And while kids might not understand that the characters they see in the park are simply actors playing roles, theirwhen he realized that you don’t necessarily have to be born a female to play a woman at Disney. Below, you’ll find all of the details, as well as some of the replies readers shared.
Now, we have no way of knowing the sex or gender identity of this actor. And frankly, it’s not any of our business. They were hired to play a role, which they seem to be doing a great job at, and it shouldn’t be their responsibility to worry about prejudices that guests in the park may have. And as somehave noted online, it’s not actually anything new for men or trans actors to be taking on the roles of women at Disney Parks.
If a character is supposed to be very tall or has a more angular face, it might be better for a man, or a biological male, to take on that role. On the flip side, sometimes male characters are played by women, if the character suit is small and needs a shorter actor to fit inside, for example. Unfortunately, it’s not surprising that some people would be offended by gender-blind casting at Disney. According to a 2022 survey from the, many Americans still have a rigid view of gender identity.
While this issue is a lot larger than a family trip to Disney, it’s relevant to note that Disney is intended to be an accepting place for everyone. In 2021, Disney debuted an added. This emphasis on inclusion is intended to focus on how employees treat one another, as well as how they interact with guests. But apparently the father in this story didn’t get that memo when he decided to throw a fit about the Evil Queen.