It seems that Disney’s Stories Matter division has once again struck a chord with Walt Disney World with the change to Peter Pan’s Flight.
Promotional image of Peter Pan’s Flight on the Disney World website
Stories Matter is a division of the Walt Disney Corporation that seeks out potentially problematic elements in Disney entertainment and experiences and updates them for mythical, modern audiences.
This time, the Stories Matter division has taken on one of its favorite targets: Peter Pan. After adding disclaimers to the original animated film on Disney Plus, Disney altered the film’s Walt Disney World attraction, Peter Pan’s Flight, and changed a scene featuring the Indian village.
A picture of the original flight of Peter Pan at Walt Disney World via Blog Mickey YouTube
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Originally, this scene featured the Native American characters from the original film sitting around a fire. One of them was Tiger Lilly, the Native American princess. Now, the scene shows Tiger Lilly and her grandmother performing the “Fancy Shawl Butterly Dance.”
The chief and the drummers were completely removed and even the tipis were replaced with new ones.
Walt Disney World’s Peter Pan’s Flight has reopened. Disney Imagineers have revamped the scene. What do you think of the changes? pic.twitter.com/DyTHmtI0RW
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Disney commented on the change, saying, “A tranquil lagoon gives way to a mountaintop community where colorful teepees frame the Neverland Tribe’s harvest festival. Here, Tiger Lily and her grandmother gracefully perform the traditional Fancy Shawl Butterfly Dance around the fire, capturing the vibrant spirit of the occasion.”
This change came as a huge surprise to long-time fans of the attraction, as it was completely unannounced. Disney closed Peter Pan’s Flight for a six-week renovation without providing any details about what was being done, leading many to believe it was just a routine closure to fix some maintenance issues on the 51-year-old attraction.
However, it seems that Disney Imagineering intentionally withheld news of the change to avoid controversial reactions.
a picture of the updated Peter Pan’s Flight at Walt Disney World via Blog Mickey YouTube
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Despite its age, Peter Pan’s Flight is still one of the most popular attractions at Magic Kingdom. The slow-moving ghost train has wait times of over an hour, even during quieter times.
It was renovated several years ago to create a new interactive waiting area that could hold guests’ attention during wait times that were often over 70 minutes.
A picture of Peter Pan’s flight at Walt Disney World via Blog Mickey YouTube
The Stories Matter department was recently responsible for another major change at the Magic Kingdom, finding that Splash Mountain was problematic, which led to it being replaced with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, an attraction that is inaccessible for several hours each day.
On its official website, the Stories Matter division shares its mission, saying: “We are reviewing our offerings beyond the screen, which include products, books, music and experiences. While some offerings may include warnings about negative portrayals of people and cultures, others will be reimagined. We are also investing in new ways to better reflect the rich diversity of stories in our world. This work is ongoing and will continue to evolve as we strive for a more inclusive future.”
Promotional image of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure via the Disney World website
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