Leading into the premiere of Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess is an exclusive episode of Doc McStuffins at 6:30 p.m. While she lives in a captivating world of castles, wizards and flying horses, Sofia remains a relatable peer-to-peer princess who is experiencing many of the same social situations as young viewers at home including learning how to fit in, making new friends and mastering new skills. Sofia soon discovers that looking like a princess isn't all that difficult, but displaying honesty, loyalty, courage, compassion and grace is what makes one truly royal.Ĭreated for kids age 2-7 and their families, the stories of Sofia the First communicate positive messages and life lessons that are applicable to young children. She is also accompanied by a group of woodland creatures led by wise-talking rabbit, Clover. Helping Sofia in her journey are the three headmistresses of Royal Prep Academy - Fauna, Flora and Merryweather (the beloved fairies from Disney's classic Sleeping Beauty) - and royal steward, Baileywick. Sofia's royal adventure begins as she prepares to move into the castle with her mom, starting a new family with her step-father, King Roland II, and step-siblings, Amber and James. Disney's Cinderella makes an appearance in the movie to offer Sofia some words of wisdom on her journey to become the best person she can be - princess to princess. Sofia must learn to navigate the extraordinary life of royalty while holding on to her own hopes and dreams. Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, the movie introduces Sofia, an average girl whose life suddenly transforms when her mother marries the king and she becomes a princess: Sofia the First. Following the television movie event, a new Sofia the First series will premiere in early 2013. This delightful music-filled presentation, with a special appearance by Disney Princess Cinderella, will be available on Disney Junior OnDemand beginning November 30. 17, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Enter a new and enchanted land created by the magic of Disney Junior with Disney's first little girl princess, Sofia, in the animated television movie Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess debuting on Saturday, November 24 at 7 p.m. TV MOVIE PRECEEDED BY EXCLUSIVE NEW EPISODE OF DOC MCSTUFFINS

NOTABLE VOICE CAST INCLUDES ARIEL WINTER, SARA RAMIREZ, WAYNE BRADY AND TIM GUNN

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