Forgotten Disney Princesses

I don't know about you, but I'm pretty excited for the next Disney princess movie Frozen. But with Disney about to announce two new Disney Princesses in one movie, that got me thinking about some of the forgotten Disney princesses. Here they are, in no particular order:

 Pocahontas

I think the hat really ties things off nicely

Ok, so if you go to the official Disney princess website, she's there. But she still often gets ignored. I guess it's because her ball gown looks like this.

Not exactly true to her Native American image

 

 Megera

Ok, so she is only slightly forgotten. But she did hook-up with Hercules, who is the son of Zeus, King of the Gods. So I guess that would make her a princess. She is not currently in their official lineup however.

 

Nala 

She's a lion...can't sell too many dresses there

 

Tiger Lily

Disney even has her listed as a "beautiful Indian princess" on their wiki. Though I guess that still doesn't qualify her as a Classic Disney Princess.

 

Giselle

So there is a legit reason you don't see her on a bunch of backpacks and such. The character is designed to look like the actress Amy Adams. Disney doesn't own the rights to her image, so they can't just paste it everywhere.

 

Aida

The Broadway musical was produced and owned by Disney, therefore this Nubian Princess does qualify as a Disney Princess. And everyone made such a deal about Tiana being the first black princess. This gal had her beat by almost 9 years.

 

Eilonwy

Sure The Black Cauldron was far from Disney's most successful animation, but she is still a princess, and a pretty cute one at that. Maybe it's because no one can pronounce her name...

 

Kida

Once again, as legit a Disney Princess as any other. And I personally think you could get some awesome dresses and costumes from her wardrobe. But sadly, she too is often ignored, probably due her movie's lack of commercial success.

 

Ariel's Sisters

I admit, this is probably due mostly to the fact that these character's are not major at all.

 

Melody

Speaking of Ariel's family, what about her daughter Melody? She's a princess. And she even starred in her own movie. Who knows?

 

Vanellope Von Schweet

Probably one of the most adorable of the princesses, though I don't think she will ever be added to the official lineup. Beside most people prefer her candy coated street clothes to her ball-gown.

 

Atta & Dot

Once again, not going to sell a lot of dresses here, but Dot would still make a cute Plushie.

 

Going out there...

 

Nancy Tremaine

Just thinking about it, she marries Prince Edward at the end of Enchanted, technically making her a Disney princess. However, there is a similar issue here with being made in the image of Idina Menzel.

Ursula

In the Broadway musical version of The Little Mermaid, Ursula is labeled as the sister of King Triton. I guess that makes her a form of princess.

 

Thor and Loki

Ok, so technically not princesses, but you must admit that they have the hair for it. With these guys being Princes of Asgard, and with Marvel now being owned by Disney, these guys are now legitimate Disney Princes. Looks like Prince Eric has some competition.

 

Princess Leia

Star Wars is now owned by Disney, so I guess Leia is now a Disney princess. Should we also include Princess Padame, or am I going to far here?

Why are/were these princesses?

Ok, so I know their movies were successful and they are cute and marketable, but why are these gals often grouped with the Disney Princesses? (Ok, I know why...but you get what I'm saying)

 

Mulan

This girl is all military here. Citizen upbringing and married to a Military Captain. Though what's funny is that Ting-Ting, Su, and Mei from the sequel are actually princesses, but are completely forgotten. Oh well.

 

Jane

She was announced as an official Disney Princess around 2000, but was soon removed. So I guess she's ok (and besides, who doesn't love that sexy accent).

 

Esmeralda

Same boat as Jane. At one point she was part of the lineup, though she was removed.

Did I miss anything? Probably. Let me know what you think in the comment.