There’s something electric about watching someone’s star rise in real time. Whitney Leavitt has spent the past year transforming from a reality TV personality to a genuine entertainment force, captivating audiences first on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, then dominating dance floors on Dancing with the Stars, and now stepping onto Broadway stages. However, one of her recent interviews has sent her fan base into overdrive, with speculation centering on one particular possibility: could Whitney be Disney’s next live-action princess?Elite Daily (@elitedaily): Get! Whitney! Leavitt! In! The! Movies! @elitedaily Get! Whitney! Leavitt! In! The! Movies! The #SLOMW and #DWTS star shares what she’s manifesting in 2026 at L’oréal’s Women Of Worth event in Los Angeles. #WhitneyLeavitt ♬ original sound – Elite Daily The timing couldn’t be more intriguing. As Disney navigates a complicated relationship with its live-action remake strategy, searching for the magic formula that recaptures what made the originals special while justifying their existence to modern audiences, it needs fresh energy. They need someone who can dance, act, connect with viewers, and generate genuine excitement. Someone like Whitney Leavitt. And if her husband Conner’s comment about “Live Action Anastasia” holds any weight, Disney might have found exactly what they’re looking for.Whitney’s journey to this moment hasn’t been overnight. She’s built a devoted following through authenticity, weathered intense media scrutiny, and proven she can deliver when the spotlight shines brightest. Now, with a Broadway debut locked in and mysterious Disney meetings making headlines, the question isn’t whether Whitney can handle a major project. It’s what that project will be and when we’ll get to see it.Credit: 20th CenturyThe Post That Started EverythingWhitney lit the fuse on December 3 when she posted a TikTok video that immediately sent fans scrambling for answers. In the clip, she lip syncs to audio from former Disney Channel star Debby Ryan, delivering the line: “My one thing is that I went into the Disney Channel building, and sat down with the president of the Disney Channel, and I said, ‘I want to make history.’ And that’s what this is.”The choice of audio alone would have been enough to spark conversation, but Whitney didn’t stop there. As the camera pans out in the final moments, viewers can clearly see she’s filming inside the Disney/ABC Television studio. Not a generic office. Not a hotel lobby. The actual studio.Her caption added fuel to the fire: “I wasn’t gunna post this yet.. but I’m JUST TOO EXCITED!” The combination of location, audio choice, and barely contained enthusiasm created the perfect storm of speculation. Within hours, her comment section exploded with theories, demands for information, and fans declaring they were “literally in tears” despite not knowing what the announcement actually involves. @whitneyleavitt I wasn’t gunna post this yet.. but I’m JUST TOO EXCITED! ♬ original sound – y2k.90sbabies Conner’s Three Words Changed EverythingIf Whitney’s video was the spark, her husband Conner’s comment was gasoline. He dropped into the TikTok comments with three words that instantly dominated the conversation: “Live action Anastasia??”The response was immediate and intense. Fans flooded his comment with replies ranging from “Don’t tease me right now, spill the beans!!!” to “If this is legit, imma cry.” The speculation makes sense on multiple levels. Anastasia, originally a 20th Century Fox film, now falls under Disney’s umbrella following the acquisition of Fox. The role requires someone who can sing, dance, and carry dramatic moments. Whitney has proven she can do all three.Whether Conner was genuinely hinting at something real or simply manifesting alongside the fanbase remains unclear. But the comment shifted the entire conversation. What started as general Disney speculation became laser-focused on one specific possibility that feels almost too perfect to dismiss.Other fans contributed their own theories to the mix. One suggested “a reality TV series about you and Conner navigating your new career called Love It Or Leavitt.” In contrast, others pushed for Whitney to become “the next Christmas Hallmark movie girl” or to play Mother Gothel in a live-action Tangled. Someone crowned her “MY DISNEY PRINCESS” with a row of crying emojis, while another declared, “You’re achieving so much, and I’m so proud, it feels like a friend is doing it.”From DWTS to BroadwayThis Disney tease arrives during what can only be described as Whitney’s breakthrough moment. Just days before posting the mysterious video, she confirmed she’ll be stepping into the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago at New York City’s Ambassador Theatre. The six-week run, scheduled for February and March 2026, represents a massive career milestone that fans have been anticipating since her Dancing With the Stars journey.Whitney became one of the season’s breakout personalities, partnering with Mark Ballas to deliver consistently strong performances that carried her to the semi-finals. When she didn’t advance to the finale despite high scores and viewer support, ABC recognized her impact by arranging a special Call Her Daddy podcast interview. The episode gave Whitney and Mark space to address media scrutiny, social media bullying, and the “villain” narrative that followed her from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.The interview also featured a freestyle routine so impressive that fans immediately began calling for Broadway to take notice. The universe, apparently, was listening.Why This Matters for DisneyWhitney’s potential Disney project arrives at a fascinating inflection point for the company’s live-action remake strategy. Disney has spent years translating its animated classics into live-action films with mixed results, each facing varying degrees of backlash and scrutiny. But none have proven as divisive or disappointing as the recent Snow White remake.Released in March 2025, Snow White was expected to perform respectably, despite controversy surrounding star Rachel Zegler’s comments about the original film and her public stances on various issues. Instead, the film grossed just over $200 million against an estimated $250 million budget, with Deadline reporting Disney lost approximately $115 million on the project.The Snow White situation highlights the tightrope Disney walks with these remakes. They need to honor the originals while updating them for contemporary audiences. They need stars who can generate excitement without sparking backlash. They need projects that feel necessary rather than cynical.This is where someone like Whitney becomes interesting. She brings built-in audience enthusiasm, proven performance ability, and the kind of authentic connection with fans that can’t be manufactured. She has also demonstrated resilience in handling criticism and media narratives, a quality that proved crucial during her DWTS run.Until Whitney reveals what she’s actually working on with ABC/Disney, fans will continue to refresh her social media feeds and dissect every post for clues. The possibilities range from scripted series to movie musicals to Disney+ reality content. An Anastasia live-action film would certainly fit the pattern of Disney mining its newly acquired Fox properties, and Whitney’s skill set aligns perfectly with the demands of the role.Regardless of what the specific project turns out to be, one thing feels certain: Whitney Leavitt is building something significant. From reality TV to Dancing With the Stars to Broadway to whatever Disney has planned, she’s creating a career defined by growth, authenticity, and genuine connection with audiences. The post Controversial ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Star Whitney Leavitt to Become Official Disney Princess? appeared first on Inside the Magic.