Dora The Explorer

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

The show is presented as if it were an interactive CD-ROM game, with gimmicks such as the title cards appearing in windows and a computer mouse clicker that appears when Dora asks the child viewers 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 available to watch on the **Noggin** app, **Paramount+** and **Pluto TV**.

## Premise

The series centers around **Dora Marquez**, a seven-year-old Latina girl, with a love of embarking on quests related to an activity that she wants to partake in or a place she wants to go to, accompanied by her talking purple backpack, an 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 they have to solve (with "assistance" from the viewing audience) relating to riddles, Spanish language, or counting. Some common events involve Dora's encounter 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 must say the sentence "**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**", a yellow haired 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, singing the "**We Did It!**" song with Boots in triumph.

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.

## Characters

**Main**

* **Dora Marquez -** A seven-year-old Latina girl and the main protagonist of the series. She embarks on many countless quests and adventures to find something or to help someone in need. She loves playing sports, especially soccer, and is skilled playing musical instruments, such as playing the wooden flute and the guitar. Dora is the daughter of her mother and father, **Elena Marquez** and **Cole Marquez**. Dora's best friend is Boots. She gives others a chance to try their hands at tasks even when she herself might have an easier time with them. Dora values her family, whom she loves openly, though she spends little time indoors at home with them. It's revealed that Diego is her cousin.
* **Boots -** An anthropomorphic periwinkle monkey who is Dora's companion and best friend. His name comes from the red boots he wears. He is athletic and energetic, performing a series of acrobatic flips, cartwheels, and somersaults. Boots enjoys holding Dora's hand. Unlike Dora, he sometimes makes wrong choices and gets discouraged. When he is feeling down, he always bounces back quickly with one of his flips. His devotion and love always have Boots more than willing to drop whatever he's doing at the moment and make space in his random mental schedule for Dora. For her sake, he has even engaged in his own single adventures assisted by the viewers. As revealed in "**Dora's First Trip**", Boots first met Dora while he was playing and was saved by her when his red boots was swiped. He asked Dora to join her adventure and she accepted him.
* **Backpack -** A talking purple backpack who is a special helper and helps Dora on all of her adventures. She is a go-getter with a can-do spirit and is loaded up with items Dora might need on her quest. She was given to Dora as a present from her mother and father. Because of Backpack's large amount of items that she simply cannot fit inside, she is believed to be a **magic satchel**.
* **Map -** A rolled-up map who lives in Backpack's side pocket. He is a useful guide to Dora's quests on how to get directions on the location Dora wants to go. He plots out her journey with a simple graphic look that shows a route.
* **Swiper -** An anthropomorphic orange fox with blue gloves and a blue mask. As his name implies, he is a sneaky fox who swipes or attempts to swipe key items that helps Dora on all of her adventures. Clever as he is, Swiper never manages to take Dora completely by surprise. A whisking sound is (almost) always audible just prior to his appearances, due to leaves of other objects that collide with him. Swiper is fast, agile, and somewhat a master of disguise, as well as having a great deal of technical knowledge, as he's built a variety of vehicles and gadgets. Mostly, he always relies on his natural staking abilities to sneak up on Dora. It's shown in some of his appearances, he has a good-natured side and Dora and her friends are seen assisting him during Dora's travels or allying together. Swiper also has a soft side for puppies.
* **Tico -** A purple squirrel who wears a colorful striped vest and is a friend of Dora. While he is young and playful, he is also brave and heroic. Tico is able to operate any vehicle-everything from a bicycle-powered plane to a Super Spy boat car. Because of this, he has been known to save the day in a crisis. Tico is often seen driving in his little yellow car or living in his tree at the Nutty Forest.
* **Benny -** A blue cow and one of Dora's friends. He is a big, strong cow with a huge appetite and an even bigger heart. Benny is a skilled dancer and loves fiesta food, especially cake and ice cream. Benny is so accident-prone that it is usually him that is in need of Dora's help. Despite his clumsy nature, he is very self-confident and is never afraid to speak his mind. Benny lives in a red barn with his grandmother.
* **Isa -** A green iguana who is a very close friend of Dora and Boots. She is known for her problem-solving skills. She makes her way through the forest slowly and thoughtfully. Always a step ahead of the game, she is ready to provide essential information that Dora and Boots need to complete their journeys. Isa is a gardener and nature lover, from having her own garden to a time where she wished for her sunflower to grow big. She is very good at playing hide and seek, due to her camouflaging ability. It is shown that Isa has a crush on Boots and knew him before Dora met him.
* **Big Red Chicken -** A giant red chicken and one of Dora and Boots' best friends. He loves to prepare fiestas and practice magic tricks. He is silly, comical and plays carnival games. A storybook tells his backstory of how he became a legendary character. He can sometimes act as an adult.
* **Señor Tucán -** A toucan and one of Dora and Boots' friends. He only speaks Spanish and Dora usually needs to translate what he says for Boots and the viewers. He is a helpful bird who is willing to assist Dora and Boots on their adventures. When he's a spy leader, Señor Tucán uses his wing-like coat pockets to hold all kinds of high-tech spy gadgets.
* **Fiesta Trio -** A group of three small bug creatures. Whenever Dora and Boots are successful in a given portion of their quests, which are usually divided into three portions, they appear from seemingly nowhere to congratulate Dora and Boots with an 8-note fanfare followed by a quarter note drum and celebrate.
* **Grumpy Old Troll -** A yellow haired troll who lives under the **Troll Bridge** that Dora and Boots sometimes come across. He'll jump out from under the bridge and sing a song telling them that they need to answer a riddle before they cross his bridge. He is formerly almost always grumpy, He acts as a father figure to other characters and enjoys making up riddles for visitors who try to cross his bridge. However, he is shown to be happy at times and does have a few hobbies.
* **Mami -** Mami, known as **Elena Marquez**, is the mother of Dora and the wife of Cole Marquez, Dora's father. She is a kind and caring person. She is always willing to help Dora. For example, she helped plan Boots' surprise party. Mami is also a very good baker.
* **Papi -** Papi, known as **Cole Marquez**, is the father of Dora and the husband of Elena Marquez. He is very kind and caring towards his wife and children. Papi is also shown to be a good baseball coach and a cook.
* **Abuela -** The grandmother of Dora, Guillermo, Isabella, Alicia, Daisy and Diego. She is a kind and caring grandmother. She's also very good at baking her favorite dessert, which is chocolate cake. Abuela would often give Dora gifts, as she gave her a star pocket in "**Star Catcher**".

**Others**

* **Guillermo Marquez -** Dora's baby brother. He wears a blue shirt and a diaper. In the episode "**Magic Land**" he is older and speaks full sentences. He also helped Dora in the "**Super Babies**" trilogy.
* **Isabella Marquez -** Dora's baby sister and the twin sister of Guillermo. She wears a pink shirt, a pink bow, a diaper and most likely has a pacifier in her mouth. In the episode "**Super Babies**", she appears to have superpowers similar to Guillermo. She is older and speaks full sentences in "**Magic** **Land**".
* **Little Monster -** A friendly and furry light purple monster. He appears in four episodes.

