According to the Plan Disney blog, many guests and Disney fans are disappointed by the removal of Tinker Bell from the meet-and-greets. The character holds a special place in many’s hearts, and her absence from the parks is a loss for children and adults alike.
Many conservative voices are questioning why Disney decided to remove Tinker Bell, a beloved and iconic character, from the meet-and-greets at Walt Disney World.
This move further adds to the growing trend of “cancel culture” in which companies, schools, and other institutions are erasing parts of our history and culture in the name of political correctness.
My daughter Jewel never recovered from the trauma of not looking like Tinkerbell, just kidding she wore her hair in a “tinkerbun” for the following week. (Circa 2020) pic.twitter.com/u4WinSwRVn
— The Redheaded libertarian (@TRHLofficial) May 13, 2024
Disney, a company that prides itself on its ‘family-friendly and wholesome image’, should not be caving to the demands of a small group of activists. Tinker Bell and Peter Pan are classic characters that have been beloved by audiences for generations, and their stories should not be erased or altered to fit a modern standard of “correctness”.
Tinker bell is a bad influence for little girls, says @Disney. But this dude in a dress is👌 pic.twitter.com/1PtBQZCKCk
— Julie Gunlock (@JGunlock) May 14, 2024
We hope that Disney will reconsider this decision and allow Tinker Bell to continue to fly and sprinkle her pixie dust over the Magic Kingdom for years to come. After all, as Walt Disney himself once said, “Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children.” Let’s not rob our children of the joy and wonder that these cherished characters bring.
UNC has dumped DEI. Disney World has dumped Tinkerbell for being “body conscious.” There are two cultural paths: meritocracy or competitive victimhood. Time to pick.
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) May 14, 2024
