World Princess Week is an extraordinary global celebration honouring one of the world's most beloved and enduring storytelling franchises. World Princess Week invites fans of all ages to experience new stories, incredible entertainment, special events, consumer products, and more to celebrate Disney Princess characters whose stories have inspired generations through confidence, compassion, courage, and creativity. Fans around the world can stream Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration - the largest gathering of Disney Princess talent ever assembled - on Disney+, discover new episodes and specials featuring some beloved Disney Princess characters and participate in retail.
Anchored by the spirit of "Once a Princess, Always a Princess," the celebration highlights a simple but powerful truth: the spirit of Disney Princesses stays with fans throughout every stage of life. Whether reliving a favourite childhood story, sharing beloved characters with a new generation, or finding inspiration to pursue new adventures, Disney Princesses continue to create meaningful connections that resonate far beyond the screen.
"The enduring strength of Disney Princesses lies in its ability to evolve with each new generation while remaining rooted in stories that inspire courage, compassion, and possibility. That's what makes these characters so meaningful to fans around the world. This year's World Princess Week celebrates this legacy,” said Lee Jury, SVP, Marketing for The Walt Disney Company EMEA.
Original Content and Entertainment for Fans of All Ages
The emotional centerpiece of this year’s World Princess Week celebration is the all-new Once A Princess, Always A Princess: A Disney Short Film, available today on Disney+ and YouTube. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Alex Prager, the short film follows two young girls living in neighboring apartment buildings whose shared love of Disney Princess stories sparks an instant friendship. As their imaginations transform everyday moments into magical adventures inspired by the spectacular worlds of some beloved Disney Princesses, the short film celebrates a universal truth: Disney Princess stories provide a shared language that brings people together and creates connections that can last a lifetime. Years later, the friends are shown passing those same stories and traditions on to their own daughters, illustrating how the magic of Disney Princesses endures across generations.
"I grew up with the Disney Princesses and their colorful, weightless worlds, full of beauty and drama, adventure, friendship, and true love,” said director Alex Prager. “One of the things that drew me to making the Disney Princess film is at its heart, it's about relationships and human connection. The film highlights that Disney stories give kids a shared language through which they can connect and play and imagine together.”
Created as a love letter to the Disney Princess franchise and the art of filmmaking itself, the short film blends timeless storytelling with extraordinary practical craftsmanship. The production employed handcrafted “bigature” castles inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), and The Little Mermaid (1989); custom puppets representing some cherished Disney characters; hand-painted matte backdrops; and a custom score performed by a 56-piece live orchestra. Many effects, from floating magic carpets to underwater adventures, were brought to life through practical techniques and physical artistry, reinforcing the short film’s celebration of imagination and creativity.
Disney Jr. is inviting young viewers and families across South Africa to tune in for the premiere of the isiZulu-dub of Sofia the First starting today on Disney Jr. (DStv, Channel 309). The EmmyⓇ Award-winning series tells the magical story of Sofia, an ordinary girl who becomes a princess in the kingdom of Enchancia, learning that honesty, loyalty, compassion, and grace are what make someone truly royal. Bringing the magical story to life in isiZulu is a talented local cast, including Busisiwe Mhlanga (Sofia), Monde Msutwana (King Roland), Cebile Mlaba (Queen Miranda), Senzeka Mnguni (Princess Amber), Nozizwe Zulu (Prince James) and Brian Mkhombe (Baileywick).
Additional new content arriving during World Princess Week includes the airing of Disney and Pixar’s Brave on Friday 21 August on Disney Channel (17:00, DStv Channel 303), new episodes of Sofia the First: Royal Magic on Disney Jr. (DStv, Channel 309) and the Disney+ debut of LEGO Disney Princess: Magical Mayhem on August 21. The animated special brings together some iconic Disney Princess characters including Ariel, Jasmine, Mulan, Moana, Rapunzel, Snow White, and Tiana, along with some favorite sidekicks, in an all-new adventure.
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