TaleSpin: Baloo Kit Cloudkicker This resonates with Maui and gives him the courage to train in order to recover his power, under the guidance of Moana and Mini Maui (Maui's sentient tattoo). Moana appears in the mobile battle game as an unlockable hero with thirty tiles, her ability to hit enemies with a paddle is the same as in the movie, in addition to that when she activates the white ability, the spirit of her grandmother appears in battle giving it vitality. When the Kakamora try to steal the heart of Te Fiti, Moana fights back, successfully recovering the heart and defeating the pirates. [11], Taika Waititi wrote the initial screenplay,[12] but went home to New Zealand in 2012 to focus on his newborn first child and What We Do in the Shadows (2014). She later began making meet-and-greet appearances at the Art of Animation attraction on November 20. [38] In the same year, Shruti Rane (Hindi) reprised her role in the Bengali-language version of the movie. Though she has moments of self-doubt, she has great pride in who she is, and is generally too stubborn to back away from new challenges. Though Maui commends her on surviving, he still refuses to help return the heart. For example, Knaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) were well aware of the existence of far away islands, had names for these places, and were interested in exploring them to benefit their societies. Hercules: Hercules Meg Pegasus Hades Phil Zeus Baby Pegasus Moana currently makes meet-and-greet appearances at the Disneyland park in Adventureland. [40] The film was released in those countries to bear the alternative name in the title.[41]. The Jungle Book: Mowgli Baloo Bagheera Shere Khan Kaa King Louie Hathi, Jr. Raksha ScreenCrush said it was "not impossible" to criticize Moana's "underwhelming qualities". She demands that Maui return the heart, but he refuses and traps her in a cave. Throughout Moana's life, voyaging had been prohibited as a means to keep the people of Motunui safe, but even so, Moana's spirited and tenacious attitude kept her dreams of experiencing life beyond her island alive. If you're looking for a change of scenery for your Oceanic explorer's big event, check out Peerspace. Parade The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder: Penny Proud Oscar Proud Trudy Proud BeBe & CeCe Proud Suga Mama LaCienega Boulevardez Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Brown Puff Dijonay Jones When she awakens, she finds that Maui has taken over the boat and has successfully led them to Lalotai's island. They arrive just as Motunui recovers from the curse entirely. Later, when Ralph is falling from a tower and needs saving by the princesses, Moana causes water from a fountain to spiral upwards so that Elsa can freeze it into a slide to slow Ralph's fall, saying "You're Welcome" after saving him. Included in the set are a happy birthday banner and food labels. The name Moana is primarily a gender-neutral name of Hawaiian origin that means Ocean Or Sea. Inside Out: Anger Joy Sadness Disgust Fear Monsters, Inc.: James P. Sullivan Boo Mike Wazowski Randall Boggs Ralph Breaks the Internet: Yesss Shank KnowsMore Spamley Double Dan Gord Maybe Eboy Fun Bun and Puddles Arthur Ralph clones Swati and Nafisa Snow White Cinderella Aurora Ariel Belle Jasmine Pocahontas Mulan Tiana Rapunzel Merida Anna Elsa Moana C-3PO Moana's Instagram bio previously included a mention of her wife. Tangled: Rapunzel Pascal Flynn Rider Maximus Tiara Rapunzel Mother Gothel Wedding Maximus Baby Rapunzel Additionally, they aimed to create an experienced "action hero". Beauty and the Beast: Belle The Beast Lumiere Cogsworth Mrs. Potts Chip Gaston Enchantress Winter Belle Fancy Beast Bookworm Belle Magical Enchantress She is also empathetic and looks to help herself by helping and understanding others first. The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Esmeralda Quasimodo Phoebus Various levels of wind were required for the character's hair since the film was set outside; as a result, the majority of the hair shots were the first time the Disney animators had animated such shots. When a blight strikes her island, Moana sets sail in search of Maui (Dwayne Johnson), a legendary demigod, in the hope of returning the relic to Te Fiti and saving her people. Raya and the Last Dragon: Raya Sisu