“A devoted enthusiast of Disney Parks has authored a letter using Google Documents, subsequently shared on Reddit. The extensive open letter, spanning six pages, is directed toward the theme park resort and urges them to reconsider Mulan’s costume.
The letter, currently attributed to an anonymous individual who signs as “A Disney Fan,” emerged on the subreddit r/WaltDisneyWorld, posted by user u/tjkim9- over the past weekend. The author, an Asian American woman, expresses disappointment in Mulan’s revamped costume design, asserting that it betrays the character’s essence in multiple facets.
The letter underscores a concern that upon observing the new costume, there might be difficulty in instantaneously recognizing Mulan’s identity. While the specific Disney park in question isn’t mentioned, accompanying images from the letter, captured by Instagram user @seizingthemagic, depict Mulan at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
After addressing the visual discrepancies in Mulan’s appearance, the letter proceeds to enumerate inconsistencies observed when contrasting the park’s rendition of Mulan with her portrayal in the 1998 animated film.
Regarding Mulan’s look during her visit to the matchmaker in the movie, the author acknowledges that the actor’s makeup corresponds accurately. However, they point out that the hairstyle, described as a tightly bound updo with bangs, deviates from the original depiction.
The letter delves into the examination of Mulan’s dress, observing a color scheme incongruent with the character’s established Disney image. Unlike the consistency maintained with other Disney princesses in Walt Disney World parks, whose attire and hairstyles stay faithful to the source material, Mulan’s dress lacks that fidelity.
Moreover, the letter highlights inaccuracies in the color selection for Mulan’s matchmaker costume, emphasizing that the park’s version differs in its lighter pink hue compared to the movie’s darker shade. The author contends that while the intention might have been to introduce a new dress for Mulan, it fails to encapsulate her iconic animated depiction.
A final concern raised pertains to the utilization of Mulan’s makeup from the matchmaking scene, symbolizing her internal struggle with societal expectations. This scene, where Mulan wipes off her makeup while gazing at her reflection, signifies her transformative realization of her authentic self.
The author argues that presenting Mulan with the matchmaker makeup in the parks dilutes her journey of growth and development depicted in the movie, reducing her to a princess rather than embracing her warrior identity. Concluding the letter, the fan entreats Disney to reconsider Mulan’s costume within the parks, urging them to ensure her visual representation embodies respect for her character’s true essence and evolution.”
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