Gravity Falls Timeline ( Real )

release
June 15, 2012

Premiere of Gravity Falls

Gravity Falls TV show premieres on Disney Channel.

release
February 15, 2016

End of Gravity Falls Series

The final episode of Gravity Falls airs, concluding the series.

creation
Circa 2010

Creation of Gravity Falls by Alex Hirsch

Alex Hirsch creates and develops the concept for Gravity Falls.

publication
October 2016

Gravity Falls Comic Release

Release of Gravity Falls graphic novels continuing the story beyond the TV series.

Gravity Falls Timeline ( Fictional )

establishment
Early 1980s

Discovery of the Mystery Shack

Stan Pines establishes the Mystery Shack in Gravity Falls, Oregon, as a tourist trap filled with oddities and curiosities.

arrival
Mid 1980s

Ford Pines' First Arrival in Gravity Falls

Stan's twin brother, Stanford Pines, arrives in Gravity Falls to study the supernatural phenomena of the area and begins his research.

research
Late 1980s

Creation of Journal 1, 2, and 3

Ford Pines documents the mysterious creatures and anomalies in three journals to record his findings for future reference.

conflict
Early 1990s

Bill Cipher Makes a Deal with Ford Pines

Bill Cipher, an interdimensional demon, strikes a deal with Ford Pines; Bill eventually betrays Ford, leading to his disappearance.

role_change
Early 1990s

Stan Pines Takes Over the Mystery Shack

Following Ford's disappearance, Stan Pines assumes control of the Mystery Shack and covers up the supernatural secrets.

arrival
Summer 2012

Arrival of Dipper and Mabel Pines in Gravity Falls

Dipper and Mabel arrive in Gravity Falls for the summer to stay with their Great Uncle Stan, beginning their adventure.

discovery
Summer 2012

Discovery of Journal 3 by Dipper

Dipper finds Journal 3 in the woods, which reveals the town's supernatural secrets and leads to many adventures.

conflict
Summer 2012

Bill Cipher's Attempt to Enter the Physical World

Bill Cipher attempts to summon himself into the physical world using ritualistic magic and mind manipulation of the townsfolk.

revelation
Summer 2012

The Mystery Twins Uncover the Truth About Stan and Ford

Dipper and Mabel learn that Stan and Ford are twins and uncover the truth about their relationship and Ford's return.

climax
End of Summer 2012

The Battle of Gravity Falls

The townsfolk, led by the Pines family, battle Bill Cipher and his minions to save Gravity Falls from destruction.

closure
End of Summer 2012

Closure of the Mystery Shack and Departure of the Pines Twins

After Bill Cipher's defeat and destruction of many supernatural elements, the Mystery Shack closes for the season as Dipper and Mabel leave Gravity Falls.