Tuk Tuk Namaari Human Sisu This inspires Moana to finally accept her role as soon-to-be chief of the village. !https://youtu.be/TE3wzFIySFQtoday sally turns 3 and she's doing her favorite princess birthday party them MOANA. Moana: Moana Maui Pua Hei Hei Gramma Tala Tamatoa Baby Moana Te Fiti Kakamora Chief Te K Mythology: name of a Polynesian sea god. [31] There were also women who worked on Moana who greatly hoped for her to have a realistic body. Moana is the second Disney Princess to be an original character and not based on a preexisting character, the first being Merida from, Moana only got officially inducted into the franchise a few months after the premiere of. Fun facts: cast, trivia, popularity rankings, and more. She nevertheless tries against his wishes and nearly drowns before she can even make it past the barriers. [1] Widely considered one of New Zealand's most successful indigenous acts, [2] her music is described as a fusion of traditional Mori haka, chants and taonga puoro, with contemporary soul, reggae and classical styles. Born December . ", "Qu fue de los anteriores ganadores de 'La Voz Kids', "Projection de Moana en tahitien le 29 avril, place To'ata", "Alper Yazc ve Ezgi Erol deti "zlyorsan Hl", "Walt Disney Animation Amps Up Production With New Vancouver Studio, First Project Is 'Moana' Musical Series", "What makes a princess a Disney Princess? Born on the island village of Motunui, Moana is the daughter of Chief Tui and Sina, with an inherited love for the seas and voyaging. Once the canoe is repaired, Scrooge can be paid to improve it to allow Moana to bring in a bigger catch and reduce the energy consumption the player uses when fishing. The following night, the ocean carries Moana to Maui's island, where the two meet and fail to see eye to eye. But beginning in 2022, during the revamp of the show, she will play a major role. At the same time, Moana was happily devoted to her village during her time as chief-in-training. The Rescuers: Bernard Bianca Madame Medusa Moana is the first princess to redeem her primary antagonist. Considering Frozen revolved around Elsa's coronation, it's refreshing to see that Arendelle waited until she was a more appropriate age to receive the queen title. Maui admits that he feels worthless without his hook, but Moana sees a true hero in the demigod, regardless of his magical attributes. Moana's grandmother, Tala, tells the story of Maui, the shape-shifting demigod of the wind and sea and master of sailing who stole goddess Te Fiti's heart. The Nightmare Before Christmas: Jack Skellington Sally Oogie Boogie Lock, Shock, and Barrel Mayor of Halloween Town 4.6 out of 5 stars 6. The Little Mermaid: Ariel Ursula King Triton Moana also had the ocean on her side whenever she needed help, such as when Maui repeatedly flung her overboard, the ocean popped Moana back onto her canoe, dripping wet. LuxeAndBrut. Sleeping Beauty: Maleficent Aurora Prince Phillip Maui apologizes to Te Fiti, who restores his hook and gives Moana a new boat before falling into a deep sleep and becoming a mountain. Bov stated Moana's top is made of mulberry while her skirt is made of pandanas. After being adopted by the gods, he became a hero and protected mankind to earn the love he was denied by his parents. Bambi: Bambi Thumper Pretty Flower April Shower Bambi Floral Ms. Bunny Name of a princess in a Disney film of the same name. Like most teenagers, Moana was also wide-eyed and shy, having a tendency to stammer when she speaks, fidget with her hands, flinch when frightened, and stand or stagger in a pigeon-toed stance. After reaching the end of the parade route, Moana and the other characters prepared to return home to Disneyland in Anaheim and Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista to resume their duties there for Disney's holiday festivities until invited back for another Macy's parade, which may be possible if Macy's decides to bring the float back for a third consecutive year and Disney's executives agree to allow the characters to attend the parade again. We found this abalone shell. Cinderella: Cinderella Fairy Godmother Gus Prince Charming Jaq Lucifer Anastasia Drizella Lady Tremaine Wedding Cinderella Pink Dress Cinderella Holiday Cinderella WALL-E: WALL-E EVE However, she also has a passionate love for the ocean and the idea of