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Amazon Adds "Hey, Disney!" Feature to Echo Devices

Featuring character voices, trivia, park information, and more

By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 28, 2021 04:33PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Disney fans rejoice: Amazon Alexa technology is getting a Disney flair with a new “Hey, Disney!” feature. Announced during Amazon’s event on Tuesday, the tech giant describes the feature as a new kind of voice assistant in partnership with Disney. The feature will allow beloved Disney characters from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more to interact with you on supported Echo devices. Amazon / Disney The assistant will feature over 1,000 custom interactions that include these character voices and original recordings from the Disney library, jokes, interactive trivia, soundscapes, and more. Amazon also announced that beginning next year, all of the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels would come equipped with an Echo Show 5 in guest rooms so people can use the “Hey Disney” feature to find out information about the parks or request hotel services. TechCrunch notes that the “Hey Disney” feature at Disney hotels will differ from how it works in your home, since the device won’t have access to your personal Amazon accounts and Amazon. Also, Amazon reportedly won’t save the audio recordings if you use the “Hey Disney” feature in your hotel room. ...beginning next year, all of the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels would come equipped with an Echo Show 5 in guest rooms... Aside from that Disney news, Amazon launched a new Disney stand for the Echo Show 5 device during Tuesday’s event as well. The Mickey Mouse-inspired stand features the iconic ears silhouette made by Otterbox. Amazon did not mention when “Hey Disney” or the new stand would be available. Other announcements from Tuesday include the reveal of the Echo Show 15, Amazon Glow, Amazon Astro (a new robot), the Amazon Always Home Camera, and more. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The Best Disney Plus Movies Right Now (October 2022) The Alexa Echo Device Comparison Chart How to Fix It When Alexa says the Echo is Offline How to Watch Marvel Movies in Order Online How to Set up the Amazon Echo Show How to Reset Alexa on Echo Devices A Brief History of the Walt Disney Company How to Connect Your Android Phone to Alexa How to Play YouTube Videos on Alexa Devices Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Review: Everything Alexa has to offer in a tiny package What Is the Amazon Echo Show? How to Get Alexa Celebrity Voices Echo Sub Review: An Affordable Subwoofer for Compatible Echo Devices How to Use Alexa to Transfer Music Between Echo Devices How to Put an Echo Dot in Setup Mode Is Alexa Safe to Use? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies