The Princess and the Frog (2009)

The Princess and the Frog (2009) is a vibrant, jazz-filled fairytale set in the heart of New Orleans — and it totally flips the classic “kiss a frog” story 🐸🎺💫. Tiana isn’t your average princess. She’s hardworking, ambitious, and all about making her dream of opening a restaurant come true. No magic, no shortcuts — just grit and gumbo 💪🍲

But when she kisses a frog prince (hello, Naveen!), hoping to break his curse… she turns into a frog too! 🐸😱 Cue the wild bayou adventure, with trumpet-playing alligators, firefly wisdom, and a lot of slimy situations. Through it all, Tiana and Naveen learn that love and dreams both need a little work — and a whole lot of heart ❤️✨

What makes The Princess and the Frog shine is its message: wishing on stars is lovely, but rolling up your sleeves is what gets things done. The animation is stunning (that hand-drawn style? Gorgeous!), and the music by Randy Newman will have you dancing through the French Quarter 🥳🎶

If you love fairy tales with sass, soul, and a dash of hot sauce, The Princess and the Frog is a magical ride worth hopping into 🌙🎷💚