I’m sure none of us is a stranger to the idea of Disney princesses. We see them everywhere, after all, even if some of them haven’t made a cinematic appearance in decades. In fact, it’d be a challenge to walk around a store without seeing something with a Disney princess attached. They’re on toys, dishes, movie covers, anything you can think of. And what effect does this have?
Why, it makes the Disney princesses an integrated part of our culture. Kids love them! And at this point, I think we can all agree they’ll be remembered forever. This is why some fans have created a petition for Star Wars’ Princess Leia to become the next Disney princess. The petition states:
After the tragic lose of Carrie Fisher, we feel that it is only fitting for Disney to do away with the rule that an official Disney princess must be animated and make Leia a full-fledged princess. This would be a wonderful way to remember Carrie and a welcoming to one of Disney’s new properties that is beloved by millions.
What we are asking is that the Walt Disney Corporation hold a full ceremony inducting Leia as the newest Disney princess as well as a special service in memory of Carrie Fisher.
Portrayed by the late, great Carrie Fisher, it’s a petition set to honor her and her character to make sure she’s remembered by audiences for generations to come.
You can see and sign the petition here.