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Walt Disney World Parks: The Basics

Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World? Or just want to learn more about the parks and don't know where to start? Disney Darling breaks down the basics for you! Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World Disneyland and Disney World are two different parks, located on opposite sides of the country. As mentioned in this post , it is a common misconception that Disneyland and Disney World are the same thing.  Disneyland is the first Disney theme park ever, opening in 1955. It is located in Anaheim, California, near Los Angeles.  Disneyland has two different parks: Disneyland Park (with the castle), and Disney's California Adventure (or DCA). Disneyland also has three hotels and the Downtown Disney shopping district.  Walt Disney World is located in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando. It opened in 1971, after Walt's passing. Walt Disney World has 4 different theme parks, 2 water parks, 28 hotels, and the Disney Springs shopping district.  There are quite a few more differences, but lo

Are the Disney Princesses Good Role Models? Part 8: Mulan

Mulan is easily the Disney Princess deemed the most feminist. After all, she did fight in a fucking war and became the hero of all of China.  The only criticism I have ever heard of Mulan not being feminist is that she had to become a man in order to save China. But that's blatantly false. Mulan had to dress and act like a man in order to join the army in her father's place. But during the final battle scene at the palace, she is out of her military uniform. She faces Shan Yu as Mulan, not as Ping. Additionally, all the other men in the troop are dressed up as women to sneak into the palace. They climb, kick, and punch in dresses and makeup, just like how Mulan had to bind her che st and talk in a low voice while fighting earlier battles. Also, Mulan defeats Shan Yu with her fan. Fans are a symbol of femininity, while swords are a symbol of masculinity. Mulan literally defeats the bad guy with femininity. She doesn't have to abandon her womanhood to win.  However, I don'