<P> On January 29, 2015, a spin - off series was announced titled Elena of Avalor . The series premiered on July 22, 2016 on Disney Channel . In addition, a television movie premiered on November 20, 2016 titled Elena and the Secret of Avalor, which featured characters from Sofia the First . </P> <P> A young girl named Sofia and her mother Miranda lived a peasant life in the kingdom of Enchancia . One day, Sofia's mother marries King Roland II, which leads to her becoming a princess . As she adjusts to her new role, Sofia works to live amongst the royal family while having different adventures along the way . King Roland presents Sofia with a magical amulet, which, Sofia discovers, gives her the power to talk to animals and summon Disney princesses in the time of need . </P> <Ul> <Li> Ariel Winter as Sofia </Li> <Li> Darcy Rose Byrnes as Princess Amber </Li> <Li> Zach Callison as Prince James (Season 1 - Early Season 2) </Li> <Li> Tyler Merna as Prince James (Season 2 - Mid-Season 3) </Li> <Li> Nicolas Cantu as Prince James (Mid-Season 3 -) </Li> <Li> Sara Ramirez as Queen Miranda </Li> <Li> Travis Willingham as King Roland II </Li> <Li> Jess Harnell as Cedric </Li> <Li> Wayne Brady as Clover </Li> <Li> Tim Gunn as Baileywick </Li> </Ul> <Li> Ariel Winter as Sofia </Li>

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