Elena visits the Kingdom of Cordoba to oversee construction of a bridge between it and Avalor but is convinced by lazy and spoiled Prince Alonso to shirk her royal duties. Elena must save the kingdom when the digging awakens a totem giant from Mayan folklore named the Yacalli.

Elena brings all the communities of Avalor together to share each other's holiday traditions. But when a Doña Paloma scheme causes an overly competitive atmosphere, Elena sets off on a traditional "parranda" and carols through the city to remind everyone of the true spirit of Navidad.

Elena helps coach Gabe when he joins Avalor's Royal "olaball" team despite being a terrible player.

Elena must work with Doña Paloma to break a spell.

When a female rock creature is unhappy, Elena enlists the help of Charoca to find out why before she causes a monfuego to erupt.

On the day of Elena's coronation. Esteban releases Legendary Spirit misfits forcing Elena to journey to the spirit world to save her kingdom.