Original air date: 4/7/2006 (produced in 2003)
Join Dora's very first adventure as she recalls the story at a family dinner. Flash back to when she first became an explorer, how she first met Boots, Benny, Tico, Isa, the Fiesta Trio, and even that sneaky fox Swiper, and how they all became best friends for life as they work to return the Fiesta Trio their instruments so they can play music for the Queen Bee!
Tropes:
- Big Damn Heroes: Dora and her friends show up at the Queen Bee's throne just in time to give the Fiesta Trio their instruments.
- Origins Episode: Shows how Dora first became an explorer, how she met her animal friends, and her very first adventure.
- Special Guest: Susie Essman as the Queen Bee.
- Whole Episode Flashback: The episode is a flashback to Dora's very first adventure.