Is snow white's scary adventure, "scary"? - The DIS Discussion Forums

kandb · 09-24-2009, 11:19 AM

We never brought my 6 year olds on this ride yet and I'm wondering if we should bring them on when we go in two weeks.

They never have been on HM but love POC. Any ideas? Thanks, Linda

Jareds_mommy · 09-24-2009, 11:24 AM

My 4 yr old DD was very bored by it last year
she was scared at its tough to be a bug though
She loved HM we ended up doing it 5 times

PoohsFan1 · 09-24-2009, 11:28 AM

We haven't taken our DD8 or DD6 on it yet. They love POTC and can handle HM (not their favorite, but will go on it to keep mom happy

). I haven't been on
Snow White in years, but from what I remember I don't think it is that scarry, but I know the evil witch kind of pops up on you unexpectedly so just tell your DD that if she doesn't like something to just close her eyes. I have been thinking of taking my DDs on Snow White when we go in December, just because they have never done it before.

scuba · 09-24-2009, 11:29 AM

I've heard this question before about other rides, we were just there a week ago, our nearly 4 year old can ride the ride without a peep, early in the ride you see the queen in a mirror switch to the witch and can be startling to even adults, but again our 3 year old daughter zips through the ride without a problem, We were at the World with our best friends this year and their 5 year old boy got off the ride nearly in tears and oly can open his eyes when he hears the final happily ever after scene. Our DD3 has a better grasp of make believe, our friends 5 year old has problems on POTC. Hope that helps.

Hannathy · 09-24-2009, 11:35 AM

While a classic ride you have to remember this is an ooold ride, it is all flat wood cutouts that slide out and back and twirl. It has none of the new life like techniques of a modern scary ride.

My 2.5 yr old DS rode this without a hitch. If a 6 yr old is afraid on this ride then I would think it was child who was afraid anytime they were in the dark, not the scariness factor of the ride. I really don't think most 6 yr olds would even be startled on this ride let alone frightened.

DISHoppy · 09-24-2009, 11:55 AM

It all depends on what they normally tolerate. Our DD (soon to be 6) wouldn't care for it, but our DD3 probably would. It's definitely the darkest ride in Fantasyland, and I would put it on a par with HM. I hadn't rode in decades, but went on it with my DH during our kids free visit back in March.

-Kevin

1rockinmamato2 · 09-24-2009, 11:57 AM

My kids rode it when they were 1.5 and 2.5. They did well. Not so sure about this time though but we are gonna do it anyway.

SNylund · 09-24-2009, 12:19 PM

I think some of these old rides would be cool to upgrade them, kind of like they did with Pirates. Change the card board cut out characters to lifesize hi-tech animatronics etc.

Chip's My Hero · 09-24-2009, 12:28 PM

The car in front of us back in 08 had a handful of high school kids in it. One of the girls scream bloody murder all the way through. My DD7 giggled the whole way.

I don't think there is anything scary really. just have her sit next to you and comment on how fun the ride is going to be.

Like I said my DD (5 first trip) has laughed and giggled all the way through it. She doesn't like the jerking the cars do (much like Pooh) but loves the ride.

NHTikiBeckie · 09-24-2009, 12:29 PM

It's a little bit of a "dark" ride...I think a 6 year old would be fine, I went on it with a 2 year old who found it to be VERY scary!

O2BNWDW · 09-24-2009, 02:01 PM

I rode it when I was in second grade, many, many, many, many, many, many, many mannnnnnnyyyyy years ago. It scared me to death! That witch was everywhere! I could not escape.

embarassing to admit but unfortunately true.

SmallWorld71 · 09-24-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by O2BNWDW

I rode it when I was in second grade, many, many, many, many, many, many, many mannnnnnnyyyyy years ago. It scared me to death! That witch was everywhere! I could not escape.

embarassing to admit but unfortunately true.

