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Here’s one of the reasons I don’t buy the cynical interpretation that Ariel gives up her identity for a man.

This screencap comes from her introductory scene. She’s searching through a shipwreck for human artifacts–which is her passion–when suddenly she’s attacked by a shark.

While fleeing, she accidentally drops her bag full of artifacts right in the shark’s path. Without hesitating, she chooses her passion over her safety, risking her life for a dinglehopper.

The girl is an anthropologist who studies humans. That’s her passion, that’s how she spends her time…that’s her identity.

Sure, Eric is the catalyst that leads Ariel to changing her species and leaving her family–he certainly intensifies her feelings–but they’re feelings she already has, and they dictate most of her life.

A bit of Metaphorical Zoological assistance for these difficult times

Fastpasses (Repeat: Fastpasses are FREE and the only part of having Fastpasses that require payment are the park admission ticket(s) and magicband(s) if you are not staying at a Disney Resort hotel)

Luggage storage

In-Park activities (Wilderness Explorers, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, Kidcot Fun Stop, Disney Play etc)

Sketches and drawing classes

Character autographs

Kids under 3 enter and eat at the parks for free

WiFi

Transportation (buses, boats, monorails, Skyliner, Magical Express) and Transportation trading cards (but you do have to pay for Minnie Vans)

Visiting Disney Resort hotels

Yoga classes

Entertainment (fireworks, nighttime shows, stage shows, etc)

Viewing the Savanna at Animal Kingdom Lodge

MagicBands (for guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel)

Celebration buttons (Birthday, Just Married, Anniversary, etc)

Cups of water (Starbucks offer the biggest cup, just ask politely for a cup of ice water and they will give it to you)

Stickers