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'''Prankster's Paradise''' is a world which appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', although a simulation appears in the Mirage Arena in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]''. It is based on the Disney film, ''{{w|Pinocchio (1940 film)|Pinocchio}}'', as was [[Monstro]].
'''Prankster's Paradise''' is a [[Sleeping World]] that is featured in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''. A simulation appears in the [[Mirage Arena]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]''.


==Development==
==Development==
Prankster's Paradise was originally intended to appear in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', but was removed due to time constraints.
A world based on ''Pinocchio'' was originally intended to appear in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', but was removed due to time constraints.


Tetsuya Nomura explained that the planned plot for the world was set in a circus and playing off the story of Pinocchio, a puppet with a heart, and the Nobodies who possess no heart, then planned for a sad episode with [[Roxas]] and [[Xion]] looking for hope for themselves. The world would have included [[Pinocchio]], as a human, and [[Gepetto]], as well as the villains Honest John and Gideon from the original film. The profile sprites for the characters still appear within the final game's data.
[[Tetsuya Nomura]] explained that the planned plot for the world was set in a circus and playing off the story of Pinocchio, a puppet with a heart, and the Nobodies who possess no heart, then planned for a sad episode with [[Roxas]] and [[Xion]] looking for hope for themselves. The world would have included a human [[Pinocchio]], [[Geppetto]], and the villains Honest John and Gideon from the original film. The profile sprites for the characters still appear within the final game's data.


==Story==
The Rough House is seen in an early render of the Amusement Park, but was removed in the final game. The positions of the carousel and several tents were also changed.
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''===
A digital copy of Prankster's Paradise is used as the battlefield of the "[[Monster of the Deep]]" battle at the [[Mirage Arena]], in which [[Terra]], [[Aqua]], and [[Ventus]] battle against and within [[Monstro]].


===Between ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and ''Kingdom Hearts''===
==Setting and Areas==
Prankster's Paradise was destroyed by the [[Heartless]]. During the chaos of the destruction of their world, [[Gepetto]], [[Pinocchio]], and [[Jiminy Cricket]] were separated, each landing in a different world; Gepetto was swallowed by [[Monstro]], Pinocchio washed up in [[Traverse Town]], and Jiminy Cricket wound up at [[Disney Castle]]. Though it was restored after Sora defeated Ansem and destroyed the [[End of the World]] with Pinocchio and Geppetto returned to that world, Prankster's Paradise remained in a deep sleep instead of returning to the Realm of Light, plagued by Nightmare Dream Eaters.
<!--===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''===
In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'', the battle against [[Monstro]] is set in a large oceanic area with a number of shipwrecks and rafts known as the '''{{a|Star Ocean}}'''{{?}}.-->


===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
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====Prankster's Paradise====
[[File:Prankster's Paradise 03 KH3D.png|thumb|200px|left|The Amusement Park at Pleasure Island.]]
Most of Prankster's Paradise setting takes place on '''{{a|Pleasure Island}}'''. The {{nihongo|'''{{a|Amusement Park}}'''|遊園地|Yuenchi}} is a large theme park with a few towers, a Ferris wheel and a carousel. A roller-coaster track is also present, encompassing the entire area. A path leads to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Windup Way}}'''|からくりトンネル|Karakuri Tonneru|lit. "Machinery Tunnel"}}, a long path that features some displays from the circus, including dancing {{w|marionette}}s and the large face of a clown whose eyes follow Sora. There is also a large room with another carousel with various animals, a rippling path and finally a large room leading to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Circus}}'''|サーカス|Sākasu}}. This area is a round room with {{w|bleacher}}s and three trampolines in the middle with some trapeze swings hanging from the ceiling. Another path beyond the circus is the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Promontory}}'''|岬|Misaki|lit. "Cape"}}, that is a short path viewing and leading into the ocean, along this path is a closed-in area with steps and water puddles. Beyond this is the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Ocean Floor}}'''|海中の道|Kaichū no Michi|lit. "Undersea Road"}}, a large sandy area under the sea with rocks stacking on top of each other and whirlpools that lead to other areas. The final area is the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Ocean Depths}}'''|海の底|Umi no Soko|lit. "Bottom of the Sea"}}, leading to a dark and gloomy section of the ocean that leads to the {{nihongo|'''Sea Surface'''|海上|Kaijō}}, the area where Sora battles the Chill Clawbster. After the Chill Clawbster has been defeated, the exit from the Ocean's Depths is blocked off and the Sea Surface can only be accessed through the Secret Portal, located in the Promontory.
{{-|left}}


