Why is Mulan not a Disney princess?

She uses courage and determination to win the day." Although Mulan is a member of the Disney Princess franchise, she is not a legitimate princess in the traditional sense, as she was neither born the daughter of a king or queen, nor does she become princess consort by marrying a prince.
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Is Mulan technically a Disney Princess?

Mulan is considered one of the official Disney Princesses, even though she isn't royalty by birth or marriage.
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Is Mulan The only non princess?

The only princesses in the Mulan movies are the emperor's daughters; Mei, Su and Ting Ting. Mulan isn't a princess, nor does she marry into royalty; Shang is a general.
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How is Mulan different from other Disney princesses?

Unlike most Disney princesses, Mulan is not solely defined by romance or beauty and does not wait for a prince charming to change her life. She defies all odds, breaking gender roles as she joins the army disguised as a man and eventually proves herself to be equal to her male comrades.
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Who is the most forgotten Disney Princess?

10 Forgotten Disney Princesses
  • Maid Marian. 'Robin Hood' ...
  • Princess Eilonwy. 'The Black Cauldron' ...
  • Nala. 'The Lion King' ...
  • Megara. 'Hercules' Disney. ...
  • Princess Atta and Princess Dot. 'A Bug's Life' Disney/Pixar. ...
  • Kida Nedakh. 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire' Disney. ...
  • Giselle. 'Enchanted' Disney. ...
  • Vanellope von Schweetz. 'Wreck-It Ralph' Disney.
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Mulan: Not a Disney Princess



Who is the least liked Disney Princess?

Based on USA Today's ranking, Aurora takes last place in terms of the “best” Disney princesses, which is totally understandable. She's known for being beautiful and for sleeping, but that's pretty much it.
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Who is the 15th Disney Princess?

Disney Princesses are one of the biggest brands for the Mouse House, and most children could probably name all 12 of the characters designated "Official Princesses"— Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida and Moana.
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What does it mean if Mulan is your favorite Disney princess?

If Mulan is your favorite Disney princess, you probably prefer being in control. You like wearing the pants in the relationship and aren't afraid to whip someone into shape if need be.
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How old was Mulan when she got married?

Married off to a stranger at 13

It's believed that Mulan lived during the Wei dynasty, a time when young girls were forced to marry when they were as young as 13 years old - a rule imposed by the government, according to researchers. Women were seen as servants from birth.
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Who is technically not a Disney Princess?

33. Mulan and Pocahontas are the only characters in the official Disney princess lineup who are not technically princesses. Mulan does not come from a royal line, and she does not marry a prince. Pocahontas is the daughter of a chief and does not marry in to a royal family.
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Who was Disney's first non white princess?

Disney introduced its first non-white animated heroine in 1992's “Aladdin”: a Middle Eastern character named Jasmine. Three years later an American Indian princess appeared in “Pocahontas.” The creation of the Chinese heroine from “Mulan” came in 1998.
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Which Disney Princess isn't actually royalty?

The character of Mulan is loosely based on the heroine from the well-known ancient Chinese poem "The Ballad of Mulan" (木蘭詩). She is the only Disney Princess who is not royal by blood or marriage.
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Was Mulan a true story?

While the social and cultural milieu of the Northern Wei dynasty provided the context for the tale's origins, there's no corroborative evidence to confirm that Mulan was ever a real person. Over time, the story and character's nomadic and tribal origins have significantly changed from the original.
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Is Mulan Japanese or Chinese?

What Culture Is Mulan Based On? Mulan was derived from a Chinese folk story called the Ballad of Mulan. It was created during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534).
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How did Mulan become a princess?

Even though Mulan was not born into royalty, she was given a position on the emperor's council and had the honor of seeing all of China bow to her. This was the final Princess P that sealed her into the Disney Princess line.
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Who is everyone's favorite Disney princess?

It turns out that across the globe, Cinderella is the most popular Disney princess. She was the fan favourite in 76 countries, and the breakdown shows that she dominates in almost every continent.
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What is Mulan's weakness?

Mulan doesn't have many weaknesses, but she does have a few. She's a terrible liar, which is a serious drawback when she's disguising herself as a man, and she's also somewhat reckless, which puts her in real danger more than once.
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Why is Ariel your favorite princess?

There's a good reason that Ariel is one of the top favorite Disney princesses of all time. From her charm to her long, flowing red hair and a voice like an angel's, what isn't there to like? Ariel also has some of the most beloved Disney ballads of all time—and it helps that she's a mermaid!
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Who is the 10th Disney Princess?

Rapunzel becomes 10th Disney Princess with procession and coronation ceremony in London palace.
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Who is the prettiest Disney Princess?

Some Guy Ranks the 14 Hottest Disney Princesses
  1. Jasmine. Disney. There's no way anyone else was going to be at the top of this list. ...
  2. Belle. Disney. Belle is the Disney version of the manic pixie dream girl. ...
  3. Mulan. Disney. ...
  4. Ariel (SEQUELS ONLY) Disney. ...
  5. Rapunzel. Disney. ...
  6. Cinderella. Disney. ...
  7. Tiana. Disney. ...
  8. Pocahontas. Disney.
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Who's the oldest Disney Princess?

Snow White is the first and oldest Disney princess, who debuted in 1937. As we all know, she is the titular character of Walt Disney Productions' first animated feature film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
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What is Disney's darkest movie?

Arguably the darkest film in the entire Disney animated canon is the 1996 film The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The movie opens with Frollo killing Quasimodo's mother and attempting to kill an infant Quasimodo before he's forced to stop.
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Who is the most feminist Disney princess?

Moana (Moana)

Being the most recent disney princess, Moana is much more representative of modern day feminism than any of the previous princesses.
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What is the most unpopular Disney movie?

Here's 5 of the Most Underrated Disney Movies
  • 5 Treasure Planet (2002)
  • 4 The Black Cauldron (1985)
  • 3 Meet the Robinsons (2007)
  • 2 Hercules (1997)
  • 1 Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
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