Talk:Disney Princess/@comment-9440129-20130824194407/@comment-1416077-20130825015011

To be a Disney Princess, a character must be: A) in a Disney ANIMATED *feature* theatrical film (i.e. Minnie Mouse need not apply, direct-to-video sequels need not apply; ex. Melody, daughter of Ariel). No, Anastasia is a Fox Films movie, so she need not apply either. B) human or primarily humanoid (Ariel is the only non-human in the franchise). This excludes Nala, Faline, Maid Marian, Minnie Mouse and so on C) Female. Duh. D) the titular (i.e. Snow White, Cinderella) or primary protagonist (Pocahontas, Tangled, Sleeping Beauty) or love interest of the titular protagonist (i.e. Jasmine) E) Young; so far all the Franchise's Princesses are teenagers (may be a reason to exclude Kida, who is thousands of years old) F) A singer; all princesses in the franchise have sung at least one number in their respective films (might be why Eilonwy and Kida are excluded)

Note that actual title is irrelevant (i.e. Mulan), noting that Pocahontas IS the Chieftain's daughter and is a de facto princess. Likewise, the origin of the story is irrelevant, with fairy tales, legends and historical inspiration being all well represented.

Now, about the exclusions falling outside these parameters:

Megara (Hercules): I'm rooting for her, but her history as someone willing to sell her soul and serve the GOD OF EVIL does besmirch her credentials.

Esmeralda (Hunchback of Notre Dame): unless its racism over her being a gypsy, I'm puzzled over this one, though maybe it is because she looks too much like Demi Moore; the same reason why Giselle (of Enchanted) was originally meant to be included but was then barred from the franchise.

I'm likewise stumped over Jane Porter's (Tarzan) exclusion, after all, she marries Viscount Greystoke, King of the Apes. Maybe she's too old (seems to be in her early 20's).

I have no trouble with Tiana in the 1920's, after all, Cinderella (the example that jumps off the top of my head) is set in the late 19th century; 30-40 years before Tiana's time.

Frankly, if we really look at the timelines, it would be rare for any two Princesses to actually meet.

Just relax and enjoy the franchise.