=====Sora=====
====Monstro====
The minority of Prankster's Paradise is set inside [[Monstro]] the Whale, where many of the areas are Monstro's digestive system. The opening area is {{nihongo|'''{{a|Monstro: Mouth}}'''|モンストロ:口|Monsutoro: Kuchi}}, similarly designed to its ''Kingdom Hearts'' counterpart. However, Geppetto's boat is now on the left side of the mouth instead. There's also only one entrance at the end now as opposed to two which it previously had. Across the water are also various barrels Riku can use to move around on. Leaving the Mouth takes Riku to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Monstro: Gullet}}'''|モンストロ:食道|Monsutoro: Shokudō}}, a massive room with a number of ledges and numerous piles of wood. Beyond here is the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Monstro: Belly}}'''|モンストロ:胃袋|Monsutoro: Ibukuro|lit. Monstro: Stomach"}}, a room with numerous smaller chambers that can be flipped upside down with the numerous uvulas dotting the area. The largest part of this area has a HP-depleting acidic floor, much like a human stomach would have with {{w|hydrochloric acid}}. Unlike many status effects, this one can reduce Riku's HP to 0. After the belly is the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Monstro: Cavity}}'''|モンストロ:腹部|Monsuoro: Fukubu|lit. "Monstro: Abdomen"}}, a large blue-colored room, which can also be flipped upside down. The area appears at first quite open and barren, however, by hitting a specific uvula a lot of platforms will arise from the ground transforming the room radically. At the end is a long-winding path that leads to the {{nihongo|'''{{a|Monstro: Bowels}}'''|モンストロ:腸|Monsutoro: Chō}}, a rectangular area that is mostly barren with the exception of two uvulas that allow Riku to flip the room. This area serves as the battle arena for the fight against [[Char Clawbster]].


==Story==
<!--===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''===
A digital copy of Prankster's Paradise is used as the battlefield of the "[[Monster of the Sea]]" battle at the [[Mirage Arena]], in which [[Terra]], [[Aqua]], and [[Ventus]] battle against and within [[Monstro]].-->


Sora encounters Jiminy on Pleasure Island, but Jiminy does not recognize him, but does recognize his name. (Another Yen Sid speech, in which time in sleeping worlds does not flow like the others and that those people are trapped in a dream; even the deceased have life in these dreams.). Jiminy is worried about Pinocchio.
===Between ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and ''Kingdom Hearts''===
Prankster's Paradise was destroyed by the [[Heartless]]. During the chaos of the destruction of their world, [[Geppetto]], [[Pinocchio]], and [[Jiminy Cricket]] were separated, each landing in a different world; Geppetto was swallowed by [[Monstro]], Pinocchio washed up in [[Traverse Town]], and Jiminy Cricket wound up at [[Disney Castle]]. Though it was restored after [[Sora]] defeated [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Ansem]] and destroyed the [[End of the World]] with Pinocchio and Geppetto returning to that [[world]], Prankster's Paradise remained in a deep sleep instead of returning to the [[Realm of Light]], plagued by [[Nightmare]] [[Dream Eaters]].


