#Disney Couple Gifts

[noisycowboyglitter]

Hallmark Disney's Aladdin Valentine's Day Cards: Heartfelt Sentiments for Your Significant Other

"Disney's Aladdin: A Valentine's Day Adventure in the Enchanted Land of Agrabah"

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As the world is swept up in the romantic spirit of Valentine's Day, the enchanting world of Disney's Aladdin offers a captivating twist on the holiday celebrations. This beloved tale of a street urchin and a beautiful princess invites us to experience the magic of love and adventure in the vibrant city of Agrabah.

Imagine Aladdin, the charming and determined hero, embarking on a whimsical quest to find the perfect Valentine's Day gift for his beloved Jasmine. Along the way, he might encounter the mischievous Genie, who delights in creating enchanting surprises and romantic moments for the couple. Together, they could navigate the bustling marketplace, dodging the cunning Jafar, and uncovering hidden treasures that hold the key to the ultimate expression of their love.

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The streets of Agrabah come alive with the rich tapestry of colors, the enchanting melodies, and the sense of wonder that has captivated audiences for generations. This Disney-inspired Valentine's Day celebration seamlessly blends the timeless romance of Aladdin and Jasmine with the magic and excitement that only the House of Mouse can deliver.

It's a chance to immerse oneself in a world where dreams come true, where love conquers all, and where the most extraordinary of adventures await those who dare to take flight on a magic carpet.

"Your Diamond in the Rough: A Precious Gem of a Relationship"

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In the vast expanse of the world, there are individuals who shine brighter than the rest, like a diamond in the rough – and you, my beloved, are one of them. This endearing phrase, "Your Diamond in the Rough," is a testament to the unique and invaluable nature of your relationship.

Just as a raw diamond requires skilled hands to uncover its true brilliance, your partner has weathered the challenges and obstacles of life, emerging as a true gem – resilient, multifaceted, and radiant. Their inner strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit are the qualities that captivate and inspire you, making them a true treasure in your life.

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This sentiment celebrates the beauty that lies within, the hidden potential that has been nurtured and polished through the shared journey of your relationship. It is a reminder that the most precious things in life are often found in the most unexpected places, waiting to be discovered and cherished for the true gems they are.

[undying-lilies]

the best thing about rewatching Tangled is remembering how amazing Rapunzel and Eugene are, and the second-best thing about rewatching it is remembering there is an ENTIRE animated show about them WITH their original voice actors where they're an established couple being all cute and in love for three seasons straight

[datshitrandom]

Darren Criss + Disney Adult

[ducktoonsfanart]

Donald kisses Daisy Duck - Donsy - The Legend of The Three Caballeros - My redraw - Duckverse

I drew this on July 12th.

After a long time I drew again my favorite couple Donsy (the love couple between Donald and Daisy) and this time I decided to redraw scenes from the end of the penultimate episode of Shangri-La-Di-Da"" underrated series "The Legend of The Three Caballeros" and that's when Donald kissed Daisy on the beak and told her "I'm going to my destiny!" or "To my destiny!" in front of Baron von Sheldgoose's house or the New Quackmore Institute. Yes, Donald had to help his best friends the Caballeros (Jose Carioca and Panchito Pistoles) and the goddess Xandra in the fight against Baron von Sheldgoose and his ancestor Lord Felldrake who want to destroy and turn the world into chaos. Donald left Daisy with Ari the Aracuan Bird and Humphrey the Bear. What will happen in the end remains to be seen in this great series. Yes, I'm aware that Daisy had bad moments and treated Donald badly, but still after they were at the Himalayan Spa, their relationship changed for the better and Daisy had some good moments in that series. If that series had more episodes and lasted longer, maybe they would have gotten a focus on Daisy Duck. Also this kiss is my favorite moment, it's like it's from a movie. So I drew this as my redraw from that scene, in my own way. Thanks to Matt Danner and all the people who worked on this. On June 7, 1940, Donald’s classic short “Mr Duck Steps Out” was shown, featuring Daisy Duck for the first time. 9/6/1934 The Classic Short “The Wise Little Hen” was shown and Donald Duck appeared there for the first time. Donald Duck will become one of the main stars of not only Disney, but also cartoon films, comics and video games at all. Certainly there is no need to tell his history. I mention this because even though it passed, it is definitely one of my favorite Disney series that I have watched and enjoyed. I hope you like this.

I hope you like this drawing and feel free to like and reblog this, just don't copy these same ideas of mine without mentioning me and without my permission. Thank you! Also this is a gift for my friend who adores this love couple, dear @barbiedisneyavenger, @barbiedisneyavenger-reblog and for all of you who love this couple. And happy late birthday to Daisy Duck and especially Donald Duck, who turned 90 this year!

