Princess and the Frog is set in the 1920s in New Orleans Louisiana. The story follows a young woman named Tiana who dreams of opening her own restaurant. Her dreams are put on hold when she meets a frog prince who has been turned into a frog by an evil voodoo witch doctor. Tiana must find a way to break the spell and turn the prince back into a human before it’s too late.
The film is full of references to the Jazz Age and the city of New Orleans. The music the food the architecture and the people all reflect the culture of the time period. Princess and the Frog is a love letter to the city of New Orleans and its rich history.
If you’re a fan of the film or if you’re just interested in learning more about the time period it’s set in here are some links to further reading:
The Roaring Twenties: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roaring_Twenties
Jazz Age: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_Age
1920s New Orleans: https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/louisiana/new-orleans/experiences/news/what-to-know-about-visiting-new-orleans-in-the-1920s
In what year is the Princess and the Frog set?
The Princess and the Frog is set in the year 1912.
What was the name of the first African American Disney Princess?
The name of the first African American Disney Princess is Tiana.
What was the name of the villain in the Princess and the Frog?
The name of the villain in the Princess and the Frog was Dr.
Facilier.
What were the names of Tiana’s parents in the Princess and the Frog?
Tiana’s parents in the Princess and the Frog were Eudora and James.
What was the name of Tiana’s friend who worked as a voodoo priestess?
The name of Tiana’s friend who worked as a voodoo priestess was Charlotte La Bouff.
What was the name of the alligator who befriends Tiana in the Princess and the Frog?
The name of the alligator who befriends Tiana in the Princess and the Frog was Louis.
What was the name of the bayou in the Princess and the Frog?
The name of the bayou in the Princess and the Frog was the Louisiana Bayou.
What was the name of the jazz club that Tiana owned in the Princess and the Frog?
The name of the jazz club that Tiana owned in the Princess and the Frog was the Palace of Dreams.
What was the name of the star of the Princess and the Frog?
The name of the star of the Princess and the Frog was Anika Noni Rose.
What was the name of the director of the Princess and the Frog?
The name of the director of the Princess and the Frog was Ron Clements.
What was the name of the writer of the Princess and the Frog?
The name of the writer of the Princess and the Frog was Rob Edwards.
What was the name of the composer of the Princess and the Frog?
The name of the composer of the Princess and the Frog was Randy Newman.
What was the name of the producer of the Princess and the Frog?
The name of the producer of the Princess and the Frog was John Lasseter.
What was the name of the company that produced the Princess and the Frog?
The name of the company that produced the Princess and the Frog was Walt Disney Pictures.
What was the budget for the Princess and the Frog?
The budget for the Princess and the Frog was $105 million.
