Dora In Wonderland

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Dora In Wonderland
Written by	Chris Gifford Storyboard by: Kathy Carr Bismark "Butch" Datuin Carol Delmindo Datuin Enrico Vilbar Santana Jose Silverio Kuni Tomita Ysty Veluz
Air date	Tuesday, March 4, 2014 (DVD) Monday, March 10, 2014 (Nickelodeon) Monday, February 15, 2016 (Nick Jr.)
U.S. Premiere Time (est.)	7:00pm (19:00)
Season	7
Episode	19 (aired) 15 (produced)
Chronology
Previous episode	The Butterfly Ball (Season 7; airing order) ¡Vamos a Pintar! (production order) Riding the Roller Coaster Rocks (TV airing order)
Next episode	Dora and Perrito to the Rescue! (Season 8; airing order) Dora Rocks! (production order) Dora's Museum Sleepover Adventure (TV airing order)

Dora in Wonderland (or Through the Looking Glass) is a Dora the Explorer TV special and the 12^th double-length episode in the series, as well as the 19^th and final episode from Season 7, both in airing and actual production order. However, it pushed back to airing during Season 8.

Characters

Note: Some parentheses indicate the characters' role as the characters from the real story.

• Dora (as Alice)
• Boots
• Backpack
• Map
• Swiper (as Ilosovic Stayne, the Knave of Hearts)
• Fiesta Trio
• Benny (as Tweedledum)
• Tico (as Tweedledee)
• Big Red Chicken (as Bandersnatch)
• Bandersnatch the Big Blue Chicken (debut)
• Pico
• Monica
• Lucky
• Sirena
• Cheshire Cat
• Mad Hatter
• Queen of Hearts
• White Rabbit
• Mami (mentioned)
• Papi (mentioned)

Summary

Join Dora and Boots on an incredible escapade through the enchanting realm of Wonderland. Their goal is to rescue Dora's abuela's kitties at the Queen's Tea Party. As they navigate this whimsical world, they must outsmart the Knave of Hearts, none other than the notorious Swiper, who's trying to swipe the queen's tasty tarts. In this magical and unpredictable journey, each twist and turn unravels a captivating tale, bringing them closer to the heart of the Queen's Tea Party while keeping a watchful eye on Swiper's mischievous schemes.

Plot

In the enchanting episode, our intrepid duo, Dora and Boots, find themselves mysteriously transported into the whimsical realms of Wonderland. The magical journey begins as the vibrant colors of Wonderland unfold around them, with each step carefully synchronized to the beat of an ethereal melody, setting the stage for an extraordinary adventure.

Dora, adorned in a meticulously crafted light blue and white dress reminiscent of Alice's signature attire, leads the way through the Giant Trees. These colossal botanical wonders, towering with surreal beauty, are adorned with leaves that seem to shimmer in the soft glow of Wonderland's perpetual twilight. Each leaf whispers secrets of the mystical land, guiding our heroes toward their ultimate destination—the Queen's Tea Party.

On this captivating odyssey, Backpack, the trusty companion, becomes a visual spectacle adorned with a peculiar assortment of items: a Shovel, Pinwheel, Balloon, and more. These tools, strategically employed, help Dora and Boots in overcoming the whimsical challenges that unfold with detailed precision throughout Wonderland.

The air is filled with the melodious tunes of the Fiesta Trio, whose musical prowess takes an unexpected turn after our heroes traverse the Forgetful Forest. The mischievous forest alters the Trio's notes, creating a symphony of delightful dissonance that adds an enchanting twist to the journey. Undeterred, Dora and Boots press on, their voices blending with the magical sounds of Wonderland as they sing the enchanting songs "We're in Wonderland," "Look at the Time," and the heartfelt "If We Don't Forget."

The Wonderland landscape unfolds like a living storybook, revealing Tiny Animals that speak in riddles and presenting the wonder of the Wonder Sea—a sparkling expanse teeming with aquatic wonders that defy the imagination. Bandersnatch, the Big Blue Chicken, reminiscent of the familiar Big Red Chicken, adds a delightful touch of familiarity in this topsy-turvy Wonderland.

As Dora and Boots approach the Queen's Tea Party, the scheme thickens with the unexpected introduction of Swiper, taking on the role of Ilosovic Stayne, the Knave of Hearts. The Queen herself, portrayed with regal charm, is not the regular greedy monarch; instead, a redemption arc awaits her. The unfolding drama is strengthened by the intricacies of Wonderland's dynamic voice cast, featuring Mel Brooks, Alan Cumming, Sara Ramirez, and Jewel Kilcher as the Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts, and the Cheshire Cat, respectively.

The Cheshire Cat, traditionally male in the original tale, takes on a captivating female persona, adding a touch of Wonderland's unpredictable magic. The episode unfolds with meticulous attention to detail, as Dora and Boots navigate Wonderland, encountering surprises and challenges at every turn. With captivating accuracy, the adventure culminates in a heartwarming resolution, where the Queen of Hearts redeems herself, mirroring the themes of redemption seen in earlier episodes.

