Far Far Away

Far Far Away

The Kingdom of Far Far Away is a kingdom in the Shrek Universe.

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

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 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.

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 (Starbuck's)
• 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.

Movie appearances

• Shrek 2 (Debut)
• Shrek the Third
• Shrek Forever After
• Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Notable residents

King Harold And Queen Lillian

A list of residents who live, or have lived, in Far Far Away.

Nobles

• King Harold
• Queen Lillian
• Arthur Pendragon
• Fiona
• Shrek
• Sleeping Beauty
• Cinderella
• Snow White
• Rapunzel
• Nobleman and his son
• Prince Charming
• Puss in Boots
• Donkey

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

• Perrito
• Kitty Softpaws

Trivia

• The Far Far Away Sign is referenced of the Hollywood sign.

Gallery

Films

Shrek 2

"It's gonna be champagne wishes and caviar dreams from now on!"

A castle complete with a fountain

"Well, the abs are fab and it's gluteus to the maximus here at tonight's Far Far Away Royal Ball blowout!"

Shrek the Third

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Perrito: Where are we headed, anyways?
Puss: Off to find new adventures! And to see some old friends.

Miscellaneous