| Character of the Week - Tiana |
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DisneyDan
Saturday, December 4, 2010 10:53:19 AM |
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Tiana is the little girl who had dreamed of princes and fairytales from far off lands. Sadly she never thought she stood much chance, as her family were very poor. As she grew older Tiana worked tirelessly to make her late daddy's dream of opening his own restaurant, come true. Her life changes though when she is transformed into a frog along with the bankrupt but musical Prince Naveen.
Together on their quest to become human again, they discover inside each other what they want the most. Admitting defeat, and settling for a life in the swamp, Madame Odie marries them, but of course once married Tiana becomes a princess, which means the spell is broken.
Take home the magic
Merchandise from the movie continues to sell at the Parks and the Disney Store, and includes plush toys, figurines and costumes.
At the Parks and Resorts
During 2009 Tiana had her own spectacular show called Tiana's Showboat Jubilee, on the Rivers of America at both the Magic Kingdom in Florida, and Disneyland California. Sadly both these shows were only for a limited time, despite their success, and have not returned since.
Tiana does sometimes join the jazz band that plays in New Orleans Square in Disneyland California, and can be seen dancing around and entertaining her fans. Tiana made her debut in April this year at Disneyland Paris and appears in the day parade and Castle show.
Meeting Tiana
Despite being Disney's newest Princess, and despite her success in the US, the US Parks are wavering on getting rid of Tiana. She has been spotted from time to time at Princess Fantasy Faire in Disneyland California. She has also continues to appear at the Liberty Sq back area (just behind the Christmas Shoppe) of the Magic Kingdom, but for how much longer is unknown. Tiana made her debut in April this year at Disneyland Paris and appears for meets on Main Street USA.
Tiana has not yet made her debut in Tokyo or Hong Kong.
More information
To see hundreds more pictures of Tiana, and where you can find her, click on her own page here on this website.
And finally…
Tiana and Naveen now own their own restaurant, making Tiana and her daddy's dream come true down by the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
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