Development of the show came out of Nickelodeon's desire to "come up with the next big hit" similar to its other hit preschool shows at the time; Little Bear and Blue's Clues. The creators sought to combine the format of both shows, with the narrative focus of Little Bear combined with the interactivity of Blue's Clues.[6] The creators further developed the concept by observing preschoolers with the creators coming to the conclusion that "they are little explorers."[6]
In 2013, Nickelodeon announced a development of a sequel to Dora the Explorer titled Dora and Friends: Into the City! and would star Dora as a 10-year-old who goes on city adventures with the Explorer Girls and is accompanied by a male friend named Pablo. The series ran for two seasons and 40 episodes on Nickelodeon from August 8, 2014, to February 5, 2017.[37][38][39][40][41][42]
The ninth season of Dora the Explorer is the final season of the animated series. This season follows Dora Marquez and Boots on a journey that will complete her adventures and learning to speak English. It premiered on the Nickelodeon on August 14, 2021.
The series was originally concluded on Nick Jr. Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes and Eric Weiner, the series' creator, returned as executive producer for this season. The season received wide acclaim from critics, praising it for its more intense and mature tone.
"We worked closely with our partners at 2K Play to ensure these games completely captured the interactive appeal of both Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go!," said Shaul Olmert, Vice President/Digital Media products for Nickelodeon and MTVN Kids and Family Group. "We're excited that these games are arriving in stores in time for the holiday season."
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Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego (Jeffrey Wahlberg), a mysterious jungle inhabitant (Eugenio Derbez), and a ragtag group of teens on a live-action adventure to save her parents and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost city of gold.