♪
♪ I was a girl in a village ♪
♪ doin' all right
♪ then I became a princess overnight ♪
♪ now I gotta figure out how to do it right ♪
♪ so much to learn and see
♪ up in the castle with my new family ♪
♪ in a school that's just for royalty ♪
♪ a whole enchanted world is waiting for me ♪
♪ I'm so excited to be ♪ sofia the first
♪ I'm findin' out what bein' royal's all about ♪
♪ sofia the first
♪ makin' my way
♪ it's an adventure every day ♪
♪ sofia ♪ it's gonna be my time
♪ sofia ♪ to show them all that I'm
♪ sofia the first
What kind of dance do you think we'll learn today, amber?
Oh...More ballet, I hope.
Chaines, chaines, chaines...Jete--
( yells, gasps )
I meant to do that. Flora: Children,
May I have your attention, please?
We won't be having dance class today.
( murmuring of disappointment )
How come, miss flora?
Because instead you'll be preparing
For a very important test.
The princess test.
( indistinct murmuring )
What's the princess test?
The princess test is your chance
To show us everything you've learned
About being a true princess.
Everything? But we've learned so much.
Can you at least give us a hint about what's on the test?
I'm sorry, but that's all we can tell you.
Except that it will take place right after school.
Right, but that's it.
In the ballroom. Right.
After school, in the ballroom.
And that's all we're saying.
You have the rest of the school day to study.
Good luck, everyone!
If we're going to be tested on everything we've learned,
Maybe we should go to the library and study.
I'll go with you, sofia.
Great. Want to come, amber? Hildegard?
Amber and I already know everything about being a princess.
But we should go with them... ( scoffs )
In case they have any questions.
Which they will. So, let's go.
( sighs )
Where do we start?
Let's ask the librarian. Mrs. Higgins?
Hello-odly-odly-odly, dear princesses. ( chuckles )
Hi there, mrs. Higgins. Can you help us with something?
Why, surely.
We have an important test today,
And we all need to do well.
Do you have any books about being a good princess?
Oh, yes. I have a whole wall of them.
Princesses: Wow!
( chuckles ) I hope you can read fast.
These two are my favorites.
Thanks, mrs. Higgins!
Ooh! Absolutely-toodly -oodly-oodly!
Good luck on the test, ladies.
Huh. Oh...
Do they really expect us to know all these things?
I mean, "banquet manners"?
I learned those when I was three.
"tea party conversation topics"?
Weather, the news, your dress, my dress,
Scone recipes, and that's it.
Okay, then what about...
"correct ways to use a handkerchief"?
Oh! Like so...
Dab, dab, dab, and blot.
So, all of you know everything already.
Oh, not everything.
I can only name 138 kingdoms.
But amber, that's all there are. Hmm.
Maybe I do know everything.
Huh.
( sighs )
You'll do fine, sofia.
But I haven't been a princess very long.
There's so much I don't know.
Oh, it's true.
If you want to pass the princess test,
I'll show you what really matters.
Come with me. Uh...
Okay.
Oh, take it from me, sofia...
This is the most important thing you'll need to know
About being a princess.
How to turn around in a circle really slowly?
No! Your gown, silly.
Just make sure it looks gorgeous, like mine,
And you'll do fine.
Oh? That's it?
Inside this box is the key to being a great princess.
My great grandmama always said,
"proper fan-fluttering is the most important part of being a princess."
Now, hold it firmly.
Open it gently and flutter like so.
Watch and learn, ladies.
And don't forget: Every princess has to know how to curtsy.
And dance.
One, two, three. One, two, three.
Gown, fan, curtsy, dance.
Got it!
Good, because it's almost time for the test!
We'd better head over to the ballroom.
We don't wanna be late. ( sighs )
We most certainly do not.
Come along, ladies.
I hope I'm ready for the test.
Gown, fan, curtsy, dance.
Gown...Fan... Curtsy...Dance.
Princess amber... Hello, dear.
Oh, I wish I could, mrs. Higgins,
But the princess test is about to start.
Oh, I understand, dear.
Princess jun, could you help me, please?
I'm sorry, mrs. Higgins.
I want to, but I can't, even though I really want to.
So sorry. Oh, not to worry, dear.
Uh, princess hildegard?
Excuse me? Princess hildegard?
( sighs )
Gown, fan, curtsy, dance-- princess sofia?
Can yhelp me, dear?
What's the matter, mrs. Higgins?
Oh! Well, thank you for stoppin'.
I have to bring these books home,
But my wheelbarrow broke,
And I can't carry them myself.
Would you please help me?
Um... I don't live very far.
Just down the path a wee bit.
Just a wee bit.
Oh, mrs. Higgins... ( bell ringing )
The princess test is starting soon.
Oh...
But, if you live close by...
I guess I can help you real quick.
Oh, well that's very kind of you, dear.
Now you take those, and I'll take these.
They're a bit heavy.
( grunting )
Sofia! Um, where are you going?
To help mrs. Higgins. But what about the princess test?
Mrs. Higgins doesn't live far.
I can make it back in time.
Being late is not a good way to start the test.
Don't worry. I'll see you soon.