## Voices

* Dora Márquez (aka, Dora the Explorer): **Kathleen Herles** (2000–2007), **Caitlin Sanchez** (2008–2011), **Fátima Ptacek** (2012–2019)
* Boots: **Harrison Chad** (2000–2007), **Regan Mizrahi** (2008–2012), **Koda Gursoy** (2012–2019)
* Backpack: **Sasha Toro** (2000–2007), **Alexandria Suarez** (2008–2019)
* Isa the Iguana: **Ashley Fleming** (2000–2007), **Lenique Vincent** (2008–2011), **Skai Jackson** (2012–2019)
* Tico the Squirrel: **Jose Zelaya** (2002–2007), **Jean Carlos Celi** (2008–2019)
* Benny the Bull: **Jake Burbage** (2000–2007), **Matt Gumley** (2008–2019)
* Explorer Stars: **Christiana Anbri**, **Henry Gifford**, **Katie Gifford**, **Aisha Shickler**, **Muhammed Cunningham**, **Jose Zeleya**
* 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)
* **Elaine Del Valle** – Val the Octopus, various
* **Eileen Galindo** – Mrs. Márquez
* **Chris Gifford** – Big Red Chicken, Grumpy Old Troll, various
* **K. J. Sanchez**
* **Adam Sietz** – Boots' Father, various
* **Leslie Valdes**
* **Marc Weiner** – Map, Swiper, The Fiesta Trio

### Guest voices

* **John Leguizamo**
* **Cheech Marin**
* **Ricardo Montalbán**
* **Esai Morales – Mr. Márquez**
* **Amy Principe**
* **Irwin Reese**
* **Antonia Rey - Abuela**
* **Paul Rodriguez**
* **Frankie Grande**

### Guest stars

* **Chita Rivera** (Dora's Fairytale Adventure, 2004)
* **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)

## Production/Development

The show was developed out of Nickelodeon's desire "**to come up with the next big hit**" similar to the network's other hit preschool shows at the time, **Little Bear** and **Blue's Clues**. The creators sought to combine both of the shows' formats, with the narrative and adventurous focus of Little Bear, combined with the interactivity of **Blue's Clues**. The creators further developed the concept by observing preschoolers with the creators coming to the conclusion that "**they are little explorers**".

Dora is a Latina. According to a **Nickelodeon** spokesman, "**she was developed to be pan-Latina to represent the diversity of Latino cultures**". 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 was designed as such. Nickelodeon at first did not like the antagonist, **Swiper**, at first with researchers stating that "**he was bad modeling and unsettling to kids**"; however, the creators felt strongly about the inclusion of a villainous character and he remained in the final show.

On March 8, 2009, **Mattel** and **Nickelodeon** announced that Dora will receive a tween makeover, switching from a young age to a pre-teen age attending middle school. Initially, it was announced that the new look would not be revealed until late 2009, but after a short controversy, the tween Dora was unveiled on March 16, 2009.

In 2012, a CGI opening was created for new episodes of the series.

**Dora's Explorer Girls**

In 2009, Mattel and Nickelodeon introduced a pre-teen version of Dora, with four friends named **Naiya**, **Kate**, **Emma**, and **Alana**, who call themselves **The** **Explorer Girls**. The Explorer Girls were included in a spin-off titled, Dora And Friends: Into The City, launched in 2014.

## 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.
* **Cantonese –** The Cantonese language version (Chinese: 愛探險的朵拉; '**Explore-loving Dora**') is broadcast in Hong Kong. It is 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 Nick Jr. 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. The bilingualism is German-English.
* **Greek –** The Greek language version is called *"***Ντόρα η μικρή εξερευνήτρια***"* (or **Dora the Little Explorer**). It broadcasts on Nickelodeon and Star Channel. The 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 the **HOP** channel. The 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 broadcasts 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 broadcasts 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. 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 along with 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 broadcasts 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, while 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 (and up to September 2006 on **Telemundo** in the USA; from April 2008 on **Univisión**). 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 broadcasts on **Nickelodeon** and **TV4**.
* **Tamil –** In the Tamil language version **Doravin Payanangal** (**டோராவின் பயணங்கள்**), the characters all speak Tamil, with some English interspersed. It broadcasts 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 broadcasts 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 broadcasts 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 the trilingual Turkish versions, but for other versions of the show, the language being taught is English.

## Stage Adaptations

Two stage adaptations 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. City of Lost Toys featured **Christina Bianco** as Dora while Dora's Pirate Adventure featured **Danay Ferrer** of the band **Innosense** in the role of Dora and **Frankie Grande** as Boots. Both productions featured a version of the popular Gloria Estefan song "**Get On Your Feet**" as the final number of the show. Both productions were conceived by **Chris Gifford**, creator of the television show, and directed by **Gip Hoppe**.

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.

## Episodes

**List of Dora The Explorer episodes...**

## Home Media

Home media releases of **Dora The Explorer**. All sets were released by **Paramount Home Media Distribution**. There have been rare VHS releases by **Nick Jr.** and foreign home video releases including the UK, Spain, China, and Japan. There also have been many DVD releases in Spanish-speaking territories. Few of the DVD sets had been reissued with cover redesigns for later releases.

* **Swing Into Action! VHS**
* **Wish On A Star - VHS**
* **Adventures With Dora: Volume 1 - VHS**
* **To The Rescue - VHS**
* **Dora Saves The Prince - VHS**
* **Adventures With Dora: Volume 2 - VHS**
* **Dora's Backpack Adventure - VHS**
* **Christmas! VHS**
* **Move To The Music - VHS**
* **Map Adventures - VHS & DVD**
* **City Of Lost Toys - VHS & DVD**
* **Rhymes And Riddles - VHS & DVD**
* **Cowgirl Dora - VHS & DVD**
* **Meet Diego! VHS & DVD**
* **Pirate Adventure - VHS & DVD**
* **Egg Hunt - VHS & DVD**
* **Super Silly Fiesta - VHS & DVD**
* **Dora's Halloween - VHS & DVD**
* **Fairytale Adventure - VHS & DVD**
* **Dora's Christmas! DVD**
* **Catch The Stars - VHS & DVD**
* **Big Sister Dora - VHS & DVD**
* **It's A Party! VHS & DVD**
* **Super Babies - VHS & DVD**
* **Dance To The Rescue - VHS & DVD**
* **Save The Day - VHS & DVD**
* **Dora's First Trip - VHS & DVD**
* **Animal Adventures - VHS & DVD**
* **We're A Team! VHS & DVD**
* **World Adventure - VHS & DVD**
* **Musical School Days - DVD**
* **Shy Rainbow - DVD**
* **Summer Explorer - DVD**
* **Dora Saves The Mermaids - DVD**
* **Puppy Power! DVD**
* **Undercover Dora - DVD**
* **Dora Saves The Snow Princess - DVD**
* **Dora Celebrates Three Kings Day - DVD**
* **Singing Sensation! DVD**
* **Dora And The 3 Little Pigs - DVD**
* **Super Babies' Dream Adventure - DVD**
* **Dora Saves The Crystal Kingdom - DVD**
* **Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure - DVD**
* **Let's Explore! Dora's Greatest Adventures - DVD**
* **Explore The Earth! DVD**
* **Dora's Big Birthday Adventure! DVD**
* **Dora's Slumber Party - DVD**
* **It's Haircut Day! DVD**
* **Dora's Ballet Adventures - DVD**
* **Dora's Halloween Parade - DVD**
* **Dora's Enchanted Forest Adventures - DVD**
* **Dora Loves Boots - DVD**
* **Dora's Easter Adventure - DVD**
* **Dora's Rescue In Mermaid Kingdom - DVD**
* **Dora's Fantastic Gymnastics Adventure - DVD**
* **Dora's Royal Rescue - DVD**
* **Dora's Butterfly Ball - DVD**
* **Dora Rocks! DVD**
* **Dora's Great Roller Skate Adventure - DVD**
* **Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular - DVD**
* **Dora In Wonderland - DVD**
* **Dora + Boots: Best Friends Forever - DVD**
* **Dora's Magical Sleepover - DVD**
* **Dora Saves Fairytale Land - DVD**
* **Whirl & Twirl Collection - DVD**
* **Dora's Big Party Pack - DVD**
* **Dora The Explorer: The Epic Adventures Collection - DVD**
* **Dora's Double Length Adventures - DVD**
* **Dora's Storybook Adventures: 3-DVD Collection**
* **Celebrate With Dora: 3-DVD Collection**