[1930sdarlin]

Gift Art for my mutual: @pinkcadaver

[Do not repost this art without my and the owner of this character's permissions]

[marklikely]

idk if im just crazy but its weird seeing how bad every mega budget movie has flopped this year when it also feels like 2023 has been The Era for overhyped movie reviews

[omni-scient-pan-da]

Steam has so many cheap games right now,,, I can get the ace attorney game set for like $15... And apparently Monster Prom is like only $3?? Monster Prom 2 is $6? I have a job now,,, I have a way to pay for things online,,, I can,, buy games,,,

I have Ana friended on steam,, and can view her wishlist,,, one of these games is like $0.99, I have $0.99 I can just... Buy myself games,,, and Ana games,,, it is Thanksgiving and I am thankful for my mutuals,,, mutuals that have Steam if you wanna DM me with your Steam account so we can be friends on Steam maybe I can buy you all a game that's like a couple dollars or something,,,

[youareheaven]

this is what I feel like rn because I wanna buy clothes and accessories soooo bad but I don’t get paid until Friday

[noisycowboyglitter]

DIY Disney Lilo And Stitch Valentine’s Day Treats for Your Sweetheart

"Disney's Lilo & Stitch: A Valentine's Day Celebration of Ohana and Unconditional Love"

As the world celebrates the romance and affection of Valentine's Day, the charming world of Disney's Lilo & Stitch offers a unique and heartwarming twist on the festivities. This beloved tale of an

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extraordinary intergalactic creature and the young Hawaiian girl who sees him as her true family invites us to experience the true essence of love, friendship, and the unbreakable bonds that transcend all boundaries.

Imagine the mischievous and lovable Stitch, with his boundless energy and infectious charm, teaming up with the determined and spirited Lilo to plan the ultimate Valentine's Day celebration. Together, they might embark on a whimsical adventure across the vibrant landscapes of the Hawaiian islands, searching for the most meaningful and personalized gifts to express their affection for their eclectic ohana, or family.

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Along the way, they could encounter the quirky and endearing cast of characters, each with their own stories and perspectives on the true meaning of love and belonging. From the warm-hearted Cobra Bubbles to the hula-dancing Jumba and Pleakley, the world of Lilo & Stitch is a tapestry of diverse and endearing personalities, all of whom contribute to the celebration of the holiday in their own unique ways.

This Disney-inspired Valentine's Day exploration is a heartwarming celebration of the power of family, the bonds of friendship, and the endless possibilities that arise when one embraces the spirit of aloha and the unconditional love that binds a true ohana together.

"Stitch and Angel: A Celestial Couple Bound by the Power of Love and Acceptance"

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In the enchanting world of Disney's Lilo & Stitch, the pairing of the mischievous and lovable Stitch and the angelic, fluffy creature known as Angel captivates the hearts of fans. This celestial couple represents a bond that transcends the boundaries of species and the challenges they face, showcasing the transformative power of love, acceptance, and the unbreakable ties of family.

Stitch, with his infectious energy and unwavering loyalty, finds a kindred spirit in Angel, whose pure and nurturing nature complements his own. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning to embrace their unique quirks and differences, ultimately forging a relationship that is both tender and enduring.

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The "Stitch and Angel" couple serves as a testament to the idea that true love knows no limits, and that the most profound connections can blossom in the most unexpected of circumstances, reminding us all of the magic that can happen when we open our hearts to the possibilities of love.

[nyankochan]

TWST Headcanons: Housewardens at Disney World

Pairing: boyfriend!housewarden x gn!reader

Content warning: none

A/n: inspired by my recent trip to Disney. For sake of the story, it will be at Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Florida (though I have been to the one in California and Tokyo!)

Riddle Rosehearts

Has never been to Disney before. It’s his first time

Lowkey scared of roller coasters and you tease him about whether or not he’s actually tall enough to ride

Fantasyland is his favorite area. Really liked Its a Small World

Did like the Mad Tea Party at first, but the spinning made him motion sick and he was pretty much done after that

Wants to get autographs from the characters, but worries it seems too childish. You have to basically initiate every character interaction

Definitely gets a sunburn from waiting outside in the long lines

Gets pins as souvenirs for Ace, Deuce, Trey, and Cater

You two get matching keychains which he clips to his school bag as a reminder of your trip together

Leona Kingscholar

Farena was taking Cheka and forced Leona to go along to make it a family trip. He begrudgingly agreed to go along since he was allowed to bring you.

Begrudgingly also wears the “Kingscholar Family Disney Trip” shirt you and his sister-in-law get

You guys stay at one of the park resorts

Leona really has no interest in any of the little rides, though he puts up with it because it excites you.

His favorite area is Frontierland. Big Thunder Mountain is his favorite ride (though he will never tell you that)

Also really liked Jungle Cruise and Pirates of the Caribbean rides.

Hates waiting in lines and buys the fast past for everything

Doesn’t want any souvenirs (thinks they’re dumb) but caves and gets a couple pins and a matching shirt for you guys to wear at the next park you go to

He’s honestly ready to go after a few hours. The walking and heat get on his nerves, but he sticks it out for you (and Cheka)

Azul Ashengrotto

Also his first time to Disney

Complains about the price of the food (it’s freaking expensive so who can blame him)

Also not really a big rollercoaster fan, but doesn’t mind going on some of the rides like Peter Pan’s Flight and Under the Sea-Journey of the Little Mermaid.