Jiminy explains that children like Sora should avoid Pleasure Island because if they play too much, they "make jackasses of themselves" (they turn into donkeys). He also explains that Pinocchio once mentioned Sora's name.
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
 
Sora first arrives in the Amusement Park and he marvels at it until he notices Jiminy Cricket, musing to himself about the missing Pinocchio. Sora approaches him, but Jiminy does not recognize Sora, and Sora realizes that this Jiminy is part of the world's dream. Jiminy explains Pleasure Island to Sora, then remembers that Pinocchio had been told by a [[Young Xehanort|man in a black coat]] to play a trick on Sora.
Flashback to when Pinocchio was in a cage. He lies to Jiminy that two "monsters" brought him here in a bag while on the way to school. He also mentions that "a guy in black" told him to "play" with Sora, which is a truth. The blue fairy then comes down and tells them that if Pinnochio keeps on lying, he'll forever remain a puppet. She gives him one more chance and returns his nose to normal.


Back to the present. Sora spots "Pinocchio" and they go after him. However, he is just a Dream Eater pretending to be the puppet. Sora fights the Dream Eaters. The spot "Pinnochio" at the top of a tower, but this one is a fake, as well. Another Pinocchio is spotted wandering the park. Jiminy thinks it's another fake, but Sora tells him to give this one a try as well.
Sora agrees to help Jiminy look for Pinocchio and they search the park, encountering several Dream Eaters disguised as the puppet. Jiminy gets discouraged, but Sora spots Pinocchio entering Windup Way, and they follow after him, finally catching up to him in the Circus. Sora rescues him from Dream Eaters, and he and Jiminy escapes  while Sora defeats the Nightmares. After clearing the area, Sora is suddenly confronted by [[Xehanort|the unknown man]] and [[Xemnas]], to Sora's confusion. Xemnas mocks Sora, remarking on Pinocchio having grown a [[heart]] and comparing Sora to a [[Nobody]] before disappearing again with the other figure.


Sora spots Pinocchio surrounded by Bat Bats over a trampoline. He jumps up to save the puppet, then orders him and Jiminy to leave. Sora fights the Dream Eaters. After the battle, YMX and Xemnas reappears to mock Sora before disappearing. Sora questions if he's a Nobody. (This confrontation lasts for only a few seconds, in contrast to The Grid). Here, you get the chronicle for KHII.
He continues on to the Promontory, where he is met by the [[Blue Fairy]], who tells him that Geppetto has been swallowed by Monstro and that Pinocchio and Jiminy have followed after him. Sora follows them underwater, and finds them in time to see Monstro swallow them. He tries to swim after them, but he is overtaken by the [[Chill Clawbster]], which freezes Monstro solid. Sora battles the Dream Eater atop the ice, and in the course of the battle, he frees Monstro, encasing him in a bubble. When they catch up to the Chill Clawbster, Monstro escapes the bubble and swallows the Nightmare, blowing Sora away in the process. Sora wakes up on a beach, where he contemplates the events that lead to the world being swallowed by [[darkness]] and Pinocchio, Jiminy, and Monstro being cast into the sea between worlds. The [[Sleeping Keyhole]] appears over the water, and Sora unlocks it.


Sora then learns from the Blue Fairy that Geppetto has been swallowed by Monstro and that Pinnochio and Jiminy are looking for him to save Geppetto.
In the meantime, [[Riku]] arrives in the mouth of Monstro, where he finds Geppetto calling for Pinocchio. Riku offers to help search, and Jiminy tells him Pinocchio left with someone in a [[black coat]]. Jiminy accompanies Riku as he explores the inside Monstro, and they eventually find him and the black-coated figure. The figure prompts Pinocchio to return to Riku and Jiminy, then, when Riku demands to know who he is, he removes his hood to reveal Riku's own face before leaving through a [[corridor of darkness]]. Riku tells Jiminy and Pinocchio about his dark past, and Pinocchio and Jiminy ask if Riku has a friend who can show him the right path, reminding him of Sora.