**UK Releases**

* **Dora's Super Soccer Showdown - DVD**
* **Perrito's Big Surprise - DVD**
* **It's A Puppy Party - DVD**
* **Dora's World Adventure - DVD**
* **Big Sister Dora - DVD**
* **Catch The Stars - DVD**
* **Meet Diego! DVD**
* **Super Silly Fiesta - DVD**
* **Super Babies - DVD**
* **Dora's Family: Triple DVD Pack**
* **Dora's Easter Collection: 2-DVD Gift Set**
* **Dora's Christmas Collection: 3-DVD Set**

**Australian Releases**

* **Dora's Night-Light Adventure - DVD**
* **Dora's Dinosaur Journey - DVD**

**Japanese Releases**

* **Dora's Got A Puppy - DVD**
* **Dora's Dance To The Rescue - DVD**
* **Dora's Team, Let's Go - DVD**
* **Dora's ABC Animals - DVD**
* **Dora's World Adventure - DVD**
* **Dora's Birthday Adventure - DVD**

**Spanish-Language Releases**

* **Dora: Vive Au Vacances (Live The Holidays)**
* **Dora: Vacances Au Camping (Camping Vacation)**

**Other**

* **Dora's Ultimate Adventures! 3-Disc DVD**
* **Dora's Out-Of-This-World Adventures: 3-DVD Collection**
* **Dora's Double Length Adventures: 3-DVD Collection**
* **Dora's Mermaid Adventures Collection: 2-DVD Gift Set**

Dora The Explorer: Swing Into Action! VHS (June 2001)Dora The Explorer: Wish On A Star: VHS (June 2001)Dora The Explorer: Adventures With Dora: Volume 1: VHS (2001)Dora The Explorer: To The Rescue: VHS (August 2001)Dora The Explorer: Dora Saves The Prince: VHS (February 2002)Dora The Explorer: Adventures With Dora: Volume 2: VHS (2002)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Backpack Adventure: VHS (May 2002)Dora The Explorer: Christmas! VHS (September 2002)Dora The Explorer: Move To The Music: VHS (November 2002)Dora The Explorer: Map Adventures: VHS (February 2003)Dora The Explorer: City Of Lost Toys: VHS (June 2003)Dora The Explorer: Rhymes And Riddles: VHS (August 2003)Dora The Explorer: Cowgirl Dora: VHS (October 2003)Dora The Explorer: Meet Diego! VHS (October 2003)Dora The Explorer: Pirate Adventure: VHS (January 2004)Dora The Explorer: Egg Hunt: VHS (March 2004)Dora The Explorer: Super Silly Fiesta! VHS (June 2004)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Halloween: VHS (August 2004)Dora The Explorer: Fairytale Adventure: VHS (October 2004)Dora The Explorer: Catch The Stars: VHS (January 2005)Dora The Explorer: Big Sister Dora: VHS (March 2005)Dora The Explorer: It's A Party! VHS (May 2005)Dora The Explorer: Super Babies: VHS (June 2005)Dora The Explorer: Dance To The Rescue: VHS (October 2005)Dora The Explorer: Save The Day: VHS (January 2006)Dora The Explorer: Dora's First Trip: VHS (April 2006)Dora The Explorer: Animal Adventures: VHS (June 2006)Dora The Explorer: We're A Team! VHS (August 2006)Dora The Explorer: World Adventure! VHS (October 2006)Dora The Explorer: Map Adventures: DVD (February 2003)Dora The Explorer: City Of Lost Toys: DVD (June 2003)Dora The Explorer: Rhymes And Riddles: DVD (August 2003)Dora The Explorer: Cowgirl Dora: DVD (October 2003)Dora The Explorer: Meet Diego! DVD (October 2003)Dora The Explorer: Pirate Adventure: DVD (January 2004)Dora The Explorer: Egg Hunt: DVD (March 2004)Dora The Explorer: Super Silly Fiesta! DVD (June 2004)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Halloween: DVD (August 2004)Dora The Explorer: Fairytale Adventure: DVD (October 2004)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Christmas: DVD (October 2004)Dora The Explorer: Catch The Stars: DVD (January 2005)Dora The Explorer: Big Sister Dora: DVD (March 2005)Dora The Explorer: It's A Party! DVD (May 2005)Dora The Explorer: Super Babies: DVD (June 2005)Dora The Explorer: Dance To The Rescue: DVD (October 2005)Dora The Explorer: Save The Day: DVD (January 2006)Dora The Explorer: Dora's First Trip: DVD (April 2006)Dora The Explorer: Animal Adventures: DVD (June 2006)Dora The Explorer: We're A Team! DVD (August 2006)Dora The Explorer: World Adventure! DVD (October 2006)Dora The Explorer: Musical School Days: DVD (February 2007)Dora The Explorer: Shy Rainbow: DVD (April 2007)Dora The Explorer: Summer Explorer: DVD (July 2007)Dora The Explorer: Dora Saves The Mermaids: DVD (September 2007)Dora The Explorer: Dora Saves The Mermaids: Dora's Adventure Collection: DVD (2012)Dora The Explorer: Puppy Power! DVD (November 2007)Dora The Explorer: Undercover Dora: DVD (January 2008)Dora The Explorer: Dora Saves The Snow Princess: DVD (September 2008)Dora The Explorer: Dora Saves The Snow Princess: Dora's Adventure Collection: DVD (2012)Dora The Explorer: Dora Celebrates Three Kings Day! DVD (October 2008)Dora The Explorer: Singing Sensation! DVD (November 2008)Dora The Explorer: Dora And The 3 Little Pigs: DVD (January 2009)Dora The Explorer: Super Babies' Dream Adventure: DVD (May 2009)Dora The Explorer: Dora Saves The Crystal Kingdom: DVD (September 2009)Dora The Explorer: Dora Saves The Crystal Kingdom: Dora's Adventure Collection: DVD (September 2012)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure: DVD (November 2009)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Halloween: DVD (2009)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Christmas: DVD (2009)Dora The Explorer: Egg Hunt: DVD (2009)Dora The Explorer: Let's Explore! Dora's Greatest Adventures: DVD (February 2010)Dora The Explorer: Explore The Earth! DVD (April 2010)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Big Birthday Adventure: DVD (August 2010)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Slumber Party: DVD (September 2010)Dora The Explorer: It's Haircut Day! DVD (May 2011)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Big Party Pack: DVD (July 2011)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Ballet Adventures: DVD (August 2011)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Halloween Parade: DVD (August 2011)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Storybook Adventures: DVD (September 2011)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Enchanted Forest Adventures: DVD (September 2011)Dora The Explore: Celebrate With Dora: DVD (November 2011)Dora The Explorer: Dora Loves Boots: DVD (December 2011)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Easter Adventure: DVD (February 2012)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Rescue In Mermaid Kingdom: DVD (June 2012)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Fantastic Gymnastics Adventure: DVD (July 2012)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Royal Rescue: DVD (October 2012)Dora The Explorer: Cowgirl Dora: DVD (2012)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Fairytale Adventure: Dora's Adventure Collection: DVD (2012)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Butterfly Ball: DVD (February 2013)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Easter Collection: 2-DVD Gift Set (February 2013)Dora The Explorer: Dora Rocks! DVD (June 2013)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Great Roller Skate Adventure: DVD (September 2013)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular: DVD (November 2013)Dora The Explorer: Dora In Wonderland: DVD (March 2014)Dora The Explore: Dora + Boots: Best Friends Forever!: DVD (May 2014)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Magical Sleepover: DVD (June 2014)Dora The Explorer: Dora Saves Fairytale Land: DVD (June 2015)Dora The Explorer: Whirl And Twirl Collection: 2-DVD Gift Set (June 2015)Dora The Explorer: The Epic Adventures Collections: 8-DVD Collection (June 2019)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Double Length Adventures: DVD (August 2015)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Mermaid Adventures Collection: 2-DVD Gift Set (January 2015)Dora The Explorer: Celebrate With Dora: 3-DVD Collection (September 2014)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Ultimate Adventures: DVD Collection: 3-Disc Set (2004)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Double-Length Adventures: 3-DVD Collection (November 2005)Dora The Explorer: Out-Of-This-World Adventures: 3-DVD Collection (September 2008)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Super Soccer Showdown: DVD (September 2006)Dora The Explorer: Perrito's Big Surprise: DVD (September 2013)Dora The Explorer: It's A Puppy Party: DVD (June 2014)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Dinosaur Journey: DVD (April 2016)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Night Light Adventure: DVD (November 2016)Dora The Explorer: Big Sister Dora: DVD (UK) (March 2018)Dora The Explorer: Super Babies: DVD (UK) (July 2008)Dora The Explorer: Super Babies Double Pack: DVD Collection (2011)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Family: 3-DVD CollectionDora The Explorer: Catch The Stars: DVD (UK) (October 2005)Dora The Explorer: Meet Diego! DVD (UK) (May 2006)Dora The Explorer: Super Silly Fiesta: DVD (UK) (July 2006)Dora The Explorer: First Bike: DVD (UK) (July 2012)Dora The Explorer: World Adventure! DVD (UK) (September 2007)Dora The Explorer: Ultimate Box Set: 5-DVD Box Set (2008)Dora The Explorer: World Adventure! DVD (Japan) (June 2019)Dora The Explorer: Dance To The Rescue: DVD (Japan) (June 2019)Dora The Explorer: We're A Team: DVD (Japan) (June 2019)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Got A Puppy: DVD (Japan) (June 2019)Dora The Explorer: Dora's Birthday Adventure: (Japan) (July 2010)Dora The Explorer: ABC Animals: DVD (Japan) (June 2019)Dora The Explorer: Vive Eu Vacances! DVD (Live The Holiday)Dora The Explorer: Dora Vacances Au Camping (Camping Vacation)