Gets motion sick

While on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the ride captured an ugly photo of him screaming during the big drop and you refuse to delete it, despite his protests.

Turns collecting and trading pins with the cast members into a literal auction. Manages to get a bunch of rare and exclusive pins

Blushes furiously when taking pictures with any of the Disney princesses

Nearly passes out from exhaustion by the time you guys make it to your hotel. He’s never walked so much in his entire life

Kalim Al-Asim

World’s biggest Disney Kid

You guys probably stay at one of the top resorts right by the park, so you get there right as it opens.

Offered to buy out the entire park but you vehemently opposed.

Loves Adventureland. The flying carpet ride is his favorite

You practically have to keep a tight leash on him or else he’ll run off without you

Very much spends money carelessly in the gift shop. He wants to get a souvenir for EVERYONE he knows and whatever you want he will get without hesitation

Buys several pairs of ears and depending on where you’re at in the park, he rotates them out to be able to wear each one.

Enjoys taking pictures with all the characters. His autograph book is basically filled by the end of the day

Gets you two basically VIP seats to the firework show at the end of the night. You have the perfect view

Vil Scheonheit

Wears matching couple Disney shirts

Is overly prepared: sunblock, check. Water bottles, check. Snacks, check. Umbrella, check. Rain poncho, check. Anything else you could possible need, he has it in his bag

Takes the world’s best photos of Cinderella’s castle. How he managed to do that with so many people is a mystery. (He doesn’t post anything until after you leave to avoid fans)

The rides sometimes take photos of the guests during them. Every photo Vil looks flawless while they manage to catch you screaming or not paying attention. It’s infuriating

Honestly, Vil cares more about taking pictures with the characters than getting on any actual rides, but you do a nice mix of both.

People lowkey mistake him as a prince or someone as part of the cast that they can get an autograph from

Refuses to get on any water rides or rides on water as he’s worried it would ruin his hair and makeup

During the fireworks show, pulls you in close to kiss you in front of the castle. Props to one of the photographers who happens to catch that magical moment on camera

Idia Shroud

Did not want to go at first. Only goes because Ortho really wants to. The three of you wear matching shirts

Hates the crowds. Like, a lot

Obsessed with Tomorrowland. You have to literally drag him to other parts of the park. Otherwise he’d stay there all day

Space Mountain is his favorite ride.

During Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor, he gets picked out in the audience during the skit, the spotlight shining on him. Nearly dies then and there

Buys a bunch of the munchkins surprise boxes and is trying to collect the entire set

Also the type to buy fast passes. Or he hacks into the system to code your cards to have infinite passes. Waiting in line? Never.

Secretly knows all the lyrics to most Disney movies. You catch him singing along during the parade

Though his social battery is damn near dead by the end of the night, he toughed it out because of how happy it made you and Ortho

Malleus Draconia

It’s his first time at Disney too. You get him a first time visitor button from the guest services desk, which he is very giddy about

Lilia and the others tag along, but Lilia makes sure that Sebek isn’t breathing down Malleus’s neck so that he and you can actually enjoy the park

The Haunted Mansion was his favorite ride. He loves the dark ambiance of it. He makes you all ride it at least 3 times.

Mickey ears don’t fit quite right around his horns, but you make it work

Likely believes that the princesses are actual princesses of different neighboring kingdoms and you don’t have the heart to correct him

Also doesn’t really understand that the characters, like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck are people in costumes

When you can’t see the parade well, he lifts you up with ease.

Is amazed by the fact that there’s ice cream shaped like Mickey Mouse

Gets you a reservation at Cinderella’s Royal Table. The dinner is like a fairy tale, with character appearances and fine dining. You guys have the perfect view from your table to watch the fireworks

[slut4sugu]

𝐒𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐀 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌— RODRICK HEFFLEY X BLACK!READER

ʚ 🍓ɞ including + warnings: rodrick being a nervous boyfriend, black!reader, toothrotting fluff, suggestive themes ʚ 🍓ɞ summary: what it’s like dating Rodrick heffley <3

next in the Rodrick series .

ʚ 🍓ɞ FIRST WEEKS DATING

HELLA SHYYY, despite putting up a ridiculous cool persona when it comes to being around you and your sweet smile all by himself he crumbles

Is scared to indulge in pda or physical intact with you because he’s afraid of coming off as clingy, but once you sit him down and let him know that you’re just as clingy if not more than he is, he starts to loosen up a little

constantly falls asleep with his head in your shoulder whenever around you and he gets tired

Starts looking out for you first in a crowd and gets visibly upset when he can’t reach you

Walks you to and from class no matter if he misses the bell or if your class is on the opposite side of the school. He values every minute he has with you <33

Thinks about giving you goodbye kisses all the time and almost did it once but chickened out and you thought it was adorable

Sends you hella couple TikTok’s late at night

Loves when you squeeze him when you hug, it makes his heart race

Adores all your protective styles but after you sent him a picture of your hair after wash day he was inlove

Damn near fainted when you called him baby on FaceTime late at night

It was 10pm and you were listening to Rodrick recount his day of tormenting Gregory as usual, you were growing sleepy as you listened to his voice lull you to sleep. “He’s such a little shrimp I swear- are you getting tired?” You shook your head no and said, “I’m still up baby.” You giggled as you saw your boyfriends face grow flushed, “You okay? Babyy?” You always got a kick out of seeing Rodrick lose his cool and this moment was just too precious, “Mhm! Y-yeah I’m great, totally fine.”

