Princess Culture

This post is in reply to Marisa Weachter’s post Princess Culture:

I also think it’s interesting how the media portrays Disney World. All you see on the commercials are the classic Disney characters and the princesses, when in reality those characters only make up one section of the park, Magic Kingdom. The other sections include and Animal Kingdom, and International section, and Epcot, or the futuristic science section. I think that these other sections can be educational to children and families who come to the park. The animal section is a cool place to observe and learn more about real animals (especially ones seen in Disney films). The international section exposes guests to different cultures and lifestyles; it’s like traveling to multiple points in the world at one time. The Epcot section is educational and challenges you to think about the future. Magic Kingdom has a castle and a really scary alien ride that should probably be in a different section of the park. While being the most “classic” of the four sections, I definitely think it falls short in entertainment and educational value. It’s interesting how the Disney media chooses to preserve its classic view of the park in the majority of advertisements. As a business who has a good reputation, I suppose classic advertising could be effective. Disney World is such a popular destination, maybe the advertising is for people who have never been to Disney and want to experience the park for tradition’s sake.
Also, just another thought while on the subject of Disney. Isn’t it weird that almost every Disney movie presents a main character who is either orphaned or missing a parent? I have heard that was the 90’s way of helping kids cope through their parent’s divorce, but it is still such an overwhelming amount.