DHS and Epcot needs more for girls

[AngieTink27]

I know this may sound like sarcasim after all the money Disney has just invested in new Fantasyland. But am I the only one who notices the lack of attractions geared toward females and families with little princesses of our own at DHS and Epcot? Like I said this may sound like a sarcastic post considering how Frozen is now one of Disneys most successful films, and all the princess-oriented material found in new Fantasyland at MK. But other parks need at least just one or two quality attractions at either park that are geared to the ladies. Sure there is B&B and Playhouse Disney at DHS which features Sophia The First, and Epcot has princess meet and greets at different locations, but if you count all the attractions at both parks, both major and smaller, it seems to be geared mostly toward boys. The reason i did not mention Animal Kingdom is because animals are mostly bi-gender in popularity, meaning both little boys and little girls will be entertained by seeing animals and animal related shows or exhibits. But look at Epcot which is my least favorite park. Most girls young and old are not into all the science, space exploration, and cultural offerings. That is more educational and geared for the males. It is hard to even spot Belle or one of the princesses around World Showcase unless you know the exact times they will be out and appearing. Then you have Epcot Character Spot which is fine and enjoyable for our little princesses, but Figment, Energy, TT, Soarin, not too many girls will be begging mommy and daddy to take them to see an attraction on where fossil fuels come from.
Sorry this rant is long but what i am getting at is why not just one or two attractions at each park that would really be of interest for little girls. A Tangled ride at DHS?? Please???? What about a Tangled or Frozen stage show? Belle was all about learning and imagination, so why not include her somewhere in the pavilion, especially since people are tired of the current imagination ride? Please do not think I am suggesting disney go all princess all the time. As much as i would like that, it would run off the male audiences. All I am saying is make more a balance at all 4 parks, not just MK.

 

[Nemo14]

I'm assuming this is a joke, right?

 

[AngieTink27]

I'm assuming this is a joke, right?

No and sorry if it comes across as a joke, it is not. I realize the timing may be off in asking this considering the new opening of new Fantasyland and all the princess material found there. I was just refering to DHS and Epcot alone if you collectively look at all those parks attractions.

 

[Hakunamatata]

But look at Epcot which is my least favorite park. Most girls young and old are not into all the science, space exploration, and cultural offerings. That is more educational and geared for the males. It is hard to even spot Belle or one of the princesses around World Showcase unless you know the exact times they will be out and appearing. Then you have Epcot Character Spot which is fine and enjoyable for our little princesses, but Figment, Energy, TT, Soarin, not too many girls will be begging mommy and daddy to take them to see an attraction on where fossil fuels come from..

As the father of a teenage girl that really likes Epcot, I wish you would not make stereotypical comments like you did above.....

 

[Nemo14]

As a female math major, and mother of a female science major, I second that!!!!

 

[Alison1975]

My Little Princess hates princess stuff.. her favorite park is Epcot.. my 8 year old son likes the Princesses.. lets not be so stereotypical. Its VERY nice to have parks that arent all pink and princessy...

 

[jimbo mack]

Wow. The original post has made me lost for words. Thank god for my parents when I was growing up

 

[lilclerk]

Yowza. We need more women to enjoy science and math.. the "edutainment" factor of Epcot is (was ) a beautiful thing and should be embraced!

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Surely Epcot could use the pavilion area to demonstrate new and exiting white goods, it could show how to operate them using ecologically sound products and energy saving methods for the home. additionally little princesses could have cookery lessons around world show case, and TT could be remodelled to allow training on how to reverse and parallel park or how to drive safely while applying make up and using a cell. They could bring back Barbie meet n greet too though this may be more aimed at the dads.

 

[AngieTink27]

There seems to be some confusion so let me start over. I am not saying there should be princess princess princess around every corner at WDW. That would obviously be overkill and nobody wants that, shoot even I would get tired of 24-7 princess all the time at the parks. But what I was saying is if there could be just a pinch more offerings for little girls at DHS and Epcot. Just maybe one show or ride here or there. Not a princess overload lol. Hopefully that makes more sense than the original post. This is coming from a parent with a daughter and a son, so I get there needs to be a balance.