## Books

Book releases of **Dora The Explorer**. A few of the books' covers had been redesigned for later releases, both physical and digital.

* **Dora's Backpack**
* **Little Star**
* **Happy Mother's Day, Mami!**
* **Meet Diego!**
* **Dora's Thanksgiving**
* **Dora Loves Boots**
* **Dora's Book Of Manners**
* **Dora Goes To School**
* **Dora's Fairy-Tale Adventure**
* **Dora's Chilly Day**
* **Show Me Your Smile!**
* **Dora's Pirate Adventure**
* **Big Sister Dora**
* **At The Carnival**
* **Dora's Costume Party**
* **Dance To The Rescue**
* **Dora's Starry Christmas**
* **Super Babies**
* **The Birthday Dance Party**
* **Dora's World Adventure**
* **Dora Climbs Star Mountain**
* **It's Sharing Day!**
* **Dora Had A Little Lamb**
* **Dora Saves Mermaid Kingdom**
* **Dora And The Stuck Truck**
* **Dora Saves The Snow Princess**
* **Let's Play Sports!**
* **Good Night, Dora**
* **Dora's Bedtime Wishes**
* **Where Is Boots?**
* **All Dressed Up!**
* **Dora's Storytime Collection**
* **Dora's Big Book Of Stories**
* **Dora And Diego's Adventures**
* **All Aboard The Circus Train**
* **A Super Silly Fiesta**
* **Swiper, No Swiping!**
* **Dora Loves Her Family**
* **Dora's Big Dig**
* **A Present For Santa**
* **Dora's Opposites**
* **Dora's Book Of Words**
* **A Day At The Beach**
* **Count With Dora**
* **A Surprise Party**
* **Go, Team, Go!**
* **Dora's Rainbow Surprise**
* **Dora's River Race**
* **Let's Catch Stars!**
* **Dora's Color Adventure!**
* **My Friends (Mis Amigos)**
* **Dora's Halloween Adventure**
* **Whose Birthday Is It?**
* **Dora's Treasure Hunt**
* **Dora's "I Love You" Book**
* **Dora's Christmas Parade**
* **Say "Ahhh" Dora Goes To The Doctor**
* **Dora's Favorite Adventures**
* **Learn With Dora**
* **Dora's Sweet Adventure**
* **Dora's Outer Space Adventure**
* **Dora Goes To The Bike Park**
* **Dora Goes For A Ride**
* **Dora's Magic Watering Can**
* **Dora's World Adventure: Storybook With Binocular Viewer**
* **Dora And The Rainy Day**
* **Postcards From Dora**
* **What Will I Be?**
* **Dora Saves The Prince**
* **Dora's Camping Trip**
* **Dora's Easter Basket**
* **Meet The Animals!**
* **Dora's Potty Book**
* **Five Stars For Abuela!**
* **Dora's Summer Parade**
* **Dora's Special Delivery**
* **Homeward Bound!**
* **Dora's Bedtime Adventures**
* **Dora Discovers: Colors, Numbers, Shapes And Letters**
* **I Love My Abuela**

**Nick Jr. Book Club** & **Nick Jr. Play To Learn**

* **A Birthday For Boots**
* **The Brightest Star**
* **Dora's Search For The Seasons**
* **Doctror Dora**
* **Dora's Underwater Voyage**
* **The Big Pony Race**
* **Dora's Shape Adventure**
* **Dora's Nursery Rhyme Adventure**
* **Animal Parade**

