<P> The series pilot episode "Once Upon a Princess", premiered on November 18, 2012 on Disney Channel, featuring a cameo from Cinderella . The 3 good fairies from Sleeping Beauty also get introduced as teachers . The series itself premiered on January 11, 2013 on Disney Channel during its Disney Junior block . Disney Junior renewed Sofia the First for a second season on March 5, 2013, and then the series was renewed on January 8, 2014 . The show's second double - length episode, The Floating Palace, aired on November 24, 2013, with an appearance from Ariel . The third double - length episode, The Curse of Princess Ivy, aired on November 23, 2014, featuring Rapunzel . On April 14, 2015, the series was renewed for a fourth season by Disney Junior . Gerber clarified in December that it will begin in Spring and have 24 22 - minute episodes plus 2 60 - minute specials . </P> <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>

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