# Time-Travelling Fairy Tales Fairy Tale Characters Receive a Visit from the Doctor By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-06-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-tale-characters References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/illustrations-of-disney-princesses-meeting-the-doctor-in-the-tardis/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/khallion?section_id=10930117) What better way for sci-fi fans to get interested in fairy tale characters than by adding a time traveller into their midst? The princesses of [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney) and [Little Red Riding Hood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-mermaid-1) are visited by the Doctor in these illustrations created by artist Karen Hallion. The drawings don't showcase which Doctor visits the fairy tale characters, therefore, fans of the sci-fi series can speculate and debate which Doctor it was. The drawings showcase Ariel, Belle, Alice and several other of the [Disney princesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-glossy-lip). One can only wonder why the Doctor visited the these fairy tale characters. The world of Disney and Doctor Who are two well-loved franchises, so it only seems ideal to merge those two together to bring about a series of wondrous proportions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sci-fi and Fairy Tale Crossovers:** The combination of science fiction and fairy tale characters creates new and exciting storytelling opportunities. - **Speculation and Debate:** The ambiguity of the Doctor's identity leads to engaging discussions among fans. - **Franchise Merging:** Bringing together beloved franchises opens up possibilities for innovative and imaginative collaborations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore new avenues by tapping into the potential of combining sci-fi and fairy tale genres. - **Fan Communities:** Engaging fan communities in speculation and debate can foster deep connections and drive audience engagement. - **Merchandise and Licensing:** The merging of popular franchises creates opportunities for unique and desirable merchandise and licensing partnerships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Equitable Fairy Tale Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-tales-by-odeabank.md) - [Storybook-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy.md) - [AI Fairytale Generator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-fairytale-generator.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Fairytale Mystery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fairytale-files-interactive-murder-mysteries.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-enchanting-collection.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md)