" La Princesa y el Sapo " ( The Princess and the Frog ) is a 2009 American animated musical fantasy comedy produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It is significant for being the first Disney film to feature an African American princess and for marking a brief return to traditional hand-drawn animation.
The story follows , a hardworking waitress who dreams of opening her own restaurant in New Orleans to honor her late father's memory. Her path crosses with Prince Naveen , a carefree and arrogant prince who has been transformed into a frog by the evil voodoo witch doctor, Dr. Facilier . La Princesa y el Sapo
Mistaking Tiana for a princess, Naveen convinces her to kiss him to break the spell. However, because Tiana is not a true princess, the kiss turns her into a frog as well. The two embark on an adventure through the Louisiana bayou to find , a blind 197-year-old voodoo priestess, who they hope can restore their human forms. Along the way, they are joined by Louis , a trumpet-playing alligator, and Ray , a Cajun firefly. Key Characters " La Princesa y el Sapo " (
Composed by Randy Newman, the soundtrack features jazz, zydeco, and blues influences. Plot Summary Her path crosses with Prince Naveen , a
The story is a modern adaptation of the Brothers Grimm folk tale "The Frog Prince" and was also inspired by the 2002 novel The Frog Princess by E. D. Baker.
The film was helmed by John Musker and Ron Clements, the veteran duo behind Disney classics like The Little Mermaid and Aladdin .
Set in New Orleans during the 1920s (the Jazz Age), the film heavily incorporates the city's unique culture, music, and voodoo traditions.