There is a cutscene where Pinocchio and Jiminy are at the edge of the cliff. Jiminy tells Pinocchio about how dangerous Monstro is. Pinocchio tells Jiminy goodbye, but he says that he's with him all the way. Pinocchio and Jiminy then fall off the cliff into the ocean in search of Geppetto.
They hear a roar in the distance, and Riku sends Jiminy and Pinocchio back while he continues on to face the [[Char Clawbster]], which he defeats. As Geppetto and Pinocchio are reunited, Riku recalls [[Yen Sid]]'s words on the dreaming worlds, and he unlocks the world's [[Keyhole]].
 
Sora then goes underwater. Sora soon reaches the bottom of the ocean. He finds Jiminy and Pinocchio swimming away from Monstro, but the force of the water pulls him into the chaos. Pinocchio and Jiminy are then swallowed by Monstro. Sora gives chase, but a Dream Eater appears and freezes Monstro in ice that carries him to the top of the ocean, where Sora follows. Sora then fights the Dream Eater on the clusters of the frozen Monstro. During the battle, Sora frees Monstro, encasing him in a bubble. The Dream Eater was then defeated and swallowed by Monstro, while Sora falls into the ocean. Monstro then sneezes, blowing Sora away.
 
Sora wakes up on a beach, and recalls his first quest when he and his friends were swallowed by Monstro. He also recalls Yen Sid's wisdom, then spots a Keyhole. He seals it, ending his story.
 
=====Riku=====
Riku is swallowed by Monstro (unseen) and spots Geppetto looking for Pinocchio. Riku offers to help find the puppet and also encounter Jiminy. Like with Sora, Jiminy does not recognize Riku. Turns out Pinnochio ran off after somebody with a black coat. Jiminy joins Riku, since he is Pinnochio's conscience. (?).
 
The two spot the puppet walking with a man in a black coat (it's not right to go off with strangers). Riku demands that Pinocchio be released. The coated man simpally pushes the puppet ahead. Pinnochio and Jiminy are reunited. Riku demands that the coated figure reveal himself. He does... and it's RIKU!? (It's the Riku Replica all over again). However, Rikutwo goes into a black portal without a word.
 
Turns out that Rikutwo is actually Riku's dark past self. Pinnochio and Jiminy ask if there is anyone that will always be there for Riku. He explains that there is. Suddenly, a vibration happens. Riku orders Pinnochio and Jiminy to head back while he takes a look around.
 
Riku enters a deep part of Monstro and fights a Dream Eater boss.
 
Geppetto and Pinnochio are reunited. Riku recalls more Yen Sid wisdom and seals another Keyhole.
-->
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==Characters==
==Characters==
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File:Pinocchio (Puppet) KH3D.png|[[Pinocchio]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Pinocchio KH3D.png|[[Pinocchio]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Jiminy Cricket KH3D.png|[[Jiminy Cricket]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Jiminy Cricket KH3D.png|[[Jiminy Cricket]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Geppetto KH3D.png|[[Geppetto]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Geppetto KH3D.png|[[Geppetto]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Blue Fairy KH3D.png|[[Blue Fairy]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Cleo KH.png|[[Cleo]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Cleo KH.png|[[Cleo]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Blue Fairy KH3D.png|[[Blue Fairy]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Monstro KHBBSFM.png|[[Monstro]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Monstro KHBBSFM.png|[[Monstro]]<br>{{FMBbS}}{{KH3D}}
File:Young Xehanort KH3D.png|[[Young Xehanort]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Xemnas KHD.png|[[Xemnas]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Data-Riku KHREC.png|[[Dark Riku]]<br>{{KH3D}}
</gallery>
</gallery>
*'''Honest John''' and '''Gideon''' are mentioned by Pinocchio as two big monsters with big green eyes, but they have not physically appeared.


