Once again, Disney dipped into the fairy tales of the Brother's Grimm and softened up the story to make it 'Mickey Mouse' appropriate. It was released just nine years after Cinderella and follows the princess formula very closely (with the exception of still having both of her parents). She is beautiful, kind, shy, and a dreamer. Shortly after Cinderella received her castle in Disney World, Aurora received hers in Disneyland. My theory is that the world saw success with the constructed ideology of Cinderella and felt it was best to continue the trend. And lucky Aurora doesn't even have to be conscious to obtain her prince. Quite the message, huh?
Sleeping Beauty was one of my favorite Disney movies growing up. But anyone who claims that Princess Aurora is their favorite has probably never seen any other Disney movie ever. Aurora has less screen time than any other princess. In fact, she is rather boring. But still, the princess with the perfect pedigree saw success. Little girls everywhere still wanted to be her. Even future playboy bunnies.
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