There is something truly heartwarming about sitting down on a rainy day to watch a ‘Disney’ movie. When you’re feeling in need of some cheering up and escapism, those stories are just perfect! The much loved movies have been a huge part of our lives, for what seems like forever, and we all of course have a special place in our hearts for certain characters. The princesses are particularly popular and it’s rare to find people who don’t identify with some aspects of these feisty ladies! Take a look at these 14 Disney princess facts to find out even more!
At 14-years-old, Snow White is the youngest Disney princess. Interestingly, each of the official 11 Disney princesses are also teenagers.
Of the few Disney characters to have their own star on the ‘Hollywood Walk of Fame’, Snow White is the only princess.
Belle and the Beast are both misfits, and are the only characters to wear blue in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ which seems to subtly draw attention to the fact that they’re different to other people.
John Candy, who voiced Pocahontas’ original sidekick Redfeather, died before he could finish recording. The decision was then made to introduce the mute Meeko instead.
To ensure their stories never overlap, Disney princesses never make eye contact with each other while in a group!
In all other versions of the Cinderella story, her family address her by that nickname due to the fact she is forced to do all the household chores. However, in the Disney movie, this is the only name the character is known by.
Tiana was set to begin the movie ‘The Princess and The Frog’ as a maid, named Maddy, however, the idea was dismissed due to her ‘slave name’ and the fact that her circumstances would remind people of Prissy, from ‘Gone With the Wind’.
Ariel’s signature song ‘Part of Your Wold’ nearly didn’t make it into the movie as Disney’s head of animation, Jeffrey Katzenberg, decided it was boring. Thankfully, the rest of the crew fought hard to save it and the song finally made it into ‘The Little Mermaid’.
Aurora only had 18 minutes of screen time and just 18 lines of dialog in the movie ‘Sleeping Beauty’. No wonder she had so much time to sleep!Â
Ariel was given red hair so she didn’t get confused with the mermaid from ‘Splash’. The fact that red hair is easier than blonde to animate was also a bonus!
Merida is the only Disney princess without a U.S. accent!
‘Sleeping Beauty’ wasn’t very successful on its release!
Of all the Disney princesses, Pocahontas is the only one based on an actual person.
Although she is considered to be a Disney princess, Mulan isn’t actually royal!
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