Vampirina

TV review by Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media
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age 5+

Vivacious vampire girl's adventures promote tolerance.

Disney Junior Kids' Animation 2017
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What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Vampirina is an animated series inspired by the Vampirina Ballerina books. It follows the story of a vampire girl who's learning to navigate the human world with help from her new friends and support from her parents. With ghosts, gargoyles, and goblins either residing in her home or dropping by as visitors, there are many silly adventures and a lot of laughs. The friendly take on traditionally scary supernatural characters makes this series a fun introduction to safe "scares" for little ones, and there are many positive takeaways about respect, tolerance, friendship, and the value of being open to new experiences and ideas.

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djsmith1
djsmith1 Adult
May 20, 2022
age 2+

A Bat-tastic time! I love it.

This show is a BLAST. I love the music, girl protagonists, and the non-scary monsters. I (a 29 year old mom of 3) legitimately watch it with my girls and sing the songs. I’m always excited when they pick Vampirina. The first time we tried it on Disney+ , we ended up binging this entire series in just over a week. (Don’t do the math on how many hours of screen time that is… it was winter!) I love the messages of -being different is okay -trying new things is great -feeling nervous is okay and you can still do scary things -parents will help you when you ask -you can show initiative and come up with solutions -friends help each other The only tiny detail that I am mindful of is Vampirina often tries to solve problems by herself because she wants to prove she doesn’t need help or she is afraid that her mom and dad won’t trust her with tasks in the future if she asks for help. But that’s as simple as having a quick conversation, “Hey, I noticed Vampirina was nervous to ask for help, but that seems like an awfully big job to handle by yourself. You know, asking for help is actually a really great thing. That’s what grownups are there for after all! I know I love helping you guys out when you have a big problem. And I bet Vampirina’s parents would be happy to help too. Sometimes being a team is easier than trying to do everything by yourself.”

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noodle2003
noodle2003 Adult
March 22, 2022
age 3+

a VERY good show for younger kids

Alright so i may be an adult woman (18yr) but I'm a huge sucker for cartoons, I'm an age dreamer myself meaning because of childhood issues, i tend to lean towards cartoons rather then more grown up stuff. i absolutely love this show, its perfect for kids and it has great messages about taking care of eachother and your neighbours and looking out for one another and doing the right thing ect, i even used an episode to teach my little sister about the importance of being kind. a ton of super religious christians gave this show a really negative review but all i can say is grow up, and thats coming from me! teach your kids whats right and wrong and they'll be able to tell that this cartoon vampire is exactly what it is, a cartoon. nothinh harmful

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What's the Story?

VAMPIRINA is the tale of the titular young girl (voiced by Isabella Cramp) of vampire heritage whose family recently relocated from Transylvania to Pennsylvania to open a hotel for magical guests. Being the new kid in town is never easy, but Vampirina -- or "Vee," as her family and friends call her -- has her friends there to help her learn about humans and their ways, which are not so surprisingly different from how vampires do things.

Is It Any Good?

This story's protagonist is its greatest selling point: Vivacious Vee has enthusiasm to spare and positively loves learning about humans and their ways by immersing herself in new experiences. Her friends make it doubly fun for her to do so (and for viewers to watch) with their own eagerness to better understand her family's culture. What ensues is an ongoing blending of human and vampire traditions, always with great acceptance all around and usually with some comical result.

No matter the perspective viewers take, whether looking at things from Vee's point of view or that of her friends, Vampirina promotes tolerance, respect, and appreciation for the multicultural experience. As a newbie to the human world, Vee has a lot to learn but looks to assimilate while staying true to her Transylvanian roots. Her friends are just as determined to consider her feelings and listen to her in an effort to understand why differences exist between them. These timely messages are presented in a gentle, kid-friendly way that young viewers and their parents will appreciate.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about trying new things. Kids: Do you get nervous or excited in new situations? How does expanding your horizons help you learn and grow? Who can you turn to for help when you need a little boost in the right direction?

  • How does Vampirina blend her family's traditions with her new human experience? Does she ever choose one over the other? What traditions does your family have that mean a lot to you? Why is it important to be tolerant and respectful of people's differences?

  • Do you find any of the characters in this show scary? How does the way they're drawn and the way they act make them less scary than others you've seen in movies or on TV? Do you like being scared a little (or at all) when you watch?

  • Families can talk about communication and compassion. Why are these important character strengths?

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