In this extraordinary Wonderland escapade, the vibrant colors, fantastical characters, and intricate plot twists come together in a tapestry of storytelling brilliance. The episode's plot, is over the top detailed, descriptive, and accurate to the whimsical world of Wonderland, leaves young viewers enchanted and eagerly anticipating the next adventure with Dora and Boots.

Places in this episode

1. Giant Trees
2. Tiny Animals
3. Forgetful Forest
4. Queen's Tea Party

Sub-Places

• Dora's House
• Magic Mirror
• Wonderland House
• Wonder Sea
• Tweedledee and Tweedledum
• Rose trees

Items in Backpack (clockwise starting from the top)

• Shovel
• Pinwheel
• Bottle
• Balloon
• Toy school bus
• Coloured pencil
• Purse
• Rubber duck
• Cube
• Umbrella
• Sub sandwiches
• Box of bandages (correct item)

Songs

• We're in Wonderland
• Look at the Time
• Find the Hat That's Right for You
• Swimming in the Wonder Sea
• Compermiso
• Cheshire Cat
• If We Don't Forget
• Leave My Tarts Alone!
• We Did It! (extended)

Sub-Places

• Dora's House
• Wonder Sea

Trivia

• This is the 170^th episode of the show.
• This, along with Dora Saves Fairytale Land, was divided into 2 segments in international releases. The first part, like Dora Saves Fairytale Land, ends with the Map telling viewers to see the characters in Part 2, and then he says goodbye, before the credits.
• This episode is a retelling of Alice in Wonderland, a book by Lewis Carroll.
• This is the 12^th double-length episode of the series.
• Although this is the final episode of Season 7, it was held-back to air during Season 8. Because of this, it is sometimes listed as a Season 8 episode.
  • However, streaming providers (such as iTunes and Paramount+) list this episode as a Season 7 episode, along with A Ribbon For Pinto (which aired during Season 6) because they were both produced in that season (Season 7).
• This is the last episode where Boots and Backpack are voiced by Regan Mizrahi and Alexandria Suarez (before she played Naiya), respectively. They will be replaced by Koda Gursoy and Sofia Lopez in the next season.
• This episode premiered on the Nick Jr. Channel on Presidents' Day 2016.
  • This is the second double-length episode to premiere on Presidents' Day on the channel after Dora's Pirate Adventure on February 21, 2005.
• The Fiesta Trio plays the wrong notes for their fanfare tune after Dora and Boots pass through the forgetful forest.
• Bandersnatch resembles the Big Red Chicken. However, he is blue instead of red.
• The Queen of Hearts is similar to the Greedy King in "Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom", they both do not like sharing, but at the end, Dora shows them the importance of sharing and they end up agreeing.
  • However, unlike the Greedy King, the Queen of Hearts is not portrayed as greedy in any way.
• Mel Brooks, Alan Cumming, Sara Ramirez, and Jewel Kilcher (Jewel) all guest star as the Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts, and Cheshire Cat, respectively.
• Dora wears a light blue and white dress similar to Alice’s signature dress with white tights, black Mary Jane shoes, and a light blue hairbow.
• When Dora and Boots go through the mirror, they are technically still at Dora's House backwards but with everything that comes to life.
• Dora and Boots don't sing the Travel Song in this episode, not even in Wonderland. However, when they were at the Forgetful Forest, they sing a song called "If We Don’t Forget" where at the beginning, instead of listing places, they list what they have to remember (Dora, Boots, Kitties, Party), which sounds exactly like the first stanza of the four places version of the Travel Song, but they sing about going to the tea party.
• The King of Hearts, Isa, Diego, Baby Jaguar, Daisy, Alicia, Señor Tucán, and Baby Blue Bird do not appear in this episode.
  • However, the former five would have played the roles of the Talking Flowers and the White Queen with her White Knight army where the latter two will make special cameo appearances.
• The Cheshire Cat is male in the original Alice in Wonderland, but is female in this episode.
• This is one of the few instances where Dora and Boots return to where they started after reaching the final destination on the map.
• This is the sixth episode to have two antagonists (in this case, Swiper (the Knave of Hearts) and the Queen of Hearts), following Dora Saves the Prince, (Swiper and the Witch), The Big Storm (Swiper and the Big Storm Cloud), Dora, La Música (Swiper and Señor Shush), Star Catcher (Swiper and the Prince of Cloud Castle), and Dora Saves the Snow Princess (Swiper and the Snowy Forest Witch)
  • The first and fifth episodes both have to do with jumping into a book and rescuing a character.
  • Eventually, the Queen of Hearts now redeems herself like the first, third, and fourth aforementioned episodes of the redemption of the Witch, Señor Shush, and the Cloud Castle Prince respectively.
• When Bandersnatch's lost sneaker was found, the Blue Cursor appears and clicks it, which is very rare for a Season 7 or 8 episode.