Dora the Explorer getting a makeover?

Dora the Explorer may be one of Nickelodeon's most popular characters, but she's no Hannah Montana. Some of us would say that's a good thing, since she is designed to appeal to much younger audience. But, according to a source, the powers that be over at Nickelodeon want to give the bilingual cutie a makeover in an attempt to draw in the older kids.

First up for the Dora transformation is a new, feminine look. Maybe put her in a skirt and fix her hair up a little? Add some bows to the backpack and color the map pink? Next, get the girl some human friends. The source says they are considering adding a group of "Explorer Girls" to the animated cast. If these Explorer Girls follow the typical kid's show formula, you can expect a smart one, a pretty one and maybe a prissy one who doesn't like to get dirty.

If all that goes well, Dora may soon find herself featured on the big screen. Nickelodeon isn't commenting, but the source says they are considering a full-length feature film featuring Dora as an older kid. "Dora is as popular as she's ever been, and now has a second generation of viewers that we would love to serve," the company said.

I sure hope they don't ruin Dora. Sure, my 7-year-old has zero interest in that "baby show" now, but she loved it when she was younger. As do lots of little kids today. Does everything have to be about appealing to the tween audience these days?

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Re: Dora the Explorer getting a makeover?

I hope they don't change the show and her look too much. Why can't they just come up with a different show for the older kids? One with Alicia (Diego's sister) as the main character or something?

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Shouldn't this be on the Celebrity Gossip board

Re: Dora the Explorer getting a makeover?

They're going to *try* and get some of the older girls to watch a younger show, and in the process, will lose almost their entire young boy viewing audience.... That's good math.... gain 1 million, lose 5 million..... A lot of boys like the show because it isn't "girlie", and is more about a girl on adventures. Make it too girlie, and you lose almost half your audience.......