 

[Hakunamatata]

There seems to be some confusion so let me start over. I am not saying there should be princess princess princess around every corner at WDW. That would obviously be overkill and nobody wants that, shoot even I would get tired of 24-7 princess all the time at the parks. But what I was saying is if there could be just a pinch more offerings for little girls at DHS and Epcot. Just maybe one show or ride here or there. Not a princess overload lol. Hopefully that makes more sense than the original post. This is coming from a parent with a daughter and a son, so I get there needs to be a balance.

Nope, still don't understand. Females like educational stuff too.

 

[wm49rs]

So dreadful that the science of Future World, the cultures of the World Showcase or the world of movies at DHS have little to do with today's young lasses....

 

[AngieTink27]

This is going nowhere near where I had intended. Lets just move on.

 

[PUSH]

Why don't we just have one park for boys that includes guns, science, and cars, and one park for girls with pink, glittery princesses and uneducational offerings?

 

[AllydoesDisney]

Clearly you've never eaten at Akershus.

And who says girls can't be scientists? Not that I want to be one. But watch the Big Bang Theory. And DHS is my second favorite park. No science there.

 

[cw1982]

And what about MK is geared specifically towards boys, if we're being gender specific? At that point, this only seems like a fair question. If there is any comparison to be made, I'd say the girls still get far more attention, especially if one factors in special opportunities like the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique. Even PoTC has mermaids, if I remember correctly.

While I understand the spirit of the OP, I don't agree with it at all. If anything, children need to be encouraged to have an open mind in safe environments when possible, and IMO Disney provides the perfect opportunity for kids of all ages to branch out from their norms and try new things.

FWIW, I was quite the little priss when I was growing up, and I always loved going to Epcot. I loved going to the Japanese restaurant and watching the chef cook at my table. I loved Captain Eo and Figment. Spaceship Earth was always cool to me too... and this is coming from someone who refused to wear anything that wasn't either pink or a dress (preferably both) for about two years as a kid lol.

I don't remember much about HS from my childhood, because if I remember correctly, about the only thing there when I was a kid was ToT, and I was way too chicken for that. But that's not because I was girlie... it's because I was a 'fraidy-cat. And still am (dreading that one in June)!

 

[Tinkerfan4ever]

I have 2 DD and I am glad there are NOT any more Princess stuff at DHS and EPCOT. At those parks they can try out other things. For example... DD6 LOVES Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Why? Because she saw them when she was 2 at DHS. She loves cars. Why? Because she loves Test Track and Lights Motor Action. My DD12 loves math and science and could spend hours in the Innovention Pavilions. I think part of what makes Disney such a success is a good mix. The parks as a whole, there is a terrific mix for kids of all ages and genders.

 

[Kuzcotopia]

Everything at Disney is for girls.

Except for the turkey legs. Those aren't for anybody.

 

[AngieTink27]

And what about MK is geared specifically towards boys, if we're being gender specific?

Wow where to begin. Lets see, there is POTC, Pirates League, BTMR, anything in Tomorrowland, Tom Sawyer Island, HOP, Frontierland, Peter Pan Flight, the list goes on. But am not complaining. MK is more than fairly balanced, and like I mentioned in the OP has invested a lot toward families with girls in new Fantasyland. I just wish other parks would find that balance -key word: balance-

 

[Goofyernmost]

I don't remember much about HS from my childhood, because if I remember correctly, about the only thing there when I was a kid was ToT, and I was way too chicken for that. But that's not because I was girlie... it's because I was a 'fraidy-cat. And still am (dreading that one in June)!

Well, there's the answer. By not wanting to go on ToT because you are a fraidy-cat is very girlish. Boys wouldn't go on it because they have made a decision that due to the possible danger involved, they made a wise choice and avoided it. Scared... no way... they just have responsibilities.