Disney has apologised for not allowing a boy to join their 'Princess for a day' experience. When the boy's mother tried to book the day for her son Noah, she was told he would not be allowed to take part because he was a boy. Her son was offered a cuddly toy instead.
Noah is a "Frozen" super-fan and loves to dress up as Elsa. Noah's mum replied to the rejection in an open letter asking , "What terrible, awful fate may befall" her son if he wears a dress. Disney immediately apologised to the family and said the experience was open to all children aged 3 to 12.
Noah's mother argued, "If a little girl wants to be a superhero, she can be. If she wants to be a Jedi, she can be. She can be whatever she wants."
After apologising, Disney released a statement:
“Diversity is near and dear to our hearts and we want to make sure that all our guests enjoy their experience at our resort. Of course, both boys and girls are welcome to enjoy the Princess for a Day experience in addition to all our other special activities.”
Noah's story hit news headlines around the world and his mum received huge support on social media following the incident. Writing after the incident , Noah's mum said "Now Noah, and every other little boy who wants to, SHALL go to the ball!"
Disneyland Paris have changed the wording on their website which used to read,
"Grant every little girls wishes with a Princes experience."
the website now reads,
"Grant every child's wishes with a Princess experience."
What do you see in the picture?
What is the child wearing?
Explain the story
- Why did Noah's Mum feel so angry?
- Why did mum ask, "What terrible, awful fate may befall my son if he wears a dress"? What was she trying to show?
- Why did Disney apologise? Why didn't Disney continue to say boys could not join the experience?
- Why have Disney said, "Diversity is near and dear to our hearts"?
- Why have Disney changed the wording on their website?
- What does this show about Disney and the world today?
- What law in the UK says that you should not face discrimination because of your gender? (The Equlaity Act 2010)
- Who was facing discrimination in this story?
- What can we learn from Noah's Mum?
- What can we learn from Disney?
- Why is this story about No Outsiders?
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