Disney unveils Princess Elena of “Elena of Avalor” Ballgown

Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be welcoming their first Latina Princess, Princess Elena, later this summer, but first the park wanted to give viewers of the upcoming Disney Junior show a sneak peek of what her dress will look like.

The park revealed her dress today on the Disney Parks Blog with the above image.  The dress was designed by Layana Aguilar, contestant on “Project Runway” and “Project Runway All Stars.”

This dress will also be the inspiration for the characters that will be coming to Walt Disney World later this summer and later this fall at Disneyland Resort at Disney California Adventure.

The role of 16 year-old Princess Elena will be voiced by Aimee Carrero,