Sofia the First was praised for its music, animation, characters, and messages. It received some of the highest viewership for a preschool cable television series; at one point, it became the category's most-watched program, with a variety of merchandise being influenced by the series, such as theme park rides and books. Sofia the First was nominated for 11 Daytime Emmy Awards, including two wins, and received the 2014 Annie Award for Best General Audience Animated TV/Broadcast Production for Preschool Children. However, the series received criticism for identifying its titular character as Latina; the controversy ultimately led to the creation of the spin-off Elena of Avalor. Daytime Emmy Awards 2015: Complete Winners List". TheWrap. April 26, 2015. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022 . Retrieved June 6, 2022. Glendale, Calif (June 26, 2013). " "Sofia the First" Merchandise Line Launches at Retailers Nationwide". Disney Consumer Products. Archived from the original on July 21, 2022 . Retrieved July 21, 2022– via BusinessWire.

a b c d e Rosman, Katherine (April 10, 2013). "Test-Marketing a Modern Princess". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on June 5, 2022 . Retrieved June 1, 2022. Following the controversy regarding Sofia's ethnicity, Gerber noticed the demand for a Latina princess; the idea "bubbled in [his] mind" and partially inspired the creation of spin-off series Elena of Avalor, which stars a Latina princess as its titular character. [53] She is introduced in Sofia the First special episode Elena and the Secret of Avalor, in which Sofia discovers that Elena has been trapped inside her amulet for decades because of an invasion of Avalor by the evil sorceress Shuriki. Sofia and her family travel to Avalor to free Elena and restore the kingdom. [54] Drum, Nicole (September 16, 2018). "Ariel Winter Says Goodbye to 'Sofia the First' ". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on July 20, 2022 . Retrieved July 20, 2022. Rodriguez, Cindy; Kanter, Nancy (October 25, 2012). "Disney producer 'misspoke': 'First Latina princess' isn't Latina". CNN. Archived from the original on October 31, 2012 . Retrieved October 25, 2012.

Sofia the First". The Futon Critic. Archived from the original on July 22, 2023 . Retrieved June 2, 2022. Enchancia • Royal Preparatory Academy • Tangu • Merroway Cove • Wei-Ling • Mystic Meadows • Wildwing Valley • Secret Library • Elvenmoor • Hakalo • Freezenburg • Enchanted Animal Park • Avalor • Dragon Hold • Maru • Hexley Hall • Misty Palisades • Mystic Isles • EverRealm Williams, Angela (July 21, 2016). "10 Things You Should Know About Disney's Newest Princess, 'Elena of Avalor' ". ABC News. Archived from the original on May 24, 2022 . Retrieved June 21, 2022. Mallenbaum, Carly (September 26, 2018). "New on Netflix in October: 'Making a Murderer,' 'Daredevil' and teen witch 'Sabrina' ". USA Today. Archived from the original on August 20, 2022 . Retrieved August 20, 2022. Kondolojy, Amanda. "Disney Channel's 'Sofia the First' Crowned #1 Cable TV Telecast Ever in Kids 2-5". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013 . Retrieved December 4, 2012.

Annie Awards 2014: Complete list of winners and nominees". Los Angeles Times. February 1, 2014. Archived from the original on June 9, 2015 . Retrieved June 6, 2022. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces Nominations for the 46th Annual Emmy® Awards" (PDF) (Press release). National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. p.130 . Retrieved June 6, 2022. Roland gives Sofia a powerful artifact called the Amulet of Avalor, which blesses her for good deeds and curses her for wrongdoings. She becomes friends with rabbit Clover and birds Mia and Robin after the amulet gives her the ability to communicate with animals. The amulet also links "all the princesses there ever were", calling them to help each other when one is in need. Cedric, the royal sorcerer, regularly attempts to steal Sofia's amulet, knowing of its abilities. Cedric plans to use the power of the amulet to overthrow the royal family and take over the kingdom of Enchancia. As he grows closer to Sofia, however, he becomes doubtful about stealing the amulet, and eventually reveals his intentions and apologizes for his actions.a b Schneider, Michael (November 27, 2012). "Disney Schedules Launch for New Pre-school Phenom Sofia The First". TV Guide. Archived from the original on July 20, 2022 . Retrieved July 18, 2022.