**Ready-To-Read** / **Leveled Reader** / **Step-Into-Reading**

* **Dora's Picnic**
* **Follow Those Feet!**
* **Dora In The Deep Sea**
* **I Love My Papi!**
* **Say "Cheese!"**
* **The Halloween Cat**
* **Eggs For Everyone!**
* **Just Like Dora!**
* **I Love My Mami!**
* **Puppy Takes A Bath**
* **Around The World**
* **Dora's Sleepover**
* **Dora Helps Diego!**
* **Dora's Perfect Pumpkin**
* **Dora's Mystery Of The Missing Shoes**
* **Dora And The Baby Crab**
* **Dora And The Rainbow Kite Festival**
* **Dora's First Trip**
* **Dora's Ready-To-Read Adventures**
* **Dora's Snowy Forest Adventure**
* **Dora And The Unicorn King**
* **Benny Says "Achoo!"**
* **Crystal Kingdom Adventures**
* **Fairytale Magic!**
* **So Many Bananas!**
* **Tea Party In Wonderland**
* **The Puppy Twins**
* **Dora's Wizzle World Adventure**
* **Dora's Puppy, Perrito!**
* **So Many Butterflies!**

**New/Recent Releases**

* **Adventure Story**
* **Dora And The Birthday Wish Adventure**
* **Bedtime Explorers**
* **Celebration In Crystal Kingdom**
* **Halloween Hoedown!**
* **Dora Helps Swiper**
* **Dora In Wonderland**
* **Let's Celebrate!**
* **Dora Plans A Party**
* **Boots' Birthday Surprise**
* **Save The Puppies!**
* **Puppy's Big Surprise!**
* **Rockin' Maraca Adventure**
* **Dora Saves Crystal Kingdom**
* **Super Babies' Dream Adventure**
* **Swim, Boots, Swim!**
* **Dora Saves The Enchanted Forest**
* **Dora's Best 10 Adventures**
* **Dora's Big Birthday Adventure**
* **Dora's Christmas Carol**
* **Dora's Farm Rescue**
* **First Day Of School**
* **Dora's Magic Wand**
* **Flowers For Mami Unicorn!**
* **Big Book Of Dora**
* **Sing With Dora**
* **Dora Rock Star**
* **Ready-To-Ride!**
* **Dora's Magical Christmas**
* **Dora's Princess Pals**
* **Dora's Easter Bunny Adventure**
* **Dora And The Winter Games**

**Dora & Diego Series**

* **Dora & Diego: Dora And Diego By The Shore**
* **Dora & Diego: Dora And Diego Help The Little Wolf**
* **Dora & Diego: Dora And Diego's Treasure Hunt**
* **Dora & Diego: Let's Cook**
* **Dora & Diego: Dora And Diego Help The Dinosaur**
* **Dora & Diego: Ready To Go!**
* **Storytime With Dora And Diego**

**Interactive Books**

* **Music To Go**
* **Camera Contest**
* **Dora's Special Memories**
* **Dora's Musical Rescue**
* **Dora's Farm Adventure**
* **Exploring Time With Dora**
* **Dora's Desert Friends**
* **Super Silly Dance Songs**
* **Laugh-Along, Sing Along**
* **Star Catcher Songs**
* **Fairytale Adventure Songs**
* **Adventure Songs**
* **Sketch Quest**
* **Friends! Los Amigos!**
* **Follow The Music!**
* **Shake It Up!**
* **Puzzle Adventure**
* **Let's Go To School!**
* **The Little Duck**
* **Dora's Flower Friend**
* **To The Moon**
* **Music Player Storybook: 24 Songs**
* **Music Player Storybook: 24 Tunes: Dora's 10th Anniversary**
* **Ding Dong! It's Dora**
* **Let's Write Letters!**
* **Dora's Play-Along Songs**
* **Dora's Princess Adventure**
* **I Can Play Piano Songs**
* **Dora Rocks: Follow The Music**
* **You Can Play!**
* **Fix-It Adventure**
* **Dora's Hot Air Balloon Adventure**
* **Dora's Easter Songs**
* **Dora Says Good Night**
* **Dora's Good Morning Adventure**
* **Good Manners For Me And You**
* **Let's Find Boots!**
* **Choo-Choo**
* **It's Riddle Time**
* **Ballerina Songs**
* **Potty Time With Big Sister Dora**
* **Hide-And-Seek**
* **Dora's Sing-Along Adventure**
* **Exploring Memories**
* **Let's Sing!**
* **The Enchanted Forest**

**Coloring & Activity Books**

* **Bug Hunt**
* **Going To A Party**
* **It's Fiesta Time**
* **Lost And Found**
* **Pirate Treasure**
* **Friends To Find**
* **Super Coloring Fiesta!**
* **Snack Time**
* **Let's Dance!**
* **Meet The Twins!**
* **Friends Around The World**
* **Hooray For Best Friends!**
* **To The North Pole!**
* **Blueberry Adventure**
* **Pony Express**
* **Team Players**
* **Monster Bash**
* **Once Upon A Time**
* **The Circus Lion**
* **Friendly Flowers**
* **Alphabet Zoo**
* **Animal Adventure**
* **The Magical Mermaid Crown**
* **World Of Colors**
* **Egg Surprise**
* **Dora's Super Silly Coloring Book**
* **Magic Painting Book**
* **Brave Knight Dora**
* **Christmas Fiesta**
* **Christmas Is Coming**
* **Crystal Magic**
* **Go For The Gold!**
* **Maze Mania**
* **Princess Dreams**
* **Rainbow Adventure**
* **Rainbow Rescue**
* **Ready, Set, Explore!**
* **Dora Rocks (Golden Books)**
* **Dora Rocks: Keep Rockin'!**
* **Dora Rocks: Move To The Music**
* **Super Skates!**
* **Share A Hug**
* **Save The Unicorn King**
* **Sparkle, Skate And Spin**
* **A Friendly Adventure**
* **Dora, All Year Long**
* **Playtime Adventures**
* **Color With Me!**
* **Dora And Friends**
* **Halloween**
* **Autumn Adventures**
* **Holiday Fiesta**
* **Hip-Hip Hooray!**
* **Outdoors With Dora**
* **Hooray For Dora!**
* **Let's Play**
* **Scribbles And Squiggles**
* **Dora's Big Valentine**
* **Fairy Magic**
* **Welcome To Wonderland!**
* **The Snow Princess Spell**
* **Sticker Book Treasury**
* **Be A Ballerina!**

