The Swan Princess (1994)

Brian Nissen: Narrator

Quotes 

• [first lines] 

  Narrator : Once upon a time, there was a king named William... who ruled a large and mighty kingdom... and yet, he was sad... for he was growing old and had no child to inherit the thrown. Then, happily, a daughter was born... a princess... and she was given the name Odette. Kings and queens came from all around to offer the gifts to the child. Among them was the widow Uberta and her young son Prince Derek. It was then that William and Uberta happened upon the same idea. Derek and Odette will be brought together each summer in hopes that they will fall in love... and join their kingdoms forever. But unknown to all was another plan... that of the evil enchanter Rothbart. Odette's birth was of little concern to him... for he was preparing to take William's kingdom. by means of the forbidden arts. On the eve of his assault, William attacked... and Rothbart's powers were plunged into darkness. Despite calls for his death... the enchanter was only banished.

  Rothbart : I'm not finished with you yet, William. Someday, I'll get my power back. And when I do, everything you own... everything you love, will be mine.

  Narrator : Many feared King William too kind. But in time, the threat was forgotten... and all hopes turned to that not so distant summer... when Derek and Odette would meet.