- Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
- Year: 2009
Overview
Tiana is a hardworking waitress in New Orleans who dreams of opening her own restaurant. Prince Naveen is a lazy royal who is turned into a frog by a voodoo doctor. Naveen mistakes Tiana for a princess and kisses her, but the magic backfires and turns Tiana into a frog too. They must travel through the bayou to find a voodoo queen who can break the spell. Along the way, they learn to work together and appreciate each other's strengths.
Takeaways
Tiana knows the value of a dollar and works herself to the bone to save up for her dream restaurant, showing that determination is key. Dr. Facilier, on the other hand, preys on desperate people with flashy, empty promises that always come with a hidden cost. When Tiana and Naveen turn into frogs, they lose their status and have to rely on their wits and help from new friends in the bayou. It shows that taking shortcuts never pays off, and true success comes from honest hard work and having someone who has your back.