Auradon

Background information

Featured films

Television programs

Descendants: Wicked World

Books

Inspiration

United States of America
Malaysia
Vatican City
Cape Cod

Physical description

Alternate name(s)

Bore-adon (by Harry Hook)

Ruler(s)

King Ben and Queen Mal (currently)
King Beast and Queen Belle (formerly)

Owner(s)

Ben and Mal

Students

Auradon Kids
Villain Kids

Inhabitants

Disney Heroes
Auradon Kids
Disney Villains
Villain Kids

Visitors

Zevon

Final State

Still standing

The United States of Auradon is the United Nation and Homeland to all the Heroes and Villains of the Disney Universe, which is the primary setting of the television movies Descendants, Descendants 2, Descendants 3 and Descendants: The Royal Wedding.

The USA came into existence 20 years prior to the film, when King Beast forwent going on a honeymoon with Queen Belle, in favor of uniting the fairy tale kingdoms. All villains were rounded up and booted off the Isle of the Lost; many were revived to suffer a fate worse than death, by living without magic.

Life in Auradon soon changed after King Beast declared that magic would mostly be retired so the next generation would learn to rely on their own talents instead of magic. Fairy Godmother was placed in charge of overseeing the usage of magic in the USA; the discontent good fairies, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather wanted to use their magic again since they couldn't perform mundane tasks without magic.

The kingdom is now currently ruled by King Ben and Queen Mal.

Regions

Auradon was founded out of the existing kingdoms, the kingdoms remained to have their respective rulers and were divided into The 18 Regions of Auradon. Several of these regions were mentioned in Melissa de la Cruz's Isle of the Lost series, including Camelot, Mount Olympus, Eden, and Corona. Corona, however, was not mentioned by name; rather it was referred to as "home of Rapunzel and Eugene."

There are also places that aren't confirmed but implied to exist in Auradon as well. Kristoff is shown in the Auradon Cathedral, suggesting Arendelle is part of Auradon. Mary Poppins' umbrella is seen in Dr. Facilier's shop on the Isle, once again suggesting characters from Mary Poppins exist in Auradon as well.

Places of Interest

Isle of the Lost

An island prison off the coast that is inhabited by the most infamous villains ever known. Such as Maleficent, Evil Queen, Jafar, Cruella De Vil, Hades, Dr. Facilier and Ursula.

Auradon Central

Auradon City

The capital city of Auradon where many places of interest are located.

Beast Castle

Home and palace to King Beast, Queen Belle, King Ben and Queen Mal. It is introduced in Beauty and The Beast. It is located near Rapunzel's Tower.

Auradon Prep

A boarding school where the descendants of Disney's most well-known Heroes and Villains attend.

Enchanted Lake

A lake in the woods of Auradon, where Ben takes Mal on their date. It is first mentioned in the prequel book, seen in a dream by Mal. It includes a stone floor with a pillar. The lake is described in the junior novel as having the color of jade.

Auradon Cathedral

A church of Auradon and the place where Prince Ben was crowned king. This is also the place where Snow White reporting Ben's coronation.

Museum of Cultural History

Museum of Auradon and the place where Fairy Godmother's Magic Wand and along with other valuable items are guarded.

Neverland

Home to Peter Pan and located east coast of Auradon. It had been mentioned in the School of Secrets by Lonnie when she says, "Girl from Neverland lost this

Darling Coast

Home to Wendy Darling, her brothers, Nana and her family.

Wonderland

Home of the characters from Alice in Wonderland.

Notre Dame

Home to Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and Phoebus. Located near Seaside.

Arendelle

Home to Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven. It is located near Weselton (home to the Duke of Weselton) and the Southern Isles (Prince Hans' home), which can be found in Triton's Bay.

Seaside

Home to Queen Ariel, King Eric, Sebastian, Flounder, King Triton and his Daughters. It's located by the sea, in between Triton's Bay and the Sea of Ariel, where the underwater kingdom of Atlantica (Ariel's former home) can be found.

Inhabitants


Descendants Mal Jay Evie Carlos Ben Audrey Lonnie Jane Chad Doug Belle Beast Fairy Godmother Snow White Queen Leah Coach Jenkins Mr. Deley Dude	Descendants: Wicked World Jordan Freddie Facilier Ally Ruby CJ Hook Descendants 2 Aladdin Jasmine Lumiere Tiana Naveen Flora, Fauna and Maryweather (mentioned)


Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather Doc Grumpy Happy Sneezy Sleepy Dopey Bashful Pongo Perdita The Dalmatian Puppies Jaq and Gus Mary Lumiere Cogsworth Mrs. Potts Flounder Alana Adella Aquata Arista Attina Andrina Genie Pongo Perdita	Return to the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel Herkie Hercules Megara Artie Arthur Merlin Archimedes Mad Hatter Pin Pinocchio Gordon Tiger Peony Tiger Lily Roger Radcliffe Anita Radcliffe Grand Duke Gods God Kids Faylinn Chime, a fairy of the Great Oak in the Fairy Vale

Rise of the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel

Sophie
Arabella
Li Shang Jr.
Charlie Wong, the elder of Stone City
The Grand Vizier of Agrabah, the Sultan's nephew

Trivia

The possible meaning of Auradon could be "Golden Hill" or "Hill of Light".
- In Latin, "aura" could be both related to gold or light.
- In Old English, the suffix "-don" is usually to designate locations with hills.
Since Belle and Beast were elected King and Queen, Auradon is probably an elective monarchy.
- This is similar to the system of the Kingdom of the Visigoths, which, coincidentally, were settled on the southern French territory.
If the current Monarchs end up without an heir, a different Royal Family would be chosen to continue the reign. According to Chad, he is the second in line if something were to happen to Ben.
It seems the currency in Auradon is gold or some other coin, as Lonnie pays Mal "50 bucks" with a bag of coins. As shown in "School Of Secrets", jewels are also acceptable as of currency, as Doug's money was in the form of gems.
In the film, the bridge that Mal and Ben crossed during their date was the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, and the Enchanted Lake was the 30 Foot Pool.
As the four kids were riding on the golden bridge to Auradon, the castle of Cinderella could be briefly spotted.
The Council of Sidekicks members are:


Genie Jaq and Gus Mary Doc Grumpy Happy Sneezy Sleepy Bashful Dopey Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather Aquata Andrina Arista Attina Adella Alana Flounder Pongo and Perdita

Auradon appears to be slit in a couple of parts and Kingdoms: Cinderellasburg, Charmington, The South Riding (with both Tangletown and Auroria), Westerly (Nottingham), Camelot Heights (Camelot), Summerlands, North Riding, Neverland, Lone Keep, Olympus, Winter's keep, Faraway, Apheldotia, Schwartzvald.
It is possible that The Underworld is part of Auradon and is home to the Fates.