Gabby's Dollhouse facts for kids

Gabby's Dollhouse is a fun American TV show for kids aged 2-5. It mixes live-action scenes with cool computer animation. The series was created by Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey and first came out on Netflix on January 5, 2021. In the show, a girl named Gabby and her cute cat friends, known as the Gabby Cats, have exciting adventures inside her amazing dollhouse.

What is Gabby's Dollhouse About?

Each episode of Gabby's Dollhouse starts with Gabby playing in her real-life bedroom. She gets a special package delivered to her Meow-Meow Mailbox. This package always holds a tiny surprise that kicks off a new adventure inside her animated dollhouse.

Gabby puts on her magical cat ears headband. Then, she shrinks down to toy size with her stuffed toy Pandy Paws. Pandy Paws comes to life and gives Gabby a big "hug attack"! During their adventures, they often meet CatRat, who likes to pop up in different rooms.

The dollhouse has seven main rooms, all with a cat theme. This is where Gabby and the Gabby Cats have their adventures:

• The Bathroom: MerCat does science experiments here, often with a "spa" theme.
• The Bedroom: Pillow Cat tells awesome stories and encourages everyone to use their make believe skills.
• The Craft Room: Baby Box and her family teach how to make cool DIY projects.
• The Fairytail Garden: Kitty Fairy takes care of magical plants in this beautiful garden.
• The Kitchen: Cakey bakes yummy snacks and desserts, all decorated with cats.
• The Music Room: DJ Catnip teaches how to play different musical instruments.
• The Playroom: Carlita loves to join in fun physical education games here.

At the end of each episode, there's a "Gabby Cat of the Day" part. One of the Gabby Cats guides viewers in a fun activity like crafting, cooking, or singing. Then, it goes back to live-action Gabby, who says goodbye until next time.

Meet the Characters

Main Characters

• Gabby (played by Laila Lockhart Kraner) is the main host of the show. She loves cats! Gabby has a special cat headband that shrinks her down when she sings a magic rhyme. Her headband can also change her hair color and start the "Gabby Cat of the Day" segment.
• Floyd is Gabby's real-life tabby cat. He only appears in the live-action parts of the show. Floyd is actually played by a female cat named Amelia!

The Gabby Cats

• Pandy Paws (voiced by Tucker Chandler, then Logan Bailey) is Gabby's best friend and sidekick. He's half-kitty and half-panda. Pandy starts as a stuffed toy but comes alive when he and Gabby shrink into the dollhouse. He loves to surprise Gabby with "hug attacks"!
• Carlita (voiced by Carla Tassara) is a purple and teal kitty who is also a car. She loves driving around the dollhouse and playing games.
• Cakey (voiced by Juliet Donenfeld) is a small white kitty who is also a cupcake. He makes sweet treats. Cakey can create sprinkles by crying when sad or spinning around and yelling, "Sprinkle party!" when excited.
• Daniel James "DJ" Catnip (voiced by Eduardo Franco) is a lavender Gabby Cat. He wears a glittery hoodie that lets him stretch his tail and legs to play instruments.
• CatRat (voiced by Donovan Patton) is a blue kitty who is also a rat. He's a bit sneaky and pops up in every room. CatRat loves shiny things and sometimes plays tricks.
• Pillow Cat (voiced by Sainty Nelsen) is a multi-colored kitty who is also a pillow. She loves making up stories and taking "catnaps."
• Kitty Fairy (voiced by Tara Strong) is a pink kitty who is also a fairy. She has clear, pink, and green wings and a flower dress. She uses her tail or a watering can to make garden magic.
• MerCat (voiced by Secunda Wood) is a turquoise kitty who is also a mermaid. She loves doing "spa-themed" science experiments and can swim through the air. She also really likes soap bubbles.
• Baby Box (voiced by Maggie Lowe) is a young pink/peach Gabby Cat made of cardboard. She loves making crafts and is the daughter of Mama Box Cat.
• Mama Box (voiced by Tara Strong) is a fuchsia/peach Gabby Cat and the mother of Baby Box.

Other Fun Characters

• The Cat-A-Vator is a silent, cat-themed elevator in the dollhouse. It takes Gabby and the Gabby Cats to any floor.
• The Box Brothers (voiced by Jude Schwartz) are Baby Box's brothers and Mama Box's sons.
• Benny Box is Baby Box's baby brother, who first appeared in Season 8.
• Cupcake Cousins are Cakey's four younger cousins: Bakey, Flakey, Marshapan, and Paddycake.
• Pete (voiced by Eric Lopez) is a polar bear friend who loves the beach.
• Fluffy Flufferton (voiced by Elena Murray) is a famous feline pop music star.
• Luli-Loo (voiced by Halle Hrzich) is a young blue fairy Gabby Cat.
• Bitty Fairy (voiced by Thomas Bushell) is a small, multi-colored male Fairy Fly.
• DJ Comet (voiced by Reggi Watkins) is DJ Catnip's alien cousin. He can spin his tail and legs like a helicopter!
• Figgy (voiced by Rachel Ling Gordon) is a pink elf-like Gabby Cat who loves Christmas.
• Kico (vocal effects by Juliet Donenfeld) is a young kitty-unicorn hybrid.
• Santa Kitty (voiced by Darrell Brown) is the cat version of Santa Claus.
• Candy Cane is a red reindeer kitty who pulls Santa Kitty's sleigh.
• The Hamster Kitties are tiny cat-hamster hybrids.
• The Dust Bunnies are cute small bunnies made of dust.
• The Doodads are three Gabby Cats made of cardboard.
• Spongey-Saurus (voiced by Kailen Jude) is a green dinosaur.
• Sunny Cat (voiced by Brittney Johnson) is MerCat's sister.
• Kitty Narwhal (voiced by Traci Paige Johnson) is one of MerCat’s sea creature friends.
• Kitty Squiddy (voiced by PT Walkley) is a blue and purple cat/squid hybrid. He learns to find his special sparkle by dancing.
• Kittyfish are half-kitty/half-fish creatures who are CatRat's pets. They include Zeke, Munchy, Dot, and Disco.
• Hsiu Hsiu (voiced by Aria Surrec) is MerCat and Sunny Cat's younger sister.

