Ariel falls in love with Eric after spending time with him, thus the film makes it more clear that he's an extension of her dreams and goals, not her sole purpose. Disney princess films are often ...

Plus, on top of this just being a fun little fantasy, it also shows all the amazing, strong women who are Disney princesses.

Disney has a new princess. Well, a new actor playing an existing princess, to be precise. Halle Bailey has been announced as Ariel in Disney's latest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid.