Her strong-willed personality and thirst for adventure paved the way for more empowered female protagonists in the Disney world. Princess Belle, challenging the traditional ge­nder norms ...

As Disney’s first animated feature, it introduced the world to Snow White ... is often considered one of the best Disney princess movies. Belle, the intelligent and independent heroine, shows ...

On Wednesday, Anastasia Olson, 31, posted a series of photos from her performance as Princess Belle in Disney on Ice’s rendition of Beauty and the Beast while reflecting on the “scary” injury.

Stories of strong females in the world are abundant, but not always told in pop culture. With the news of Elena, Disney's first Latina princess ... the likes of Mulan, Belle or even Elsa.