Sofia the First 

Last Updated on: November 8th, 2024

Posted By: Craig Smith

Series Description:

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“Sofia the First” is an animated television series that aired on the Disney Junior channel from 2013 to 2018. The show is part of the Disney Princess franchise and is targeted at preschool and early elementary school-aged children.

The series follows the adventures of Sofia, a young and kind-hearted girl who becomes a princess after her mother marries King Roland II. As a result, Sofia becomes a member of the royal family and must learn to adapt to her new life as a princess, navigating the challenges and responsibilities that come with her new title.

Throughout the show, Sofia attends the Royal Prep Academy, where she receives guidance from her wise and whimsical fairy godmother, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather (the three fairies from “Sleeping Beauty“), and other Disney Princesses. Each episode features lessons on kindness, courage, and other moral values as Sofia learns to be a compassionate and strong leader.

“Sofia the First” is notable for its positive messages about friendship, teamwork, and believing in oneself. The show emphasizes the importance of inner qualities and character traits over material possessions, teaching young viewers that being a true princess involves qualities such as empathy, honesty, and perseverance.

The series also celebrates the diversity of the Disney Princess world, featuring guest appearances from other iconic Disney Princesses, such as Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, and Jasmine. This interconnection with the broader Disney universe adds to the show’s charm and appeals to fans of the Disney Princess franchise.


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Cast:

  • Ariel Winter as Sofia
  • Sara Ramirez as Queen Miranda
  • Wayne Brady as Clover
  • Tim Gunn as Baileywick
  • Darcy Rose Byrnes as Amber
  • Tyler Merna as James
  • Travis Willingham as King Roland II
  • Jess Harnell as Cedric
  • Ashley Eckstein as Mia the Bluebird
  • Meghan Strange as Robin
  • Barbara Dirickson as Flora
  • Russi Taylor as Fauna
  • Tress MacNeille as Merryweather
  • Jim Cummings as Wormwood
  • Eric Stonestreet as Minimus
  • Ellie Kemper as Crackle
  • Viola Davis as Helen Hanshaw
  • Bonnie Hunt as Aunt Tilly
  • Megan Mullally as Miss Nettle

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Craig Smith
I am founder and editor of DisneyNews.us. My passion for all things Disney goes pretty far back to my first trip to Walt Disney World in the mid-80's. I have since returned to the magical place more than 20 times. I started this site when I came to the realization that I spent a significant portion of my day reading articles about Disney and watching Disney content with my 8-year old, so it made sense that I would start sharing some of what I read and see and building a little community around it. Other interests include 80's nostalgia, vintage toys, video games, LEGO, Star Wars and tech gadgets. Other site isDMR.