When he saw you the next day he was determined to make you just as embarrassed, but despite his best efforts when he called you doll all you did was giggle and call him cute after pressing a kiss to his cheek.

Rodrick once left a shirt at your place when he snuck over one time and saw you in it on FaceTime without a bra on he damn near drooled.

ʚ 🍓ɞ FIRST COUPLE MONTHS

Starts to get more comfy, cuddles with you when you’re alone and rests his head on your chest with his arms wrapped around your torso

Play with his hair and he’s like mush on top of you

Can’t get enough of hearing you sing, he loves it when you hum a song mindlessly in his presence, he thinks it’s the cutest thing ever.

Calls you bunny/bun or pinky pie

Walked in on you in just a bra and shorts one time, you didn’t see him again for another 6 minutes.

Had your first kiss in an empty hallway at school, you kissed him first<33

Whenever you do your makeup he insists on watching especially if you wear eyeliner, he’ll sit on your bed like a lost puppy as he watches his pretty girl in adoration.

Kisses you again at his house after he saw you cry over a Disney movie, he called you pretty and held you close to his chest until you had to leave.

Listens to old school music with you late at night over the phone

Said I love you for the first time out of nowhere on the phone, you were so starstruck he came over to say it to your face. He got in trouble for it later but he didn’t care, hearing you say it back was more important.

You have your first makeout session in your bedroom when you were supposed to be studying, the v neck shirt you were wearing complimented your double d’s and showed off the chain that held Rodrick favorite ring he gifted you. You looked so effortlessly pretty, so when you gave him a kiss for getting a question right he went in for another..and another..until your lipliner was smudged and you sat breathless on his lap.

Surprise bear hugs from behind when he misses you

Kisses your neck and messes with your hands when he wants attention

Your voice, your touch, your smile has Rodrick in a choke hold and hopefully the promise ring he’s saving up for with his mom bucks will show you how much he truly loves you <33

[ducktoonsfanart]

Donald Duck as Duck Avenger (Paperinik-Pk) and Odin Eidolon with their family and friends - PKNA - Duck comics and Duckverse - My version - Gift for my friends

I drew this because I was amazed by reading PKNA, Pikappa and Pk2 comics in which Donald Duck as the Duck Avenger (Paperinik) in addition to fighting against alien dangers also travels through time, more precisely to the future, to the 23rd century where it looks completely different there. In the future Duckburg is the main Odin Eidolon and one of the richest and most powerful people in Duckburg and the world in the 23rd century, as well as the owner of the largest production of androids, by the way, was originally Uno, Duck Avenger's closest ally and mentor. And often in those comics when Donald is stuck in that future time, he gets tasks from Odin, but also becomes his best friend. After all, I've seen a lot of drawings and read fanfictions where Odin and Donald are even in a relationship, so I decided to dedicate one drawing to that. It's just that Odin understands Donald a lot, and he himself in the past as Uno Ducklair (a computer duck) helped Duck Avenger as much as he could, only that Donald does not know that Odin is Uno, and the question is whether he will ever find out.

Of course, I drew Donald Duck as a superhero as Duck Avenger (Paperinik) in the version of PKNA where the partner is Odin Eidolon, and with them are friends who make up their future family. The Raider, a cocky former thief from the 23rd century who worked for The Organization, however, during the fight against the Duck Avenger turned away from it and became in certain situations also the best frenemy of the Duck Avenger, and there is his son Trip. There is also Lyla Lay, a journalist and secret agent who works for the Time Police against The Organization and herself comes from the future in the 23rd century and she is an android by the way and has had a difficult fate. There is also Lyonard D'Aq, an old-timer who was an assistant to the old superhero (Destroyer Duck), and then became a worker and lives in the old abandoned factory Century and helps Duck Avenger. There is also Omega, an artificial intelligence created by Everett Ducklair, with a similar appearance to One, who sets tasks and helps Duck Avenger, but adapts him to new methods for dealing with new dangers and new technologies. Appears in PKNE (Paperinik New Era) comics. And finally, Donald's naughty nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie Duck who are like little Paperiniks or Duck Avenger Juniors, as Paperiniks' successors. And all together together. I drew in my own style, and sorry if I made a mistake somewhere.