I'm with you. This really scared me when I was a kid. Way back before they added the word "scary" to the name of the ride. They've made it a little friendlier since than, but not enough for a Fantasyland ride, IMO.

Anyway, it depends on what your child is afraid of. On my own scary-o-meter, I find it scarier than POC/ about the same as Haunted Mansion. But, I hate rides where things jump out at me. If your 6 year olds are fine with those chintzy Haunted Houses that they have at carnivals, then they should be fine. If they don't like the dark or are easily startled by things jumping out at them, I would skip it.

princessmom29 · 09-24-2009, 03:30 PM

My DD was just barely 5 last year and was not scared by it at all. I think it depends on the child. I could see how they could find it kind of spooky.

Tinkerbell3014 · 09-24-2009, 04:07 PM

My kids rode it when they were 6 and 4. They both loved it and were not scared at all.

thesupersmartguy · 09-24-2009, 04:11 PM

I don't think it's scary at all for a 6 year old.

09-24-2009, 11:19 AM	#1
kandb Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 479	Is snow white's scary adventure, "scary"? We never brought my 6 year olds on this ride yet and I'm wondering if we should bring them on when we go in two weeks. They never have been on HM but love POC. Any ideas? Thanks, Linda

09-24-2009, 11:24 AM	#2
Jareds_mommy A day with out Disney planning, is like a day without sunshine Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 148	My 4 yr old DD was very bored by it last year she was scared at its tough to be a bug though She loved HM we ended up doing it 5 times Last edited by Jareds_mommy; 09-24-2009 at 11:33 AM.

09-24-2009, 11:28 AM	#3
PoohsFan1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois...Way too far away from the Mouse Posts: 3,141	We haven't taken our DD8 or DD6 on it yet. They love POTC and can handle HM (not their favorite, but will go on it to keep mom happy). I haven't been on Snow White in years, but from what I remember I don't think it is that scarry, but I know the evil witch kind of pops up on you unexpectedly so just tell your DD that if she doesn't like something to just close her eyes. I have been thinking of taking my DDs on Snow White when we go in December, just because they have never done it before. __________________ Me, DH, DD (8), DD (6) 6/00 Offsite, 9/05 WL, 6/07 POR, 3/09 WL, 12/09 BC Next trip 3/10 POFQ

09-24-2009, 11:55 AM	#6
DISHoppy Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: oHIo Posts: 322	It all depends on what they normally tolerate. Our DD (soon to be 6) wouldn't care for it, but our DD3 probably would. It's definitely the darkest ride in Fantasyland, and I would put it on a par with HM. I hadn't rode in decades, but went on it with my DH during our kids free visit back in March. -Kevin __________________ Aug 1972 - somewhere in central FL Sept 1988 - offsite May 1998 - offsite Oct 2007 - offsite (DDs first visit) Dec 2008 - POR March 2009 - POP December 2009 - SSR (home) <== postponed due to death in the family February/March 2010 - SSR (home) December 2010 - SSR

09-24-2009, 11:57 AM	#7
1rockinmamato2 * I have been a very good girl this year * I will give him a chance Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: My own little world Posts: 1,525	My kids rode it when they were 1.5 and 2.5. They did well. Not so sure about this time though but we are gonna do it anyway. __________________ Me, DH: DS (Wild child): DD (The sidekick to mayhem): 197something-first trip with parents 1980s-4x with parents 1991-with parents and DH-to-be October, 2007-first trip with my children May, 2008- yeah, we couldn't wait to go back Fall, 2009 - in the works!

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09-24-2009, 11:29 AM	#4
scuba Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 251	I've heard this question before about other rides, we were just there a week ago, our nearly 4 year old can ride the ride without a peep, early in the ride you see the queen in a mirror switch to the witch and can be startling to even adults, but again our 3 year old daughter zips through the ride without a problem, We were at the World with our best friends this year and their 5 year old boy got off the ride nearly in tears and oly can open his eyes when he hears the final happily ever after scene. Our DD3 has a better grasp of make believe, our friends 5 year old has problems on POTC. Hope that helps.

