List of Disney Princess firsts

This list lists the distinctions between every official Disney Princess.[1] As of 2018, there have been eleven official Disney Princesses.

Snow White

  • First Disney Princess.[2]
  • First Disney Princess to have black hair.
  • First Disney Princess to fall under a sleeping curse.
  • First German Disney Princess.
  • First Disney Princess to have a stage adaptation inspired by her movie.[3]
  • First Disney Princess to have an attraction at a Disney Park inspired by her film.
  • First Disney Princess to be awoken from her sleeping spell by a kiss.
  • First Disney Princess to talk to animals.
  • First Disney Princess to be white.
  • First Disney Princess to live in the woods.
  • First Disney Princess to pray.

Cinderella

  • First Disney Princess to have blonde hair.[4]
  • First Disney Princess to be seen as a little girl.
  • First Disney Princess to attend a ball.
  • First Disney Princess to have a wedding.
  • First Disney Princess to have blue eyes.
  • First French Disney Princess.
  • First Disney Princess to sing in her movie's live-action remake.
  • First Disney Princess to live in France

Aurora

  • First Disney Princess to have her identity changed (Briar Rose).[5]
  • First Disney Princess to have two living parents.
  • First Disney Princess to have violet eyes.
  • First Disney Princess to be featured in her movie's live-action adaptation (Maleficent).
  • First Disney Princess to have her live-action film be given a sequel (Maleficent II).[6]
  • First Disney Princess to have her film released on VHS and Blu-ray.

Ariel

  • First Disney Princess to be non-human (mermaid).[7]
  • First Disney Princess to have red hair.
  • First (and so far, only to date) Disney Princess to have a child.
  • First Disney Princess to have biological sisters.
  • First Disney Princess to star in a TV series.
  • First Disney Princess to confront a villain physically.
  • First Danish Disney Princess.
  • First Disney Princess to show nudity.
  • First Disney Princess to have a daughter.

Belle

  • First Disney Princess to be an intellectual.[8]
  • First Disney Princess to appear in a Broadway musical.[9]
  • First Disney Princess to have brown hair.
  • First Disney Princess to own a horse.
  • First Disney Princess to not be in love with a human.
  • First Disney Princess to have scientist for a father.

Jasmine

  • First Arabian Disney Princess.[10]
  • First Disney Princess to have her speaking and singing voices provided by two different actresses.[11]
  • First Disney Princess to not be the titular character.
  • First Disney Princess to not have a solo number.
  • First Disney Princess to be non-white.
  • First Disney Princess to appear in a sequel.
  • First Disney Princess to kiss the villain.

Pocahontas

  • First Native-American Disney Princess.[12]
  • First Disney Princess from America
  • First Disney Princess based on a historical figure.[13]
  • First Disney Princess to be the daughter of a chief.
  • First Disney Princess to have a tattoo.
  • First Disney Princess to part ways with her Prince.

Mulan

  • First Chinese Disney Princess.[14]
  • First Disney Princess to have no royal designation.
  • First Disney Princess to fight in a war.
  • First Disney Princess to not kiss her Prince (she kissed him in the sequel).
  • First Disney Princess to have her movie initially released on DVD.

Tiana

  • First African-American Disney Princess.[15]
  • First Disney Princess to be a waitress.
  • First Disney Princess to be transformed into an animal.
  • First Disney Princess who independently wanted to make her own dreams come true.

Rapunzel

  • First Disney Princess to be computer animated.[16]
  • First Disney Princess to be born with magical powers.
  • First Disney Princess to change hair color.

Merida

  • First Scottish Disney Princess.
  • First Disney Princess made by Pixar.[17]
  • First Disney Princess to not be based on any previous work.
  • First Disney Princess to not have a Prince.[18]
  • First Disney Princess to not sing.

Reference

  1. ↑ "The Official Disney Princess List: 15 Characters Who Should Be Added". Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  2. ↑ Blakemore, Erin. "Snow White Wasn't the First Disney Princess". Smithsonian. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  3. ↑ Dietz, Dan (2016). The Complete Book of 1990s Broadway Musicals. United States: Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 154–156. ISBN 9781442272149 – via Google Books.
  4. ↑ Inc., Fanpop,. "Disney Princess Article: Interesting Facts about Cinderella". www.fanpop.com. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  5. ↑ "Interesting Facts About Princess Aurora". Mental Itch. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  6. ↑ Chitwood, Adam (May 29, 2018). "Filming Begins on 'Maleficent II' as Cast and Synopsis Revealed". Collider. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  7. ↑ "'The Little Mermaid,' Ariel, & the birth of the spunky Disney princess". EW.com. 2014-11-17. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  8. ↑ "'Beauty and the Beast' actress explains why Belle was a revolutionary Disney princess". thisisinsider.com. 2016-09-22. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
  9. ↑ Robinson, Mark A. (2014). The World of Musicals: An Encyclopedia of Stage, Screen, and Song [2 volumes]. United States: ABC-CLIO. p. 65. ISBN 9781440800979 – via Google Books.
  10. ↑ "Disney's First Non-White Princess, Jasmine". Lissa Writes. 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  11. ↑ Oneil, Therese (January 4, 2016). "15 Things You Probably Didn't Know About 'Aladdin'". Mental Floss. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  12. ↑ "19 things you didn't know about Disney's Pocahontas". Cosmopolitan. 2016-06-03. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  13. ↑ "The True Story of Pocahontas: Historical Myths Versus Sad Reality - Indian Country Media Network". indiancountrymedianetwork.com. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  14. ↑ Hua, Sara Lynn. "7 True Facts About Mulan". Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  15. ↑ "Disney to feature its first black princess... but critics complain as she falls in love with a WHITE prince". Mail Online. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  16. ↑ "Here's Why 'Tangled' Is The Ultimate Disney Princess Movie". MTV News. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  17. ↑ "Merida becomes 11th Disney Princess in coronation ceremony with first-ever Queen Elinore appearance at Walt Disney World | Inside the Magic". Inside the Magic. 2013-05-11. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  18. ↑ "Pixar's 'Brave' Feminist Bet: Does a Princess Need Prince Charming? (Analysis)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
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