Come along, dear. This way!
( humming merrily )
I just love books!
I can't wait to get home and start reading.
In fact, I'm not going to wait.
( humming ) oh...
"once upon a time there was a"--
Oh!
Oops...Daisy.
Oh! Ah!
Roosie-doosie-doosie!
Oh, my goodness. I--
Are you okay?
Oh, yes, yes... ( chuckles )
Mmm. I'm fine.
Oh. ( clears throat )
Now where did I leave off?
"and they all lived happily ever after,
The end." oh, that was fast.
Maybe you should wait until you get home before you read that.
I suppose you're right.
My cottage is just across this bridge.
( gasps ) huckleberry.
The bridge is broken.
I don't think we can get around that fallen tree.
Then how are we going to get to your cottage?
Well, there's another way,
But it'll take a bit longer.
Longer? Um...
But that might make me late for the princess test.
Oh, sofia, dear, I understand if you need to go back.
I'll be okay on my own.
( groans )
I can't let you carry all these heavy books by yourself, mrs. Higgins.
Oh, sofia, you're such a dear
For going out of your way to help me, you know that?
All the other princesses just rushed right past me.
♪
Gather round, girls. The princess test will now begin.
As you know, a princess meets kings and queens
From all around the world.
So let's see how well you know your royal greetings.
Princess hildegard, you're up first.
This is going to be so easy.
Now, hildegard, imagine you're visiting
The kingdom of wei-ling.
How would you greet the emperor?
I know this! I would...
Uh, you know, I-I would just...
Uh, then, I would...
( whimpers )
Uh--uh, I'm sorry.
I can't remember!
That's okay, dear. Princess mae,
I can't believe I forgot the answer!
Amber, I'm going to fail the princess test.
Oh, hildegard, the test is just beginning.
I'm sure you'll do better on the next part.
But what if I do worse?!
Hildegard! ( groans )
Where's sofia?
She isn't back yet?
Back from where?
Is your cottage far from here?
No, not really. I'll draw you a map.
Oh, no! You-- you don't need to-- okay.
If my cottage is this "x,"
And we're this circle over here,
Then just put an "x" here,
And an "x" here,
And tic-tac-toe, I win.
( laughs ) I love a good game.
( chuckles )
( chuckles weakly )
Funny. Uh...
Maybe we should keep going, mrs. Higgins?
( chuckles ) yes, indeed.
My cottage is just up this way an itsy bit.
Mmm. Let's go.
( humming )
After you, my dear.
Thank you.
( gasps ) oh, I'm so sorry.
A proper princess would've done the polite thing and let you go first.
( chuckling ) oh, don't be silly.
You are a proper princess.
Not really. At least...
I don't always feel that way.
Why, what do you mean?
I wasn't born a princess.
And sometimes, I feel like I have to keep proving I belong.
♪ I study hard
♪ I read the books
♪ but everywhere I turn
♪ it seems like there's a zillion things ♪
♪ that I still need to learn ♪
♪ I've got the shoes
♪ I've got the dress
♪ that makes me a princess
♪ I guess
♪ I have all the stuff
♪ but is it enough
♪ to make me a success
♪ oh, how do I keep on trying ♪
♪ and just stay strong
♪ when so many times I wonder if I belong ♪
♪ they look at me
♪ what do the see
♪ am I royal or just pretending to be ♪
♪ but this is the day
♪ to make them all say
♪ that I fit in perfectly
♪ I've gotta keep on trying ♪
♪ and just stay strong
♪ 'cause this is my chance to show them ♪
♪ that I belong
♪ is it all about the fan
♪ or which dress someone wore ♪
♪ 'cause I would think that what's inside ♪
♪ should mean a whole lot more ♪
♪ so I've gotta go
♪ and take this test
♪ I'm gonna try my very best ♪
♪ to make the right move
♪ and finally prove
♪ I'm as royal as the rest
♪ yes I'm gonna keep on trying ♪
♪ and I'll stay strong
♪ 'cause this is my chance to show them ♪
♪ that I belong
( sighs )
♪ there may be things
♪ I may get wrong
♪ but I gotta just stay strong ♪
♪ I'm gonna finally show them ♪
♪ I belong
From what I've seen, sofia,
I think you make a wonderful princess.
Thanks, mrs. Higgins.
♪
( grunting )
( squeaking )
( sighs )
Very nice fan-fluttering,
Princess amber.
♪
Ooh, impressive.
♪
Amber: Hilde...
What's going on? Why aren't you fanning? I need to...
Um, warm up my fingers.
One must stretch before one fans.
One little piggy, two little piggy, three little piggy-- huh?
Four. Okay.
What's really going on?
You're the best fan-flutterer in the school.
You should be out there... Fluttering.
I know, but what if I mess up again?
( sighs ) I'm better off not trying at all.
( whimpers )
We can't let hildegard miss the rest of the test
Or she won't pass.
I know, but what can we do?
Oh no, it's getting late.
The test must be halfway over by now.
We're almost there, dear.
Just across this stream a little ways.
Where's the bridge?
Oh! ( chuckles )
We don't need a bridge.
