Yes, Disney has had a Black princess: Tiana, from The Princess and the Frog (2009), who is recognized as the studio's first African American princess, inspiring audiences and representing a significant step in on-screen diversity for children of color.
There are 13 official Disney princesses and six are women of color. Only one (Princess Tiana) is Black.
Tiana is notable for being Disney's first black princess.
Tiana is inspired by Leah Chase, a real-life Black woman who owned a renowned restaurant in New Orleans--a landmark in both Black cultural history and the human rights movement. To honor this connection, the character's voice actress is also a dark-skinned Black woman, adding authenticity to the story.
Princess Esther Kamatari of Burundi is recognized as France's first Black model and exiled princess who left her home country behind after her father and uncle's assassinations. She spent the majority of her childhood as a royal princess in Burundi before fleeing to Paris to become a writer and model.
She was removed because unlike the other princesses, Esmeralda was not as popular and her products did not sell as much.
She was the first African Queen of England. Philippa was of Moorish ancestry, born in Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut in the Low Countries of northern France.
Out of the official Disney Princess line- up, there are a few who aren't actual princesses by either birth or marriage Mulan, Moana, Raya and technically Pocahontas (like Moana, she's the daughter of a chief, no one would really call her a 'princess' in her own culture I don't think?)
The movie that almost ruined Disney was The Black Cauldron (1985), a dark fantasy animated film that was a massive box office bomb, nearly leading to the closure of Disney's animation division due to its huge budget, disappointing returns, and challenging themes that were too intense for its family audience. Its failure prompted major restructuring, eventually paving the way for the Disney Renaissance led by films like The Little Mermaid.
Kida is over 8,800 years old. Fans have clamored for Kida to be included in the Disney Princess lineup for diversity purposes, but Disney executives had a feeling that Kida doesn't fit in, possibly because of the film's poor box office performance.
Elsa & Anna are not TECHNICALLY Disney Princess, because Disney said Frozen is its own separate franchise, and it does fine on its own, as evidenced by these statistics released for Frozen's 10th Anniversary last year.
"Moana is a young brown girl, with long, thick black hair, thick brown lips, big brown eyes, thick black eyebrows and a love for the ocean and her family.
She is same age as Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Asha is the first mixed race/biracial Disney heroine.
After deciding to set the movie in New Orleans and make the main characters black, the filmmakers solicited feedback from prominent African Americans along the way. "We wanted to make sure we got it right," said del Vecho, adding that the film was never delayed and the release date was even moved up by a month.
No, Elsa is not explicitly gay in Frozen 2; she doesn't have a romantic partner, but the film leaves her sexuality open, focusing on her self-discovery, though many fans interpret her journey and lack of romantic interest as a powerful metaphor for queer identity, with some hoping for a female love interest in the future, a possibility the creators haven't ruled out but haven't confirmed.
The original Disney Princess line-up was formalized in 2000, consisting of Snow White, Cinderella, Tinker Bell, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Esmeralda, and Mulan. Esmeralda was removed in 2005.
Alice in Wonderland. Finally, let's consider Alice from Alice in Wonderland (Geronimi et al., 1951), who has symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a chronic disorder that often leads to serious impairment of thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors (Schizophrenia, n.d.).
The Disney 3-2-1 rule is a popular, unofficial planning strategy to make park days less overwhelming by focusing on three core priorities: 3 must-do rides, 2 key entertainment experiences (like shows, parades, or character meets), and 1 special dining reservation or treat, with everything else considered a bonus. This fan-created framework helps manage expectations, reduces decision fatigue, and ensures a magical, burnout-free day by setting achievable goals rather than trying to do everything.
Around 90% of autism cases are attributed to genetic factors, meaning autism is highly heritable, with many different genes contributing, rather than a single cause, often interacting with environmental influences during early brain development, though specific environmental factors don't cause it but can increase risk. Twin studies show strong genetic links, with concordance rates between 60-90% in identical twins, and research points to complex interactions of many genes and prenatal/perinatal factors.
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Sophia Charlotte; 19 May 1744 – 17 November 1818) was Queen of Great Britain and Ireland as the wife of King George III from their marriage on 8 September 1761 until her death in 1818.
Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, better known as the "Black Prince" because of the colour of his armour, was the eldest son of Edward III and his queen Philippa of Hainault.
Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), wife of the English King George III (1738-1820), was directly descended from Margarita de Castro y Sousa, a Black branch of the Portuguese royal house.