voyaging beyond her home island's barrier reef. Bov added a slit at the front of Moana's dress so she could do the different activities she did in the film. Fantasia: Mickey Yen Sid Chernabog Hyacinth Hippo Ben Ali Gator The Proud Family: Penny Proud Suga Mama, Toy Story: Woody Buzz Lightyear Alien Jessie Bullseye Bo Peep Forky Rex Duke Caboom Hamm Mrs. Nesbit Zurg Lotso Platinum Woody Bunny Stinky Pete The Rescuers: Bernard Bianca Throughout her adventure to return the heart of Te Fiti, Moana was dunked, sent flying, or occasionally stumbling as well as slipping on her feet. When Moana embarks on a journey that takes her beyond the island, Heihei unintentionally stowaways on her canoe and joins the adventure. American Dragon: Jake Long: Jake Long Cravalho stated she was confused throughout the entire auditionespecially the process of slatingbut felt she "gave it [her] best in the audition and it worked really well. Simultaneously, she felt an obligation towards her ancestors, wanting to reinvigorate their ways of wayfinding as a means to honor them and the legacy they left for her people. Gargoyles: Goliath Demona With the power of his giant, magical fish hook, Maui serves as the audacious guardian of mankind. [20] Agent Rachel Sutton asked Cravalho if she wanted to audition for Moana; she was the last girl to be seen on the last day of casting. Tui notices his daughter's love for the sea, and over the years, he and the people of Motunui try to convince Moana that their island home is a paradise and that her destiny is to follow in her father's footsteps by becoming chief. She nevertheless escapes her cell while Tamatoa is distracted and uses a makeshift duplicate of Te Fiti's heart to drive the crab's attention away from Maui. [109] On November 20, 2016, in Disneyland Paris, Moana began doing meet-and-greets at the Animation Station interactive post-show area of Art of Disney Animation. Cinderella: Cinderella Jaq and Gus Prince Charming Fairy Godmother Lady Tremaine Lucifer Suzy Perla Bruno The final appearance was chosen to represent Moana's ties to both the land and sea. The children will be able to take pictures with Moana, receive special Moana-themed treats, and feel like they are part of the adventurous world of the movie. Bambi: Bambi Thumper Miss Bunny Friend Owl The Great Prince of the Forest (3,433) $12.99. Wizards of Waverly Place: Alex Russo "[20] In October 2015, Cravalho was officially chosen as Moana's voice actress. This makes her the only Disney princess to be voiced by an actress younger than the character, as her film was released on Auli'i Cravalho's 16th birthday. She sails them towards Te Fiti and straight into Te K's reach. The Emperor's New Groove: Kuzco Yzma Kronk [31], To make the hair more realistic and expressive, a new program, Quicksilver, was created. As a toddler, she is voiced by Louise Bush. When she confronts Te K, she then sings "Know Who You Are" in the moment of certain doom, which the song tames Te K, who finds peace in Moana's inspiring words and turns herself into molten rock. Wreck-It Ralph: Wreck-It Ralph Vanellope von Schweetz Fix-It Felix Jr. Sergeant Calhoun Shank As they make their way, Moana watches intently as Maui proves himself to be a master wayfinder. After getting the info from Moana, the player answers Maui's questions correctly, and pleased to see a fan of his, Maui upgrades the player's Royal Pickaxe to be able to break small sea stones, thus freeing up Moana's canoe. [14] Another version focused on Moana rescuing her father, who had been lost at sea. Tui and Sina, Moana's mother, try to keep her away from the ocean to prepare her to become the island's chief. She stated that with Moana, a large amount of research occurred at the Pacific Islands, where the film takes place. Despite the odds, Moana refused to give up and kept on going with her strength and bravery, though at times she can be reckless, cocky and gets confused easily in her lack of experience. The Aristocats: Marie Moana Maree Maniapoto MNZM (born 22 June 1961) is a New Zealand singer, songwriter and documentary maker. This is one party you don't want to miss if you're planning a Moana birthday! In contrast to this, Moana grows with failure and responsibility. She wouldn't make an official park appearance until April 2023 in the Disney Harmony in Color! As the