Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Willy Fog assembles his team and deciphers Professor Lidenbrock's manuscript to plan their journey to the center of the earth.

Expedition Begins — Willy Fog assembles team for underground expedition Characters: Willy Fog, Romy, Rigodón, Tico, Professor Lidenbrock, Hans Location: Hamburg
Deciphering Manuscript — Team deciphers ancient map to center of earth Characters: Willy Fog, Romy, Professor Lidenbrock Location: Library

The team travels to Iceland and descends into the volcanic passage, beginning their dangerous underground journey.

Voyage to Iceland — Journey to volcanic entrance begins Characters: Willy Fog, Romy, Rigodón, Tico, Transfer, Ralph Location: Atlantic Ocean
Entering the Crater — Team descends into volcanic passage Characters: Willy Fog, Romy, Rigodón, Tico, Professor Lidenbrock, Hans Location: Snæfellsjökull Volcano
Underground River — Team navigates mysterious underground waterways Characters: Willy Fog, Romy, Rigodón, Tico, Professor Lidenbrock, Hans Location: Underground cavern

Exploring the underground realm, the team encounters prehistoric creatures and discovers evidence of ancient civilizations.

Prehistoric Encounter — Team encounters ancient creatures Characters: Willy Fog, Romy, Rigodón, Tico, Professor Lidenbrock, Hans Location: Underground jungle
Discovery of Lost World — Team discovers underground civilization Characters: Willy Fog, Romy, Rigodón, Tico, Professor Lidenbrock, Hans Location: Underground cavern
Antagonist Pursuit — Villains pursue the team through underground passages Characters: Willy Fog, Romy, Rigodón, Tico, Transfer, Ralph, Sullivan Location: Underground tunnels

The team faces their adversaries in pursuit and makes their dramatic escape back to the surface world.

Antagonist Pursuit — Villains pursue the team through underground passages Characters: Willy Fog, Romy, Rigodón, Tico, Transfer, Ralph, Sullivan Location: Underground tunnels
Final Ascent — Team makes final climb back to surface Characters: Willy Fog, Romy, Rigodón, Tico, Professor Lidenbrock, Hans Location: Volcanic shaft
Triumph Return — Team returns with proof of their journey Characters: Willy Fog, Romy, Rigodón, Tico, Professor Lidenbrock, Hans Location: Hamburg

Story Breakdown

Expedition Planning — Assembling the team and deciphering the ancient manuscript
- Team Assembly — Willy Fog gathers his companions for the journey
- Manuscript Deciphering — Unlocking the secrets to the center of the earth
The Descent — Journeying into the volcanic passage and beginning the underground expedition
- Voyage to Iceland — Traveling to the volcanic entrance
- Entering the Crater — Beginning the dangerous descent
Underground Exploration — Discovering the wonders and dangers of the prehistoric world beneath the earth
- River Journey — Navigating mysterious underground waterways
- Prehistoric Encounters — Facing ancient creatures and natural hazards
- Lost Civilization — Discovering evidence of ancient underground inhabitants
Confrontation and Escape — Facing adversaries and making the dramatic return to the surface
- Antagonist Pursuit — Villains chase the team through underground passages
- Final Ascent — Climbing back to the surface world
- Triumph Return — Returning with proof of their incredible journey