Series cast summary: | |||
Aimee Carrero | ... | Princess Elena / ... 78 episodes, 2016-2020 | |
Jillian Rose Reed | ... | Naomi / ... 51 episodes, 2016-2020 | |
Joseph Haro | ... | Mateo 44 episodes, 2016-2020 | |
Julia Vera | ... | Luisa 40 episodes, 2016-2020 | |
Jorge Diaz | ... | Gabe 39 episodes, 2016-2020 | |
Jenna Ortega | ... | Princess Isabel / ... 39 episodes, 2016-2020 | |
Emiliano Díez | ... | Francisco 39 episodes, 2016-2020 | |
Christian Lanz | ... | Chancellor Esteban / ... 35 episodes, 2016-2020 | |
Carlos Alazraqui | ... | Skylar / ... 32 episodes, 2016-2020 | |
Teenage princess Elena has saved her magical kingdom, Avalor, from an evil sorceress and must now learn to rule as its crown 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 has a Grand Council comprised of her grandparents, older cousin Chancellor Esteban and a new friend, Naomi, to give advice along the way. Elena also looks to her younger sister Isabel, her friends Mateo and Gabe, and a trio of magical flying creatures called jaquins for guidance and support. Written by Disney Channel PR
so let me start out that I'm a 34 year old Disney fan with no children. I watch this show because I enjoy it and Sofia the First as lighthearted shows that bring me Disney Magic more often then new Disney movies come out.
I've read the other 4 review of this show, written when very few of the episodes where out and I feel that I can expand on what they have said.
Firs off, yes this show is a Spin Off of Sofia the First (a Disney Junior show), but with an older main character (Elena) so that it deals with ordeals of a more mature theme, which is why it's on the Disney Channel and not Disney Junior. Like StF there is at least one new song each episode, and they are written to at least sound like Latino music to keep with the feel of Disney's First Latino Princess. There are many other nods to different Latino cultures threw out the show. Which I find enjoyable, as it differentiates Avalor from all other Disney Countries, giving it it's own flair.
Most of the episodes deals with Elena, newly released from the Amulet of Avalor after 41 years, dealing with decisions she has to make as Crown Princess. Elena's still a teenager so things don't always go as planed. There have also been a few villains that come threw, some with magic making her Royal Wizard a necessary helper.
For those who want the backstory of Elena, how she got trapped in an amulet, how she got out etc. you will need to watch the Sofia the First special Elena and the Secret of Avalor, as, like I said, this is a spin off series. (I'm hoping that in the future there will be more crossovers and mention to places and things from StF in EoA).
All in all I think this is a great show, and properly belongs on the Disney Channel and not Disney Junior.