princesses mistake Vanellope as a threat, they surge at her with their respective weapons; Moana prepares to hit Vanellope with her oar. [19] Cravalho stated Moana is "different" from other Disney characters since she was "truly described as a Disney heroine", being both "empowered and empowering" and not having a love interest. Lilo & Stitch: Stitch Lilo Jumba Scrump Angel Shaved Ice Stitch Rainbow Stitch When it was revealed that she had been chosen by the ocean to restore the legendary heart of Te Fiti, Moana did not put her focus on the potentially devastating outcome of her mission, but the unity between her love for Motunui and her dream of voyaging in the tradition of her great ancestors. Enchanted: Giselle Wedding Giselle Moana: Moana Maui The Great Mouse Detective: Basil of Baker Street [34] There were "collision driven hair rigs" which opened up "the possibilities of what the character's hair was able to do". The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Esmeralda Quasimodo Hugo Moana, wanting to get to the root of Maui's self-doubt, pries to uncover the demigod's backstory. Later, she notices a broken canoe lying on Dazzle Beach, and asks the player to gather materials to fix it up for her to use to collect fish from around the area. Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers: Mickey Mouse Minnie Mouse Donald Duck Goofy Moana prepares herself to sail home, but finds that she cannot bring herself to actually do so. DuckTales: Scrooge McDuck [123] Variety described her as "one of Disney's most remarkable heroines yet" since she did not await a prince and took control of her own destiny. Setting sail on a camakau from the cavern, Moana is caught in a typhoon and shipwrecked on an island where she finds Maui, who boasts about his achievements. Big Hero 6: Hiro Baymax Fred Wasabi Honey Lemon Go Go Tomago Tadashi Hamada Yokai Mochi MOANAS Birthday party!! Brave: Merida [28], The creative team decided to create for Moana a realistic model with which girls could identify themselves, strong enough to be credible in activities, such as swimming, climbing a tree and jumping off a cliff. [127] Firstpost said she was going to be a "huge star" in the future and felt her "insane" singing range was one of the most surprising things in the film. There, she helps a struggling newborn sea turtle make its way to the ocean against predators. Parade Magic Happens Main Street Electrical Parade Mickey & Friends Street Celebration Skill level: Easy. Aladdin: Aladdin Abu Genie Jasmine Jafar Sultan Iago Rajah Tala reveals to have the heart of Te Fiti in her possession and explains that the ocean chose Moana to restore it. Moana is the first Disney Princess to directly reject the title of "princess". She escapes and confronts Maui who reluctantly lets her onto the camakau. Moana tells the ocean to clear a path, allowing her to return Te Fiti's heart, and the restored goddess heals the ocean and islands of the blight. Parade as part of the resort's 40th Anniversary Celebration. Cinderella: Fairy Godmother Cinderella Cancelled: Princess Academy, Pooh and Pals: Pooh Tigger Piglet Eeyore Rabbit Owl Roo Kanga Gopher Christopher Robin Lumpy One Hundred and One Dalmatians: Cruella De Vil Perdita Patch Winter Cruella She thusly spends her time learning under her parents on how to assist her people across the island. [17][18] Cravalho did not consider auditioning for Moana as there had "already been so many great submissions over YouTube"[19] and decided to focus on school instead as she was in her first year which was "confusing as it is". [106] On January 2, 2017, Disney released Moana: Island Life, a free-to-play mobile game. Mickey Mouse & Friends: Mickey Mouse Minnie Mouse Donald Duck Diasy Duck Goofy Coco: Miguel Rivera Hctor Dante Imelda Pepita Alebrije Dante Disguised Miguel Ernesto Mama Coco Kingdom Hearts: Sora Riku Kairi Aqua Xemnas Ansem, Seeker of Darkness Ventus Terra Chirithy Lea Young Xehanort Roxas Dark Riku NaminUniBEARsity: It also during this time that the player finds something called a Leader Shard, both after helping Moana repair the canoe, and after her and Maui patch things up with each other. Cars: Lightning McQueen Cruz Ramirez Jackson Storm Mater Miss Fritter Created by directors Ron Clements and John Musker, Moana is originally voiced by Hawaiian actress