==Enemies==
==Enemies==
===Dream Eaters===
===Dream Eaters===
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File:Meow Wow (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Meow Wow]]
File:Meow Wow (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Meow Wow]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Komory Bat (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Komory Bat]]
File:Komory Bat (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Komory Bat]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Kooma Panda (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Kooma Panda]]
File:Kooma Panda (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Kooma Panda]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Gyoraigyo (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Gyoraigyo]]
File:Fin Fatale (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Fin Fatale]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Pricklemane (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Pricklemane]]
File:Pricklemane (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Pricklemane]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Kaeru Soldier (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Kaeru Soldier]]
File:Sir Kyroo (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Sir Kyroo]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Ice Penguin (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Ice Penguin]]
File:Chef Kyroo (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Chef Kyroo]] (with the rare [[Lord Kyroo]], Sora only)<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Ashika Juggler (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Ashika Juggler]]
File:Iceguin Ace (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Iceguin Ace]] (normal and rare)<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Tatsu Horse (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Tatsu Horse]]
File:Juggle Pup (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Juggle Pup]] (normal and rare)<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Hebi Tokage (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Hebi Tokage]]
File:Tatsu Steed (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Tatsu Steed]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Jestabocky‎‎ (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Jestabocky‎‎]]
File:Hebby Repp (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Hebby Repp]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Kinkin Lobster KH3D.png|'''[[Kinkin Lobster]]'''
File:Jestabocky (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Jestabocky]]<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Char Clawbster‎‎ KH3D.png|'''[[Char Clawbster‎‎]]'''
File:Flowbermeow (Nightmare) KH3D.png|[[Flowbermeow]] (Special Portal, Sora only)<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Char Clawbster KH3D.png|'''[[Char Clawbster]] (Riku only)'''<br>{{KH3D}}
File:Chill Clawbster KH3D.png|'''[[Chill Clawbster]] (Sora only)'''<br>{{KH3D}}
</gallery>
</gallery>
|}
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==Gallery==
==Trivia==
<gallery>
*One of the signs in front of Windup Way bears the words "Daring Journey" in reference to the ride "Pinocchio's Daring Journey" from Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Park in Anaheim, and Disneyland Paris.
File:Circus (Art).png|The circus of Pleasure Island
File:Circus - Inside (Art).png|Inside the circus tent
File:Prankster's Paradise 02 KH3D.png
File:Prankster's Paradise 03 KH3D.png
File:Prankster's Paradise 04 KH3D.png
</gallery>
 
==Notes and references==
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Latest revision as of 15:22, 16 September 2024

Prankster's Paradise

Prankster's Paradise KH3D.png
Prankster's Paradise Logo KH3D.png
Japanese プランクスターズ・パラダイス

Romaji Purankusutāzu Paradaisu
Games Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory

Origin Pinocchio (1940)
Themes Header.png

KHBBS tracks
Battle theme - Monstrous Monstro -Arena Ver.-
KH3D tracks
Field theme - The Fun Fair
Field theme - A Very Small Wish
Battle theme - Prankster's Party
Battle theme - Monstrous Monstro
Other worlds
Introduced in Kingdom Hearts
Dive to the Heart | Destiny Islands | Disney Castle
Traverse Town | Wonderland | Olympus Coliseum
Deep Jungle | Agrabah | Monstro
Atlantica | Halloween Town | Neverland
100 Acre Wood | Hollow Bastion
End of the World | Realm of Darkness
Introduced in Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Castle Oblivion | Twilight Town
Introduced in Kingdom Hearts II
Mysterious Tower | Radiant Garden
The Land of Dragons | Beast's Castle | Timeless River
Port Royal | Pride Lands | Space Paranoids
The World That Never Was | End of Sea | Keyblade Graveyard
Introduced in Kingdom Hearts coded
Datascape
Introduced in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Land of Departure | Mirage Arena
Dwarf Woodlands | Enchanted Dominion | Castle of Dreams
Disney Town | Deep Space
Introduced in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
La Cité des Cloches | The Grid | Symphony of Sorcery
Country of the Musketeers | Prankster's Paradise
Introduced in Kingdom Hearts χ[chi]
Daybreak Town
Introduced in Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]
Game Central Station | Niceland | Cy-Bug Sector | Candy Kingdom
Introduced in Kingdom Hearts III
The Final World | Secret Forest | Olympus
Toy Box | Kingdom of Corona | Monstropolis
Arendelle | The Caribbean | San Fransokyo
Scala ad Caelum | Quadratum

