Queen Elsa of Arendelle is arguably one of the most iconic Disney princesses to date. Enchanting audiences with her magical icy powers and her ability to let it go (let’s face it, we can’t talk about Elsa without saying it), Elsa continues to be a princess who inspires all to truly be themselves. Elsa is... Continue Reading →
Princess Anna of Arendelle is one of the most bright and kind-hearted princesses in the world of Disney. Remembered for her iconic braids and white streak, Anna is a fun-loving, spunky, and caring Disney princess. As soon as the film begins, a sense of Anna’s friendly and loving personality is immediately established; Anna... Continue Reading →
As the most recent (and progressive) Disney Princess, Moana is representative of a strong, independent, and determined female. Although it can be argued that princesses before her have exhibited these qualities, Moana is the first princess who resists the opinions of others, fights for what she believes in, and, ultimately, saves the day. Moana’s family... Continue Reading →
Although Merida is not one of the most iconic princesses (perhaps because her film has no catchy songs to sing along to but we digress), she is the first in a new category of Disney Princesses: Princesses without princes. Yes, even in the world of Disney, a princess can now live her life without engaging... Continue Reading →
“I’ve got a dream!/I’ve got a dream!/I just want to see the floating lanterns gleam!” (Conli, Greno, & Howard, 2010). Rapunzel is, arguably, best known for following her dream of seeing the lanterns float through the sky on her birthday. When we think of Rapunzel, we recall her loyalty and creative spirit. No matter the... Continue Reading →
When we think of Mulan, we typically regard her as the first of the Disney Princesses to break the traditional gender roles (i.e. societal roles expected to be filled by women or men, such as women are considered to be “natural” caregivers) usually depicted in Disney films. Yet, while Mulan may stray from what we... Continue Reading →
“Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme, Beauty and” … Stockholm syndrome? A debate which has been raging for quite some time now concerns Belle and her development of romantic feelings for the Beast. Although the romantic bond which forms between Belle and the Beast is presented as a slightly more gradual... Continue Reading →
Following orders, doing what’s expected of you, not having a say in what you want to do with your life, this seems to be the pattern Disney princess characters follow. It is rare that we see a princess disobeying orders and doing what’s in her best interest, but every so often we get a dose... Continue Reading →
If we asked you to picture the most feminine person/character you know of, who would that be? Consider what makes that person a true representation of femininity. Is it the way they dress, the makeup they wear, their body type, and/or their behaviors? For the majority of individuals, I would venture a guess that a... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, a young girl fell in love with a prince, and they lived happily ever after. Sound familiar? Until very recently, this storyline has remained prevalent throughout Disney’s re-imaginations of classic fairytales. However, the boy meets girl, love-at-first-sight, and happily ever after plot lines are not the only aspects of Disney films... Continue Reading →
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