09-24-2009, 11:35 AM	#5
Hannathy When I stop laughing I will answer you Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,779	While a classic ride you have to remember this is an ooold ride, it is all flat wood cutouts that slide out and back and twirl. It has none of the new life like techniques of a modern scary ride. My 2.5 yr old DS rode this without a hitch. If a 6 yr old is afraid on this ride then I would think it was child who was afraid anytime they were in the dark, not the scariness factor of the ride. I really don't think most 6 yr olds would even be startled on this ride let alone frightened.

09-24-2009, 12:19 PM	#8
SNylund Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 386	I think some of these old rides would be cool to upgrade them, kind of like they did with Pirates. Change the card board cut out characters to lifesize hi-tech animatronics etc.

09-24-2009, 12:28 PM	#9
Chip's My Hero Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 131	The car in front of us back in 08 had a handful of high school kids in it. One of the girls scream bloody murder all the way through. My DD7 giggled the whole way. I don't think there is anything scary really. just have her sit next to you and comment on how fun the ride is going to be. Like I said my DD (5 first trip) has laughed and giggled all the way through it. She doesn't like the jerking the cars do (much like Pooh) but loves the ride. __________________ Jennifer Member of MMC and D23 1995 Honeymoon Offsite 2006/2007/2008/2009 Pop Century March 2010 Pop Century Mom and Dad only!!

09-24-2009, 12:29 PM	#10
NHTikiBeckie DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portsmouth, NH Posts: 1,017	It's a little bit of a "dark" ride...I think a 6 year old would be fine, I went on it with a 2 year old who found it to be VERY scary! __________________ MY VIDEOS ARE ON YOU TUBE! http://vimeo.com/7316001 (MGM & Animal Kingdom) http://vimeo.com/7315073 (Epcot) http://vimeo.com/7316111 (Magic Kingdom) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjHXWMp1uhI (Christmas and Fun outside the parks) Going to the Polynesian February 7th-14th!!!!

09-24-2009, 02:01 PM	#11
O2BNWDW Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 393	I have to be the lone voice of dissent I rode it when I was in second grade, many, many, many, many, many, many, many mannnnnnnyyyyy years ago. It scared me to death! That witch was everywhere! I could not escape. embarassing to admit but unfortunately true. __________________ Club Focker Watch Early 70's FL resident many visits 1996 Dixie Landings2002 ASMu2002 POR2003 DVC members - BCV w/the parents2004 Sept VWL 10th Anniversary2004 Oct BCV with DM, DDad and First timers DB, SIL DNi's & DNe!!! 2005 May SOG - Dad's last trip - We'll miss you always and we love you! 2005 Sept BCV*2006 April BWV - got sick as dogs!!

09-24-2009, 03:30 PM	#13
princessmom29 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 3,264	My DD was just barely 5 last year and was not scared by it at all. I think it depends on the child. I could see how they could find it kind of spooky.

09-24-2009, 04:07 PM	#14
Tinkerbell3014 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middleport New York Posts: 244	My kids rode it when they were 6 and 4. They both loved it and were not scared at all. __________________ :POR 2008, CBR 2006, DIXIE LANDINGS (POR) 1998, many offsite trips 1996,1989,1986,1983,1979 me DH:DD(8) DS(5)

09-24-2009, 04:11 PM	#15
thesupersmartguy DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Celebration, FL Posts: 2,810	I don't think it's scary at all for a 6 year old. __________________ Please stand clear of the doors. Por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas. Happily living in Celebration, FL Recent Trips To Disney: 8/08 YC Club Level Turret Suite and CBR Check Out My Trip Report UPDATED 1/28 with Turret Suite Pics!: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1922686 12/08 DTD Hilton CL and GF RPC Details Here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2029616

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