**Little Golden Books**

* **Dora's Birthday Surprise**
* **Dora And The Unicorn King**

**Miscellaneous**

* **Scavenger Hunt**
* **When I Grow Up**
* **Hello, Dora!**
* **Dora's Enchanted Adventure**
* **Sunny Day Fiesta**
* **Dora (Board Book)**
* **Boots (Board Book)**
* **Dora's Spooky Halloween**
* **Super Friends!**
* **Dora's Favorite Fairy Tales**
* **Dora's Three Little Fairy Tales**
* **Dance To The Rescue**
* **Dora Celebrates Earth Day!**
* **Look And Find With Dora**
* **Search And Discover With Dora**
* **Mix & Match Dress-Up**
* **Magical Journeys**
* **Dress-Up Dora**
* **Island Adventure**
* **Let's Go To Toyland!**
* **Let's Brush (Dora And Diego)**
* **Let's Brush Our Teeth**
* **Dora's Lift-And-Look Book**
* **Stay Safe With Dora**
* **Rainbow Surprise**
* **My Favorite Story**
* **I Love Colors**
* **It's Sharing Day! (Explorer Necklace)**
* **Surprise, Dora!**
* **Dora's Princess Party**
* **Dora's Pirate Treasure Hunt**
* **Love, Dora**
* **Let's Get Dressed With Dora**
* **Trick-Or-Treat, Dora!**
* **Let's Read With Dora!**
* **Dress-Up Adventure**
* **Dressed For Adventure**
* **Say Boo!**
* **Dora Loves Easter**

**Dora The Explorer Books/Gallery**

## Games

Video games based off the series were released. In Canada, **Cheerios** offered a free **Dora the Explorer the Game CD-ROMs** in specially marked packages. However, packages sold in Quebec would only have the French version. **Dora the Explorer: Barnyard Buddies** is a video game released for the **PlayStation** in 2003 in the US, thus making it the first Dora the Explorer video game for the home consoles. It was not released in Europe until 2005, being one of the last games released on that platform in that territory following the PlayStation's discontinuation the following year and all production on **PS1** games in 2006. **Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures** is an adventure video game for the **Game Boy Advance** released in 2004. It was developed by **Imaginengine** and published by **Global Star**.

**Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet** is an action-adventure video game, developed by **Monkey Bar Games**, published by **Global Star Software** and powered by **Vicious Engine**. The game was released for **GameCube** in North America on October 13, 2005, and later in **PAL** regions on December 16, 2005. The PlayStation 2 version was released on PAL regions on December 2, 2005, and later in North America on February 9, 2006. The game is about Dora and Boots who find some lost aliens from the purple planet. However, to take them home, she and Boots are required to collect keys to open the space gate, leading to Saturn. The game is unique in that it uses pictures and symbols to communicate rather than words. The object of the game is to capture one of the six explorer stars. Each explorer star has a special power such as the ability to be noisy or the ability to create music. In order to capture the star, the player must complete a hide-and-seek activity. These activities include maze navigation, matching games, side-scrolling race games, a "**Frogger**"-type game, a complete-the-pattern activity and a song playing game.

**Dora Puppy** is a puppy simulator where players must help Dora take care of her puppy, Perrito, and help train him for doggie competitions. All the actions are performed by either tracing certain shapes with the stylus or calling out commands into the DS's microphone. It was developed by **Take-Two Interactive** for the **Nintendo DS** and published by **2K Play** in North America and Australia in 2009, and in Europe in 2010.

**Dora the Explorer: Dora's Cooking Club** is a cooking video game for the **Nintendo DS**. It was published by **2K** Play in 2010. In the game, players have to chop veggies, stir soups, top pizzas, and more using math skills. They may be sorting cookies into numbered groups or counting out different amounts of ingredients.

**Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess** is a video game that was released for the **PlayStation 2** and the **Wii** console in 2008.

**Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom** is a video game that was released for the **PlayStation 2** and the **Wii** console in 2009.

There were also a number of educational **CD-ROM** games for the PC, as well as games for the **V.Smile** console by **VTech**.

**Dora The Explorer: Barnyard Buddies**

**Dora the Explorer: Barnyard Buddies** is an action-adventure game developed and released by **Gotham Games** for the **Sony PlayStation** on November 18, 2003 in North America and released in the PAL regions on May 2, 2005. Dora and Boots take a trip to the farm, but when they arrive they discover that someone has left the gate open and all the animals have wandered off. The player must help Dora find all 8 of the farm animals. It is the only Dora the Explorer game released for the **PlayStation** and is one of the last titles on the system. The game's cutscenes were made with claymation. The game was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics.

**Dora The Explorer: Super Star Adventures**

**Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures** is an adventure game for the **Game Boy Advance** released in 2004. It was developed by **Imaginengine** and published by **Global Star**. The game uses pictures and symbols to communicate rather than words. The object of the game is to capture one of the six explorer stars. Each explorer star has a special power such as the ability to be noisy or the ability to create music. In order to capture it, the player must complete a hide-and-seek activity. These activities include maze navigation, matching games, side-scrolling race games, a **Frogger-esque** game, a complete the pattern activity and a song playing game (Simon game).

**Dora The Explorer: Journey To The Purple Planet**

**Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet** is an action-adventure game, developed by **Monkey Bar Games**, published by **Global Star Software** and powered by **Vicious Engine**. The game was released for the **GameCube** in North America on October 13, 2005, and later in **PAL** regions on December 16, 2005. The PlayStation 2 version was released on PAL regions on December 2, 2005, and later in North America on October 13, 2005. An Xbox version was announced to be planned, but was cancelled. The game is about Dora and Boots who finds some lost aliens from the purple planet. However, to take them home, she and Boots must collect keys to open the space gate, leading to Saturn. It is the only Dora the Explorer video game for the **Nintendo GameCube**.

IGN's **Chris Roper** gave Journey to the Purple Planet a 7.0/10. Chris said that the "**decent, simple puzzles are well-placed in the Dora universe**", and stated "**Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet can be a fun adventure for young children who are learning their first school-related skills, like how to count, pick out colors, etc. The fact that it's tied to a highly popular television show is certainly a bonus as well. There are a couple drawbacks, like the fact that it doesn't actually teach in any way, it lacks an autosave and there might be a confusing section or two. For the most part though, the game does a good job of presenting simple puzzles with the Dora the Explorer franchise in a way that will please and entertain young kids**".

**Dora The Explorer: Dora Saves The Mermaids**

**Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Mermaids** is an adventure game developed by **Black Lantern Studios** in North America in 2007 for the **Nintendo DS** and **Nintendo Switch**, and by **Totally Games** and **Simon & Schuster Interactive** for the **PlayStation 2** in 2008, published by **2K Play**. It was later released in **PAL** regions that same year. **Dora Saves the Mermaids** is set in the Mermaid Kingdom where an evil octopus insists on dumping garbage into the ocean, causing the Mermaid Kingdom to become covered in trash. Players assume the role of Dora who must help **Mariana the Mermaid** find her missing magical mermaid crown, but the only way to accomplish the task is for Dora to become a mermaid herself. Along the way (95% of the time), players run Dora around snaking paths, collecting gems and get from point A to point B while encountering wrinkles as things that bounce or catapult Dora into the air.

