Far Far Away.
Far Far Away, or the Kingdom of Far Away, is a kingdom in the Shrek Universe and birthplace of Fiona.
Its name is based upon the traditional opening line for many children's stories: "Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far, away...".
Overview[]
The Far Far Away Castle.
In the Shrek 2 storybook, the Kingdom of Far Away appears to be located at the edge of the sea, on a peninsula, or an island. It is adjacent from the town of Del Mar. The kingdom is modeled after Beverly Hills/Hollywood Blvd, with a unique 15th century-style appearance as it was set in that time (although this was later retconned in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, which is confirmed to be set in the 17th century). The city/town is the main and only town of Far Far Away. Its structures are similar to the Medieval/Renaissance architecture style. Most houses and structures are similar to castles and fortresses. Far Far Away features a shopping district that resembles the famous shopping district Rodeo Drive, and where many of its stores are parodied. It also features the Far Far Away Castle, where the ruling King or Queen resides. It is the most visualized structure in the land and can be seen from anywhere in the town. The kingdom mostly appears as the residence and home of many Fairytale creatures and princesses that live happily ever after in luxury. Most of the kingdom is based as a tourist attraction where residents can visit their fairytale stars through coaches/carriages and star maps. Some of these celebrities include Fairy Godmother, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, Tom Thumb and Thumbelina, etc...
Political Information[]
Government system: Traditional Monarchy
Ruler: Monarch (King or Queen regnant)
Most recent known Monarch: Arthur Pendragon (Current King)
Rulers: Harold (Former King, deceased) and Lillian (Queen reagent); Prince Charming (Dethroned)
Far Far Away is a traditional monarchy ruled by a King or Queen.
Locations[]
- Far Far Away Castle
- Cinderella's Castle
- Dinner Theater
- Far Far Away Bookshop
- Far Far Away Pavilion
- Jail Tower
- Rapunzel's Turret
Besides the Far Far Away sign (modeled after the Hollywood sign), the kingdom also features many parody puns of many sites and brands based from real life. Some examples include:
- Evercrumbly & Witch (Abercrombie and Fitch)
- Friar's Fat Boy (Frisch's Big Boy)
- Ye Olde Foot Locker (Foot Locker)
- Burger Prince (Burger King)
- Farbuck's Coffee (Starbucks)
- Romeo Drive (Rodeo Drive)
- Baskin Robin Hood (Baskin Robbin's)
- Gap Queen (Gap)
- Old MacDonald's (McDonald's)
- Old Knavery (Old Navy)
- Versarchery (Versace)
- and other brands, as shown in Shrek 2.
Notable residents[]
King Harold And Queen Lillian.
A list of residents who live, or have lived, in Far Far Away.
- Nobles
Citizens
- Fairy Godmother
- Rumpelstiltskin
- Doris
- Raul
- Humphries
- Captain of the Guards
- Guards
- Hansel and Gretel
- Butter Pants
- Little Red Riding Hood
- Captain Hook
- Cyclops
- Headless Horseman
- Steve and Ed
- The Shrek mascot
Visitors[]
Movie appearances[]
Gallery[]
Films[]
Shrek 2[]
Shrek the Third[]
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish[]
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Puss: Off to find new adventures! And to see some old friends.
Miscellaneous[]
Trivia[]
- There are various pieces of signage that alludes to real-life Los Angeles areas. In particular, the Far Far Away sign is a direct reference to the famous Hollywood sign.