Credit: DisneyThis week, a heartwarming video showed the iconic Disney Princess Cinderella learning a new language.
Cinderella
Cinderella (1950) was one of the first Disney Princess movies created by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Based on a centuries-old folktale called “The Little Glass Slipper,” the rags-to-riches story has inspired multiple live-action films since the original animation.
Related: Former Lady Tremaine Actress Shares Story That “Could’ve Gotten Them Fired”
“Now part of the Walt Disney Signature Collection and the prestigious National Film Registry, Disney’s animated classic Cinderella is beloved by generations of fans for its timeless story, unforgettable characters and iconic artistry,” Disney Animation writes of the film.
“Share the magic as kind and hardworking Cinderella is rewarded with an enchanted evening at the Royal Ball. It just takes the help of her loyal animal friends Jaq and Gus, a wave of her Fairy Godmother’s wand and some ‘Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo.’ Celebrate the legacy of Disney’s classic animation in Cinderella, where dreams really do come true!”
Disney Princess Learns Spanish
One of the most beloved films of all time, Cinderella touches hearts around the world. Now, multi-lingual guests at Disneyland Resort are sharing their culture with the classic Disney Princess!
TikToker @hereforwalt started a video series where he teaches Spanish to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park characters. The first video featured Snow White. This week, he met Cinderella:
@hereforwalt Cinderella knows some spanish 💙🥿#cinderella #cinderellamovie #cenicienta #cenicientadisney #princesscinderella #disneyland #disneymagic #disneylandresort #disneycharacters #disneymeetandgreet #magickeyholder
♬ Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo – From “Cinderella” Soundtrack – Verna Felton
“We’re teaching Spanish,” the guest began.
“Oh, sure!” Cinderella responded excitedly.
“Do you know any words?” the guest asked.
“I know a few words,” she replied. “I know how to say blue, which is ‘azul,’ right? And then I think dress is ‘vestido?’ And then shoes is ‘zapatos?’ That’s all I know!”
“There you go!” the guest said. “You can say, ‘Hola, soy Cinderella!’”
Cinderella repeated the phrase back to him and thanked the guest for stopping by.
“Thank you for your lessons,” she said. “I’ve been meaning to practice more. I want to teach my little mice, too. I think Gus would be so darling!”
The guest then taught Cinderella how to ask to take a photo with someone before they departed: “¿Podemos tomar una foto?”
“I’ll keep practicing,” she promised.
Commenters loved the creative meet & greet with Cinderella.
“This is so wholesome,” said @michellehusslein.
Always ask Disney character performers’ permission before teaching them another language or encouraging them to participate in an activity. Though entertainment cast members are there to bring the magic to life, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort have strict rules about what characters can and can’t do.
Have you met any Disney Princesses? Share your most memorable experience with Inside the Magic in the comments.
Please note that the story outlined in this article is based on a personal Disney Parks guest experience. No two guest experiences are alike, and this article does not necessarily align with Inside the Magic’s personal views on Disney Park operations.