on Nickelodeon on August 18, 2014. The show is animated using Toon Boom Harmony. On October 9, 2014, Nickelodeon renewed the series for a 20-episode second season.
Reruns also currently air on the Nick Jr. Channel. The show was canceled on February 5, 2017, after two seasons.
Broadcast
Dora and Friends: Into the City! premiered on Treehouse TV in Canada on September 6, 2014, and on Nick Jr. in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand on November 3, 2014. Channel 5's Milkshake! strand also premiered the show. In Southeast Asia, the series debuted on March 16, 2015, on Nickelodeon in Singapore, and in Spain on Clan TVE. In India, the show airs on Nick HD+. in South Korea, and in Korea on Skylife's Children English Channel Kids Talk Talk Plus, but not in Nickeldeon Korea due to failing of the show's broadcast.
Merchandise
DVD releases
Nickelodeon produced a number of DVDs based on the show, with Paramount for Region 1; and with Universal / Sony for Region 4.
References
External links
2014 American television series debuts
2017 American television series endings
2010s American animated television series
2010s Nickelodeon original programming
Into the City
American children's animated adventure television series
American children's animated musical television series
American flash animated television series
American preschool education television series
American sequel television series
Animated preschool education television series
2010s preschool education television series
Animated television series about children
English-language television shows
Hispanic and Latino American television
Nick Jr. original programming
Older versions of cartoon characters
Spanish-language education television programming
Television series set in 2003