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Most notably, almost all of these trending costumes are aimed at girls, with very few options for boys or traditional Disney offerings. This absence suggests a discomforting trend where Disney's efforts—such as introducing multiple versions of princesses to avoid cultural offense—may have inadvertently alienated parents and children from choosing Disney-themed costumes.
The widespread discussion implied that Disney's focus on "diversity" and cautious merchandising strategies—like creating different versions of princess dolls to match various ethnicities—may have contributed to this decline. The result? An environment where children and parents might feel hesitant to dress up as classic characters like Moana or Snow White, fearing social or cultural judgments.