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Which characters are included in the Disney princesses pantheon?

The official "Disney Princess" line, as recognized by Disney, is ever-evolving, but generally includes:

Original Disney Princesses:

* Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 1937)

* Cinderella (Cinderella, 1950)

* Aurora (Sleeping Beauty, 1959)

* Ariel (The Little Mermaid, 1989)

* Belle (Beauty and the Beast, 1991)

* Jasmine (Aladdin, 1992)

* Pocahontas (Pocahontas, 1995)

* Mulan (Mulan, 1998)

* Tiana (The Princess and the Frog, 2009)

* Rapunzel (Tangled, 2010)

* Merida (Brave, 2012)

* Moana (Moana, 2016)

* Elsa (Frozen, 2013)

* Anna (Frozen, 2013)

Other princesses often included:

* Esmeralda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, 1996): While not officially labeled a princess, Esmeralda is often considered one due to her strong and independent nature, and her romantic involvement with a prince.

* Kida (Atlantis: The Lost Empire, 2001): Similar to Esmeralda, Kida is not officially a princess, but her regal status and role in her society often see her included.

Discontinued Princesses:

* Alice (Alice in Wonderland, 1951): Alice was originally part of the Disney Princess line but was later removed.

It's important to note that the "Disney Princess" line is a marketing creation and not a strict classification. There are other female Disney characters with princess-like qualities who are not officially included in the line. The "Disney Princess" branding is intended to appeal to younger audiences and features princesses with specific characteristics that make them commercially successful.

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