What is the name of the well where Snow White sings 'I'm Wishing'?

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The well where Snow White sings “I’m Wishing” is the Wishing Well.

The scene appears near the beginning of Disney’s 1937 animated feature. Snow White, dressed as a scullery maid by her jealous stepmother, draws water in the castle courtyard and sings about hoping that her wish for love will come true. The well echoes her voice, creating the impression that it answers her song.

The sequence introduces several important ideas at once: Snow White’s gentle personality, her longing for a happier life, and the film’s fairytale connection between wishes and romance. The Prince hears her singing, then responds with “One Song,” linking the two musical numbers.

A common mix-up is calling the location a fountain or pond. It is specifically presented as a wishing well, and “I’m Wishing” is the song associated with it. The song was written by Frank Churchill, with lyrics by Larry Morey, and was recorded by Adriana Caselotti as Snow White.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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