Feel free to like and reblog this, just don't use my same ideas from my drawings without crediting me. Thank you! Also, I intended this as a gift to my dear friends @kiiriminna and @uncaaj who love this love gay couple between Paperinik and Odin Eidolon. I hope you like it. :D

Also Happy Belated Father's Day and Belated Birthday Donald Duck and Duck Avenger (Paperinik)!

[reaperexe]

Happy ♡

summary : when Disneyland becomes the happiest place on earth with an unexpected partner.

warnings : angst, fluff to angst, sorry pookie <3

The happiest place on earth definitely didn't feel the happiest when your friend gets the flu and you're too broke to waste your tickets so you just decided to go by yourself.

But that too seemed like a stupid idea now that you stood in line for your favorite ride but without your best friend, the best friend who on call reminds you that everything happens for a reason and maybe you were meant to go alone but you just rolled your eyes at her.

the staff called on you to go take a seat but you were alone and the people behind you were a couple so of course you would sit alone for this ride too, just another pitiful reminder of how you decided to come alone.

So it was pretty surprising when the cute looking guy behind the lovey dovey couple decided to sit next to you. You just prayed that your wide eye didn't scare the guy away before the ride started.

Instead the guy started a conversation with you and suddenly the ride you were so dying to go on seemed not that interesting after all.

You're even more sold when he tells you he came here alone too, something about winning the tickets but you're too focused on the ride around you.

He even offers you his hand when he gets off the ride which you gladly take. He takes you by surprise when he asks "which ride should we go on next?".

We? as in you and him? you ask and he just nods like you asked the most simple question ever, embarrassed you just point to the next ride and let him drag you by the hand there.

He stands next to you in line, talks about the weather, about the ride you're gonna go on and you nod as he does most of the talking for a while.

laughs with you on the ride, holds your hands as it drops from a height, laughs with you while your hair floats up to the sky from the drop.

Even though you decline, still buys the pictures from the ride where you're screaming and he's laughing, he thinks its cute and you think its embarrassing but accept the picture when he shoves it in your palm.

This was YOUR trip now, his and yours. You go on every single lovey dovey ride on your list and all the crazy and dangerous rides he has on his list and its a fair trade.

You're both starving by noon and finally sit down to grab some food and only when you sit is when you realize just how much you had walked up to that point.

That lunch felt more like a catching up with a old friend than with a complete stranger you met a couple hours ago. You accepted the bites he fed you off his plate like it was second nature even offering him your food in spoonfulls.

As the sun began to set you decided to walk to the Disney castle, stopping on your way at one of those carnival games and after you both lose a lot of money you managed to win him a piglet stuffed toy.

He held the piglet in his arms as you two walked up to the castle, making it just in time for the fireworks.

You turned to look at him to see if he's looking at the scene too, just to see his eyes already on you, his face inching closer as you lean in too. The kiss was short but passionate leaving you breathless if even for a moment.

As you pull away he's distracted by the buzzing of his phone, he looks at it before he looks up at you with a sad face and your face drops too.

He mumbles a quick "i have to leave" before turning away and disappearing into the crowd. Your hands reach out fingers barely grazing the back of his shirt before he's out of reach and soon out of sight.

A loud firecracker pulls you out of your daze as you turn back to the bright castle. You briefly look down to the picture held tightly in your hand, the one you took on the ride and you realize he left with the piglet as well, each having a parting gift.

And maybe your friend's words do make sense after all 'everything does happen for a reason' and maybe this place was happy after all.

don't know if i wanna make a part 2 to this but let me know if you would like one.

[avale-reves]

if this "no news/trailers/whatever at all until the year leading up to release" is the new normal for KH i think fandom is going to like, have to massively restructure the way it works, the things it celebrates and engages with, the stuff it values and considers 'high worth', because otherwise it's just going to be years and years and years of the same discussions repeated over and over with nothing new for us to even chew on in the meantime.

i find that the kh fandom massively undervalues fanworks. maybe as a side effect of how important 'word of god' and 'canon' are to understanding the series, idk, but like i think there needs to be a real shift in fandom perspective to champion them more, and making them far more central to what "being active in kh fandom" means. And I think this both because of just the practicality of keeping fandom alive in an era where the devs are more tight-lipped than ever, but also I think it's something that KH specifically needs to do.

Kingdom Hearts is always going to be a series of "missed/unfulfilled potential". There is no way it cannot be. The concept is just too expansive, the cast so wide, and there are endless ways to spin off of what they've given us, or endless ways to imagine where it could go. Even something as simple as a Disney world has all of this "potential" in how it could be explored, how it could be utilized, how it could play or look or feel, what themes it could have, what character development it could give certain characters etc. And the games will always have to take that infinite possibility and whittle it down to a single thing. KH itself will always have to contend with right/legal issues, Disney oversight and rules, the realities of game development and budgets, etc and so in that sense, it will never be able to reach the potential. But like... we can? We as fans can take all of the potential and use it as an endless playground for us to enjoy and engage with.

