Disney Princess – Characters, History & Collectibles
Thirteen princesses drawn from sixty years of films – and two very famous ones who are not part of it. Here is who they are, each one's colour, and what is worth buying in Disney Princess products.
Techbox, Thessaloniki
Who is officially a Disney Princess
The line comprises thirteen characters, spanning 1937 to the present:
- Snow White (1937) – the first
- Cinderella (1950)
- Aurora (1959)
- Ariel (1989)
- Belle (1991)
- Jasmine (1992)
- Pocahontas (1995)
- Mulan (1998)
- Tiana (2009)
- Rapunzel (2010)
- Merida (2012)
- Moana (2016)
- Raya (2021)
Why Elsa is not a Disney Princess
This is the most common confusion, and it matters practically when buying a gift.
Elsa and Anna are not part of the Disney Princess line. Frozen is a separate merchandise line – so successful that Disney kept it independent.
The same applies to Tinker Bell, who belongs to Disney Fairies.
What this means for you: a "Disney Princess" set will not contain Elsa. If the child wants Elsa, look under Frozen – different products, different packaging.
Each princess's colour
Every princess has her own colour, and children know them very well. It is the most useful tool when you cannot remember a name:
Green (the tail)
Yellow
Light blue
Purple
Turquoise
Green
Orange
Red & yellow
If a child says "I want the purple one", they mean Rapunzel. "The green one with the tail" is Ariel.
How the line began
Something few people know: "Disney Princess" did not exist in the films. It is a merchandise line created around 2000.
Andy Mooney, a Disney executive, noticed at an ice show that girls were wearing homemade princess costumes. The company sold none. He proposed bringing together characters from sixty years of separate films into a single line.
It became one of the most profitable merchandise lines in history – and the reason characters half a century apart now appear together in the same box.
What to choose
- Dolls: the core product – individually or in sets.
- Plush: for younger ages, soft and safe.
- School gear: backpacks, pencil cases, water bottles – often featuring several princesses together.
- Costumes & apparel: among the most popular birthday gifts.
- Gifts & accessories: mugs, jewellery, puzzles, decorative pieces.
Gift guide
A doll or plush of that specific character.
School gear or products featuring several princesses together – they never miss.
A costume – among the most reliably successful gifts at this age.
Mugs, keyrings, small plush, puzzles.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Elsa a Disney Princess?
- No. Elsa and Anna belong to Frozen, which is a separate merchandise line. A "Disney Princess" set will not include them – if you want Elsa, look under Frozen.
- How many Disney Princesses are there officially?
- Thirteen: Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, Moana and Raya.
- What colour is each princess?
- Ariel green, Belle yellow, Cinderella light blue, Rapunzel purple, Jasmine turquoise, Moana orange. If a child says "the purple one", they mean Rapunzel.
- What should I buy if I do not know her favourite?
- School gear or products featuring several princesses together. It is the safest choice, because it almost certainly includes her favourite.
- Where can I find authentic Disney Princess products?
- At the Techbox store (Al. Papanastasiou 100, Thessaloniki) and online at techbox.com.gr. You can order online and collect from the store with no shipping cost.
