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The '''Timeless River''' is a world from ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.
The '''Timeless River''' is a world from ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. Entered through a door in the Hall of the Cornerstone at [[Disney Castle]], Timeless River is an area gone back in time to when the world was still monochrome and the Castle had not been built. It is largely based on the 1928 short ''[[wikipedia:Steamboat Willie|Steamboat Willie]]'', as well as many other classic Disney shorts.


When [[Sora]] stepped into the door in the Hall of the Cornerstone, a surprise awaited him on the other side. The door took him back in time to when the world was still monochrome--and to before [[Disney Castle]] was built! Based on ''Vault Disney'' and, in most cases, ''Steamboat Willie'', the Disney Castle of the past is known as the Timeless River.
[[Pete]] comes to the Timeless River as part of a wish to return to simpler days, which [[Maleficent]] takes advantage of and works into her plans. [[Heartless]] invade the sacred land and capture the [[Cornerstone of Light]]. Because of this, the Disney Castle of the future becomes vulnerable to the Heartless. The Heartless found in the Timeless River are surrealistic and bizarre. Many of them are toy-like. Instances include the [[Hot Rod]], which is a cartoonish car, and the [[Aeroplane]], which is a toy airplane.


The strange, twisted magic of the Timeless River made all those native to Disney castle that entered via the door go back to their youth. [[Donald Duck]] became a monochrome version of how he looked in ''The Wise Little Hen''. [[Goofy]] became how he looked in his first cartoon as well. Sora, on the other hand, became a "Osamu Tezuka"-style version of how he looked in ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''.
Sora and his friends encountered the [[Mickey Mouse]] of the past several times, along with the good (but equally rude) Pete of the past. The boss of the Timeless River is the bad Pete from the future, with the Pete from the past helping Sora in the battle.


With [[Pete]]'s coming to the Timeless River, [[Heartless]] invaded the sacred land and captured the [[Cornerstone of Light]]. Because of this, the Disney Castle in the future became vulnerable to the Heartless. The Heartless found in the Timeless River are surrealistic and bizarre. Many of them are toy-like. Instances include the [[Hot Rod]], which is a cartoonish car, and the [[Aeroplane]], which is a toy airplane.
During the original visit to the Timeless River, the world's battle level is 19. Later on, the battle level becomes 34, although no new story content is added. The theme music is "Monochrome Dreams", and its battle music is "Old Friends, Old Rivals".


Sora and his friends encountered the [[Mickey Mouse]] of the past several times, along with the good (but equally rude) Pete of the past. The boss of the Timeless River was the bad Pete from the future (Pete from the past helped Sora in the battle).
==Setting==
[[Image:Timeless River.png|thumb|250px|right|The Wharf from Timeless River]]


During the original visit to the Timeless River, the world's battle level is 19. Later on, the battle level becomes 34. Its theme music is ''Monochrome Dreams'', and its battle music is ''Old Friends, Old Rivals''. In a way, the surreal Timeless River replaced [[Wonderland]], which had appeared in all other Kingdom Hearts games.
Sora and his party enter the Timeless River on '''Cornerstone Hill''', where they find both the Cornerstone of Light, unprotected but still safe and discover their new...er, old apperances. Signs around the area announce the impending construction of Disney Castle, and [[Clara Cluck]], [[Clarabelle Cow]], and [[Horace Horsecollar]] are around to chat with, as is a [[Moogle]] shop.


Heading to the right leads to the '''Pier''', where the party meets up with young Pete for the first time and beats him into a pulp. Continuing on the other path will take the party to the '''Waterway''', site of the battle with modern Pete for the ''Steamboat Willie'', and the '''Wharf''', where young Pete and Sora's group begin the final boss battle with Pete to finish Timeless River.


==Forms==
Also of note on Cornerstone Hill are four '''[[Windows to the Past]]''' that eventually open as the story progresses; each of these leads to a new area based on a classic Disney short film.  From left to right, the windows are:


*The '''Building Site''', a construction site with a rickety platform and based on the 1933 short ''[[wikipedia:Building a Building|Building a Building]].
*'''Lilliput''', a tiny town with a big cannon that can be activated by jumping on it.  It is from the 1934 short ''[[wikipedia:Gulliver Mickey|Gulliver Mickey]]''.
*The '''Scene of the Fire''', a big building with fierce flames that was inspired by the 1930 short ''[[wikipedia:The Fire Fighters (1930 film)|The Fire Fighters]]'' and the 1935 short ''[[wikipedia:Mickey's Fire Brigade|Mickey's Fire Brigade]]''.
*'''Mickey's House''', which shows the inside of Mickey's House, decorated for Christmas.


In Timeless River, [[Sora]], [[Donald]], and [[Goofy]], are converted into black and white and hence change forms accordingly.
==Main Character Design==
 
In Timeless River, [[Sora]], [[Donald]], and [[Goofy]], are converted into black and white versions based on their original apperances.  Sora appears in his original outfit from ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'', and is done in an [[wikipedia:anime|anime]]-style similar to [[wikipedia:Osamu Tezuka|Osamu Tezuka]].  Donald's appearance goes back to his 1934 debut in ''[[wikipedia:The Wise Little Hen|The Wise Little Hen]]'', and Goofy resembles his original 1932 appearance (minus the beard) in ''[[wikipedia:Mickey's Revue|Mickey's Revue]]''.


