The surge of Disney remakes has given me a sense of nostalgia and reminds me of the magic these movies hold. While the core of the stories remains the same, remaking a movie for the current time allows Disney to fix any mistakes or add things the company originally forgot or that fans wanted added in.

These stories have stood the test of time for a reason. All ages and generations can relate to the feeling that these movies give us of hope, joy, or of simply being captivated by the charm. Remaking a movie gives siblings, parents, cousins, or anyone who experienced these movies at a young age, the ability to better relate to their children or the younger generation as a whole and share a common moment.

With the upcoming remake of Aladdin, I am excited to see people who look like me on the big screen. That Naomi Scott, who will play Princess Jasmine, is half-Indian is a huge deal to me. Growing up, Princess Jasmine was the only one who I could relate to even though she was meant to be Middle Eastern. I know how much of a difference representation in the media I consumed growing up would have made to me, and now this is a chance for kids growing up to have that.

Honestly, for me, I enjoy reliving the feeling of watching rebooted Disney movies even if it may not be the exact same thing I watched as a kid. I hated The Jungle Book growing up, but watching the remake gave me a chance to understand the story differently.  Whether it was the live action or the different appreciation I have now that I’m older, I’m not sure, but I’m glad Disney remade Aladdin. I look forward to the Mulan and The Lion King remakes, and even if you don’t, there’s no reason to not let others enjoy it.