Why Disneyland gave the Snow White ride a makeover

May 26, 2021 8:31 AM PT

Disneyland’s Snow White ride has undergone numerous changes throughout the decades. Its latest makeover removes many of the ride’s scarier elements, and instead focuses on the love story of the film. But the update has sparked debate. Read Todd Martens’ analysis of what critics get wrong about the underestimated princess.

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Mark E. Potts

Mark E. Potts is the senior editor for video at the Los Angeles Times. A native of Enid, Okla., Potts graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a master’s degree in broadcast journalism. He has created and edited video for DreamWorks, YouTube, Microsoft, Sony and BET.

Todd Martens

Todd Martens is a features columnist at the Los Angeles Times who writes about theme parks and West Coast Experiences, among other topics. Martens joined the Los Angeles Times in 2007 and has covered a mix of interactive entertainment as its game critic and pop music as a reporter and editor. Previously, he reported on the music business for Billboard Magazine. Martens has contributed to numerous books, including “The Big Lebowski: An Illustrated, Annotated History of the Greatest Cult Film of All Time.” He continues to torture himself by rooting for the Chicago Cubs and, while he likes dogs, he is more of a cat person.