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Image:Retro-Dingo.jpg|Retro Goofy
Image:Retro-Dingo.jpg|Retro Goofy
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==Characters==
==Characters==
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Image:Retro-Mickey.jpg|[[Mickey Mouse (Timeless River)|Mickey Mouse]]
Image:Retro-Mickey.jpg|[[Mickey Mouse (Timeless River)|Mickey Mouse]]
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Image:Retro-Clarabelle.jpg|[[Clarabelle Cow]]
Image:Retro-Clarabelle.jpg|[[Clarabelle Cow]]
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</gallery>


==Heartless==
==Heartless==
===Battle Level 19===
===Battle Level 19===
*[[Aeroplane]]
*[[Aeroplane]]
*[[Hammer Frame]]
*[[Hammer Frame]]
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===Battle Level 34===
===Battle Level 34===
*[[Aeroplane]]
*[[Aeroplane]]
*[[Hammer Frame]]
*[[Hammer Frame]]
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*[[Large Body]]
*[[Large Body]]
*[[No. 11]]- one of the [[Organization XIII Mushrooms]]. (Final Mix only)
*[[No. 11]]- one of the [[Organization XIII Mushrooms]]. (Final Mix only)
==Areas==
[[Image:Timeless River.png|thumb|250px|right|Timeless River]]
*Cornerstone Hill
*Wharf
*Dock
*Pier
*[[Windows to the Past]]
**Construction Zone
**Lilliput
**Burning Building
**Mickey's House


== Ending Credits ==
== Ending Credits ==

Revision as of 19:27, 13 April 2008

File:Timeless River (world).jpg
Timeless River

The Timeless River is a world from Kingdom Hearts II. Entered through a door in the Hall of the Cornerstone at Disney Castle, Timeless River is an area gone back in time to when the world was still monochrome and the Castle had not been built. It is largely based on the 1928 short Steamboat Willie, as well as many other classic Disney shorts.

Pete comes to the Timeless River as part of a wish to return to simpler days, which Maleficent takes advantage of and works into her plans. Heartless invade the sacred land and capture the Cornerstone of Light. Because of this, the Disney Castle of the future becomes vulnerable to the Heartless. The Heartless found in the Timeless River are surrealistic and bizarre. Many of them are toy-like. Instances include the Hot Rod, which is a cartoonish car, and the Aeroplane, which is a toy airplane.

Sora and his friends encountered the Mickey Mouse of the past several times, along with the good (but equally rude) Pete of the past. The boss of the Timeless River is the bad Pete from the future, with the Pete from the past helping Sora in the battle.

During the original visit to the Timeless River, the world's battle level is 19. Later on, the battle level becomes 34, although no new story content is added. The theme music is "Monochrome Dreams", and its battle music is "Old Friends, Old Rivals".

Setting

File:Timeless River.png
The Wharf from Timeless River

Sora and his party enter the Timeless River on Cornerstone Hill, where they find both the Cornerstone of Light, unprotected but still safe and discover their new...er, old apperances. Signs around the area announce the impending construction of Disney Castle, and Clara Cluck, Clarabelle Cow, and Horace Horsecollar are around to chat with, as is a Moogle shop.

Heading to the right leads to the Pier, where the party meets up with young Pete for the first time and beats him into a pulp. Continuing on the other path will take the party to the Waterway, site of the battle with modern Pete for the Steamboat Willie, and the Wharf, where young Pete and Sora's group begin the final boss battle with Pete to finish Timeless River.

Also of note on Cornerstone Hill are four Windows to the Past that eventually open as the story progresses; each of these leads to a new area based on a classic Disney short film. From left to right, the windows are:

  • The Building Site, a construction site with a rickety platform and based on the 1933 short Building a Building.
  • Lilliput, a tiny town with a big cannon that can be activated by jumping on it. It is from the 1934 short Gulliver Mickey.
  • The Scene of the Fire, a big building with fierce flames that was inspired by the 1930 short The Fire Fighters and the 1935 short Mickey's Fire Brigade.
  • Mickey's House, which shows the inside of Mickey's House, decorated for Christmas.

Main Character Design

In Timeless River, Sora, Donald, and Goofy, are converted into black and white versions based on their original apperances. Sora appears in his original outfit from Kingdom Hearts, and is done in an anime-style similar to Osamu Tezuka. Donald's appearance goes back to his 1934 debut in The Wise Little Hen, and Goofy resembles his original 1932 appearance (minus the beard) in Mickey's Revue.

  • Retro-Sora.jpg

    Retro Sora

  • Retro-Donald.jpg

    Retro Donald

  • Retro-Dingo.jpg

    Retro Goofy

Characters

Heartless

Battle Level 19

Battle Level 34

Ending Credits

You see Pete sailing away with Willie. Mickey show up and is right on time to jump on the back of the ship.

See Also

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