Walt Disney was a man of many talents. He “was the first to be imaginative, not only with story ideas, but with the adaptation of new technologies” (Brody 351). He created many beloved characters that children could connect with through his storybooks and animated films. Along with his success in literature and the world of animation, Disney has created a land where all dreams come true for every young person; Disneyland. This magical place is made up of “nature films and live-action Disney adventures” (Brody 351). But with all this excitement, can Disney's creations be linked to positive outcomes in a child's development? Disney's stories and films are seen on the surface as harmless, but when studied, an alternative meaning for his stories has been suggested. In the early stages of life, children are eager to encounter new things and learn from them. This does not mean that everything a young child, going through crucial developmental stages of life, is exposed to will be enlightening. There are few positive developmental outcomes a child will gain from watching and interacting with beloved Disney characters; whether it's a storybook, an animated film, or a real-life event. The negative developments appear to far outweigh the proposed positive ones. Children are asked whether or not they possess the capacity for moral understanding and development. Monique Wonderly explains that children have the capacity for moral understanding and illustrates this reasoning through the conclusions drawn by Jean Piaget and Lawerence Kohlberg. Wonderly states that Piaget's theory of “children's moral reasoning is largely determined by [their] fear of punishment and respect for authority” (2). Furthermore, in... middle of paper... innovative, foundations for the education of young and future generations. It is also understood that “negative representations of the female gender in popular culture have been seen as a harmful influence on young children” (Lee 11). It is understood that children have the ability to understand the situations and morals present in Disney films and this educational power should not be wasted by harming young viewers. But the power of new educational methods must be implemented with great care. The means to capture the attention of young viewers is already present, with the possibility of creating the “Disney princess line”. The Disney film industry should provide the young minds of the future generation with entertainment that does not consist of traditional gender socialization roles and appropriate plot for education and development..