Happily N'Ever After Timeline ( Real )

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January 12, 2007

Release of Happily N'Ever After

The animated film Happily N'Ever After was released in theaters, introducing audiences to its unique twist on classic fairy tales.

Happily N'Ever After Timeline ( Fictional )

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Once Upon a Time

Introduction of Fairy Tale World

The magical Fairy Tale world is established where all stories and characters exist under the guidance of the Council.

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Early Days of the Fairy Tale Council

Leadership of Cinderella as the Happiness Ambassador

Cinderella is chosen as the Happiness Ambassador, responsible for ensuring happiness in the storybook world.

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Before the Main Events

Jacqueline Takes Role as Stepmother

Jacqueline assumes the role of the wicked stepmother in Cinderella's story, but her personality and actions are more nuanced than traditional stepmothers.

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Prior to Major Storyline

Disruption of the Fairy Tale Order

The Evil Queen creates chaos in the storybook world by trying to overwrite the traditional happy endings and cause disorder.

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Beginning of Main Story

Ella Rejects the Traditional Happy Ending

Ella (the Cinderella figure) resists the traditional 'happily ever after' narrative and works to make her own destiny.

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Shortly After the Beginning

Council Suspends Cinderella’s Status

Due to the disorder and Ella’s rebellion, the Fairy Tale Council removes her happiness ambassador status.

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Midpoint of the Story

Evil Queen Attempts to Overthrow Council

The Evil Queen tries to destroy the Fairy Tale Council and rewrite all fairy tales in her image.

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Late Story

Ella and Friends Unite to Restore Balance

Ella allies with other characters to thwart the Evil Queen’s plan and restore harmony to the fairy tale world.

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End of Story

Restoration of the Council and New Happily Ever After

The Council is restored, and Ella's unique interpretation of happiness is accepted, changing the storybook world forever.