Elena of Avalor

Elena of Avalor is an American computer-animated adventure television series that premiered on Disney Channel on July 22, 2016, and moved to Disney Junior on July 14, 2018. The series features Aimee Carrero as the voice of Elena, a teenaged Latina princess.

Elena of Avalor
GenreAdventure
Fantasy
Comedy
Created byCraig Gerber
Based onSofia the First
by Craig Gerber
Voices of
Theme music composerJohn Kavanaugh
Craig Gerber
Opening theme"Elena of Avalor"
by Gaby Moreno
Ending theme"Elena of Avalor" (instrumental)
ComposerTony Morales
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes77 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
ProducersPilar Flynn
Genna Du Plessis
Running time24 min
Production companyDisney Television Animation[lower-alpha 1]
Release
Original network
Picture format720p (HDTV)
Audio format5.1 surround sound
Original releaseJuly 22, 2016 (2016-07-22) –
August 23, 2020 (2020-08-23)[1]
External links
Website
Production website

In July 2020, Disney announced that Elena of Avalor would end its run after three seasons. The series finale episode, "Coronation Day" aired on August 23, 2020.[1]

Plot

Teen Princess Elena Castillo Flores, now grown up,[2] has saved her magical kingdom of Avalor from an evil sorceress and must now learn to rule as its crowned princess. Elena's adventures will lead her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience, and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders. Since she is only 16 years old, she must follow the guidance of a Grand Council, composed of her grandparents, older cousin Chancellor Esteban, and a new friend, Naomi Turner. Elena also looks to her younger sister, Isabel, her friends, wizard Mateo, and Royal Guard lieutenant, Gabe, a spirit animal named Zuzo, and a trio of magical flying creatures called Jaquins for guidance and support.

Episodes
Main article: List of Elena of Avalor episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
125July 22, 2016 (2016-07-22)October 1, 2017 (2017-10-01)
224[3]October 14, 2017 (2017-10-14)June 1, 2019 (2019-06-01)
328[4]October 7, 2019 (2019-10-07)[5]August 23, 2020 (2020-08-23)[1]

Characters
Main article: List of Elena of Avalor characters

Production

The series' creator and executive producer Craig Gerber said: "It was very important to us that, since we were doing a show with a kingdom inspired by Latin American culture, that we get that right. Even though it's a fairytale world, there are things that feel very authentic." Story editor Silvia Olivias stated: "We have cultural consultants help us every step of the way. They read everything from the premise all the way through the final draft." On the show's music, Latin music consultant Rene Camacho said: "The styles of music we're using overall — it's all Latin-based, it's very festive." Consultant Diane Rodriguez stated that the series "has this visual element that's so evocative, it takes the look of the Latino culture, of the Americas, almost to another level."[6] In June 2016, the music video for "My Time" was released.[7] The series was renewed for a second season on August 11, 2016.[8] The series was renewed for a third season on February 13, 2017.[9] The second season premiered on October 14, 2017.

On September 17, 2019, it was announced that the third season would premiere on October 7, 2019.[10]

Broadcast

The debut episode "First Day of Rule" was distributed on-demand on June 20, 2016 by Rogers TV in Canada. Disney scheduled the online release in the United States for July 1, 2016.[11] An episode of the series aired as a sneak peek on Disney Channel in the UK and Ireland on July 15, 2016, and more episodes aired later in the year.[12][13] A television movie titled Elena and the Secret of Avalor, which shows the origins of the series, premiered on November 20, 2016.[14][15][16] The series' final episode, a one-hour special, "Elena of Avalor: Coronation Day" aired on August 23, 2020.[1]

Home media

Home media is distributed by Disney.

Elena of Avalor home video releases
SeasonEpisodesYears activeRelease dates
Region 1
1252016–17Volume 1: Ready to Rule (episodes 1-4): December 6, 2016[17]
Volume 2: Elena and the Secret of Avalor (episodes 5-8 + "Elena and the Secret of Avalor" (TV film): February 7, 2017[18]
Volume 3: Celebrations to Remember (episodes 9, 11, 14, 16-18): September 12, 2017
Volume 4: Realm of the Jaquins ("Realm of the Jaquins"): August 7, 2018
2242017–19Volume 4: Realm of the Jaquins ("Three Jaquins and a Princess" and "Shapeshifters"): August 7, 2018
Adventures in
Vallestrella		52017Volume 4: Realm of the Jaquins (All shorts): August 7, 2018
Scepter Training
with Zuzo		52018
Special features
Volume 1: Ready to Rule (Region 1):
'Projection scepter'
Volume 2: Elena and the Secret of Avalor (Region 1):
'Jaquin mobile', and 'Music video: "My Time"'
Volume 3: Celebrations to Remember (Region 1):
'Elena locket'

Reception

Ratings
Viewership and ratings per season of Elena of Avalor
Season Episodes First aired Last airedAvg. viewers
(millions)		18–49
rank
Date Viewers
(millions)		 Date Viewers
(millions)
1 25 July 22, 2016 (2016-07-22) 2.22[19] October 1, 2017 (2017-10-01) 1.08[20]1.40TBD
2 24 October 14, 2017 (2017-10-14) 1.18[21] June 1, 2019 (2019-06-01) 0.51[22]0.82TBD
3 22 October 7, 2019 (2019-10-07) 0.33[23] TBA 0.34[24]TBDTBD

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominee Result
2017 Annie Awards[25] Best Animated TV/Broadcast for Children's Audience Episode: "A Day to Remember" Nominated
Writers Guild of America Awards[26] Animation Craig Gerber (episode: "First Day of Rule") Nominated
2018 NAACP Image Awards[27] Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film) Yvette Nicole Brown Nominated
Daytime Emmy Award[28][29] Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special Jennifer Trujillo and Brian Mathias Won
2019 46th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards[30][31] Outstanding Preschool Children's Animated Series Nominated
Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program Steve Buscemi, as Saloso Nominated
Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special Jennifer Trujillo Won
Outstanding Sound Editing For A Preschool Animation Program Nominated
Outstanding Music Direction And Composition Nominated
Outstanding Original Song In A Children's Or Animated Program "Fallin' Like a Rock" Nominated
2020 Annie Awards Best TV/Media- Preschool "Changing of The Guard" Nominated
NAMIC Vision Awards Animation Elena of Avalor Won
2020 47th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards[32] Outstanding Special Class Animated Program Craig Gerber , Silvia Olivas, Elliot Bour, Pilar Flynn for Elena of Avalor: The Magic Within Nominated
Outstanding Directing for a Preschool Animated Program Elliot Bour, Craig Gerber, Nathan Chew, Robb Pratt and Sam Riegel Nominated
Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special David Wright, Jennifer Trujillo and Tatiana Bull Nominated
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Preschool Animation Program Melissa Ellis and Fil Brown Won
Outstanding Sound Editing For A Preschool Animation Program Robert Poole II, Robbi Smith, David Bonilla and J. Lampinen Won
Outstanding Music Direction And Composition Tony Morales Nominated
Outstanding Original Song In A Children's, Young Adult Or Animated Program John Kavanaugh, Craig Gerber and Jeffrey M. Howard for Movin' on Up: "Never Leave" Nominated
Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program Craig Gerber, Silvia Cardenas Olivas, Kate Kondell, Tom Rogers, Rachel Ruderman and Cameron Baity Won

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  1. Animation outsourced to ICON Creative Studio Inc (production and animation in Season 1-3), TeamTO (production and animation only in Season 1), DQ Entertainment (animation only in Season 3) and Technicolor Animation Productions (production and animation in Season 2-3)
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