The game received mixed reviews from critics. The **DS** version received an aggregate score of 55.40% from **GameRankings** (5 reviews), while the **PlayStation 2** versions received a 64% from **GameRankings** (2 reviews). In an IGN review, **Sam Bishop** did praise the game for pulling the voice actors from the show, which he said **"was a wise move**." and the visuals, which he said "**do absolutely nothing to wow, but don't look terribly ugly either**.", but criticized the game's variety that he said "**would have helped keep the entertainment up above the level of, say, passively watching that Dora DVD for the 857 millionth time**.", stating "**As an educational tool, Dora Saves the Mermaids falls flat. As a simple distraction, it falls short, and as a game that is meant to get adults in on the action to help out, it isn't really a very collaborative experience. Yes, it's a kids game, but that doesn't mean that it has to feel like a bit of a rip-off.**

**Dora The Explorer: Dora Saves The Snow Princess**

**Dora Saves the Snow Princess** is a platforming game for the **PS2**, **DS**, and **Wii**, published by **2K Play** releasing on October 27th, 2008 for the United States. The game is a 2D platformer in which the player controls Dora through the main adventure with the general premise being that Dora and Boots have to travel through the game world to save the snow princess, Sabrina, who has been trapped by an evil Witch. The game also offers "**Extras**" and "**Snowy Forest Ride**" alongside the main adventure as added extras. Gameplay through "Snowy Adventure" is based around completing simple platforming levels to advance through the game eventually saving the snow princess, with longplay taking around 2 hours. Players throughout the level can collect **Snow Sparks**, and use items from Dora's backpack to advance through the levels, with additional traversal options being jumping on mushrooms for increased height . The gameplay can be described as incredibly similar to Dora Saves The Crystal Kingdom. The game received primarily negative reviews, **IGN** awarding the game with a 5.7/10 stating "**When it comes down to it, Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess is a game intended for preschoolers, and in that it's a decent effort**." with criticism directed towards the games short length, the repetitive gameplay, and the lack of any challenge, even for a young audience, the game presents.

**Dora The Explorer: Dora Puppy**

***Dora Puppy*** is a puppy simulation game developed by **Black Lantern Studios** and published by **2K Play** in North America and Australia in 2009, and in Europe in 2010, for the **Nintendo DS**. Players must help Dora take care of her puppy, Perrito, and help train him for doggie competitions. Care involves washing and brushing, providing food and water, letting the dog outside to go to the bathroom, cleaning up paw prints, and playing several different games with the puppy. Players earn tokens for each task, which they can use to buy new toys or clothes for Perrito, or to enter him into the Big Puppy Competition. The competition involves helping Perrito run an obstacle course and having him strike poses. All the actions are performed by either tracing certain shapes with the stylus or calling out commands using the DS's microphone.

**Dora The Explorer: Dora Saves The Crystal Kingdom**

***Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom*** is a side-scrolling game developed by **High Voltage Software** and published by **2K Play**. It was released for **Wii** in North America on November 3, 2009, and in Europe on November 27, 2009. The game was later than released on **Computer Platforms** and the **PlayStation 2** in North America on November 12, 2009. The game is about a King that has hid the Crystals in the Crystal Kingdom, and Dora and Boots must find all of the crystals to save the Crystal Kingdom. As the game is played, players have to find 4 color crystals in three of the stories, plus the one from the king. Before players go into the storybook, players have to collect as many pages as they can for that story, which some pages are hidden in crystal barrels which Boots can dive into them to get the page out of the barrel.

In a Common Sense Media Review, **Jinny Gudmundsen** awarded the **Crystal Kingdom** 5 stars, and called it a "**perfect starter game for Wii**.". **Kyle Sudukis** on **Impulsive Gamer** gave the game a 7.6/10, and said that the game "is not like the other edutainment titles from Dora the Explorer but is an actual arcade style Wii game which uses the motion sensitivity of the Nintendo Wii controls.", stating "**I applaud 2K Play for creating a girl only game and thankfully it's not edutainment or a game that has been slapped together. Mirroring many aspects of other arcade games, Dora save the Crystal Kingdom is a colorful delight that will captivate the younger gamer while they explore a variety of worlds and meet familiar faces from the Dora the Explorer Universe. Not bad at all!**".

There was also **iPhone** app called "**Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom - Rainbow Ride**" which was released for $3 on the **iTunes Store** on May 4, 2011. In the app, players tilt the phone left and right to steer Dora along a twisty rainbow slide which players ride over crystals to collect them, and count along with Dora with each recovered crystal. The app also includes a coloring book application within the game that lets iPhone users use the color crystals to color the Crystal Kingdom via a touch screen coloring book.

**Dora The Explorer: Cooking Club**

**Dora's Cooking Club** was published by **2K Play** and released for the **Nintendo DS** on October 26, 2010 in North America. In the game, players have to chop veggies, stir soups, top pizzas, and other foods to create recipes using math skills. They may have to sort cookies into numbered groups or counting out different amounts of ingredients.

**Dora The Explorer: Dora's Big Birthday Adventure**

**Dora's Big Birthday Adventure** is a video game released by **2K Play** for the **Nintendo DS, Wii** and **Playstation 2**. The game was first released on August 3, 2010. In the game, Dora and Boots are trapped in the magical **Wizzle World**, and its up to the player to help them get back home in time for Dora's birthday Fiesta. Players are tasked to explore Wizzle World, hide behind crystals to escape from La Bruja, ride a unicorn to go over the rainbow and wave their Wii Remotes to dance at the fiesta.

**Flash Games**

* **Dora's Star Catching**
* **Dora's Matching Game**
* **Dora's World Adventure!**
* **Swiper The Explorer**
* **Dora's Fairytale Fiesta**
* **Dora Saves The Farm**
* **Dora's Candy Land**
* **Dora's Star Mountain Mini-Golf!**
* **Dora & The Lost Valentine**
* **Dora's Pegasus Adventure**
* **Le Casa De Dora**
* **Dora's Magical Garden**
* **Ride-Along City Adventure**
* **Dora's Playtime With The Twins**
* **Super Silly Costume Maker**
* **Dora's Carnival Adventure**
* **Dora's Carnival 2: Boardwalk Adventure**
* **Find Those Puppies!**
* **Dora's Puppy Adventure**
* **Adventure Dress-Up**
* **Ride-Along Animal Photo Adventure**
* **Dora's Mermaid Adventure**
* **Dora Saves The Snow Princess**
* **Tico's Acorn Game**
* **Dora Saves Map**
* **The Thankful Old Troll**
* **Swiper's Spelling Book**
* **Find Floatie**
* **Where's Map?**
* **Dora Saves The Prince**
* **Dora's Pony Adventure**
* **Dora's Magic Castle Adventure**
* **Dora's Spooky Forest Adventure**
* **Dora's Magic Land Adventure**
* **Dora's Number Pyramid Adventure**
* **Dora's Great Roller Skate Adventure**
* **Dora's Super Soccer Showdown**
* **Dora Rocks: Sing-Along Party**
* **First Day At School**
* **Dora's Big Birthday Adventure**
* **Dora's Fantastic Gymnastics Adventure**
* **Dora's Enchanted Forest Adventures**
* **Dora Saves The Crystal Kingdom**
* **Dora's Ballet Adventures**
* **Alphabet Forest Adventure**
* **Dora's 3D Driving Adventure**

## Music & Soundtracks

A number of soundtrack albums have been released for the series.

**Dora The Explorer** is a soundtrack album released on September 28, 2004. It features 44 track songs and tunes from the series.