Idk, I just think back to, for example, Kairi and Lea training. A concept that has a ton of potential! Very interesting fertile ground for character dynamics, fighting scenes, mentor scenes, etc etc. Obviously, in KH3 this amounted to only a couple of core scenes where the devs put the focus on just their character relationships. Many were disappointed by this, by how little we see, but like, it was always set up as a "thing that is going to be happening off-screen", that's the whole point of 'merlin made a special place where time doesnt matter and they can just focus on training'. And when we think of KH3 with its endless things it has to juggle, its huge cast, etc. it makes sense that Kairi and Lea training can only be a tiny part of it. They have a budget. They have resource constraints. They even have disc space constraints to worry about (it's why their scenes are CG even! They literally did not have any room on the disc to actual make in-game environments for them!).

Like we can look at that and be very disappointed. We didn't get to see any of that stuff. But like, idk, at the same time, the fact that we didn't see a lot of it means that almost any fanwork about that time can "fit with canon" and be "something that might've happened". Like, we can look at it as a disappointment it wasn't more defined by KH3, but we could also look at it as a fandom gift. To borrow a phrase from iconic kh fan translator goldpanner: It is a crack in the concrete sidewalk of KH canon where fanworks can grow and thrive.

Idk. I know for some, fanworks will just never count the same as canon. But, I do feel like if people in general grew to appreciate them more, and have fun with them and engage with them, and share them and make them themselves, then it could do so much to smooth out the feelings of 'missed potential' that is inherent with this series and always will be through no fault of the devs themselves. And perhaps we would find, if, for example, we had spent the 4-6 years between MelMem and KHIV having a blast as a fandom exploring 'Kairi and Aqua training' through fics, art, comics, vids, fangames, music, graphic design, etc etc. We'd probably feel that by the time it was 'defined' by canon into a single thing it has to be for the story they're telling, even if that thing is nothing that we thought or wished for, we might end up feeling the 'potential' of the idea wasn't wasted, because we explored it.

[annes-andromeda]

Wish Rewrite

I have this tendency for rewriting material I either don’t like or think had wasted potential. At the time of writing this, Wish hasn’t come out in theaters but I did pirate it as there was an early screening. I also read the junior novelization and bought the concept art book. Needless to say, I was disappointed by what I read/saw.

I feel like Wish could’ve been better. Granted, the story and characters are not terrible, but they certainly leave much to be desired. This is literally Disney’s 100th anniversary, yet it doesn’t really feel like it. Not only that, but the movie felt incredibly rushed. Yeah I know that most Disney movies try have a run time of 90-100+ minutes, but I think a few more minutes could’ve been added to this film.

So, I decided to indulge myself and outline some changes that I think could’ve made the story slightly better. These ideas are by no means perfect, and in the end, this is all in good fun.

Spoilers ahead btw

The main story of Wish is essentially that Asha wants to get a job as Magnifico’s apprentice so that her grandfather’s wish is granted. But Asha finds out about the King’s true nature, and after questioning him, doesn’t get the job, and Magnifico vows to never grant Sabino or Sakina’s wishes.

Asha makes a wish on a star, and the star comes down, Magnifico tries to hunt down the two of them, he uses an evil spell book to create a staff, Magnifico destroys some wishes, Asha gets help from her friends, they sing a song to defeat Magnifico (I ‘wish’ i was joking), Star gives Asha a magic wand, and all is well.

Oh, and Amaya is… there.

It’s nothing complex, pretty cut and dry. And I don’t have a problem with a simple story! But this feels like it’s… missing something.

Firstly, I’d change the title. Disney already has a boat called Wish, and not every movie needs to be one word like Tangled, Frozen, and Brave (amongst others), so the story could be renamed “Asha and the Wishing Star” or “Asha and the Kingdom of Wishes”. Idk, something that evokes a classic fairytale book feel (or that does confuse people with a boat).

((Side note #1: I honestly enjoy that the story started off with a book, as a nod to classic disney movies, especially Snow White. That was cute))

Secondly, and I know I sound like a broken record at this point…

AMAYA👏🏼SHOULDVE👏🏼BEEN👏🏼A👏🏼VILLAIN👏🏼ALONGSIDE👏🏼HER👏🏼HUSBAND👏🏼

The original plan, according to the concept art book, was to have Magnifico and Amaya to be a villain couple who were partners in crime and owned a black sphinx cat named Charo. However for… reasons, the creators took the ‘safe’ route and made Amaya the good one out of the two.

But the problem is, by erasing Amaya’s evilness, the creators of Wish essentially removed any purpose or personality she may have had and thus, she was left to become a literal ‘supporting’ character. First supporting both Magnifico and Asha, then leaving Magnifico to prop up solely Asha.

Deadass, you can literally remove Amaya from the story and nothing would change. Which is probably why she was exempt from much of the promotional stuff minus the dolls. Because she literally serves no purpose but to be… there.

So, in my version of Wish, Amaya would be a co-conspirator to her husband and yes, I’m adding Charo too. Her personality would be inspired by classic female villains such as the Evil Queen from Snow White, Lady Tremaine from Cinderella, and Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty.

