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Disney Princess Eras

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Over generations, the Disney Princess has seemed to evolve in a way, but yet holds true to old, classic traditions and ideas that have been around since these stories came about. There are three major eras of Disney princesses: The first era includes Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty; the second era includes The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, and Mulan; and the most current era includes The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Brave, and Frozen. Between these three eras, parents, children, and almost anyone who has seen a few Disney movies can see that the character has evolved from the traditional, ancient-themed scenario to a more modern one that fits in a little better with society in

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