All the Disney princesses in the official Disney Princess lineup are Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, Moana, and Raya. There are 13 official Disney Princesses right now, even though fans often include other Disney heroines, queens, and royal characters in broader lists.
That is the main thing to know: “Disney Princess” is not just a casual description. It is an official Disney character franchise. That is why the official list is shorter than many fan lists, and why characters like Anna, Elsa, Mirabel, Asha, Elena, and Giselle can be part of the larger Disney princess conversation without being official members of the lineup.
When I see Disney Princess merchandise in the parks, especially around Fantasyland, Royal Hall, World of Disney, and the bigger resort gift shops, the official lineup becomes easier to spot. These are the characters Disney groups together most consistently on dresses, dolls, backpacks, ornaments, books, and princess-themed artwork.
All the Disney Princesses in the Official Lineup
Here are all the Disney princesses who are officially included in the Disney Princess lineup:
- Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Cinderella from Cinderella
- Aurora from Sleeping Beauty
- Ariel from The Little Mermaid
- Belle from Beauty and the Beast
- Jasmine from Aladdin
- Pocahontas from Pocahontas
- Mulan from Mulan
- Tiana from The Princess and the Frog
- Rapunzel from Tangled
- Merida from Brave
- Moana from Moana
- Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon
If you are trying to make a clean list, plan a Disney Princess party, understand the merchandise, or answer who officially counts, these are the 13 names to use. I keep the stricter version of the lineup in my official Disney Princess list, but this page gives the broader context for why some characters count and others do not.
How Many Disney Princesses Are There?
There are 13 official Disney Princesses.
That number matters because a lot of online lists mix together official princesses, unofficial princesses, Disney heroines, queens, side characters, and fan favorites. Those lists can be fun, but they are not the same as the official Disney Princess lineup.
If someone is asking from a branding, merchandise, or Disney trivia perspective, the answer is 13. If they are asking more loosely about every Disney character who could be considered princess-like, the list gets much longer.
For the simple count-focused breakdown, I also have a separate guide on how many Disney Princesses are there.
Why Some Disney Princesses Are Official and Others Are Not
The official Disney Princess lineup is a selected character group, not a complete family tree of every royal Disney character.
That is why the rules can feel inconsistent at first. Mulan is official even though she is not born royal and does not marry a prince. Moana is official even though her movie jokes about whether she is technically a princess. Merida is official even though she comes from Pixar. Meanwhile, Anna and Elsa are actual royal sisters, but they are not official Disney Princesses.
The easiest way I think about it is this: Disney Princess is a brand lineup. Disney decides which characters belong in that lineup based on character identity, movie history, marketing, and how the character fits with the overall franchise.
In the parks, this makes practical sense. The official princesses usually appear together in princess-themed spaces and merchandise collections. Other major characters often stay attached to their own movie brands, especially when that brand is already powerful enough on its own.
The Official Disney Princesses by Movie Era
The official list is easier to understand when you group the characters by era. It also shows how much the idea of a Disney Princess has changed over time.
The Classic Princesses
Snow White, Cinderella, and Aurora are the classic fairy tale princesses.
These are the characters that shaped the original image of a Disney Princess: castles, gowns, fairy tale romance, and storybook settings. Snow White is especially important because she started the whole tradition. If you want the movie-history version, I explain that more directly in what was the first Disney Princess movie.
In the parks, these three still feel the most traditional. Their meet-and-greets usually have that classic storybook tone, and they fit naturally into Fantasyland-style settings.
The Disney Renaissance Princesses
Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, and Mulan come from the Disney Renaissance era.
This is where the lineup becomes more varied. Ariel is curious and impulsive. Belle is bookish and independent. Jasmine pushes against being treated like a prize. Pocahontas is connected to nature and responsibility. Mulan is a warrior, not a traditional royal figure.
This group is also where the official lineup starts to stretch beyond the old fairy tale formula. By the time Mulan is included, it is clear that “Disney Princess” does not only mean a character with a crown.
The Modern Disney Princesses
Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, Moana, and Raya are the modern official Disney Princesses.
This group feels more active and adventure-driven. Tiana is practical, hardworking, and goal-focused. Rapunzel brings back the fairy tale tower story but with a much more self-directed personality. Merida has a different tone because Brave is a Pixar film. Moana and Raya push the lineup even more toward exploration, leadership, and action.
If you are sorting the films themselves, it helps to compare the Disney Princess movies in order or look at how many Disney Princess movies are there.
Are Anna and Elsa Disney Princesses?
Anna and Elsa are not official Disney Princesses.
This is probably the most common point of confusion, because Anna and Elsa are clearly royal characters inside the Frozen story. Anna is a princess, Elsa becomes queen, and both are among Disney’s most recognizable modern heroines.
But Disney usually treats Frozen as its own separate franchise rather than folding Anna and Elsa into the Disney Princess lineup. You can see that in the parks and stores. Frozen has its own merchandise, songs, attractions, costumes, and character identity. It does not need the Disney Princess brand to stand out.
So the clean answer is: Anna and Elsa are Disney royalty, but they are not official Disney Princesses. I go deeper into that specific question in are Anna and Elsa Disney Princesses.
Which Characters Are Often Mistaken for Disney Princesses?
