Changes: Dora the Explorer (character)

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Dora the Explorer is the main character of her self-titled educational animated TV show on Nick Jr., the children's programming block of Nickelodeon. Dora is a 7-year-old girl of Indigenous Mexican heritage, who embarks on quests to various locales accompanied by her talking backpack and her anthropomorphized monkey companion, Boots. In overcoming obstacles and solving puzzles, she often makes use of fourth-wall-breaking interactions with young viewers to seek their assistance. Dora's show aired from 2000 to 2015, with the most episodes aired of any show on Nick Jr.

History with the Macy's Parade

Dora the Explorer would first be represented in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The balloon featured the titular character, Dora the Explorer, taking form as a 55-foot tall balloon. Accompanying her along the Parade route, Map and Backpack also make Dora one of only a few multi-character balloons in the Parade's history. The balloon served as promotion for the many seasons of Dora the Explorer until 2009 when the balloon was retired.

This, however, did not put an end to Dora's association with the Parade. Two floats based on the Dora the Explorer series were introduced in the 2010's. A separate article for the float can be read here.

Background Music

Listed below are the music tracks that played during the balloon's appearances on the NBC telecast.

Dora the Explorer Season 3-6 theme song (Instrumental, 2005-2009)

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+{{1.Official_Balloon_Infobox|title1 = Dora the Explorer|image1 = Doraheraldsquare2007.png|years = 2005-2009|sponsor = Nickelodeon|height = 55 Feet|length = 43 Feet|width = 39 Feet|helium_volume = 14,250 cubic ft.|handlers = |caption1 = The Dora balloon sets out with backpack and map for a new adventure during the 2007 Parade. (Photo Courtesy of Haimanti Weld)}}'''Dora the Explorer''' is the main character of her self-titled [[wikipedia:Dora the Explorer|educational animated TV show]] on [[wikipedia:Nick Jr.|Nick Jr.]], the children's programming block of [[wikipedia:Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]. Dora is a 7-year-old girl of Indigenous Mexican heritage, who embarks on quests to various locales accompanied by her talking backpack and her anthropomorphized monkey companion, Boots. In overcoming obstacles and solving puzzles, she often makes use of fourth-wall-breaking interactions with young viewers to seek their assistance. Dora's show aired from 2000 to 2015, with the most episodes aired of any show on Nick Jr.
-{{Infobox
-|Box title = Dora the Explorer
-|image = FCEB4AE4-1B20-46C1-B3EA-8A6B5E47354C.jpeg
-|Row 1 title = Years
-|Row 1 info = 2005-2009
-|Row 2 title = Sponsor
-|Row 2 info = Nickelodeon
-|Row 3 info = Debuted Alongside: Scooby-Doo, Tom Otterness' Humpty Dumpty, Healthy Mr. Potato Head, Jojo's Circus, and SnowBo|Row 4 info = Appearances: 5}}
-{{Infobox
-|Box title = Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure
-|image = I-qfLRBHW-X2.jpg
-|Row 1 title = Years
-|Row 1 info = 2010-2013
-|Row 2 title = Sponsor
-|Row 2 info = Nickelodeon & Nick Jr.
-|Row 3 info = Appearances: 4}}
-{{Infobox
-|Box title = Dora & Friends Into the City!
-|image = 459648484.jpg
-|Row 1 title = Years
-|Row 1 info = 2014
-|Row 2 title = Sponsor
-|Row 2 info = Nickelodeon & Nick Jr.
-|Row 3 info = Appearances: 1}}
-'''Dora the Explorer''' is the main character of her self-titled [[wikipedia:Dora the Explorer|educational animated TV show]] on [[wikipedia:Nick Jr.|Nick Jr.]], the children's programming block of [[wikipedia:Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]. Dora is a 7-year-old girl of Indigenous Mexican heritage, who embarks on quests to various locales accompanied by her talking backpack and her anthropomorphized monkey companion Boots. In overcoming obstacles and solving puzzles, she often makes use of fourth-wall-breaking interactions with young viewers to seek their assistance. Dora's show aired from 2000 to 2015, with the most episodes of any show on Nick Jr.
 == History with the Macy's Parade ==
+Dora the Explorer would first be represented in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The balloon featured the titular character, Dora the Explorer, taking form as a 55-foot tall balloon. Accompanying her along the Parade route, Map and Backpack also make Dora one of only a few multi-character balloons in the Parade's history. The balloon served as promotion for the many seasons of Dora the Explorer until 2009 when the balloon was retired.
+This, however, did not put an end to Dora's association with the Parade. Two floats based on the Dora the Explorer series were introduced in the 2010's. A separate article for the float can be read [[Dora the Explorer (series)|here]].
-=== Balloon ===
+== Background Music ==
-Dora was introduced to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a balloon in 2005, becoming the first Latino character to appear as a balloon in the Parade's history. The Dora balloon is also joined by her Backpack and Map, which makes her a multi-character balloon as well. This balloon made 5 appearances and was retired after the 2009 Parade. She is unlikely to return, as she has faded in obscurity and both of her shows had ended in the mid-2010s.
+Listed below are the music tracks that played during the balloon's appearances on the NBC telecast.
+* ''Dora the Explorer'' Season 3-6 theme song (Instrumental, 2005-2009)
-=== Floats ===
+== See also ==
+* [[Gallery: Dora the Explorer]]
-In 2010, the balloon was replaced by a float based off of the television special ''Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure''. It features costumed-character versions of Dora and Boots, as well as a giant Christmas Tree and fortress. An animatronic version of Swiper the Fox also appears popping out of the bushes. This float was retired after the 2013 Parade.
+* [[Dora the Explorer (series)]]
+[[Category:Balloons]]
-In 2014, a brand-new float was introduced, as to promote her new spin-off series, ''Dora & Friends: Into the City!'' It features a house with various flowers decorated on the float, alongside costumed-character versions of Dora, Kate, and Pablo. This float only made one appearance and was retired shortly afterward. Despite this, the float escorts continue to appear as the POP! Flower Clowns as of 2018.
+[[Category:Giant Balloons]]
-Neither of these floats is likely to return, because of the same reason aforementioned above for the Dora balloon.
-== Incidents ==
-, 2007, 2008, and 2009 all had incidents where Dora's left arm was slightly bent.
-==Performers==
-Below, you will find a list of every celebrity/performer that has appeared on these floats.
-===Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure===
-*2010 - India Aria
-*2011 - The Fresh Beat Band
-*2012 - Rachel Crow
-*2013 - Ariana Grande
-===Dora & Friends into the City!===
-*2014 - Becky G
-== Balloon Music ==
-* ''Dora the Explorer'' theme song (instrumental) (2005-2009)
-[[Category:Macy's Balloon Characters]]
 [[Category:2005 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]]
-[[Category:Retired Balloons]]
 [[Category:2000s Balloons]]
+[[Category:Raven Aerostar Balloons]]
 [[Category:Cartoon Characters]]
+[[Category:TV Characters]]
 [[Category:Female Balloons]]
-[[Category:Raven Aerostar Balloons]]
+[[Category:Retired Balloons]]
-[[Category:2010s Floats]]
+[[Category:Retired Giant Balloons]]
-[[Category:Floats]]
-[[Category:Big Balloons]]
-[[Category:TV Characters]]