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As highlighted earlier today on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America,’ Disney’s newest princess is Elena of Avalor, a 16 year old latina princess who is destined to rule the land of Avalor. At this year’s New York International Toy Fair, we previewed new lines of dolls, toys and role play outfits and accessories from companies such as Hasbro, JAKKS Pacific and Just Play, which you can explore today in both photos as well as videos.
If Avalor sounds familiar to Disney Junior fans, it’s probably because of the Amulet of Avalor worn by Sofia the First, which allows her to speak to animals as well as summon many of the Disney princesses who offer sage advice so Sofia. As it turns out, while trying to protect her younger sister, Isabel, and her grandparents, an evil sorceress enchanted Elena and trapped her in the amulet. This summer, Sofia will learn the secret of her amulet and work on setting Elena free and restoring her to her rightful place. This will occur during a Disney Junior movie event titled ‘Journey to Avalor,’ which is part of the secret library storyline. A book will also be released in support of the film on June 7, 2016, and will feature artwork by Disney Channel star Zendaya. Additional books will follow including ones focusing on the quinceañera (15th birthday) of Elena’s best friend Naomi as well as an adaptation of a Christmas-themed episode and more, often exploring the land of Avalor which is full wizards, magical creatures and enchantment.
Below is a gallery of photos of some of the upcoming toys we will see hit the shelves beginning on August 1, 2016, day and date with the series. Highlights include several fashion dolls from Hasbro with Elena in her royal grown, paired up with little sister Isabel, paired with her faithful flying jaquin pal Skylar as well as the ‘My Time’ Singing Elena which performs the title song that you can even preview in our video below. JAKKS offers up toys and role play costumes and accessories such as Elena’s dress, her magical scepter of light (which also plays ‘My Time’) and a child-size sing-along storytime guitar which features songs from the series including ‘My Time,’ ‘The Magic Within’ and ‘Ready to Rule.’ Lastly previewed below is a ‘Sofia the First’ figurine set from Just Play which features characters from both series in support of the crossover.
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‘Elena of Avalor’ features the voice talents of Aimee Carrero as Princess Elena; Jenna Ortega as Elena’s younger sister, Princess Isabel; Chris Parnell, Yvette Nicole Brown and Carlos Alazraqui as Migs, Luna and Skylar respectively, magical flying creatures called Jaquins who support Elena as she learns how to rule her kingdom; Emiliano Díez as Elena’s grandfather Francisco; Julia Vera as her grandmother Luisa; Christian Lanz as Elena’s uncle and Royal Advisor Duke Esteban; Jillian Rose Reed as Elena’s best friend Naomi; Joseph Haro as another of Elena’s close friends Mateo, a wizard-in-training; Jorge Diaz as Elena’s friend and rising star of the Royal Guard Gabe; Keith Ferguson (Disney Junior’s “Sofia the First”) as Zuzo, a mysterious and wily spirit animal that acts as a link between the human and spirit worlds; and Joe Nunez as Armando, a frazzled palace servant who helps Elena on her journey to the throne.