Disney Princess Remixed
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Disney Princess Remixed
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Disney Princess Remixed is a musical show with songs that cross-reference other Disney shows and movies. Musical numbers feature a singer and an ensemble of dancers who accompany the singers as they perform songs about having courage, working hard, following a dream, or being loyal. The main character, who serves as a kind of preteen MC, is shown in what's presumably her bedroom "remixing" songs inspired by Disney princesses. She has a good supply of electronic devices, couches, and her name is written large in neon lights on the wall. There is one male in the show (Frankie A. Rodriguez, who played Carlos in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, breaking a LGBTQ+ barrier when he sang a song to his boyfriend in that show).
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What's the Story?
In DISNEY PRINCESS REMIXED, a girl named Harper is chilling in her bedroom with her smart device named "Flora," which answers Harper's questions and helps her manifest her ideas. Harper is allowed 30 minutes of screen time and wants to make new looks and new songs for some Disney princesses. She associates certain moral values with these princesses as images float over her head. Cinderella's portrait is paired with the word "dreamer," Ariel is paired with the word "fierce." And when she chooses Ariel as her inspiration, she pushes some buttons on her screen, introduces a singer and a dance number and a dance ensemble clad in coordinating costumes springs to life. Other Disney princesses are chosen as inspiration for other musical numbers. To end it all, the actors and singers make cameo appearances talking about the values they've learned from Disney princesses -- being hopeful, hardworking, unique, intelligent, and so on. Will Harper take the princesses' advice and follow her dreams?
Is It Any Good?
Geared toward tweens and younger teens, this song-and-dance fest is heavy on cross-marketing. Disney Princess Remixed is full of messages about following your dreams, being loyal, and being hardworking. The positive messages are everywhere; in fact, they sort of hit you over the head like a ton of bricks. The songs are steeped in messages about getting closer to your goals and being true to yourself. On the surface this is wonderful to hear, but the consumer focus that's woven in is rampant too, as if in order to be a Disney princess you need all the expensive gear that the main character, Harper, has. Harper's sidekick is a diamond-shaped smart device, which Harper assures: "You're the best bestie."
Nonetheless, tried and true fans of Disney will delight in this princess-inspired variety show featuring stars of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series and its spin offs. And we see you, moms and dads with your Mickey ears on. Parents who are Disney buffs will get a kick watching their little princess fans dive in devotedly to the next generation of Disney icons.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Parents can talk about the screen time that the main character is allowed to have in Disney Princess Remix. She says she only gets a half an hour on her device. What are the rules about screen time in your home?
The main character creates remixes of Disney princess songs with the "help" of her smart device and laptop. Are some types of screens and devices better than others? What do you think makes a device useful?
There is a feeling of idol worship when the main character looks to draw inspiration from characters. Do you think celebrities can be good role models? Can their influence be harmful?
TV Details
- Premiere date: August 27, 2021
- Cast: Izabela Rose, Dara Renee, Ruth Righi, Frankie A. Rodriguez
- Network: Disney+
- Genre: Variety Show
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Princesses, Fairies, Mermaids, and More, Arts and Dance
- TV rating: NR
- Last updated: August 31, 2021
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