This episode takes place a year after "A Day to Remember", both episodes celebrating Dia de Los Muertos.
This episode also takes place some time after "Realm of the Jaquins", since Elena is worrying of the upcoming darkness she must face if she wants to become queen.
Dramatic Irony: Mateo isn't aware that his grandfather isn't exactly dead, anyone who's seen Elena and The Secret of Avalor would know he was able to preserve himself.
"I Want" Song: "Make Them Proud" for Elena, as she hopes to impress her parents and have them proud of her being their daughter and soon-to-be queen.
The Reveal: The Maruvians disappeared after they used the Jewel of Maru to fight the Shadows of Night. The magical pulse released to vanquish the shadows was also strong enough to send the Maruvians into the Spirit World.
