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This undercover report echoes past incidents where Disney appeared to introduce gender-bending characters and themes into their brand. For instance, a year ago, a man dressed as a woman at the Bippity Boppity Boutique was perceived by many as a subtle introduction of drag elements to young audiences. While the staffer was simply portraying a character for a themed experience, the optics left little doubt about Disney’s direction: a blending or normalization of drag culture within family-friendly spaces.