During class on Thursday, we discussed the concept of a simulation that Baudrillard addresses in his work, The Precession of Simulacra. He writes about Disney, which prompted us to discuss the ways in which Disney World provides a false sense of reality. We first discussed why a family would be willing to pay such a high amount of money despite how immensely expensive a trip to Disney World is. A classmate brought up how the fantasy of Disney gives people an escape from reality, which I definitely agree with. Since the attractions and scenery in the Disney parks are filled with scenes from Disney movies, such as the boat ride in Epcot that puts me into the beautiful snowy scenery of Frozen, and Peter Pan ride flying me along the adventure of the movie, it allows for Disney fans to put themselves into their favorite movies. Since Disney movies, provide many people and families with an immense amount of joy from the fantasy of the films, they want to spend a week in a place where they are constantly immersed in these worlds. Growing up as a huge fan of the Disney princesses, I always loved being able to meet them while in Disney.
In class, we discussed Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, which is a salon for young girls where stylists give these girls makeovers to look like Disney princesses. My favorite princess as a child was Belle, and I was excited to get a makeover and get to be like her when I went there. This salon was able to manage such a successful business because of the many young girls who wanted to be just like their favorite Disney princess! I found a blog titled “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Packages and Details” by Mandi Middleton that showed the prices and details of the packages offered there. The cheapest package offered was about sixty-five dollars, for hair, makeup, nails, a sash, and a tote, and the most expensive package offered was four-hundred-and-fifty dollars, which includes a high-quality Disney princess gown and a high-quality tiara. Even though going to Disney and partaking in the experience with a trip to the boutique are incredibly expensive, the obsession with the simulation of Disney, and the fantastical experience surrounding it encourage families to keep coming back.
References: Middleton, M. (2019). Bibbidi bobbidi boutique packages and details. Walt Express.
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