While "The Princess and the Frog" does prominently feature Disney’s first black princess, Tiana, she is a well-rounded character with genuine struggles and growth. The film introduces diversity but largely maintains traditional storytelling and character arcs, so the representation feels integrated rather than forced. Some might view the casting as an early sign of studio box-ticking, but the plot and stakes remain solid.

The film mostly celebrates family, hard work, and perseverance, classic values that don’t undermine tradition. Masculinity is neither mocked nor unduly weakened, and the story doesn’t aggressively subvert gender roles. Tiana is ambitious but not at the expense of her relationships or cultural context. There’s not much blatant revisionism here.

Alternative worldviews aren’t villainized, the film focuses on personal dreams, work ethic, and love. Villains are still the classic bad guys, not caricatured traditionalists. New Orleans’ culture is showcased with some respect, though sanitized for Disney. The movie avoids heavy-handed lectures, letting the story drive the message.