"Elena of Avalor: Discovering the Magic Within" Elena of Avalor is an inspiring animated character who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns to embrace her inner power. Throughout her adventures, Elena discovers the magic within herself, transforming from a hesitant princess to a confident queen. At the beginning of her story, Elena is taken captive by an evil sorceress named Shuriki. She spends years trapped inside an amulet, awaiting her chance to reclaim her kingdom. When she finally escapes, Elena finds herself in a world experiencing drastic changes. With the support of her family and friends, Elena navigates the challenges ahead, including reclaiming her magical scepter, which grants her the power to defeat Shuriki and protect her kingdom.
The easiest path the writers could have taken is to make Elena so angry that her new powers caused some sort of horrible disaster that Esteban would need to solve and earn her forgiveness. That is not the route that they took. Instead, Elena's powers caused some plates and silverware to levitate harmlessly over the table, while she remained calm enough to assess the situation and bring Esteban before the Grand Council. I loved how differently Elena's grandparents reacted to deciding Esteban's punishment. Abuelo wanted to forgive him because it had been over 40 years since his traitorous act, but Abuela knew that people don't change that easily and that a deceptive slimeball will only claim not to be a deceptive slimeball just to avoid punishment. Yet, we still see that she loves him and doesn't think any less of him for disagreeing with her, which is an important message. In the end, I felt that Elena made exactly the right decision to exile Esteban from Avalor. As we see later in the special, locking him up in his own home is not a very effective way to keep him under control.
After learning why Esteban betrayed them all, Francisco forgives him and is the only member of the Royal Council not to vote in favor of exiling him. After learning why Esteban betrayed them all, Francisco forgives him and is the only member of the Royal Council not to vote in favor of exiling him.
With the support of her family and friends, Elena navigates the challenges ahead, including reclaiming her magical scepter, which grants her the power to defeat Shuriki and protect her kingdom. Along the way, she realizes that her true strength lies not just in her physical abilities but also in her unwavering determination and belief in herself. Elena's journey is not just about reclaiming her kingdom; it's also about discovering her own potential and the power she possesses within.
Recap / Elena Of Avalor S 3 E 6 The Magic Within
Luisa: You're a wise and thoughtful man, mi amor. But today. you are wrong.
- Ash is able to solve the map to Takaína, but gets thrown in jail with her family.
- Takaína is beneath Tepet Muul.
- Esteban is happy to plan Carnaval and is saddened that he has to miss out because it's his favorite holiday.
- Esteban's secret that he's been hiding since Elena and the Secret of Avalor is finally revealed. Francisco also says that he and Luisa raised him "like a son", the same wording used when Esteban told Armando that he knows the importance of family.
- Victor is annoyed that Elena still doesn't believe him about Esteban being a traitor.
- Esteban is troubled when he sees his family's painting when he steals the Delgados' tamboritas from the treasury room, which is a call back to when he robbed it for Lucia's tiara for Victor and Carla while singing about how he didn't want his secret to go out.
- Elena says that she and Isabel went sightseeing in Vallestrella, referring to the Adventures in Vallestrella shorts.
- While planning for Carnaval at the beginning of the special, the family mentions that the main song will be "Love Always", a song that Lucia often sung to her daughters. Flo suggests to Elena to use it to summon her love magic in order to calm down and revert the rogue Carnaval floats later.
- Elena's new Reveal power (which includes seeing into the past) that she accidentally discovers while trying to find out what happened to the Carnaval supplies (Flo happened) comes back later that day when Flo suggests she uses it to find out what her parents' Carnaval float looked like if Esteban can't remember, which leads into her using it to find out where Esteban was when Shuriki invaded Avalor.
- After learning why Esteban betrayed them all, Francisco forgives him and is the only member of the Royal Council not to vote in favor of exiling him.
- Averted with everyone else. Luisa even flatout says that while her husband is a kind and wise man, he is wrong for forgiving Esteban because after all, he indirectly killed his family and brought a dark age to Avalor all because he thought he wasn't loved.
- After Elena's anger towards Esteban's betrayal throws the dining room into chaos, the guards rush in to the see the commotion. She then orders them to throw Esteban into the dungeons and get him out of her sight.
