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Dora the Explorer and Diego Traveling Exhibit in Indiana and California

DoraBlogger — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:58:53 +0000

In February 2011 Dora and Diego-Let’s Explore began its 5 year international tour. Its first stop was the Children’s Museum in Indianapolis Indiana. Now the exhibit has returned to that museum and is also visiting the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana, California. Both locations will have the exhibits for several months during the first part of this year: January 28^th through May 6, 2012.

It is no surprise that these exhibits would be widely popular with families. The exhibit includes fun and educational opportunities for children to explore. There are areas for the children to engage in interactive learning and play. Children can explore the rainforest and swing across monkey bars. You can play in several different themed areas based on character and locations on the “Dora the Explorer” and “Go! Diego Go!” television programs: Tico’s Nutty Forest, Isa’s Flowery Gardens, Purple Planet, Rainforest Maze, and The Pirate Piggies’ Ship.

More information can be found on the individual museums’ websites.

Children’s Museum Indianapolis

Discovery Science Center

Dora the Explorer New Season with a new Voice

DoraBlogger — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:39:16 +0000

Dora the Explorer premieres next week with a new voice for the main character. Fátima Ptacek, an 11 year-old actress will be the new voice of Dora the Explorer as the series begins its 7^th series. Fátima Ptacek is the third person to be behind the voice of Dora. Other actresses that have held that role are Kathleen Herles and then Caitlin Sanchez, the most recent voice behind Dora. Viewers will hear some familiar voices during episodes this season. Jason Alexander will be part of the season 7 premiere episode as a the voice of greedy owl. Listen for Andy Garcia as the voice of Don Quixote in the episode “Dora’s Knighthood Adventure.” Season 7 of Dora the Explorer premieres on January 30^th.

Dora the Explorer Receives a Producers Guild of America Award Nomination

DoraBlogger — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:28:05 +0000

Producers behind the top movies and television programs have been nominated for a Producers Guild of America Award. Dora the Explorer has been nominated in the category of Children’s Program along with some other very popular children programs. Other nominated in the Children’s Program category are: SpongeBob SquarePants, iCarly, Sesame Street, and Phineas and Ferb. This year’s Producer’s Guild Award winners will be announced on January 22^nd at the award ceremony to be held at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.

Dora the Explorer Pillow Pets

DoraBlogger — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:55:13 +0000

Pillow Pets have become a household name. If you watch children programming you are bound to hear that catchy jingle for the commercials about theses stuffed characters that also function as pillows. Now you can find Pillow Pets in about every store. These Pillow Pets are no longer just cuddly animals, but they have also broadened the scope to include popular children characters and other figures.

Now kids can get Pillow Pets from popular show like Dora the Explorer. Dora Pillow Pets come in the standard size, and also the miniature size Pillow Pets. Children can find Pillow Pets in many other favorite characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Winnie the Pooh.

Currently, Go Diego Go Pillow Pets are not available, but I would not be surprised if some added soon.

Go,Diego, Go Voice Starts Music Career

DoraBlogger — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:41:02 +0000

Voice behind Go Diego Go’s Diego is now making its way to musical singles. Matt Hunter, who provided the voice of Diego, Dora the Explorer’s animal recuing cousin, from season 4 to season 5 of the show is now making his debut into the music industry. According to an article on Fox, Hunter describes his music as something without a Latin touch. He says that many people will likely compare him to popular male teen musician, Justin Bieber, but his music will have more of Latin touch.

Below is a video of Matt Hunter singing Home for the Holidays, which shows off his great voice.

Dora’s Explorer Girls Movie

DoraBlogger — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:14:57 +0000

A few years ago Nickelodeon introduced the Dora’s Explorer Girls to the public. These group of girls include an older Dora the Explorer and her group of friends. As a pre-teen Dora now goes on adventures with her friends. These friends could interact in online games that could be connected to with Dora Links Dolls. Each Dora’s Explorer girl had a links doll that could connect to the computer through a USB.

Now, years later, a new primetime movie of the Dora’s Explorer Girls premiers on Nick Jr. this weekend. Fans will get to see the older Dora in action. The movie airs Sunday, August 7th at 8pm.

Beautiful Dora the Explorer Round Cake for 3 Year-Old

DoraBlogger — Tue, 31 May 2011 23:45:19 +0000

Many times parent want inspiration when deciding to make a unique Dora the Explorer Cake. The maker of the Dora the Explorer cake below created the cake for a friend’s young daughter’s 3^rd birthday. Aesthetically, everything seemed to turn out perfectly.

Some parts of the cake are not edible, including the toy Dora the Explorer, Boots, and Swiper on the sides and top of the cake. These elements are Dora the Explorer cake toppers that can be purchased online or some traditional stores. There are other decorative items that were molded out edible food products.

Looking at this cake we can tell the creator is experienced, but those that are new to this should not beat themselves up about not being able to create a Dora the Explorer cake like this on the first try. This is something that can inspire new cake bakers and decorators.

Video of Dora the Explorer Round Birthday Cake

Dora the Explorer Makes an Appearance at Florida’s Children Capital Event for a Day

DoraBlogger — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:53:18 +0000

Dora the Explorer and many other popular children characters entertained kids during Florida’s Children Capital Event for a Day in Tallahassee, Florida. The event included many different activities for children to enjoy. The annual event highlights the importance of children and the need to protect and nurture them. Along with Dora the Explorer there were the popular character SpongeBob SquarePants, and Sesame Street’s Elmo.

More Episodes of Dora the Explorer Ordered by Nick

DoraBlogger — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:30:40 +0000

It is of no surprise to viewers that Nickelodeon has ordered more episodes of Dora the Explorer. 20 new episodes of the show have been ordered for next season. Dora the Explorer is not the only popular preschool show that has been ordered by Nickelodeon. Team Umizoomi, Bubble Guppies, The Fresh Beat Band, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Max & Ruby, and Olivia have new episodes in the works.

Dora the Explorer Primetime Special Next Week

DoraBlogger — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:08:30 +0000

On March 14tha new Dora the Explorer television will air on Nickelodeon at 7 p.m. We get to see Dora try out some of her dancing skills in “Dora’s Ballet Adventure.” She gets to show off some of ballet moves. In this episode Dora and her best friend, Boots, must find her ballet slippers before her recital. The video “Dora’s Ballet Adventure” will be available in store with the primetime episode and some other Dora the Explorer episodes. This joins a slew of Dora the Explorer specials that have made their way to DVDs.