The film was helmed by John Musker and Ron Clements, the veteran duo behind Disney classics like The Little Mermaid and Aladdin .

The story follows , a hardworking waitress who dreams of opening her own restaurant in New Orleans to honor her late father's memory. Her path crosses with Prince Naveen , a carefree and arrogant prince who has been transformed into a frog by the evil voodoo witch doctor, Dr. Facilier .

" La Princesa y el Sapo " ( The Princess and the Frog ) is a 2009 American animated musical fantasy comedy produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It is significant for being the first Disney film to feature an African American princess and for marking a brief return to traditional hand-drawn animation.

Composed by Randy Newman, the soundtrack features jazz, zydeco, and blues influences. Plot Summary

Mistaking Tiana for a princess, Naveen convinces her to kiss him to break the spell. However, because Tiana is not a true princess, the kiss turns her into a frog as well. The two embark on an adventure through the Louisiana bayou to find , a blind 197-year-old voodoo priestess, who they hope can restore their human forms. Along the way, they are joined by Louis , a trumpet-playing alligator, and Ray , a Cajun firefly. Key Characters

The story is a modern adaptation of the Brothers Grimm folk tale "The Frog Prince" and was also inspired by the 2002 novel The Frog Princess by E. D. Baker.