Nickelodeon continues to celebrate 20 years of “Dora the Explorer” with a brand new special birthday-themed episode of “Dora” premiering on Nickelodeon on August 15th at 11:30 A.M. The beloved character’s anniversary is officially on August 14.

Also available on that day is a new “Dora” series score album titled, “Music Leads The Way”. This is a Dora play-along album that features narration from Dora and Boots. You can listen to it on all music streaming platforms.

“THE GREAT DORA FIESTA”

Both of these releases are part of “The Great Dora Fiesta”. This is an anniversary initiative that kicked off in early July. It has featured an array of brand-new multiplatform content and experiences for kids and families. Other “Dora the Explorer” highlights are listed below!

Mermaid-themed Dora content coming this fall, along with a brand-new podcast and companion YouTube series.

Dora as the ambassador of Beyond the Backpack, powered by Nickelodeon Our World, a kindergarten readiness campaign that provides parents and caregivers with tips and resources focusing on STEM/STEAM, literacy, health & wellness, life skills and family engagement.

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An expansive global DORA consumer products line available at all major retailers spanning key categories, including toys, apparel, accessories, home, publishing and packaged goods, and a national partnership with the family-favorite Rainforest Café, known for its immersive, jungle-themed dining experience.

A partnership with Plan International to champion girls’ education, providing school supplies, grants, and backpacks to girls in need around the world, including a continuation of The Dora Fund.

The ExploraDora Collection, now streaming on Paramount+–the ultimate streaming destination for fans of the Dora franchise, offering more Dora content than any other streaming service. The collection features the first three seasons of DORA, original Dora the Explorer series, new original feature-length movie Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, exclusive specials and more franchise favorites.

MORE ABOUT THE IMPACT OF “DORA THE EXPLORER”

Since its launch on Nickelodeon on August 14, 2000, Dora the Explorer quickly emerged as a global pop-culture phenomenon and 25 years later, remains one of the most-watched preschool shows of all time. The beloved franchise has since expanded to include three animated spinoffs, two live-action movies, multiple live touring shows, podcasts, music albums and more.