Disney Dish: Snow White's Scary Adventures Overhaul & Future Tech

Star Wars Hotel Technology

• 💡 Two new Disney patents suggest cutting-edge tech for the Star Wars hotel, including a cylindrical interface for augmented reality.
• 🚀 Another patent focuses on location-based mobile storytelling using beacons, likely for immersive experiences.

Disney Cruise Line Tech Survey

• ❓ A Disney survey probed guest media consumption habits, device ownership (including smart home tech), and comfort with high-value mobile purchases.
• 📱 A key question explored the ideal age for a child to own a cell phone, highlighting a perceived gap between Disneyland and Walt Disney World guest demographics.
• 🚢 This survey data is crucial for planning technology integration on new cruise ships like the Disney Wish, set to launch in 2022.

Snow White's Scary Adventures Refurbishment

• ⚠️ The Snow White's Scary Adventures attraction at Disneyland is undergoing a significant update due to its outdated and frightening elements.
• 🏰 The refurbishment aims to address issues like the dungeon queue and the witch's scary scenes, making it more family-friendly.
• 🏰 Historically, the ride has been problematic, with parents complaining about its scariness, leading to the addition of the word "Scary" to its title.
• 💡 Updates draw inspiration from a similar refurbishment in 1994 at Walt Disney World, which also aimed to clarify the ride's narrative and reduce frightening elements.

Problematic Disney Characters & Future Projects

• 🎭 Snow White is discussed as a problematic character due to her passivity, a concern reflected in modern Disney storytelling trends.
• 🌟 The update for Snow White's Scary Adventures notably omits the word "dwarves", reflecting a broader sensitivity around terms like "dwarf" and "little people."
• 🎬 Disney is exploring a live-action Snow White film from her sister Rose Red's perspective, potentially featuring a more active Snow White.
• 💡 Earlier concepts for Snow White adaptations included "Snowstar" (Snow White in Space) and "Snow and the Seven" (a kung fu adaptation in China), showcasing Disney's willingness to reimagine classic IPs.

After Hours Events & Survey Insights

• 📊 A survey for Disney's Animal Kingdom after-hours event sought to understand guest motivations, including the free ice cream and minimal wait times.
• ❓ A unique question asked about likelihood to repurchase if the day were redone, indicating a focus on perceived value for pricey tickets.
• 🗺️ The survey acknowledged unofficial Disney fan sites as sources of information, highlighting the importance of online communities.
• ➡️ A key question explored whether guests would visit a Walt Disney World park if after-hours events weren't offered, with many indicating they would visit a competitor theme park instead, suggesting a strategic value for Disney in drawing crowds away from rivals.