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 movie Descendants and Descendants 2.
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.
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, Arendelle, 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 Auradon Cathedral, suggesting Arendelle is part of Auradon. Mary Poppins' umbrella is seen in Dr. Facilier's shop on the Isle, once again suggestion 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.
Auradon City
The capital city of Auradon where many places of interest are located.
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.
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 is been mentioned in School of Secrets by Lonnie when she says, "Girl from Neverland lost this".
Wonderland
Home of Alice and The White Rabbit.
Notre Dame
Home to Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and Phoebus. Located near Mount Olympus.
Beast Castle
Home to King Beast and Queen Belle. It is introduced in Beauty and The Beast. It is located near Rapunzel's Tower.
Mount Olympus
Home to Zeus and the Gods along with The Mighty Hercules and Megara, Herkie, Pegasus, Philoctetes. In School of Secrets, Jane mentioned this place while doing a quiz.
Charmington
Located south coast of Auradon and named after King Charming. Home to Snow White and the Prince along with the Seven Dwarves.
Cinderellasburg
Located South-West of Auradon and named after Queen Cinderella. Home to Cinderella, Prince Charming, Grand Duke, Jaq and Gus, and Chad.
Bayou de Orleans
Home to Tiana and Prince Naveen, Ray, Louis, Mama Odie. Located east of Auradon and near Neverland.
Agrabah
Home to Sultan Aladdin, Sultana Jasmine, Genie, Magic Carpet, Abu, Jordan, and Aziz. It shares borders with Northern Wei.
Tarzan's Jungle
Home to Tarzan and Jane, Professor Porter. Located in the Border Lands or Faraway.
Indian Jungle
Home to Mowgli and Shanti and other villagers
Tangletown
Home to Queen Rapunzel, King Flynn Rider, Maximus, Pascal, Pub Thugs, Anxelin and her sister Ruby and their Royal Family. Previously, it was the Kingdom of Corona.
Atlantica
Home to King Triton, Ariel, Eric, Sebastian, Flounder, and King Triton's Daughters. Possibly located in Triton's Bay.
Camelot Heights
Home to King Arthur, Prince Artie, and the Wizard Merlin.
Auroria
Home to Queen Aurora, Prince Phillip, Queen Leah, King Stefan, Audrey, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather
Northern Wei
Home to Lonnie, Li Shang and Fa Mulan, it is located next to Agrabah.
Inhabitants
Descendants |
Descendants: Wicked World |
Descendants: Isle of the Lost |
Return to the Isle of the Lost |
Rise of the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel
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:
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- 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.
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