We can just walk across the rocks.
Walk across the rocks? ( gasps )
( sighs ) okay.
Let's go.
Follow me. Whoo-ooh.
( both grunting lightly )
Just a few more.
( grunting, yelling )
No!
My fan!
( crying ) oh...
( grunts )
Hildegard said fan-fluttering is a huge part of the test.
Now I lost my fan and I'm late.
Oh, well why don't you go back to your test, dear?
I'm sure I can make it...
( struggling ) home from here. Ooh...
Whoo-ooh-ooh.
( gasps ) ( grunting )
Here, mrs. Higgins. ( moaning softly )
( grunting ) ( grunts )
I said I'd help you get home,
So I'm not leaving until we get there.
Aww...Are ya sure?
I'm sure. Besides...
And my sister said that that's the most important part of the test.
Did she, now?
Mm-hmm.
So which way to your cottage?
Just through those trees. We're not far.
I told you I don't want to take the test!
Not if I'm going to get everything wrong.
( sighs ) here's the deal.
If you take the test, you might mess up again.
Amber...
Or you might do really great.
But you definitely won't pass if you get scared and quit.
I guess you're right.
( sighs ) I always am.
Time to test your posture, ladies.
Here's a book for you.
And a book for you.
Everyone try to walk to the other side of the ballroom.
And remember, stand straight and tall,
And the books won't fall.
Oh...
Looking good. Ooh!
( squeaks, sighs )
Lovely form, everyone.
But a princess needs to keep her good posture
In all situations.
Ooh!
( chuckling )
Whoa! This is hard!
Oh, no!
( gasping )
Hmm!
Oh! Oh, no!
I can't do it!
Yes you can!
Don't give up, hilde.
Straight and tall.
Excellent work, princess hildegard!
( gasps ) I did it.
I did it! ( sighs )
Thanks for convincing me to give it another try, amber.
Anytime.
Next up on the princess test:
The gown presentation.
Sofia: Your cottage! I can see it!
It's right-- ( groans )
There?
Across all that mud?!
Oh...Amber said my gown had to look perfect for the princess test.
If I get mud on it, I'll fail the test for sure.
The last thing in the world I want
Is to ruin your chances on the test.
I know how important it is to you.
You go along now, dear.
I can go the rest of the way myself.
No.
( gasps ) I know.
I'll just hold my dress up.
Like this!
( grunting )
All right, mrs. Higgins,
I'm ready to go.
( laughing )
You are quite a young lady.
( grunting )
Aah! Be careful.
This mud is slippery.
Oh! It certainly is.
But if we move slowly, we should make it just fine.
( both grunting lightly )
That's it. We're almost there.
Just a few more--
Whoo! ( yells )
( sighs )
Are you okay, mrs. Higgins?
Oh, yes, well.
A little bit of mud never hurt anyone. ( chuckles )
( gasps ) my gown!
( gasps ) huckleberry.
( cries ) now I'll never pass the princess test.
( gasps ) oh...
I'm so sorry, sofia.
( whimpers )
If it makes you feel any better,
Here we are, at my cottage.
You know, dear, I couldn't have made it home without you.
Thank you, sofia.
( sighs ) you're welcome.
I may not have made it to the princess test,
But at least we got you home.
( chuckles ) don't give up on that test yet.
We may still get you back in time.
Really? But how? ( chuckles )
( singsongy ) I know a shortcut.
Right this way.
But I don't understand.
This is your cottage.
You'll see...
You'll see.
( gasps )
What?
Huh?
( gasping )
Did you see that?
Princess: Mrs. Higgins?
Sofia?
Where'd you come from?
And what happened to your dress?
Are we back at school?
Indeed, we are.
Welcome to the princess test, sofia.
But--but how did we get here?
Wait.
( humming )
There are two mrs. Higgins?
( laughs ) no, dear.
I'm not really mrs. Higgins.
Miss fauna?
I used magic to make myself look like mrs. Higgins.
So...I-I was helping you
Carry those books all this time?
Yes, you were.
I was here at the school the whole time!
( chuckling )
Oh, it was all part of the princess test.
It was?
Abso-toodly-oodly.
( chuckling ) girls,
You are all wonderful princesses.
Amber, your curtsies are commendable!
Thank you, miss flora.
And jun, your fanning is flawless.
And hildegard's posture is positively perfect.
Thank you so much.
But, one of the most important things about being a princess
Is kindness.
So I made myself look like mrs. Higgins
And asked every one of you for help,
Because a true princess
Always helps a person in need.
Even if it means giving up something very important to you.
Now, all you other princesses will get silver stars
For the fine job you did here today.
But since you, sofia,
Were the only princess to stop and help mrs. Higgins--
It gives us all great joy
To announce that you passed the princess test
With the highest honors.
I passed?
And because of your excellent work today,
We're awarding you a very special trophy.
( gasps )
Oh, congratulations, dear.
Thank you so much!
Jun: Whoo-hoo! Way to go, sofia!
She learned it all from me.
( gasps ) pretty trophy.
Can I hold it?
( giggles ) oh, amber.
You did a great job. ( indistinct chattering )
( laughing )
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