Anne,

Is there any way for Disney to make this right?  Or is it your opinion that white storytellers should never be allowed to retell Polynesian/Hawaiian stories? Do you believe that whites should only tell the stories of their own or other white cultures, no matter their intentions?

Recall Disney caught a wave of backlash in the early 90's because they were only telling the stories of white princesses. This outrage led to their production of Alladin, Pochohantas, Mulan. It wasn't meant to be appropriation, it was supply meeting demand.  So, some minorities want their stories told, others do not.  Luckily for them, Disney is in the business of making money, not of making every last person happy with what they're doing.

That said, what you're doing with this editorial is the best way to make a change. You can't force a company with the resources of Disney to not make a certain movie. But you can create a big enough stink that they don't do it again. Hopefully, enough people agree.