and singer Aulii Cravalho. When the movie had its first theatrical release worldwide, it numbered 45 versions overall, including a special Tahitian-language dubbing created specifically for the movie. In the 1996 Queen's Birthday Honours, Morrison was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to drama. Pocahontas says what works is to find a body of water and stare at it, where Moana replies that she sings to the ocean. Zootopia: Judy Hopps Nick Wilde Clawhauser Finnick Flash Chicken Little: Chicken Little Kim Possible: Kim Possible Ron Stoppable Rufus Shego [27] Shurer said, to make a female protagonist, they needed to "make her whole in and of herself". Considering her ethnicity, Moana is the first CGI Disney Princess to not have freckles. Frozen: Elsa Anna Olaf Sven Kristoff Marshmallow Grand Pabbie The Fire Spirit Elsa the Snow Queen Queen Anna Diamond Elsa Young Anna She further explains Te K is causing the blight and she must seek Maui and the heart to stop it. [24] 40 engineers would listen to her and listen to every grunt, voice change and volume change Cravalho made, listening for the exact emotion that they wanted to give in the film. Moana distracts Tamatoa long enough for Maui to take back his hook, but the demigod finds that his shapeshifting abilities are out of whack. Although initially thinking the Kakamora are "kind of cute", only for them to immediately attack, Moana was able to board the Kakamora's ship and survive their attacks as well as dodge the darts being shot at her. Moana approaches new experiences and tasks with the utmost seriousness and will stand her ground to fight for what she values even when all seems lost. Book the perfect party venue on Peerspace. After C-3PO tells the princesses to get ready to meet the quiz participants, Merida bids farewell to Vanellope in a thick Scottish accent, which Moana says they cannot understand her. Unwilling to lose his hook in another confrontation, Maui abandons a tearful Moana who asks the ocean to find someone else to restore the heart and loses hope. I made Moana themed letters to spell my daughter's name. He claims the heart is cursed, something Moana refuses to believe until they fall under attack by a band of pirates called the Kakamora. The two warmly embrace before Maui shape-shifts into a hawk and flies off. Silly Symphonies: Donald Duck Big Bad Wolf Practical Pig Fiddler Pig Fifer Pig Ugly Duckling Fireworks: Celebrate the Magic Disney Enchantment Happily Ever After Illuminate! By 2019, Moana was officially inducted into the Disney Princess line-up, becoming the 12th member. Pinocchio: Jiminy Cricket Pinocchio Blue Fairy Figaro Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Snow White Evil Queen Doc Grumpy Happy Bashful Sneezy Sleepy Dopey A Nighttime Celebration Mickey's Mix Magic! Spring: Disney Pirate or Princess: Make Your Choice 2 3/4in x 3 1/2in Wax Candle. While the other children are terrified by the story, Moana is captivated. Later, a can of Moana-themed nuts is seen in Sweet Petes locker at the Russian spa, with Moana herself pictured on it. It's actually a mollusk, and you find this on all the Pacific Islands; it's something they use quite a bit. Gravity Falls: Dipper Pines Mabel Pines Bill Cipher Waddles Stan Pines Bao: Bao, Descendants: Mal [118] A. O. Scott of The New York Times said Moana was "inspiring" due to her smartness, bravery and decency. A new grab node was developed to help the curls of Moana's hair interact and collide. Moana: Moana Maui Pua Heihei Tamatoa Kakamora Mickey's Christmas Carol: Bob Cratchit Mickey Ghost of Jacob Marley Ebenezer Scrooge McDuck Tiny Tim Emily Cratchit Minnie Ghost of Christmas Future Pete We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. chec. Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers: Chip and Dale After finding a good spot for her house on Dazzle Beach and paying Scrooge McDuck to have his McDuck Construction Company build Moana's fale for her, she'll arrive in the valley from the Dreamlight well in front of the Dream Castle. Tala shows Moana a secret cavern full of ships, revealing her ancestors were voyagers but stopped after Te Fiti's heart was stolen due to the ocean no longer being safe. Moana Waialiki of Motunui is the title character of Walt Disney Animation Studios' 56th animated feature film Moana (2016).