It also seems that the more our children get to meet and talk with their heroes, the more they can relate to them. Jay Ratner (@jayratner81), a graphic designer at Walt Disney World who basically eats, sleeps, and breathes Disney, is appreciative of the traditional princesses and their more progressive counterparts. He told me, "Anytime we visit the parks (which is very often) and we can make time to meet any of the princesses, it always adds a really special feeling to our day. Our daughter is growing so fast and her interests are constantly evolving. I find that the more we take her, the more she loves to share her interests with the characters she meets. It really is magical." These interactions help our children begin to understand that they, too, embody the characteristics of a hero and that they really are capable of anything.
