Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

Genevieve and her twelve sisters love dancing and life in their castle under widowed King Randolph. Their cousin, Duchess Rowena, is summoned to turn them into proper ladies. She begins her campaign by draining color, music, and joy from the palace, setting up a conflict between tradition and the sisters' spirit.

Rowena's reforms strip the royal home of color, music, and the sisters' lively hobbies, painting the world in dull practicality. The princesses sense their buoyant world slipping away as rules tighten. They must hide their passions to avoid punishment while the Duchess tightens her grip on power.

On the youngest sister's birthday, the sisters receive a copy of their late mother's favorite story. Genevieve notices tiles on their bedroom floor matching the story and realizes they can open a portal. They step through and find a magical land where they begin to dance and explore new wonders.

The sisters dance the night away in the magical land and lose track of time. They learn that the hanging golden flowers grant wishes, the statues can come to life, and the water has healing properties. This enchanting world offers a escape from the palace, but it also tests their bond.

The princesses return exhausted and discover King Randolph has fallen ill. Genevieve asks the royal cobbler Derek to investigate Rowena's true intentions and protect the royal family. Derek's curiosity sets him on a path that crosses both palace intrigue and magical danger.

That night, the sisters return to the magical land and Derek confronts a local apothecary nearby. He deduces that Rowena has been poisoning the King, linking the palace's sickness to the scheming duchess. The magical world becomes key to unraveling the royal danger.

The sisters awaken exhausted again and Rowena refuses to believe their truth, forcing them into servitude. She belittles them, referring to the daughters as burdens, coldly tightening control over the household. The sisters feel more isolated as they hide their magical truth.

Heartbroken, the princesses return to the magical land for a third time. Rowena discovers their absence the next morning and grows suspicious, as the palace reels from their disappearance. The magical world holds the key to saving their father and breaking Rowena's grip.

Derek figures out how to open the portal and travels into the magical land to find the sisters and save the day. Rowena, guided by her monkey Brutus, follows and steals one of the wish-granting flowers to use its power for control. The stage is set for a dramatic confrontation.

The princesses decide to return home to help their father, but Rowena arrives back at the palace first and has Desmond destroy the original portal. Derek and Genevieve discover they can activate another portal by dancing together, allowing the group to escape together. The race to restore family and power intensifies.

Back in the castle, the King is gravely ill and Rowena has seized the throne. The royal family must act quickly to protect the king and their future. The sisters prepare to unleash their magic to save him.

Rowena uses the golden flower to force Genevieve to dance forever. Genevieve counters by blowing the magic dust back with a hand fan, trapping Rowena in an uncontrollable dance. Desmond attempts to assist Rowena but is pulled into the spell and dances along with them.

Desmond is pulled into the spell and bounces between allegiance and chaos as the dancers move through the castle walls. They dance their way out of the castle, escaping the crumbling throne room. The magical dance carries them toward safety and a chance to heal the rift.

Lacey uses the healing water taken from the magical land to revive her father. The king's health returns as family and magic reinforce their bond. The healing marks a turning point toward restoration.

King Randolph declares his unconditional love for his daughters and their partner, uniting the family. Genevieve and Derek celebrate their wedding, sealing the peace between magic and royal expectations. The kingdom begins a new era built on love and trust.