Deconstructing Disney

Unrealistic Romances with Unimpressive Princes

October 26, 2026·36 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192).  Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources:Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.CappaZack. (2021, July 16). Runaway Bride Movie Trailer 1999 - TV Spot [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fagevbZWFU0Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules  [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.From a Lost Deck. (2010, July 13). While You were sleeping (1995) | Movie Trailer | Sandra Bullock, Bill Pulman [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3RSYSsgz3wGoldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Walsh, S. (2023, October 19). Sleepless In Seattle commercial 1993 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBTd1-bdYtY

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