- Elena and the other council members voting to exile Esteban also counts as this.
- Luisa gives one to Esteban, saying that his actions are unforgivable because she lost her daughter and son-in-law and Avalor lost its king and queen.
- Elena also gives one to Esteban, asking him how could he do something that killed her parents and ruined Avalor when he was her brother in all but name and decides that she doesn't know him that well at all.
- Elena gets new powers tied to her emotions and that she has a hard time controlling. Because of them she ends up jeopardising a celebration organised in the kingdom and accidentally gives life to a puppet she had built with her sister and who ends up with a cheerful personality. Why does that sound familiar?
- Elena is excited to have new powers and a super-charged scepter, but since she has no idea how to use them yet, she ends up having Power Incontinence and it goes haywire at Carnaval.
- Not only that, but after getting upgraded and catching Ash, she rhetorically asks if this day could get any better. What happens later that night changes everything for the worst.
The third season of Elena of Avalor premiered last week and left me underwhelmed compared to the massive revelations in Tangled. Now that we've had a week to recover from Cassandra's betrayal, it's time to face Esteban and all the drama that comes with him. I was extremely impressed with the way the writers handled Elena and her family's reactions to learning the truth about his past. It felt very realistic and also a little dark for a Disney cartoon. Esteban's secret was revealed Elena fell into a magic well that turned her scepter to crystal along with her entire outfit. This new look came with new powers that caused unexpected magical things to happen whenever Elena felt strong emotions. The enhanced power of the staff revealed that Esteban was working with the sorceress Shuriki, during the time that Shuriki murdered Elena's parents, took over Avalor, and banished Elena into Sofia's amulet. Shuriki was defeated in the Song of the Sirenas special, but Elena and her family remained blissfully unaware of Esteban's actions until now.
As she embraces her responsibilities as Crown Princess, Elena learns to trust her instincts and make difficult decisions in the best interest of her people. The magic within Elena is not limited to her ability to use her scepter or wield her sword; it extends to her ability to inspire others and bring people together. She learns that empathy, compassion, and unity are just as essential to ruling as any summoned power or weapon. Elena's innate compassion and desire for justice make her a beloved leader among her people, and her optimism and determination become their greatest source of hope. Throughout her adventures, Elena faces many obstacles and learns valuable lessons about leadership, friendship, and self-acceptance. She matures from a determined young princess to a powerful queen, harnessing the magical abilities she possesses and using them to protect her kingdom. In the end, Elena's journey is not just about saving her kingdom but about discovering her true self and embracing the magic within her. By recognizing and embracing her unique abilities, Elena becomes a symbol of strength and resilience for those around her, inspiring others to believe in themselves and their own potential. Elena of Avalor's story serves as a reminder that true magic comes from within and that anyone can tap into their own inner power. Through her journey, Elena teaches us that we have the strength to overcome any obstacle and make a positive impact on the world around us..
Reviews for "Elena's Guide to Unleashing your Inner Magic"
1. Samantha - 2 stars: I was really disappointed with "Elena of Avalor: Discovering the Magic Within". The storyline felt predictable and lacked originality. The characters were one-dimensional and didn't offer anything new or exciting. The animation quality was also subpar, making the whole viewing experience less enjoyable. Overall, I found this installment of Elena of Avalor to be a letdown and not worth my time.
2. Michael - 1 star: I found "Elena of Avalor: Discovering the Magic Within" to be incredibly dull and uninteresting. The plot dragged on without any real substance, and the characters seemed to be going through the motions without any depth or development. The songs felt forced and unmemorable, adding to the overall disappointment. The magic within this film was clearly lacking, and I would not recommend it to anyone seeking an engaging animated experience.
3. Emily - 2 stars: As a fan of Elena of Avalor, I had high hopes for "Discovering the Magic Within", but sadly, it fell flat for me. The storyline felt rushed and poorly executed, leaving many loose ends and unanswered questions. The pacing was off, making it difficult to stay engaged throughout. Additionally, the introduction of new characters felt forced and unnecessary, detracting from the original charm of the show. Overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied and let down by this installment.