Prankster's Paradise is a Sleeping World that is featured in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. A simulation appears in the Mirage Arena in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix.

Development[edit]

A world based on Pinocchio was originally intended to appear in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, but was removed due to time constraints.

Tetsuya Nomura explained that the planned plot for the world was set in a circus and playing off the story of Pinocchio, a puppet with a heart, and the Nobodies who possess no heart, then planned for a sad episode with Roxas and Xion looking for hope for themselves. The world would have included a human Pinocchio, Geppetto, and the villains Honest John and Gideon from the original film. The profile sprites for the characters still appear within the final game's data.

The Rough House is seen in an early render of the Amusement Park, but was removed in the final game. The positions of the carousel and several tents were also changed.

Setting and Areas[edit]

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

Prankster's Paradise[edit]

The Amusement Park at Pleasure Island.

Most of Prankster's Paradise setting takes place on Pleasure Island. The Amusement Park (遊園地 Yuenchi?) is a large theme park with a few towers, a Ferris wheel and a carousel. A roller-coaster track is also present, encompassing the entire area. A path leads to the Windup Way (からくりトンネル Karakuri Tonneru?, lit. "Machinery Tunnel"), a long path that features some displays from the circus, including dancing marionettes and the large face of a clown whose eyes follow Sora. There is also a large room with another carousel with various animals, a rippling path and finally a large room leading to the Circus (サーカス Sākasu?). This area is a round room with bleachers and three trampolines in the middle with some trapeze swings hanging from the ceiling. Another path beyond the circus is the Promontory (岬 Misaki?, lit. "Cape"), that is a short path viewing and leading into the ocean, along this path is a closed-in area with steps and water puddles. Beyond this is the Ocean Floor (海中の道 Kaichū no Michi?, lit. "Undersea Road"), a large sandy area under the sea with rocks stacking on top of each other and whirlpools that lead to other areas. The final area is the Ocean Depths (海の底 Umi no Soko?, lit. "Bottom of the Sea"), leading to a dark and gloomy section of the ocean that leads to the Sea Surface (海上 Kaijō?), the area where Sora battles the Chill Clawbster. After the Chill Clawbster has been defeated, the exit from the Ocean's Depths is blocked off and the Sea Surface can only be accessed through the Secret Portal, located in the Promontory.

Monstro[edit]

The minority of Prankster's Paradise is set inside Monstro the Whale, where many of the areas are Monstro's digestive system. The opening area is Monstro: Mouth (モンストロ:口 Monsutoro: Kuchi?), similarly designed to its Kingdom Hearts counterpart. However, Geppetto's boat is now on the left side of the mouth instead. There's also only one entrance at the end now as opposed to two which it previously had. Across the water are also various barrels Riku can use to move around on. Leaving the Mouth takes Riku to the Monstro: Gullet (モンストロ:食道 Monsutoro: Shokudō?), a massive room with a number of ledges and numerous piles of wood. Beyond here is the Monstro: Belly (モンストロ:胃袋 Monsutoro: Ibukuro?, lit. Monstro: Stomach"), a room with numerous smaller chambers that can be flipped upside down with the numerous uvulas dotting the area. The largest part of this area has a HP-depleting acidic floor, much like a human stomach would have with hydrochloric acid. Unlike many status effects, this one can reduce Riku's HP to 0. After the belly is the Monstro: Cavity (モンストロ:腹部 Monsuoro: Fukubu?, lit. "Monstro: Abdomen"), a large blue-colored room, which can also be flipped upside down. The area appears at first quite open and barren, however, by hitting a specific uvula a lot of platforms will arise from the ground transforming the room radically. At the end is a long-winding path that leads to the Monstro: Bowels (モンストロ:腸 Monsutoro: Chō?), a rectangular area that is mostly barren with the exception of two uvulas that allow Riku to flip the room. This area serves as the battle arena for the fight against Char Clawbster.

