Historical Timeline of the Disney Princess (2024)

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What time period is each Disney princess from? ›

Tiana is recognized for being Disney's first African American princess.

For a rundown, the 11 characters of the official Disney Princess franchise are Snow White (age 14), Jasmine (15), Ariel (16), Aurora (16), Mulan (16), Merida (16), Belle (17), Pocahontas (18), Rapunzel (18), Cinderella (19) and Tiana (19).

Moana takes place in Polynesia and explores themes of culture and tradition passed down through oral storytelling. The movie draws inspiration from various Polynesian cultures and is set around 2,000 years ago during a period of exploration.

Raya. Raya is the titular protagonist of the full-length animated feature film Raya and the Last Dragon produced by Walt Disney Pictures. She is the thirteenth official Disney Princess.

Tangled is set in late-1700s in Poland, specifically somewhere right around this area (see red marker on map below)... Frozen takes place in the early-to-mid-1800s in Norway, specifically somewhere along the west or southern coast of Norway (see the long blue highlighted region on map below)...

"The Little Mermaid" Setting. The story of "The Little Mermaid" takes in the mid-1800s, predominantly, in three different locations: the underwater kingdom, the Prince's palace, and the sea witch's dwelling. The little mermaid travels between these three places throughout the story.

Who was the prettiest Disney princess? The most prettiest Disney princess is Aurora of the "Sleeping Beauty" (voiced by Mary Costa). Her classic beauty, graceful demeanor, and the enchanting story that surrounds her enhance her appeal.

Why is Elsa not a Disney Princess? ›

The easiest answer for why the Frozen women don't count is simply that Elsa is a queen in the first movie, and gives up her crown for Anna to take over in Frozen 2. They are therefore Queens and not Princesses. But, as we've seen, royalty isn't even a condition of entry, so that alone shouldn't rule them out.

Ariel appears as an adult in Return to the Sea and gives birth to a daughter named Melody, becoming the first, and currently, only, Disney princess to become a mother. Ariel is protective of her daughter, as Triton was of Ariel in the first film.

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Moana as she appears in Moana (2016). Inspired by Polynesian mythology, Moana is depicted as the strong-willed daughter of a chief of a Polynesian village, who is chosen by the ocean itself to reunite a mystical relic with the goddess Te Fiti.

While some claim Jasmine is Arab because the movie opens with a song called Arabian Nights, others believe that the architecture in Agrabah is clearly based on the Taj Mahal, making Jasmine Indian. It's a debate that has fueled speculation that in Hollywood, Indians and Arabs are interchangeable.

The film is set in the Caribbean in the 18th century. It does not specify exactly when, but judging from the ships, clothes and other references it is during a time of African chattel slavery. And yet there is not a single direct reference to slavery and the islanders live in racial harmony.

The traditional tale of Aladdin takes place in a Muslim area of China from about 10th century common era to about the 14 century common era. Originally Answered: When was Aladdin's time period?

Cinderella - 19th century France. Aurora - 14th century Italy. Ariel - 19th century Mediterranean. Belle - 18th century France.