Over the past twenty-some years, I’ve learned a lot about life from Disney. I mean, A LOT. Always wish upon a star, be a diamond in the rough, never tangle with a sea witch. But as you know, the movies aren’t always all they’re cracked up to be. Here are a just few Disney expectations that didn’t quite pass the test of reality.
1. Diving
Swim class? What the heck, Mom? I don’t need swimming and diving lessons in the fifth grade. Please. I learned everything I need to know about free-falling poise from Pocahontas.
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2. Sewing
Ugh. I have NOTHING to wear. You know what? I’m going to start making all of my own clothes. That’s right – all of them. I’ve seen Cinderella like a hundred times. Seriously, how hard could it be?
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3. Swimming
Ahhh-ahhh-ahhh, ahhh-ahhh-ahhh! Oh, hello there! Don’t mind me. I’m just gracefully flipping underwater in my swirly-twirly way whilst singing to the invisible marine life in my 3-foot swimming pool.
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4. Pirates
I’d walk your plank, Jack Sparrow.
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5. Wild Animals
Of course I want a pet raccoon. They have a mild temperament, wicked braiding skills and unparalleled affection – like snuggley feral kittens.
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6. Stranger Danger
Dance with you entirely alone in a dark secluded alleyway? I thought you’d never ask!
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7. Flying
Faith ✓ – Trust ✓ – Pixie Dust ✓
Houston, we’re ready for takeoff.
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So, what false expectations has Disney given you?
As Told by Laura 
Very funny take on Disney.
Don’t forget. Prince Charming always comes to the rescue of the Damzel in Distress and they live happily ever after 🙂 hahahaha. So unrealistic. As a super fan of Pocahontas though, I relate.
HAIR.
You’d think that escaping from raging guards and horses through water filled caves would make Rapunzel’s hair JUST A LITTLE FRIZZY. But no. It’s like perfect, like all the time…
If you are smart, love to read, and live in a small town with a single guy, he will automatically like you. As well as all the other guys she meets. Gaston, the beast, everyone in town…