The Alternative Princess Diaries | Issue 1 | Pg. 1
Where are my Disney-Loving Misfits? Looking for an Alternative take on Park Inspo?
Check out my new series "The Alternative Princess Diaries," a Web-Zine located over on my Instagram!
While I post videos from the Parks on my YouTube, I really wanted to showcase the photos I grab around them in a way that was authentically me.
Seeing Alternative Culture represented in Disney Based platforms is a tad hard to come by. We get lost in the mix of other traditional Disney Creators, and it's something that I really was having a hard time with.
There are a number of Alt Disney Creators on the West Coast, but finding many on the East Coast at Walt Disney World has been like pulling a needle out a haystack. So... I'm working on changing that.
We deserve our place to love and enjoy the parks in whatever way is most authentic to us, regardless of how "obscure" the correlations may be.
Disney Adults have no one look, and through the journey of Beauty in the Magic and "The Alternative Princess Diaries," I'm hoping to broaden the spectrum of stereotypes we tend to get placed under.
Am I an Emo Adult? Yes. Do I also love Scene Culture? Yes. Am I a Metalhead? Undoubtedly.
I am also a Disney Adult, though. I love bubble wands. It makes me light up to see my favorite characters. And I absolutely love a stroll around the Tree of Life.
If you want to join in, check out my Instagram (and hit that notification icon) to get updates when new Zine pages come out. If you want in-park content, check out my long form videos over on YouTube. You can find me at "Beauty in the Magic."
I hope we can continue to grow this #DisnEmo Family!
The Alternative Princess Diaries aims to give voice to Disney lovers who feel overlooked in the traditional park experience. Alternative and subcultural communities often struggle to see their identities reflected in the Disney sphere, especially at iconic locations like Walt Disney World on the East Coast. With its vibrant and inclusive approach, this series invites all fans, regardless of their aesthetic, to join in on the magic. It highlights that being a Disney adult isn't confined to a single image or stereotype, embracing diverse expressions of fandom from emo to metalhead. The initiative seeks to generate a space where all Disney fans can share their experiences and love for the parks in a genuine way, showcasing that everyone deserves to celebrate their passion for Disney. Through engaging content on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, readers and viewers are encouraged to join a community that champions representation. Besides stunning photography and videos, the Alt Disney movement fosters connections among those who identify as part of the broader #DisnEmo family or simply enjoy a quirky take on beloved Disney themes. This movement is a rallying call to change the narrative around who can love Disney and how. Together, let's celebrate all styles and forms of self-expression within the magical universe of Disney!
