Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Diamond Edition

11 Oct

Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Diamond Edition

Posted by: Lizzie

When our copy of the new Disney Blu-Ray edition of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” arrived, Simon gasped and then proceeded to jump around as if he’d won the mega million jackpot. Now that we’ve watched it (twice), every time he sees a commercial related to the movie, he’s all, “HEY WE HAVE DATT!!!”

There’s really nothing like watching your kids as they experience a movie you’ve grown up watching. There are things you’ve forgotten about, like the part in the movie where Dopey runs around the house for a few more kisses from Snow White. And Aiden laughed his face off the first time Sneezy blasted out his first major sneeze. Simon was so worried for Snow White when she was running through the forest after the Huntsman told her to run away. It was so funny: when Snow White “died,” the boys all said, “The End!” Of course, that’s not the end, and they were glad that Snow White did, indeed, live happily ever after. (Surprisingly, there were no resounding “eeeews” when Prince Charming kissed the sleeping Snow White.)

Some technical stuff about Blu-Ray:

Blu-ray Disc (also known as Blu-ray or BD) is an optical disc storage medium designed to supersede the standard DVD format. Its main uses are for storing high-definition video, PlayStation 3 games, and other data, with up to 25 GB per single layered, and 50 GB per dual layered disc. The disc has the same physical dimensions as standard DVDs and CDs.

Highlights about Blu-ray discs and players:

Up to 6x better quality than DVD

7.1 Surround Sound

Immersive activity with games and special features

Kid proof-more scratch resistant

Plays both Blu-ray and DVD discs

Blu-ray also plays on Sony Playstation 3 players

Did you see that? Kid proof!!! We have had to replace several DVDs over the years because they’ve gotten scratched up.

We don’t have a Blu-Ray player (oh, how I wish we did), so we watched the DVD that’s included in the Diamond Edition Combo Pack. Even still, it looks GOOD. I have never seen an older Disney movie look this crisp! Compared to the VHS copy of Snow White that we still have, this edition is so much better. Plus, it comes with all these features:

Picture & Sound

First time ever in high definition 7.1 sound
Disneyview – expanded viewing experience
All-new Music Video

Disney Family Play

What Do You See? – Decipher the scambled image
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall – Which princess are you most like?
Jewel Jumble – test your matching skills

Backstage Disney

Snow White Returns – Newly discovered storyboards. Was Walt planning a sequel?
Hyperion Studios – Explore Walt’s original studio
The One That Started It All – See how Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs forever changed the world of movies

Classic Bonus Features

Dopey’s Wild Mine Ride Game
“Heigh-Ho” Karaoke Sing-along
Disney through the decades
And More!

I hope that if you don’t have a copy of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, that you go out and get this edition. It’s great for family movie night, or even for curling up with your kids to watch on on a rainy day.

See more about the Diamond Edition of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” on the official site. Watch the trailer here.

And check out this video to wee what the Disney Timeless Memories DVDS are all about: