The change is visible on the official Disney Parks site, with former “Fairy Godmothers in Training” now called “Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices.” This shift will allow people with any gender identity to work at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and help transform young guests into “elegant princesses and shining knights,” as Disney advertises. Overall, there has been a mixed response to the news. Replying to WDW News Today sharing the news on Twitter, many argued that Disney is going too far. One person, @WOW_atson1, wrote, “Sad to say..but there will be no mouse in this house..Disney has lost its mind..hopefully, go woke, go broke …maybe the bottom line will get its attention.” Other people also wrote that they believe this decision will lose Disney profits, while more vowed not to bring their families to the Disney parks anymore. Despite that, many also supported the new change, with @Jonat2Go responding on Twitter, “I don’t see the problem, Disney being more inclusive is a great thing. The world needs less of cookie cutter expectations and images of the world. Newsflash, it’s a big world out there and there are billions of people and everyone is different.” In response to NBC News’ article about the news, @JJSingh explained that this trend towards more inclusive language is not new, and other industries have already done the same thing. They sarcastically wrote, “I know this is very, very, very scary for people, like the switch from ‘stewardess’ to ‘flight attendant’ and from ‘waitress’ to ‘server.’ How frightening it is to include everyone. So much better and more comfortable to exclude and be intolerant!” One thing frequently brought up is the fact that many publications are reporting on the change and writing in the article title that Disney is changing “Fairy Godmother,” when in reality, they are changing the title of “Fairy Godmother in Training,” calling it “misleading.” The new title aligns with Disney Parks’ more inclusive attitude, which the company illustrated last year in a memo written by Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. D’Amaro stated, “It’s important to me to share how we’re creating a place where everyone is welcome and taking action to create meaningful change. We want our guests to see their own backgrounds and traditions reflected in the stories, experiences and products they encounter in their interactions with Disney. And we want our cast members – and future cast members – to feel a sense of belonging at work.” Next, Disney Announces New Name, Opening for Splash Mountain
