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5 Disney Movies To Watch During Finals

Finals is the most stressful part of both college and high school. It is important to not stress out too much, though. So, in an effort to retain some sanity during this time, why not relax with some Disney movies after studying? Mulan   If Mulan can save all of China, you can pass your algebra test. The Emperor's New Groove With all the stress finals cause, you'll need a good laugh. The Emperor's New Groove is the perfect Disney movie for when you just need to laugh. The Sword in The Stone "It's up to you how far you go. If you don't try, you'll never know". Who wouldn't want to take lessons with Merlin and Archimedes as their teachers? Peter Pan Because nothing makes you want to fly away to Neverland more than finals week.   Monsters University Because this movie teaches us that failing out of college isn't the end of the world.

Are the Disney Princesses Good Role Models? Part 4: Ariel

The Little Mermaid has captured the hearts of millions from the moment she made a big splash on the silver screen in the legendary year of 1989. She started the Disney Renaissance, amazed critics, and brought home Academy Awards, Golden Globes and a Grammy. She is all over the Disney parks, with her castle in the Magic Kingdom, a fountain in Shanghai, a themed land in Tokyo, and two rides in the USA. Children adore her, boys admire her, millennial women have a strong nostalgia for her. She is funny, outgoing and, according to some, a "feminist's worst nightmare". Ariel is one of the most adored of all the Disney Princesses, and is also the most heavily criticized. There are so many arguments to be made both for her and against her that I have spent months trying to conceive this article. So, let's dive right into it. Is Ariel a good role model? One criticism is that she disobeyed her father, and was rewarded for it in the end. This could be concerning because it co...

Top 5 Sweet Treats at WDW

5. Mickey Ice Cream Bar  4. Strawberry Waffles at Sleepy Hallow  3. Mickey Rice Krispie Treats 2. Dole Whip 1. Cinnamon Roll at Gaston's Tavern