Disclaimer, this is based off of my opinions and may differ from person to person.
Gryffindor
Princess Ariel, The Little Mermaid (1989)
To start off, I decided to place Ariel, America’s little mermaid, into Gryffindor house. While many people would disagree with Ariel’s sorting, I believe that she belongs in Gryffindor house based on the courage and determination she shows throughout The Little Mermaid. The teenage, redheaded girl chose to enter an unfamiliar world in order to be with the person she loved (even though she had only just recently met him and fell in love with him because… well, he was hot) and also went against her father’s wishes in order to do so. Ariel’s courage and determination is what drives the movie forward as the rebellious teenager disobeys her parent’s wishes and does anything and everything in her power to get what she wants.
Prince Eric, The Little Mermaid (1989)
Following his princess, Eric also joins the Gryffindor line up. The Little Mermaid prince graces the screen with his courageous and chivalrous attitude as he takes in a clumsy, mute girl and kills a sea witch for her. Of course, maybe that was all just to get into her pants, but who cares, right? Based on the little that we do see of the Disney prince, there is no better house for this hero than Gryffindor.
Tadashi Hamada, Big Hero 6 (2014)
Tadashi probably appears in the movie for all of thirty minutes before (major spoilers coming) he is killed off in a fire. Tadashi makes the ultimate sacrifice, running back into a burning building so that he could save a man from being burned alive. Of course, we later find out that that man was the one who started the fire to steal the brilliant work of Tadashi’s younger brother… but, Tadashi shows the true definition of a Gryffindor as he selflessly risks his life to save others.
Hufflepuff
Wendy Darling, Peter Pan (1953)
Wendy Darling was definitely an interesting toss up. Originally sorted into Ravenclaw, the young girl jumped across the house of the Lion, Raven, and Badger before I settled for leaving her in the house of hard work, patience, justice, and loyalty. While Wendy Darling definitely showed great intellect in Peter Pan, the young girl also shows great loyalty and patience as she fights to protect her brothers and make sure they’re safe. She also protects Peter Pan from Captain Hook’s clutches as she tries her best to not help the pirate find the magical boy. Wendy is definitely the “darling” of the house of the badger.
Lilo, Lilo & Stitch (2002)
Starting off the Hufflepuff line up we have Lilo, of the Walt Disney Feature Animation series, Lilo & Stitch. This young girl defines what a Hufflepuff truly. She shows her loyalty to her “ohana” (which means “family”), and her willingness to fight as she continuously goes head-to-head with her long time “frenemy”, Mertle. The young Hawaiian girl shows Stitch, an extraterrestrial being what it means to have an “ohana” and how to stand by them in their times of need. This series has been one of my favorites for a long time and teaches children everywhere what a Hufflepuff truly is. Someone who is loyal and ready to defend what is theirs.
Olaf, Frozen (2013)
In Anna’s time of need, Olaf joins and stands by her side, trying to keep his friend from dying. He helps her make her way out of her imprisonment, even melting a bit for her as he helps her get warm by setting a fire for her. This adorable, little snowman joins the likes of Lilo in Hufflepuff house as he stands loyally by his friends side. He even shows a little patience as he waits a full 60 seconds before running in to demand warm hugs from Queen Elsa. Without Olaf, this movie probably wouldn’t have been half as funny. With great, comedic moments such as his “In Summer” performance and the “oh look, I’ve been impaled” scene, who wouldn’t enjoy the carrot nosed creature?
Ravenclaw
Princess Belle, Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Princess Belle of the 1991 film, Beauty and the Beast, defines what it means to be a part of Ravenclaw house as she shows her fans to value knowledge, wit, and creativity. Sometimes deemed the “smartest” of the Disney Princesses, Belle has been known for her love for reading. This princess is loved by many around the country and will soon be joining Cinderella, Snow White, and Princess Aurora and their new line of reimagined films as Emma Watson is slated to play her. I’m excited to see Hermione back on screen!
Aladdin, Aladdin (1992)
If you have to question this, I worry about your mental state. Aladdin, a young thief who manages to save his home city with the help of his monkey and a genie, has lived his life using his intellect to one up others around him. The fact of the matter is, Aladdin had to outsmart as many people around him as possible. With his quick thinking and witty attitude, this prince definitely belongs in the house that he wormed his way into.
Tarzan, Tarzan (1999)
Once again an obvious choice, Tarzan joins Disney Royalty, Aladdin and Belle, in Ravenclaw house. This long haired, mostly naked, young man rounds off the list after showing viewers everywhere that it is possible to learn the english language from a British woman and speak it in an American accent. If that doesn’t spell pure genius, what does? The fact is, our favorite tree hugger is very receptive to information and is obviously a very quick learner. It’s a no brainer why Tarzan has joined the house of wisdom.
Slytherin
The Beast, Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Think of it like this… Prince Adam is a young, Slytherin boy who has just been cursed by a werewolf’s bite. In comes Belle, a young, beautiful Ravenclaw student who brings it upon herself to help Adam focus on controlling the beast inside of him. Eventually, Belle manages to help tame the Beast, even going as far as learning to brew the Wolfsbane potion, and they soon fall in love. The couple start to openly date, but because of Adam’s quick temper, things begin to get rough and after seriously harming somebody, Belle decides it’s best to leave him. After the break up, Adam realizes what he had done wrong and takes it upon himself to show Belle that he truly could change. The Beast shows the ambition and resourcefulness needed to make a person a Slytherin.
Princess Jasmine, Aladdin (1992)
Princess Jasmine is one of the more obvious of Slytherin choices. One of the sassiest princesses, Jasmine displays her Slytherin ambitious and manipulative attitude throughout the Aladdin series. With her encounters with Jafar, her potential suitors, and Aladdin, this princess best expresses such traits. With Jafar, she shows him that she isn’t someone to mess with, as she assures him that once she is queen, she will have the power to get rid of him. She also uses the powers of seduction to trick Jafar into kissing her, in order to distract him from what Aladdin’s attempting to do. Jasmine screamed Slytherin, from start to finish. Just imagine… Jasmine, Mulan, and The Beast walking down the Hogwarts corridors, beckoning the attention of anyone close by. Malfoy and his lackeys ain’t got nothin’ on them.
Mulan, Mulan (1998)
Mulan was probably one of my most interesting placements. After battling between placing her in either Gryffindor or Ravenclaw, I eventually decided to place the Disney Princess in the house of the serpent. Mulan shows traits of Slytherin house throughout her film by managing to convince a large group of men that she, herself, was a man. Mulan, while being very persuasive, is also very resourceful, as she manages to find different ways to overcome challenges, such as when she uses the weights to pull herself up the pole, and she is also very ambitious. Mulan does everything in her power to make sure that she could bring honor to her family without risking her father’s life.