If you've read this blog for any amount of time you will know I'm not a huge fan of commerical characters. I generally think their designs are garish and content lacking but there's one exception in our house - Dora.
Charlotte is crazy about Dora. Literally obsessed. She pretends to be Dora and asks a million times a day if she can watch her on television.
Several weeks ago, we were invited to attend the premiere of the latest Dora DVD, Dora the Explorer: Enchanted Forest Adventures. It literally took me two seconds to accept because I knew just how excited Charlotte would be.
Charlotte was thrilled to meet Dora and grabbed my iPhone to take photos of her favourite friend. (You can see her in the photo above snapping away like a true paparazzi.) After meeting Dora, we watched the new DVD and Charlotte stood on her seat, dancing and singing the entire way through the screening.
To celebrate the launch of Dora the Explorer: Enchanted Forest Adventures, I'll be giving away a copy of the DVD to one lucky reader.
For your chance to win, leave a comment on this post explaining why you would love a copy of this DVD. Entries must be received by 9:00am Wednesday, 26 October 2011.
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One winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday, 26 October 2011 and the winner's name will be published on this post.
I am entering this contest because of my 3 year old little girl, Kierstin. She is TOTALLY obsessed with Dora. Everything is always Dora; Dora cups, plates, balloons, clothing, doll, games, puzzles, etc., haha. Every time the commercial comes on for Dora: The Enchanted Forest she freaks out and screams, "Dora!" Nothing makes me smile more than to see her face every time Dora comes around, I would absolutely love to win this for her and to see her face when she gets the movie! Thank you for the opportunity!
Posted by: Dara Robb | 19 October 2011 at 12:56 PM
My 3 year old is also obsessed with Dora! She loves her and actually learns a lot from her. The other day I caught her saying "empujen"(Spanish for push!) to the door and I was like, where in the world did she learn that?? She has seen the previews for The Enchanted Forest and that it is coming out in the fall - the other day she said "Mommy, the leaves are falling. That means it's fall! That means we can watch the new Dora movie!" :) Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Molly | 19 October 2011 at 03:16 PM
i would love to introduce dora to my new baby girl! I also think all of my five nieces would love to watch her too!
Posted by: Alison Jarman | 19 October 2011 at 03:35 PM
My 4 year old (Charlotte!) adores Dora!!
Posted by: Rebecca | 19 October 2011 at 05:05 PM
Abril is 6 year old and she loves DORA!! It would be a really nice birthday gift :)
Thank you!!
Posted by: Zime | 19 October 2011 at 10:32 PM
Both my 6 year old and my 2 year old are CRAZY for Dora!!! they've been anticipating these new adventures for weeks and would be just so excited to win a DVD.
My extra special memory of Dora comes from a trip to Argentina 4 years ago to visit family. Although I speak Spanish fluently my daughters do not so it was a little difficult for my (then 2 year old) daughter to communicate with her cousins. At one point, we popped in a Dora DVD we had brought from the US and all of the cousins sat together to enjoy it. After that, my daughter took more chances with her Spanish and even learned to enjoy watching the DVD in Spanish mode. YAY DORA!!!!
Posted by: Maria McClure | 19 October 2011 at 11:43 PM
I have a 3 year old who LOVES dora as well. thanks for such a great giveaway!!
Posted by: mickie | 20 October 2011 at 03:51 AM
My daughter loves Dora! She would love it!
Posted by: Lori L. | 20 October 2011 at 04:30 AM
Last night my sister sent me several camera pics of my 2 year old niece glued in front of the screen of an ipad, watching of course: Dora, before she went to bed. First she was in a seated postition, then laying down, then changed her angle, but the whole time she was glued to the screen. What is it about Dora? Maybe I need to start watching it too...haha, dvd might actually be at aunty's house a little longer than expected, then make its way to my little niecey-pooh. When I came across your giveaway it reminded me of her. Cute!
Posted by: Merissa | 20 October 2011 at 09:40 AM
My lil Jaydee has found an interesting appeal with Dora the Explorer. She practices her Spanish and likes answering when the question cues come about during the episodes. A Dora DVD sounds like a good gift for my lil Dora fan.
Posted by: Diana Padilla | 20 October 2011 at 10:03 AM
Oh my 5 year old niece, Angelina sounds exactly like your daughter Charlotte, a massive Dora fan. She even says some of the Spanish words Dora uses-so sweet. It would be such a joy to see her face at Christmas time when she sees she has a copy of the new Dora DVD..
Best
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Holt | 20 October 2011 at 10:54 AM
My youngest daughter LOVES Dora, and she would love to have this DVD. It would make her soooo happy!!
Posted by: Melissa | 20 October 2011 at 12:37 PM
eek! I would LOVE a copy! My daughter is obsessed with Dora, too. She evens speaks pretty good Spanish because of Dora. I love it! Thank you!
Blanca
Posted by: Blanca | 20 October 2011 at 02:27 PM
I would love to win this for my children. It would make them so happy. Dora has been a favorite since day one for them. Thank you.
Posted by: Derek | 20 October 2011 at 02:28 PM
My daughter is also Dora obsessed! I have to admit I wasn't a fan at first, but after watching it with her and seeing how happy it makes her (and it is educational) I have now folded and let her watch it. She would be SO happy to have the new DVD!!
Posted by: Angela Saraceno | 20 October 2011 at 03:07 PM
I am entering because the 26th is my daughter's 2nd birthday and she is OBSESSED with Dora. Not sure the reason but she calls Dora guy. She will say GUY GUY GUY GUY MOMMA GUY GUY. Until I turn it on for her.
Posted by: gabbie hardin | 21 October 2011 at 12:33 PM
my nephew surprisingly loves DORA I think he likes the character Boots more. I would love to win this for him so he can't bug me about watching DORA again for the 100th time!!
Posted by: saniel | 23 October 2011 at 07:26 AM
I am so glad you are back!
My girl (5) secretly likes Dora, Dora is no longer fashionable in her kindergarten...
Posted by: Yifat | 23 October 2011 at 11:45 PM
Give very much entertainment DVD..Thanks
Posted by: charles | 05 November 2011 at 01:08 AM
I need to start watching it too...haha, dvd might actually be at aunty's house a little longer than expected, then make its way to my little niecey-pooh.
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I would love to win this for him so he can't bug me about watching DORA again for the 100th time!!
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Posted by: מנהלת חשבונות | 16 November 2011 at 09:18 PM
My son watch these Dora all the time. He loves a lot and seems like they are true friend for each other. By these his development of mind increases.
Posted by: Unique Baby Shower Gifts | 01 December 2011 at 08:30 PM
what amazing pics you have dora .but i want pics of new dora
Posted by: aqsa saleem | 10 December 2011 at 04:02 PM
Hey Dora!! I love it feeling myself as a kid. Every kid will enjoy in watching this. They will have very fun time with it. Great making and one has to thank for this making. Kids rock it..
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