Eight Disney Princesses Who Would NOT Survive in Today’s World (And Seven Who Would!)

Which Disney Princess is your favorite? There are so many lovely ladies to choose from, and we love each one of them for their own individual reasons.

However, while all of these princesses dominate their respective films, we got to thinking:

Which princesses would NOT be able to make it in today’s world? And, while we’re on the topic, which ones would?

**NOTE: The characters mentioned in this article do not all reflect the “official” Disney Princess lineup. **

Let’s start with the Disney Princesses who WOULDN’T survive well in today’s world!

Snow White

Starting off with the OG Disney Princess, we’re pretty certain that Snow White wouldn’t adjust too well to life today. First of all, she’s breaking some pretty major rules: accepting food from strangers AND moving in with seven strange men she doesn’t know. She’s basically a walking example of things NOT to do — not the best role model in the modern age! 😂

Aurora

Oh, Aurora, as nice as she seems, she probably wouldn’t be too great at the whole “adulting” thing. She’d probably oversleep and miss work, school, and everything else. Also, if she fell in love, she’d be a helpless romantic and wouldn’t be able to focus on any of her responsibilities. It’s cute at first, but it might get pretty annoying after a while. 

Ariel

Do you know what comes to mind when we think about Ariel in the modern age? She’s a hoarder. She’d be on one of those reality shows where people come to clean up your house because her family and friends would be tired of the disaster zone she calls her home. Plus, it’s important to note that she was willing to give up her entire life to be with a boy that she’d only seen from a distance — that’s not very balanced. 

Jasmine

Completely trusting a guy you just met and know nothing about? Yeah, Jasmine would totally get catfished these days. She’d also have a really hard time adjusting to life on her own. I mean, come on, she didn’t even know that you had to pay for things in the market!

Elsa

As much as we want the leading ladies from Frozen to be on the well-adjusted side of this list, we just can’t put them there in good conscience. For starters, Elsa’s idea of dealing with her problems is to lock herself inside and ignore everyone. She’s not very good at making friends or opening up to other people. She’s the proof we need that quarantine that lasts for years on end can have some harsh side effects!

Anna

And as far as Anna goes, let’s be honest…this girl is a train wreck. She finally gets to go outside, and within a day, she’s engaged to the first man she meets. She then goes traipsing through the wilderness with another strange man without any plan, provisions, or any idea what she’s doing! It seems like she makes very rash decisions — we wouldn’t trust her with the internet.

Cinderella

Poor, naive Cinderella. She means well, but homegirl would get walked all over in today’s world. She would be one of those people who just can’t say “no” when they’ve got too much on their plate. Plus, she’d probably lose most of her valuable possessions. Do you have a friend who can never remember where they left their phone? That’s Cinderella.

Merida

At first glance, Merida seems like the kind of lass who would definitely be okay in the modern age — she’s athletic, independent, and decisive. However, she was pretty easily tricked into turning her mother into a bear, and that doesn’t bode well for life today. She DEFINITELY wouldn’t be reading those terms and conditions, and she’d probably get tricked into a lot of internet scams. Poor Merida.

Now let’s discuss those who would probably do pretty well!

Rapunzel

We were tempted to put Rapunzel on the first part of this list, but the more we thought about it, the more we realized that she actually wouldn’t do too badly today. First of all, she quarantined for 18 years and then came out of that time surprisingly well-adjusted. She was able to make friends right off the bat, and she’s shockingly smart and perceptive for a girl who’s only talked to one other person her entire life!

Moana

Do you know who Moana reminds us of today? That college girl who takes off during the summers and goes backpacking through the mountains. She wouldn’t have any problem getting into hobbies like kayaking, biking, and rock climbing, and she’d definitely have an Instagram account filled with #wanderlust.

Raya

Speaking of girls who are great in the outdoors, let’s talk about Raya. She would 100% outlast everyone else in an apocalyptic scenario and she’d probably teach some kind of self-defense class in her spare time. Raya would also be great at making friends and would probably throw great parties — she’s the kinda person we’d want to hang out with!

Mulan

Not convinced that Mulan would survive in today’s world? Well, she went to war without any prior skills or training, went undercover as a man for several weeks without anyone finding out, and she defeated the Huns! What more proof do you need that she’s a BOSS?! She seems like a woman who has a lot of great skills, and even if she’s not good at something, she’ll work until she is. She could take on 2021 for SURE.

Pocahontas

First of all, Pocahontas would be an excellent park ranger or environmentalist. Second of all, she befriended someone who was her enemy and in the process, stopped an all-out war. That’s the kind of peacekeeping skill we need in the world today!

Tiana

Of all the ladies on this list, Tiana is probably the one who would be the MOST successful these days. She’s a hard worker and she knows how to hustle, plus she’s great at saving money. And when it’s time to party, the girl can dance and sing like nobody’s business. We’re willing to bet she’d be a lot of fun at karaoke!

Belle

Belle is a strong, independent woman, so we’re confident that she’d thrive in society today. She’s well-read, not afraid to be different, and knows exactly what she wants. Belle is able to see the good in people, but she also doesn’t take any flack from those who aren’t worth her time (ahem, Gaston). And even though she’s an outcast, she’s perfectly content just being herself!

That’s all the leading ladies on our list today. Do you agree or disagree with our picks? Stay tuned to AllEars for the latest in Disney news and other fun content!

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Which princess would you want to be friends with today? Let us know in the comments!

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