She did everything required of a Disney Princess as laid out by the Disney Princesses themselves. Here’s another one for your consideration: After the events of Ralph Breaks the Internet, there can no longer be any doubt that diminutive video-game character Vanellope von Schweetz must now officially be considered a full-fledged Disney Princess. For example, why are Disney heroines Megara ( Hercules) and Kida ( Atlantis) - one shacked up with a demigod, the other a literal princess - not considered “Disney Princesses”? More importantly, how is The Lion King‘s Nala not a Disney Princess, especially now that she’s played by Beyonce?! This isn’t even getting into the grow faction of folks who think Stars Wars‘ Leia should be an official Disney Princess at this point.

Heck, even Brave‘s Merida is technically a Disney Princess, at least according to The Walt Disney Company itself.Įveryone else is in murkier terrain. Then there are the newer editions to the certified Disney Princess roster, like Tiana, the Frozen sisters and Moana.

There are some obvious ones from classic Disney animated films - think Snow White, Ariel, Mulan, etc. One of the weirder fandom debates one can ever engage in is this hot-button question: Who qualifies to be a Disney Princess? Light spoilers for Ralph Breaks the Internet to follow. If Vanellope wasn’t considered a Disney Princess after the first Wreck-It Ralph, she has to be after its recently released sequel.

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