Belle was the next princess who came two years after Ariel. It wasn't until 1989 that Disney fans were introduced to the studios' newest princess in the ocean-focused The Little Mermaid.

Disney's live-action remakes of its iconic princesses have been one of the main attractions for the studio ever since live-action films came into action.

The Disney Once Upon a Story Collection micro play sets featuring Disney Princesses are available online at the Disney Store.

First came a wave of outspoken, rebellious heroines like Ariel, Belle, and Jasmine ... For decades, Disney used its heroines’ princess status as little more than an excuse for fancy palaces ...