[10][11] The ride soft-opened in the Magic Kingdom on May 28, 2014,[12] fully opening a week later on May 28, 2014, replacing 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage (1971-94) and Pooh's Playful Spot (2005-10).

[13] The ride travels both indoors and outdoors, similar to Frontierland's major attractions, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

[16] Most of the Audio-Animatronics, including the Dwarf figures of Doc, Dopey, Happy, Sleepy, Sneezy, Grumpy, and Bashful performing their Yodel Song in the final scene, are recycled from the demolished Snow White's Scary Adventures attraction.

Many of the figures within the cave are new designs from the animation team, with the most important and recognizable contribution being Doc's high range of motion, two-degree-of-freedom wrist.

[18] It is one of three Walt Disney World attractions to provide videos for guests, the others being The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror,[19][20] and TRON Lightcycle / Run.