Princess Elena

Princess Elena of Avalor is the protagonist of the upcoming Disney Channel animated series, Elena of Avalor. She is the oldest princess of the magical kingdom of Avalor, next in line to the throne. But before she can become Queen, she must learn to rule as crown princess.

Sofia the First
Elena will appear in the upcoming special Elena and the Secret of Avalor. When Elena's parents and kingdom were taken from her by the evil sorceress, Shuriki. Elena bravely faced the sorceress to protect her little sister, Princess Isabel, and grandparents but in the process, the Amulet of Avalor pulled her inside its enchanted jewel, saving her life but imprisoning her at the same time. Forty-one years later, Sofia discovers the truth about the amulet and sets out to restore Elena to her human form and help her return to the Kingdom of Avalor.

Elena of Avalor
Elena's story following her appearance in Sofia the First takes place in this show.

Elena, a 16-year old princess, becomes Ruler the Kingdom of Avalor. But due to her age, she has to rule Avalor with a Grand Council comprised of her Grandfather Francisco, Grandmother Luisa and cousin Duke Esteban.

With some magical friends by her side – Mateo, a wizard-in-training, and Skylar, a magical flying creature – Princess Elena's adventures will lead her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience and compassion.

Disney Parks
Elena is set to debut at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom in August 2016. She will appear at Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort at an unspecified later date.

Trivia

 * Elena's voice actress Aimee Carrero is known for Young & Hungry, and her character shares the same first name with Princess Sofia, coincidentally.
 * In "First Day of Rule", it is revealed that Elena had been trapped inside the Amulet of Avalor for forty-one years.