A lot of Disney characters get pulled into princess conversations because they are royal, heroic, popular, or feel like they belong beside the official lineup.
Common unofficial or honorary names include:
- Anna from Frozen
- Elsa from Frozen
- Mirabel from Encanto
- Asha from Wish
- Elena from Elena of Avalor
- Sofia from Sofia the First
- Giselle from Enchanted
- Kida from Atlantis: The Lost Empire
- Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- Megara from Hercules
- Jane from Tarzan
- Nala from The Lion King
- Leia from Star Wars
Some of these characters are princesses in their own stories. Some are not princesses at all, but fans include them because they feel like Disney heroines. That is why I separate the official lineup from honorary Disney Princesses and the much bigger question of who are the 40 Disney Princesses.
The important distinction is simple: honorary, unofficial, fan-favorite, and princess-like characters are not the same as official Disney Princesses.
Who Was the First Disney Princess?
Snow White was the first Disney Princess.
She appeared in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which also made her the first princess connected to a full-length Disney animated feature. That is why Snow White usually appears first in official lists and chronological Disney Princess discussions.
This does not mean she is the most modern or most active princess by today’s standards. She is important because she started the line. Cinderella and Aurora followed later and helped establish the classic fairy tale version of what many people still picture when they think of Disney Princesses.
For the more focused movie answer, see what was the first Disney Princess movie.
How Old Are the Disney Princesses?
The Disney Princesses vary in age, and not every age is emphasized the same way in the films. Some ages are clearly stated or widely accepted in Disney references, while others are discussed more loosely by fans.
This is one of those details that comes up a lot because the official lineup spans so many eras. Snow White, Cinderella, and Aurora come from older fairy tale storytelling. Later characters like Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, Moana, and Raya feel more modern in personality, even when the films do not always frame age as the main point.
If you are comparing ages directly, I would use a dedicated list rather than trying to infer everything from the movies. I cover that separately in how old are the Disney Princesses.
Who Are the Newest Disney Princesses?
Raya is the newest official Disney Princess in the current lineup.
Moana and Merida are also part of the newer side of the franchise, but Raya is the most recent official addition. This is useful to know because newer Disney heroines often create confusion. A character can be popular, lead her own movie, and still not automatically become an official Disney Princess.
Asha from Wish is a good example of a character people may ask about, but popularity and lead-character status are not the same as official inclusion. Disney has to actually add the character to the lineup.
I keep track of that conversation in new Disney Princesses.
Disney Princess Movies and the Official Lineup
The official Disney Princess lineup is closely tied to the movies, but the movie list is not always as simple as “one princess, one movie.”
Some official princesses come from classic fairy tales. Some come from musicals. Some come from adventure films. Merida comes from Pixar. Raya comes from a fantasy action-adventure story that feels very different from Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty.
That variety is why I like separating the character list from the movie list. The character list answers who counts. The movie list helps you understand where they came from and how the franchise changed over time.
For movie-focused reading, start with Disney Princess movies in order and how many Disney Princess movies are there.
Where to See Disney Princesses in the Parks
The official list tells you who counts. It does not tell you who you will actually see on a normal park day.
In my experience, the most reliable princess encounters happen in designated meet-and-greet areas, character dining, and scheduled entertainment. At Disneyland, Royal Hall in Fantasyland is one of the easiest places to start because it is specifically built around princess greetings.
If princesses are a priority for your day, I would check the app early rather than wandering and hoping. Character availability changes, and princess lines can grow quickly once families finish their first couple of rides in the morning.
For park planning, the most useful next steps are meet Disney Princesses at Royal Hall, Disney Princess dining, and which Disney park has the most princesses.
Disney Princess Attractions
Not every official Disney Princess has the same attraction presence.
Ariel, Snow White, Belle, Cinderella, and Tiana tend to have especially visible park connections in certain locations. Other characters may appear more through shows, parades, meet-and-greets, character meals, seasonal offerings, or merchandise.
That is why I would not use the official lineup alone to plan a princess-heavy park day. A princess can be official and still be harder to find in attraction form.
For that side of planning, see Disney Princess attractions.
Disney Princess Facts That Clear Up the Confusion
Mulan counts even though she is not technically a princess.
Anna and Elsa do not count even though they are royal.
Moana counts even though her movie jokes about whether she is a princess.
Merida counts even though she is from Pixar.
Raya counts even though she feels more like an adventure hero than a classic fairy tale princess.
Not every princess has a prince.
Not every official Disney Princess was born royal.
Not every popular Disney heroine becomes an official Disney Princess.
If you enjoy the smaller trivia details, I have more in Disney Princess facts.
How Much Do Disney Princesses Make in the Parks?
The animated characters do not “make” money in the literal sense, of course, but many people ask this because they are curious about the performers who portray princesses in the parks.
That is a separate topic from the official character lineup, but it is closely related if you are interested in how Disney brings the princesses to life in person. Park princess performers are trained entertainment cast members, and the job is very different from just putting on a costume. The character has to match the look, voice, body language, and guest interaction style closely enough to preserve the illusion.
I cover that separately in how much do Disney Princesses make.
For Disney’s own character browsing, the official princess site is here: Disney Princess official site.
