Video of the ceremony now at The Magic Kingdom welcomes Princess Elena of Avalor
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Princess Elena of Avalor’s Royal Welcome
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GiveMeTheMusic
Well-Known Member
That was painful.
BackOTheLine
Well-Known Member
Back in my day you had to have a major box office motion picture release, clean up after dwarves and walk up hill both ways to your castle with only one shoe on to get a spot in the MK. Kids these days...
Matt_Black
Well-Known Member
The Latino boys and girls who now have a princess of their own to look up to?
Matt_Black
Well-Known Member
No, but it's also a bit condescending to expect a demographic to make do with a character that may not necessarily represent their background or upbringing. For instance, in the mid-2000s, Smackdown became very popular with Latino viewers. So, the WWE started putting more focus on wrestlers like Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero.
There's nothing wrong with diversity and inclusiveness, and I for one applaud Disney for going forward into the 21st century.
Bocabear
Well-Known Member
nothing wrong with it at all, but when the character is created solely to say we have a latino character , it seems somehow disingenuous...Make do? Well interesting take that everyone has to "Make Do" if Disney is not representing their exact demographic...
Hula Popper
Well-Known Member
Wait, she's a Latina princess? I thought she was Polish??
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elena_and_Her_Men
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elena_and_Her_Men
Matt_Black
Well-Known Member
Well, it wasn't solely for that. As a spin-off of Sofia The First, Elena of Avalor helps flesh out that setting's background, explaining more of the history of Sofia's magical amulet.
And yes, it's easy to "Well, what about all the Princesses we already have? Aren't any of those good enough?" when you're white and most of them are white too.
Auggie
New Member
hey guys!! i happen to know a friend of elena's so i'll give you guys some info on what you're wondering about with her stay over at the magic kingdom 
this probably comes as no surprise to some (if you've watched different videos of it, maybe?), but elena's royal welcome ceremony has been reduced from 20 minutes to 5.
there are also rumors that her show will remain for an extended period of time, and she isn't doing meet & greets right now, but that is definitely possible for change at this point in time.
this probably comes as no surprise to some (if you've watched different videos of it, maybe?), but elena's royal welcome ceremony has been reduced from 20 minutes to 5.
there are also rumors that her show will remain for an extended period of time, and she isn't doing meet & greets right now, but that is definitely possible for change at this point in time.
Matt_Black
Well-Known Member
hey guys!! i happen to know a friend of elena's so i'll give you guys some info on what you're wondering about with her stay over at the magic kingdom
this probably comes as no surprise to some (if you've watched different videos of it, maybe?), but elena's royal welcome ceremony has been reduced from 20 minutes to 5.
there are also rumors that her show will remain for an extended period of time, and she isn't doing meet & greets right now, but that is definitely possible for change at this point in time.
Well, I'd imagine the ceremony would be shorter now that all the talking heads have left. Without all the corporate feel good baloney, you've got Cinderella & Charming introducing her, she sings, bam done.
Bacon
Well-Known Member
Is mrff still playing?hey guys!! i happen to know a friend of elena's so i'll give you guys some info on what you're wondering about with her stay over at the magic kingdom
this probably comes as no surprise to some (if you've watched different videos of it, maybe?), but elena's royal welcome ceremony has been reduced from 20 minutes to 5.
there are also rumors that her show will remain for an extended period of time, and she isn't doing meet & greets right now, but that is definitely possible for change at this point in time.
Auggie
New Member
yup!
Bacon
Well-Known Member
Thanks!
asianway
Well-Known Member
I dont believe the intention was ever to be longer than 5 minutes, that was just the 1st show.hey guys!! i happen to know a friend of elena's so i'll give you guys some info on what you're wondering about with her stay over at the magic kingdom
this probably comes as no surprise to some (if you've watched different videos of it, maybe?), but elena's royal welcome ceremony has been reduced from 20 minutes to 5.
there are also rumors that her show will remain for an extended period of time, and she isn't doing meet & greets right now, but that is definitely possible for change at this point in time.
WDWFREAK53
Well-Known Member
While you may think she's a "second tier" character from a TV show...remember that those TV shows geared towards young kids are what grab kids and make them Disney fans. The popularity of Disney Junior is through the roof right now...and Sofia is a huge hit.
Just because you aren't the demographic of these characters does not mean they are less popular. My daughter, for instance, was very excited when I told her about Elena.
