Disney: A Cultural Phenomenon

Liberty Patterson

Disney has 16 official princesses. For more information, check out the official Disney princess website.

picture of the disney princess Tiana
picture of the disney princess Ariel
picture of the disney princess Rapunzel

Princess Tiana's story takes place in New Orleans, where she works toward owning her own restaurant. She accidentally gets turned into a frog and meets a prince, who got turned into a frog, too.

Ariel is a mermaid who dreams of living above the water. She signs a deal with Ursula to make that happen, and falls in love with prince Eric.

Rapunzel just wants to see the floating lights for her birthday. She's lived in a tower her whole life, and escapes only to meet Flynn Rider. Adventures ensue, and she learns the truth about the tower.

picture of the disney princess Moana
picture of the disney princess Snow White
picture of the disne princess Jasmine

Moana has lived on her island her own life and aches to explore the ocean. She goes on a journey with Demigod Maui to restore the heart of Ti Fiti, the volcano.

Snow White is Disney's first princess. It's a classic fairytale story, where the evil stepmother wants her gone, so she goes to live with seven dwarves. The grandmother finds her, and she takes a bite of poison apple. She is awoken with a kiss from the prince.

Jasmine is full of spunk. Her father wants to arrange a marriage for her, and Aladdin wishes from the genie to be able to meet her. They fall in love and live happily ever after.