With last week’s Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Yo Ho, Mateys Away DVD release and so much Jake buzz lately, I just had to tune in to the show to see what all the yo-ho-ho-ing’s about! This Disney Junior animated series, based on Peter Pan, is rapidly becoming the most popular show for preschoolers EVER! Why? I think it’s all about the teamwork.
Jake and his two best sidekicks, Izzy and Cubby, embark on new adventures each episode. They’re faced with challenges, embrace new missions, overcome obstacles, and reach their goals. And it’s all a matter of teamwork. Jake, Izzy, and Cubby all have something different to bring to the table for the good of the team. Jake’s got his special sword, given to him by Peter Pan himself. Izzy has her magic pixie dust, making it possible to fly (but it can only be used in emergencies)! Cubby, the cute youngin’ of the crew, has his map.
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Kids don’t just sit back and watch Jake and the Never Land Pirates – at the beginning of each episode, they’re invited to “come on in and join the crew.” This interactive show teaches kids that the best way to solve a problem is to call on some friends. When Jake’s in a bind, Izzy and Cubby are there to help, and they never set sail without one another!
It’s no wonder Jake and the Never Land Pirates is so popular! Check out what some of the show’s awesome cast had to say about it.
Ariel Winter (Marina): “I play Marina and I'm a mermaid. I help out the pirates in all their water duties … I help them with anything they need, I care for them, and I do whatever helps Jake and his friends. We're basically one big pirate family. I think Marina may have a little crush on Jake. I've seen that a bit throughout the script. She's always there to help him in her sweetest voice… ‘Jake and the Never Land Pirates’ is basically about teaching kids to go for it. Even if you have to fight off evil to get what you want or get what you need or to help someone, you should always share, be kind, and do what you can to help.”
Colin Ford (Jake): "‘Jake and the Never Land Pirates’" is a really great show because it incorporates a lot of things that children should know from an early age, like sharing, teamwork and responsibility. What attracted me to ‘Jake and the Never Land Pirates’ was the Peter Pan factor. Also, the fact that I'm the leader and I have my crew, Izzy and Cubby, behind me. It's always fun to get to work with my friends.”
David Arquette (Skully): “There are a lot of shows out there that are all over the place. You can't really follow them, and they're a little loud. This one has a real story and it's very easy to follow, and it's a lot of fun. It's really colorful. It's got a great heart, and the kids will learn something in the process. You could talk with them about the adventure they just had. It all has to do with social skills and being nice to your neighbor and being a good friend. I watched the first one with my daughter Coco before Skully was in it. She liked it a lot, but she also said that parrot should talk because he was in it briefly, but he didn't really have a voice. I said, ‘That's funny you say that, because that parrot is going to talk. That parrot will have your daddy's voice.’ That's pretty much how it went down. She loved it”
Macaroni Kid was compensated in relation to this article. The opinions are the author's own. To find out more about the new Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Yo Ho, Mateys Away DVD and soundtrack, click here!
