Disney’s Wish: A Century of Wishing on Stars by Carli Yingling

Disney’s Wish celebrates the studio’s centennial by revisiting the theme of wishing upon a star, first popularized by Pinocchio (1940). While incorporating traditional Disney magic and Easter eggs, the film redefines wishes as aspirations requiring personal effort, offering a fresh take on the studio’s classic motifs. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2024/04/disneys-wish-a-century-of-wishing-on-stars/ About the Author: Carli Yingling is a U.S. Army veteran and psychology student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Subscribe to Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/subscribe/ Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and the Center for Inquiry.