This video (published April 17th, 2016) counts down the top 10 Disney Princes.
10. Prince Florian - Snow White and The Seven Dwarves
This Prince is introduced singing to Snow White in her garden. He is Disney's original Prince.
This video acknowledges that the Prince plays a MINOR role in the film, but still finds him crucial in the role of "true love's first-kiss" and Disney's notion of romance that follows.
9. Flynn Rider - Tangled
Now I'm a little surprised Flynn Ryder - a.k.a. Eugene Fitzgerald - is only number 9 on their list! This video acknowledges he's a bad boy with a dashing smile, and hints at his sensitive past, but there's a lot more to Flynn that they don't acknowledge. It's such a stark contrast from the Prince in Snow White, who has less than 5 minutes screen time, is followed directly by Flynn, who is such an integral part of Tangled. Flynn is funny and interesting. He undergoes changes throughout the film, as he shows his sensitive side to Rapunzel, reveals to her the truth about his past, and begins to care about more than wealth - evident as he tries to give the crown to the other smugglers, knowing he only needs Rapunzel to find his happiness.
8. Hercules
7. Prince Phillip - Sleeping Beauty
One of the handful of Disney Prince's to be born into royalty.
6. Kristoff - Frozen
(Not technically a Prince...he doesn't marry Anna). But I do think he's a good 'en. He sure knows how to have an adventure and helps Anna
5. Prince Charming - Cinderella
I believe that, for a long time, when someone thought of a Disney Prince, they'd think of Prince Charming. The typical, eligible, handsome Prince. But now I think we've passed that. I would easily rank our newer options, like Kristoff or Flynn, above the birth-right royal, mild Prince Charming. He's from Disney's era gone by. The olf style of Prince. Boring. Bland. Barely does or says anything....let alone interact with the Princess. And even if you look at his story line...he dances away with his beautiful Cinderella...but then can use only a shoe to find her again!? ....does he even remember her face...? Yes, I understand it's a big Kingdom, and his father takes it to the extreme that the Prince shall marry whomever the shoe fits...so good think it's a magic shoe that only fits our Cinderella! But still....c'mon!?
4. Simba - The Lion King
Ok, I love The Lion King....I love Simba. I approve! Great music. Great story line. The little Prince is tricked by his uncle, but here sure does have one big come back! And when Simba returns to save his lands and his people, he does so in style.
3. Prince Eric - The Little Mermaid
Hm, I don't agree that Eric should be ranked quite so highly. While he's better than Prince Charming, or Snow White's Prince, he doesn't beat Simba, Flynn, or Kristoff in my books! I agree with the video commentary that he is "kind, considerate, and generally respectful".
2. The Beast - Beauty and The Beast
....eurgh...what!? Ok, the Beast changes in the end once Belle gets through to him. But he begins as a vulgar beast...personality wise, which is why he is then turned into a physical beast to match this. He was selfish, and cruel, and turned away a beggar woman because she was old, and ugly, when he had so many means to help her. He locks away Belle's father, then accepts her as a trade. He is abusive and aggressive. Yes, Belle teaches him to leave. She teaches him to be gentle. And as The Beats falls in love with Belle, his nature changes. But he's hardly 2nd place material!
Honorable Mentions:
Prince Naveen - The Princess and the Frog
Prince Edward - Enchanted
Capt. Li Shang - Mulan
John Smith - Pocahontas
1. Aladdin - Aladdin
The rags to riches Prince. This is his story. So it's not surprising that he wins. This story follows his life, and his journey, so he will be one of the princes with the most developed character, the most notable personality, and the most memorable story. Though arguable, the first wave Princes - Naveen, Flynn, and Kristoff, are just as realized.
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