I think they at least attempted to do it, when they had Red sitting on a log and quietly freaking out, unsure of how to handle these newfound emotions, but it was a pretty half hearted attempt
It was half-hearted because they didn’t want her sexuality to become an issue. They never once used the word gay or lesbian in this episode. They didn’t want to draw attention to any sort of sexuality, couching it as “love is love!” It’s encouraging but at the same time, these are real issues for a great many people—individuals who begin to explore their own feelings and are conflicted because of their past, their ethics, their friends or family….
This is a chance, then, to really dig deep and explore what acceptance means, not only person-to-person but also on a personal, inside level.
Can’t have such negative attention and controversy associated with one of their Disney Princesses.
And isn’t Mulan getting a live action film at some point?