Story[edit]

Between Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep and Kingdom Hearts[edit]

Prankster's Paradise was destroyed by the Heartless. During the chaos of the destruction of their world, Geppetto, Pinocchio, and Jiminy Cricket were separated, each landing in a different world; Geppetto was swallowed by Monstro, Pinocchio washed up in Traverse Town, and Jiminy Cricket wound up at Disney Castle. Though it was restored after Sora defeated Ansem and destroyed the End of the World with Pinocchio and Geppetto returning to that world, Prankster's Paradise remained in a deep sleep instead of returning to the Realm of Light, plagued by Nightmare Dream Eaters.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]

Sora first arrives in the Amusement Park and he marvels at it until he notices Jiminy Cricket, musing to himself about the missing Pinocchio. Sora approaches him, but Jiminy does not recognize Sora, and Sora realizes that this Jiminy is part of the world's dream. Jiminy explains Pleasure Island to Sora, then remembers that Pinocchio had been told by a man in a black coat to play a trick on Sora.

Sora agrees to help Jiminy look for Pinocchio and they search the park, encountering several Dream Eaters disguised as the puppet. Jiminy gets discouraged, but Sora spots Pinocchio entering Windup Way, and they follow after him, finally catching up to him in the Circus. Sora rescues him from Dream Eaters, and he and Jiminy escapes while Sora defeats the Nightmares. After clearing the area, Sora is suddenly confronted by the unknown man and Xemnas, to Sora's confusion. Xemnas mocks Sora, remarking on Pinocchio having grown a heart and comparing Sora to a Nobody before disappearing again with the other figure.

He continues on to the Promontory, where he is met by the Blue Fairy, who tells him that Geppetto has been swallowed by Monstro and that Pinocchio and Jiminy have followed after him. Sora follows them underwater, and finds them in time to see Monstro swallow them. He tries to swim after them, but he is overtaken by the Chill Clawbster, which freezes Monstro solid. Sora battles the Dream Eater atop the ice, and in the course of the battle, he frees Monstro, encasing him in a bubble. When they catch up to the Chill Clawbster, Monstro escapes the bubble and swallows the Nightmare, blowing Sora away in the process. Sora wakes up on a beach, where he contemplates the events that lead to the world being swallowed by darkness and Pinocchio, Jiminy, and Monstro being cast into the sea between worlds. The Sleeping Keyhole appears over the water, and Sora unlocks it.

In the meantime, Riku arrives in the mouth of Monstro, where he finds Geppetto calling for Pinocchio. Riku offers to help search, and Jiminy tells him Pinocchio left with someone in a black coat. Jiminy accompanies Riku as he explores the inside Monstro, and they eventually find him and the black-coated figure. The figure prompts Pinocchio to return to Riku and Jiminy, then, when Riku demands to know who he is, he removes his hood to reveal Riku's own face before leaving through a corridor of darkness. Riku tells Jiminy and Pinocchio about his dark past, and Pinocchio and Jiminy ask if Riku has a friend who can show him the right path, reminding him of Sora.

They hear a roar in the distance, and Riku sends Jiminy and Pinocchio back while he continues on to face the Char Clawbster, which he defeats. As Geppetto and Pinocchio are reunited, Riku recalls Yen Sid's words on the dreaming worlds, and he unlocks the world's Keyhole.

