IASW Introducing Dolls in Wheelchairs

[plutofan15]

Well think about it for a minute. If they hadn't spent 30 billion on content do you think they would have had such a large loss?

Getting too far off topic for this post. Money spent is obviously a factor but there are many other reasons to miss projections.

 

[Chi84]

I was as well, but trying to give the benefit of the doubt.

I wouldn’t take it personally. My guess is that he considers all efforts at representation disingenuous or “fake.” I don’t think it would matter if he believed what others posted about their own experiences and feelings.

 

[Angel Ariel]

I wouldn’t take it personally. My guess is that he considers all efforts at representation disingenuous or “fake.” I don’t think it would matter if he believed what others posted about their own experiences and feelings.

Oh I’m not! Thank you for the thought though

 

[BuddyThomas]

Yes, I am.

Seriously?? Please educate us then. Who is entitled to representation and who is not? You basically just said that people with disabilities are not entitled to representation which is absolutely freaking unbelievable. Who else doesn’t get representation if you’re the mayor of Mousetown?

 

[BuddyThomas]

Yes I am to what? That we aren’t being sincere or we aren’t the norm?

I thought they answered “yes I am” to this question:

“Or do you think it's more important to stop what you perceive is a trend toward too much representation?”

 

[Chi84]

I thought they answered “yes I am” to this question:

“Or do you think it's more important to stop what you perceive is a trend toward too much representation?”

My take is he believes all attempts at representation of people with disabilities are insincere and ineffective. But it seems his objections are more toward what he sees as the motives or intentions of the people making these changes.

 

[nickys]

Functioning labels are not really accurate. Someone may be high-functioning at one thing and low-functioning at another.

But @RSoxNo1 ’s point about it being a spectrum is still a very valid one.

 

[wdwmagic]

New doll in a wheelchair added to 'it's a small world' at Magic Kingdom​

New doll in a wheelchair added to 'it's a small world' at Magic Kingdom

New doll in a wheelchair added to 'it's a small world' at Magic Kingdom

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[wdwmagic]

In any comments, please remain respectful of each other's views and opinions.

 

[Epcot82Guy]

I think this is nicely done - in an attraction that's literally about inclusivity. The style is very cohesive from the photos.

The inclusion of the Disney characters (drawing focus onto them vs. the theme of human unity) is the one that actually bristles me.

 

[BuddyThomas]

I don’t know how anyone at all can possibly have a problem with this. However, as we all know, this thread previously got locked due to all sorts of completely reprehensible comments. I hope we do not see a repeat of that now.

 

[Figgy1]

It looks very nicely done

 

[TP2000]

I think this is nicely done - in an attraction that's literally about inclusivity. The style is very cohesive from the photos.

Agreed! How they added this at both Disneyland and WDW's version of the ride was very classy. Bravo to whomever at WDI designed this!

 

[wdwmagic]

Very nicely done - great addition. Really nice to see different dolls on each coast as well.

 

[MadderAdder]

I love it!!! Thank you, Disney, for showcasing people of all abilities.

 

[CJR]

It looks great! Did they replace a doll or was this a new addition to the ride? Like an additional doll in the total count, I mean.

 

[James Alucobond]

People should be universally happy about this if only because it forces them to dust off the nearby figures for photos.

 

[Nunu]

This is a good initiative from Disney and I'm all for it.

 

[saxamoophone]

Glad to see Disney standup for diversity in a way no good person could oppose

 

[NelleBelle]

As an OT, who has worked with clients of all ages and disabilities, this actually brought tears to my eyes. Well done!