Episodes and Seasons

Gabby's Dollhouse is a super fun TV show that mixes live-action and computer animation! It was created by Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey. The show first came out on Netflix on January 5, 2021. Later, you could also watch it on Nick Jr. Channel starting May 1, 2023, and on Nickelodeon from June 5, 2023.

In May 2023, the show was renewed for an eighth season. This new season started on August 7, 2023.

About Gabby's Dollhouse Seasons

Gabby's Dollhouse has many exciting seasons, each filled with new adventures! The show has released eight seasons so far, with a ninth season planned for 2024.

• Season 1 started on January 5, 2021, and had 10 episodes.
• Season 2 began on August 10, 2021, with 8 episodes.
• Season 3 premiered on October 19, 2021, and featured 7 episodes.
• Season 4 was released on February 1, 2022, and included 8 episodes.
• Season 5 came out on July 25, 2022, with 6 episodes.
• Season 6 started on November 1, 2022, and had 6 episodes.
• Season 7 premiered on March 20, 2023, with 6 episodes.
• Season 8 began on August 7, 2023, and finished on November 6, 2023, with 7 episodes.
• Season 9 is expected to start on March 25, 2024.

Adventures in the Dollhouse

The show follows Gabby, a curious and creative girl, and her best cat friend, Pandy Paws. Together, they jump into a magical dollhouse filled with amazing rooms and adorable cat characters called the Gabby Cats. Each episode brings a new adventure, a fun craft, or a song to sing along to!

Meet the Gabby Cats

Gabby and Pandy Paws are joined by many unique and lovable cat friends:

• Cakey: A cute cupcake cat who loves to bake and make sprinkles.
• MerCat: A sparkly, science-loving mermaid cat who enjoys spa science.
• CatRat: A mischievous but friendly cat who loves shiny things and games.
• Baby Box: A crafty and creative kitten who loves to make things.
• DJ Catnip: A musical cat who loves to create beats and songs.
• Kitty Fairy: A magical garden cat who takes care of all the plants.
• Pillow Cat: A sleepy and cozy cat who loves stories and dreams.
• Carlita: A car-cat who loves to drive and go on adventures.

Fun Themes and Lessons

Each episode of Gabby's Dollhouse explores different themes, encouraging kids to be creative, solve problems, and learn new things. They often feature:

• Crafty Creations: Baby Box often leads fun craft projects.
• Musical Moments: DJ Catnip always has a new song or beat to share.
• Science Fun: MerCat teaches about science in a sparkly way.
• Garden Magic: Kitty Fairy shows the wonders of nature.
• Problem Solving: Gabby and Pandy work together to figure things out.

The show is known for its "hug attacks" and the phrase "we failed fantastically," teaching kids that it's okay to make mistakes and try again. The very first episode of Gabby's Dollhouse was shown as a sneak peek on YouTube on August 22, 2020. The full series then officially launched on January 5, 2021. New seasons have been released regularly:

• Season 2: August 10, 2021
• Season 3: October 19, 2021
• Season 4: February 1, 2022
• Season 5: July 25, 2022
• Season 6: November 1, 2022
• Season 7: March 20, 2023
• Season 8: August 7, 2023 (including "The Mermaid Christmas Cruise" on November 6, 2023)

A 9th season is planned to premiere on March 25, 2024.

How the Show is Made

Gabby's Dollhouse was created during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was special because it was the first DreamWorks show where the creators worked from New York City instead of Los Angeles. The whole team, including the creators, worked together using videoconferencing, which was also a first for DreamWorks.

The creators, Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey, loved dollhouses, tiny things, and cats. These became the main themes of the show. The idea for the "dollhouse deliveries" came from popular "unboxing" videos, but they changed it so that Gabby "unboxes a story" instead of just a product. At first, cats weren't the main focus, but this changed because of how popular cat videos were online!

During the show's creation, the team learned about "The Growth Mindset." This idea encourages celebrating mistakes and learning from them, which is a big message in the show. The music in Gabby's Dollhouse is also unique. It includes styles like disco and pop, which aren't always found in kids' shows. The creators wanted music that wasn't "too sweet."

The animation for the show was made by several companies, including Technicolor Animation Productions (now Mikros Animation), Dave Enterprises, CGCG, and Gabby Gabby Hey Productions, Ltd. The live-action parts were filmed by One-Take Floyd.

Where to Watch Gabby's Dollhouse

Besides Netflix, Gabby's Dollhouse has also aired on regular TV channels around the world:

• In Latin America, it started on Cartoonito on April 18, 2022.
• In Canada, it premiered on Treehouse TV on October 15, 2022.
• In the United Kingdom, it began airing on Tiny Pop on October 17, 2022.
• In the United States, it came to the Nick Jr. Channel on May 1, 2023, and Nickelodeon on June 5, 2023. It was also shown on Mick Kids Latinoamerica, dubbed in Spanish.
• In the Philippines, the show airs on TV5, dubbed in Tagalog.
• In Poland, the series debuted on MiniMini+ on December 20, 2021.