If you’ve been looking forward to trying the new “Hey, Disney” feature recently introduced at select Walt Disney World Resorts, then your opportunity might be coming sooner than you think. A collaboration between Disney and Amazon created an Alexa-powered voice assistant that will soon be available in your own home.
The cross-branded product showcases Amazon’s commitment to “ambient intelligence,” wrapped up in a product Disney refers to as the Disney Magical Companion. At the recent Consumer Electronics convention in Las Vegas, the team announced it would be an option available to all Echo devices from late 2023.
Gizmodo Australia described the service in the following statement:
Folks with Alexa at home will soon be able to interact with “Hey Disney!” via a paid Alexa skill, though the price has yet to be announced. The Disney assistant will automatically be unlocked if you already pay for an Amazon Kids profile.
The voice assistant provides access to more than 20 Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars characters. They include Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Dory from Finding Nemo, and Olaf from Frozen. You’ll be able to request jokes, play games, and listen to Disney music and sounds.
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Zoë Wood is a travel writer from Sydney, Australia. Since her first visit to Disneyland at the age of 6, she has spent her years frequently visiting Disney Parks and traveling around the world.
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