Tiana (Disney character) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tiana |
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| The Princess and the Frog character | |
Tiana as she appears in Disney's The Princess and the Frog.
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| First appearance | The Princess and the Frog (2009) |
| Created by | Ron Clements John Musker |
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| Based on | Princess Emma from The Frog Princess The Princess from the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale |
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| Species | Human Frog (briefly via incantation) |
| Affiliation | Disney Princesses |
| Title | Princess of Maldonia |
| Family | James (father) Eudora (mother) |
| Spouse(s) | Prince Naveen |
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| Nationality | American |
Tiana is a main character from Disney's animated movie The Princess and the Frog, released in 2009. She was created by directors Ron Clements and John Musker. The grown-up Tiana is voiced by Anika Noni Rose, and Elizabeth M. Dampier voices her as a child.
Tiana's story is inspired by two princess tales. One is Princess Emma from the 2002 book The Frog Princess by E. D. Baker. The other is the classic "The Frog Prince" fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm.
In the movie, Tiana is a very hard worker. She dreams of opening her own restaurant. Her plans change when she kisses a prince who has been turned into a frog by a bad witch doctor. Tiana then also turns into a frog! She is the ninth Disney Princess and the first African American princess in the Disney Princess group.
Many people have liked Tiana. Critics often praise her kind personality and strong values.
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Tiana's Story in the Movie
The Princess and the Frog Film
Tiana works two jobs to save money. She wants to buy an old sugar mill and turn it into her own restaurant. This was a promise she made to her father, who has passed away. Because of her hard work, Tiana doesn't have much time for fun.
She gets a chance when her rich childhood friend, Charlotte, offers her money. Charlotte wants Tiana to make and serve beignets at a special party. This party is for Prince Naveen, who is handsome but has lost his money.
That night, Tiana's hopes are crushed. The people selling the sugar mill tell her someone else offered more money. They also hint that her "background" might be a problem. When Tiana accidentally ruins her party dress, Charlotte kindly gives her another one. Feeling sad, Tiana wishes on a star. Instead, she meets a talking frog who says he is Prince Naveen. He thinks Tiana is a princess because of her costume. Naveen promises to give Tiana money if she kisses him to turn him human again. Tiana agrees, but instead of him turning human, she turns into a frog too!
The Journey to Break the Spell
While running from hungry alligators, Tiana makes a deal with Naveen. She says that once he marries Charlotte, he must use Charlotte's money to help Tiana buy her restaurant. But things start to change as they try to break the spell.
They meet a jazz-playing alligator named Louis and a firefly named Ray. Louis and Ray help them find Mama Odie, a voodoo priestess. Tiana and Naveen help each other escape from frog hunters. Tiana also teaches Naveen how to cook. Ray sings a sweet song about his true love, Evangeline. Naveen then teaches Tiana how to dance, which she had never done before. As they spend time together, both frogs start to fall in love. But they are not sure how to tell each other.
Facing the Shadow Man
Eventually, Tiana meets Dr. Facilier, the evil witch doctor. He promises to make her restaurant dream come true. But only if she gives him a special voodoo charm that is important to his plans. He reminds her of all her hard work and the people who tried to stop her. He even shows her a vision of her late father. Facilier tells her she can make her father's dream come true.
Seeing her family together, Tiana finally understands what her father meant. He never got everything he wanted, but he had love, which was what he truly needed. Tiana bravely smashes the voodoo charm. This leaves Facilier to be taken away by angry voodoo spirits.
A Happy Ending
Tiana finds Naveen, who is telling Charlotte he will marry her. But he says he will only do it if Charlotte helps Tiana get her restaurant. Tiana stops him and finally tells him she loves him. Charlotte is touched and says she will kiss Naveen without needing to marry him. But it is already midnight, and it is too late to break the spell that way.
Tiana and Naveen get married in the bayou while still frogs. When they kiss after their wedding, they finally turn back into humans! This happens because Tiana is now a princess by marrying Naveen. She is shown wearing her beautiful princess ball gown. Louis the alligator helps Tiana by scaring the realtors into accepting her offer for the sugar mill.
Together, Naveen and Tiana open their restaurant, which they name "Tiana's Palace." They dance happily under the stars. Anika Noni Rose also provides Tiana's singing voice in the movie.
Tiana in Other Stories
Theme Park Appearances
On October 26, 2009, a show called "Tiana's Showboat Jubilee!" started at the Walt Disney World Resort. Tiana, Naveen, Louis, and Dr. Facilier appeared in it. The show later came to the Disneyland Resort.
Tiana and Naveen are also part of the "Festival of Fantasy Parade" at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. You can also meet Tiana and Naveen at "meet and greet" spots in Liberty Square at Walt Disney World and in the “Frontierland” area of other parks.
In April 2010, Tiana joined Disney's "Once upon a Dream Parade" at Disneyland Paris. This was part of the "New Generations Festival". Tiana also joined the Fantasmic! show in January 2010. She appeared in the finale with the Mark Twain Riverboat. Tiana, Naveen, Doctor Facilier, and Ray also make short appearances in Disney's World of Color show at Disney California Adventure Park.
Tiana and the other Disney Princesses have a special place at the Magic Kingdom called Princess Fairytale Hall. Since June 2016, you can meet Tiana there.
Other Shows and Movies
In 2014, Tiana appeared as a guest on the TV show Sofia the First.
Tiana, along with the other Disney Princesses, appeared in the movie Ralph Breaks the Internet. This was announced at the 2017 D23 Expo.
A live-action character inspired by Tiana is in the seventh season of the TV show Once Upon a Time. She is played by Mekia Cox. In the show, Tiana is the Queen of her kingdom. But then everyone is cursed and sent to a place without magic. A new area in Seattle called Hyperion Heights is created. Everyone, including Tiana, is sent there with new memories. Her new character, Sabine, was a fast-food chef. Now she owns a food truck that sells beignets. Later, the curse is broken, and Sabine remembers who she is. In the last episode of the series, Tiana attends Regina Mills' coronation as the Queen of the newly United Realms.
In December 2020, it was announced that Tiana would have her own TV show. This show will be on Disney+ and is expected in 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Tiana (Disney) para niños