Vain, glamorous, cunning, and unabashedly evil, Amaya would be the Morticia to Magnifico’s Gomez, the brains to his brawn. She’s the girlboss, he’s the wife instigator. Magnifico spoils Amaya rotten with countless gifts and praises, whilst Amaya is the more calm and collected evil compared to her husband’s ever-growing temper.

While she starts the story with no magic, Magnifico just can’t leave his wife hanging and shares the power of the evil spell-book with Amaya. And yes, even Charo gets in on the fun, turning from a small house cat, to a massive shape-shifting beast who breaths blue fire similarly to a dragon (shut up i think it’d be cool)

Magnifico and Amaya essentially keep the wishes of Rosas locked in the castle as a form of obedience. By giving the citizens false hope, it makes them more dependent on the royal couple, and the two have more power over everyone.

Anyways, let’s get to the main characters: Asha and Star.

I don’t have much of an issue with Asha’s character, more so her design. I already made a post showing my redesign of her, so that’s out of the way. Tbh tho, I also have an issue with the rest of the costume design of Wish, being a big costume nerd myself. The movie’s supposed to take inspiration from the Mediterranean, primarily places such as Spain and Morocco (and the Amazigh people for Asha), but the fashion feels like generic European medieval fashion.

I feel like the whole storyline of Asha’s interview with Magnifico was pretty pointless, so I would have it that she just starts off as the kings apprentice, whilst also working as Amaya’s scullery maid.

The couple took Asha in when the girl lost her father at the age of 12 (according to the film), and she’s been working for them for five years. Asha works not only to support herself, her family, and her community, but also as a way to distract from the grief of losing her father. Which is no issue, as Amaya always bombards the girl with chores, and Magnifico only teaches Asha the most basic of magic for fear of her growing more powerful than him.

I made Asha work as a scullery maid not only as a reference to princesses such as Snow White and Cinderella starting off their respective stories as maids, but also because scullery maids acted as assistants to the kitchen maids. Dahlia works in the kitchen, Asha and Dahlia are best friends, I figured it made sense.

But anyways, on the day of Sabino’s 100th birthday, Sakina tells Asha to take a break and return home, as she hardly visits anymore due to work. Asha says she’ll try asking the king and queen to get off early, but that she can’t make any promises.

Asha meets with Magnifico and asks for the day off, but the king refuses. However, wanting to keep her loyalty, Magnifico finally shows Asha the wish chamber, and even allows her to witness the wish ceremony that night. But once Asha starts questioning the king on his methods, any goodwill between them begins to fade.

Another thing I’m disappointed in, is that originally Star was going to be a shapeshifting humanoid inspired by the Genie and Peter Pan, and may have even had a romance with Asha. But, the idea was scrapped for the more cutesy, ‘marketable’, version of Star.

In my retelling, I’d choose to do this human shapeshifter version of Star, but I’d name him something else. The star Earendel was mentioned in the concept art book, which is the farthest known star from Earth and not only means ‘morning star’ in Old English, but is also named after the Tolkien character, Eärendil.

I would call this shapeshifter Star Earen, and because Disney loves their animal/cute sidekicks, Earen can have the ‘Kirby’ Star as a companion, just like how Asha has Valentino and Magnifico and Amaya have Charo.

((Side #2: Anybody else notice that Star lowkey looks and sounds like Kirby😶))

Earen and Star journey down to Rosas once they hear Asha’s pleas for guidance. Once Asha tells of Magnifico and Amaya’s lies, Earen reveals that he actually met Magnifico decades ago. The amount of years shocks Asha, as she realizes that the King and Queen might be far older than what they are.

((Side note #3: I didn’t realize this till someone mentioned it, but if Sabino is 100 and he gave Magnifico his wish at 18, then he’s been waiting 82 years for his wish to be granted. Which means it’s likely that Magnifico might be immortal. That, or Disney didn’t think this shit through (most likely)))

Anyways, Earen actually attempted to stop Magnifico and Amaya’s ploy to keep the wishes of Rosas locked away, but he was sealed within the heavens until he and Star heard Asha make her wish.

We can have it that the king and queen spun the story so that Earen was made out to be an evil that once threatened Rosas, but Magnifico banished him and saved everyone, essentially making himself out to be the good guy and manipulating the narrative.

Asha and Earen must now work together to expose the lies of the royal couple, and along the way, the two begin to fall in love. Earen disguises himself as a peasant boy so as to remain inconspicuous, while Asha tries to go about her job as if nothing happened, evading the King and Queen’s suspicions.

Star gives Asha a stick infused with stardust once finding out she is, quite literally, the sorcerers apprentice. It is also so that she may defend herself, as Earen has his powers and a sword (similarly to Peter Pan).

Unlike Magnifico, Earen and Star teach Asha the wonders of magic and the potential she wields, showing that there is no need for her to hold back when her gift can help so many, including those she loves.

The three manage to sneak into the kings study, but only have time to retrieve Sabino’s wish and return it to him. However, Magnifico and Amaya, now strengthened by the powers of dark magic, find Asha and Earen and threaten to destroy all the wishes should Earen not surrender to them.

