What an absolute brute, forcing his affections on the tender and charming Snow White.
Disneyland’s Snow White ride causes backlash over lack of consent in true love’s kiss scene
The Disney classic Snow White has come under renewed scrutiny over claims the Prince’s “true love’s kiss” was given “without consent”.
Just days after Disneyland has reopened with an update to its Snow White attraction, the move is already receiving backlash.
According to Disney, Snow White’s Enchanted Wish takes guests aboard a wooden mine cart as they accompany the princess as she escapes the clutches of the Evil Queen.
“The Snow White attraction has such a rich history,” Kim Irvine, creative executive for Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney Imagineering, said in a statement. “We wanted to take into account the beautiful scenic work that has always existed and retell the story in a special way. We believe guests will enjoy this sweet storyline in a stunning experience.
”However, it’s the “true love’s kiss” grand finale between Snow White and her Prince that is drawing scrutiny from newspaper, the San Francisco Gate.
“The new grand finale of Snow White’s Enchanted Wish is the moment when the Prince finds Snow White asleep under the Evil Queen’s spell and gives her “true love’s kiss” to release her from the enchantment,” the outlet writes.
“A kiss he gives to her without her consent, while she’s asleep, which cannot possibly be true love if only one person knows it’s happening.