**Tracklist**

1. **Dora The Explorer Theme**
2. **Backpack, Backpack!**
3. **I'm The Map!**
4. **Travel Song Medley**
5. **Let's All Move Like The Animals Do!**
6. **I Love My Boots**
7. **Reach Up & Catch The Stars**
8. **Fairytale Land**
9. **Popping Bubbles**
10. **When You Grow Up, What Will You Be?**
11. **I'm The Grumpy Old Troll**
12. **Tenemos Amigos**
13. **Super Spies!**
14. **Hurry! Hurry!**
15. **Magic Music Box**
16. **The City Of Lost Toys**
17. **Feliz Cumpleanos**
18. **Boots' Special Day**
19. **Un Dia Special**
20. **Bate Bate Chocolate**
21. **Do The Robot Walk**
22. **The Chicken Dance**
23. **Super Silly Fiesta**
24. **The Itsy Bitsy Spider**
25. **The Fix-It Machine**
26. **Boots The Monkey!**
27. **Mary Had A Little Lamb**
28. **Super Map!**
29. **Goin' On A Berry Hunt**
30. **Bouncy Ball**
31. **The Happy Song**
32. **Run, Dora, Run!**
33. **A Musician I Am**
34. **ABC (The Alphabet Song)**
35. **Baby Dino**
36. **Squeaky, I Love You**
37. **Swiper, No Swiping!**
38. **I'm Really Gonna Hit The Ball**
39. **Baseball, Baseball, Fun In The Sun**
40. **We Did It!**
41. **El Coqui**
42. **La Lechuza**
43. **Buenes Noches**
44. **Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star**

**Dora The Explorer: Dance Fiesta** is an CD album containing songs from the 1960s and the 1980s, with no songs relating to the series. This is the first time Dora The Explorer doesn't stick to a genre of children's songs. The CD was released on October 11, 2005 by **Nick Records**.

The **Target** exclusive release features a bonus eleventh track, entitled "**Everyone Can Dance**".

**Tracklist**

1. **Celebration** (**Kool And The Gang**)
2. **Get On Your Feet** (**Gloria Estefan**)
3. **Locomotion** (**Little Eva**)
4. **Oye Como Va** (**Santana**)
5. **We Got The Beat** (**The Go-Go's**)
6. **Dancing In The Street** (**Martha And The Vandellas**)
7. **We Are Family** (**Sister Sledge**)
8. **Limbo Rock** (**Chubby Checker**)
9. **Rhythm Is Gonna Get You** (**Gloria Estefan**)
10. **Le Bamba** (**Los Lonely Boys**)
11. **Everyone Can Dance** (**Target**-exclusive bonus track)

**Dora The Explorer: World Adventure** is an album produced by **Paramount**. It features 13 track songs from the special episode, **Dora's World Adventure**. The album was released on September 26, 2006.

1. **The Friendship Song**
2. **Iko Iko (featuring Aaron Neville)**
3. **De Colores**
4. **Funiculi Funicula**
5. **Jambo**
6. **Mi Chacra**
7. **Three Little Birds (featuring Ziggy Marley)**
8. **Waltzing Matilda / Kookaburra**
9. **Alouette**
10. **Tue Tue**
11. **Zum Gali Gali**
12. **Ni Hao, My Friends**
13. **Previet**

**Dora The Explorer: Party Favorites** is a CD album that was released on September 9, 2008. The album contains songs that are likely nursery rhymes, except for four songs.

**Tracklist**

1. **Dora The Explorer Theme**
2. **Travel Song**
3. **The Wheels On The Bus**
4. **Old MacDonald Had A Farm**
5. **Mary Had A Little Lamb**
6. **B-I-N-G-O**
7. **Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush**
8. **Itsy Bitsy Spider**
9. **Travel Song (Reprise)**
10. **Row, Row, Row Your Boat**
11. **London Bridge**
12. **I'm A Little Teapot**
13. **Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star**
14. **Hokey Pokey**
15. **If You're Happy And You Know It**
16. **Chicken Dance**
17. **Happy Birthday / Cumpleanos Feliz**

**Dora's Christmas** is a holiday-themed CD album that was released on September 15, 2009. It contains soundtracks from the special episode "**Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure**" and songs that aren't in the episode.

**Tracklist**

1. **Deck The Halls**
2. **Sleigh Ride (With Dora And You)**
3. **Holly Jolly Christmas**
4. **Feliz Navidad**
5. **Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)**
6. **Jingle Bells**
7. **Santa Claus Is Coming Aqui!**
8. **We Wish You A Merry Christmas**
9. **Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree**
10. **Dora The Explorer Christmas Theme**
11. **Nochebuena**
12. **No Swiping On Christmas**
13. **Shake Shake Shake**
14. **Wiggle Wiggle**
15. **Funny Bunny**
16. **Recoge Song**

**We Did It! Dora's Greatest Hits** is an album released on July 30, 2010. It features 15 songs celebrating Dora's accomplishments in the series from season five and season six. This album features songs from the original album and new songs, even from the special **Dora's Explorer Girls: Our First Concert** and guest-star **Shakira**. The CD also includes 5 previously unreleased tracks.

1. **Dora The Explorer Theme Song**
2. **Backpack, Backpack**
3. **We Did It!**
4. **ABC (The Alphabet Song)**
5. **I'm The Map**
6. **Travel Song Medley**
7. **Feliz Cumpleaños**
8. **Dora the Explorer Party Mix (including "Dora the Explorer Theme" and "Travel Song")**
9. **Gotta Travel Song (Dora Saves the Snow Princess version)**
10. **The Greedy King Share Song**
11. **Cleanup Song**
12. **We're Going Home Song**
13. **Todos Juntos (featuring Shakira)**
14. **Explorer Girls Anthem**
15. **Over The City**

**Dora Rocks! Music From The Special & More!** is an album promoting the release of season seven of **Dora The Explorer**. It is the last album of the series and the final **Nick Jr.** album to date. It was released on April 2, 2013 and features 12 songs from the special episode "**Dora Rocks!**".

**Tracklist**

1. **Dora The Explorer Theme**
2. **Sing-Along Party Finale**
3. **On Our Way To The Sing-Along**
4. **Busca Los Cascarones**
5. **Fantastic Gymnastics**
6. **Pet The Animals**
7. **Carnivores And Herbivores**
8. **Sea Monkey Wiggle**
9. **Traveling On Our Way**
10. **On Our Way To The Sing-Along**
11. **Amazing Animal Circus**
12. **Chasing A Ball Of String**

## Sequel

In 2013, Nickelodeon announced that they were developing a sequel to **Dora the Explorer** titled as **Dora and Friends: Into the City!**. It stars Dora, now as a 10-year-old who goes on city adventures with the **Explorer Girls**, accompanied by a male pal named Pablo. The series had two seasons (20 episodes each) and aired on **Nickelodeon** from August 8, 2014, to February 5, 2017.

## Spin-Off

A spin-off series entitled "**Go, Diego, Go!**" was developed by **Nickelodeon,** which aired on **Nick Jr.** from 2005-2011. The series focuses entirely on Dora's cousin, Diego, who made his appearance in the "**Meet Diego!**" before his own series was produced.

## Animated Reboot

On February 15, 2022, it was announced that a computer-animated reboot was also in development for **Paramount+**.

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