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The decision to focus on faith rather than transgender identity in this episode appears to be a strategic move to avoid controversy. It’s possible that initial plans included interactions between the trans character and Lori, but these may have been shelved or edited out to prevent PR backlash. Since each episode of the series explores individual characters’ internal struggles, it’s likely that the narrative was adjusted to sideline the transgender storyline entirely, perhaps by removing that entire episode.

This change can be viewed as a pragmatic response to the social and political pressures faced by Disney, aiming to appeal to a broader, more conservative segment of parents and viewers who are increasingly wary of woke messaging in children's programming.