Characters[edit]

  • Honest John and Gideon are mentioned by Pinocchio as two big monsters with big green eyes, but they have not physically appeared.

Enemies[edit]

Dream Eaters[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • One of the signs in front of Windup Way bears the words "Daring Journey" in reference to the ride "Pinocchio's Daring Journey" from Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Park in Anaheim, and Disneyland Paris.
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix
Additional enemies
Bosses
Armor of Eraqus - No Heart - Monstro - Dark Hide
Enemy Unversed
Flame Box - Lone Runner - Vitality Vial - Belly Balloon - Ringer - Gluttonous Goo - Element Cluster - Jellyshade - Floating Flora
Enemy Heartless
Shadow - Darkball - Neoshadow
Additional weapons
Royal Radiance - Master's Defender
Additional music
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack
Archives
A fragmentary passage - Artwork - Removed content
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Characters
Party members
Sora - Riku
Dream Eater Spirits
Meow Wow - Tama Sheep - Yoggy Ram - Komory Bat - Pricklemane - Hebby Repp - Sir Kyroo - Toximander - Fin Fatale - Tatsu Steed - Necho Cat - Thunderaffe - Kooma Panda - Pegaslick - Iceguin Ace - Peepsta Hoo - Escarglow - KO Kabuto - Wheeflower - Ghostabocky - Zolephant - Juggle Pup - Halbird - Staggerceps - Fishboné - Flowbermeow - Cyber Yog - Chef Kyroo - Lord Kyroo - Tatsu Blaze - Electricorn - Woeflower - Jestabocky - Eaglider - Me Me Bunny - Drill Sye - Tyranto Rex - Majik Lapin - Cera Terror - Skelterwild - Ducky Goose - Aura Lion - Ryu Dragon - Drak Quack - Keeba Tiger - Meowjesty - Sudo Neku - Frootz Cat - Ursa Circus - Kab Kannon - R & R Seal
Antagonists
Real Organization XIII (Seekers of Darkness)
Master Xehanort - Young Xehanort - Terra-Xehanort - Ansem - Xemnas - Vanitas - Xigbar - Saïx - Luxord - Marluxia - Larxene - Dark Riku
Villains
Maleficent - Pete - Ursula
Claude Frollo - CLU - Rinzler - Beagle Boys
Non-playable characters
Aeleus - Ansem the Wise - Anti Black Coat - Aqua - Axel - Black Guard - Blue Fairy - Braig - Chernabog - Daisukenojo Bito - Dark Figure - Dilan - Donald Duck - Enchanted Brooms - Esmeralda - Even - Geppetto - Goofy - Ienzo - Jiminy Cricket - Joshua - Julius - Kairi - Kevin Flynn - Lea - Maleficent's Raven - Mickey Mouse - Minnie Mouse - Monstro - Moogle - Naminé - Neku Sakuraba - Phoebus - Pinocchio - Pluto - Quasimodo - Quorra - Rhyme - Roxas - Sam Flynn - Shiki - Terra - Ventus - Victor, Hugo, and Laverne - Xion - Yen Sid
Locations
Worlds
Traverse Town - La Cité des Cloches - The Grid - Prankster's Paradise - Country of the Musketeers - Symphony of Sorcery - The World That Never Was
Destiny Islands - Mysterious Tower - Disney Castle - Radiant Garden - Dive to the Heart
Places
Sleeping Worlds
Terms
Another Guardian of Light - Dream Eater - Glossary - Keyblade War - Mark of Mastery exam - Real Organization XIII - Sleeping Keyhole - Sleeping Worlds - The End
Gameplay terms
Ability Link - AR Card - Deck Commands - Dive Mode - Drop System - Flick Rush - Flowmotion - Forecast - Link System - Reality Shift - Spirit
Music
Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance Original Soundtrack - Simple and Clean - Sanctuary
Archives
Artwork - Bosses - Enemies - Keyblades - Removed content
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