And as a way to ensure that Asha doesn’t foil their plans, Magnifico destroys both Asha and Sakina’s wishes, despite Asha not being eighteen yet. However, the evil magic allows him to do so. This act weakens the two women, and infuriates Earen.

Earen then willingly complies despite Asha’s opposition, and Sabino takes Asha and Sabina to the seven (well six) teens for aid, who are in hiding after Simon ratted them out and who now serves as a puppet to the king and queen.

Despite loosing her wish, Asha finds the strength to carry on through the memory of her late father, enlisting the help of her friends and Star, who managed to evade the royal couple’s grasp. The team must work together to save Earen, whose power will be drained by Magnifico and Amaya. And if such a feat were to happen, then Earen would die and Rosas would be lost.

The five teens go into the woods to distract one of the royals, with the aid of the forest fauna and Star. Amaya chases the group alongside Charo while Magnifico tortures Earen and begins stealing his power. With the help of Dahlia, Asha sneaks into the castle to confront her former mentor and save Earen before it’s too late.

At first, it seems that the heroes have the upper hand with Magnifico neutralized, but then, Amaya swoops in riding Charo, who now takes the form of a giant dragon. Earen transforms into a dragon himself and battles Charo and Amaya, while Asha continues battling Magnifico. Star even comes to help after the original plan fails.

However, the unholy trio have the upper hand, and Amaya strikes down Earen, giving Magnifico enough time to not only drain Earen’s power, but to trap Star within his staff. With their combined powers, Magnifico and Amaya gather all of the peoples wishes, even stealing the wishes of those not yet of age, which includes the teens.

With all the wishes gathered, the couple and their pet destroy all the wishes, taking their energy for themselves.

Asha falls into despair as she watched her friends, love ones, and community succumb to the grief of loosing their wishes. The king and queen force Asha to apologize to the people, mocking her and making her feel even more guilty.

However, Earen comforts Asha despite his weak state, telling her it’s alright and that she shouldn’t be ashamed of wishing on Star, as he brought the two of them together. The two kiss, the strength of their newfound love and hope shining through the darkness and inspiring the people of Rosas to rise up.

As the sky and stars become alive, Magnifico’s staff is destroyed, releasing Star in the process. All the evil magic he, Amaya, and Charo used is sucked out of them and vanquished, and Earen is restored to full vitality.

Think of this as the transformation scene from Princess and the Frog. Asha and Earen get new outfits, with Asha even gaining a crown and a new wand from Star.

((Side Note #4: The “transformation” in the finale of the film is so stupid. Asha could’ve literally gotten a new dress once she becomes a fairy godmother, but instead, Star just made her sparkly. How magical🙄))

Rosas rejoices, as they realize they don’t need the king to make their wishes come true, and they can pursue them themselves. With Magnífico and Amaya banished from Rosas, Asha and Earen become the new rulers, being names Prince and Princess respectively.

And that’s basically how I would’ve done Wish. It’s not perfect, but it’s just an idea. I’m just disappointed that Disney do something better for their 100th anniversary.

[gremlingottoosilly]

they wouldn’t have had to divorce if he’d listened properly 😔 what about respecting her boundaries 😔 all this trouble and he’s still sneaking his way into her bed 😔 just be a good husband 😔

too bad she was sensible enough to go for joint custody so they couldn’t parent trap her

They wouldn't have to divorce him if he was a sensible human being!! But of course, having Konig as a husband would mean abandoning all of your hopes and dreams and understanding that, no, he is not fucking ready for anything serious, and he is only pushing you into marriage because he is far too insecure for anything else. This is Konig for ya - a crazy obsessive horny old dog who managed to fuck a few little brats into you, and now you're facing the consequences. The problem is - you can't just drop him off your life and go with your merry way. You have children together, and they don't see their dad's behavior as anything weird - so they would get sad if you are not allowing them to meet, and Konig is sensible enough to give them a good time any time he's in the country. It's crazy, with his irregular schedule, so you will often be forced into a spontaneous trip across the continent solely because he was in the area and already bought you and the kids tickets to Disney Park for a whole fucking week. Of course, you can't leave them with him, so you have to call off the school, you have to call off the work(if you have one) and you have to go and pretend to be a healthy couple because you love your kids. Konis is not a deadbeat dad, even though you kinda of almost want him to be one. He remembers all the important dates for you and children, he is good with gifts and he is still sending you money for childcare and for personal needs. He was never this good during the marriage, barely paying attention to the kiddos, but he pulled off such a good show in court, that he kinda has to be amazing now. He is very moody if you're getting a job - he can still provide for you, after all - but you want to be independent...or at least pretend to. You're getting fired all the time because of your constant disappearances - but you don't want to be the bad guy in front of your kids and say that they can't spend time with you two. You're tired, managing a single-parent household is hard, especially when your ex-husband is as annoying as Konig, and you find yourself relying on his for too many things...and ending up in his bed far too many times.