By D23 Team Without doubt, Beauty and the Beast is one of the most majestic movies in the Disney animated film canon. In honor of the film’s 25th anniversary, we asked our friends at the Animation Research Library to share some of the magnificent story sketches, concept art, and drawings that served as inspiration for …
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By Jim Fanning A beastly leading man, a bookworm princess, a brittle brood of supporting characters in a story confined to a dark castle. These unlikely elements make up one of the most well-known yet unlikely fairy tales ever—and only the magic of Disney animation could bring it to the screen with such unforgettable enchantment. …
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Inspired by the colors of Belle’s beautiful yellow ball gown and Beast’s brown fur, enjoy this salty-meets-sweet snack. Ingredients and Materials Pretzel rods Yellow melting chocolate Yellow edible pearls Brown melting chocolate (milk chocolate) Chocolate jimmies Directions 1. To make the Belle pretzel rods: place yellow chocolate in a microwave-proof container and heat 20 seconds at …
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By Courtney Potter For some couples, a Disney-themed wedding is a dream come true… a fairy tale come to colorful life, replete with touches of their favorite Disney locations, characters, or stories. And what better fairy tale to emulate than Beauty and the Beast? Belle’s iconic gown? A totally unique wedding look. That twirl around …
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By D23 Team Enjoy Beauty and the Beast as never-before! Follow along with the classic film and mark off phrases and items you see in the film for a fun game of Beauty and the Beast BINGO. Click here to download. Materials 8 ½” x 11” cardstock (we recommend 110-pound paper for best results) Scissors …
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By D23 Team Stand out with this stunning stained-glass rose design inspired by the stained glass windows from Beauty and the Beast! Materials Nail polish base coat Light green nail polish Red nail polish Dark green nail polish Black nail polish (we recommend using a nail polish pen) Optional: clear glitter polish Nail polish top …
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By Nicole Nalty As we celebrate 25 years of Beauty and the Beast, we can’t help but wish our homes were filled with cuddly footstools, dancing dishes, and wardrobes we could consult about, well, our wardrobe. So we headed to DisneyStore.com—a treasure trove of Beauty and the Beast goodies—to find some adorable items to make …
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This tasty treat is almost too pretty to eat! Enjoy these colorful cookies inspired by the stained glass windows from Beauty and the Beast. Ingredients and Materials Sugar or shortbread cookies (store-bought or prepared according to your favorite recipe) at least 3 inches wide White royal icing Edible rice paper (available online or at baking …
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By Nicole Nalty Whether it’s for trick-or-treating, attending a Halloween party at a Disney park, or exploring D23 Expo, Disney fans love to fill the shoes of their favorite Disney characters. We asked D23 fans to share photos of themselves dressed in their Beauty and the Beast best, and they did not disappoint! Scroll down …
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By D23 Team Have your very own dinner party! While your flatware may not be as animated, you can still use Beauty and the Beast for decoration inspiration. Here are some ideas for place settings for a Beauty and the Beast-themed party. Suggested Materials Gold- or yellow-colored tablecloth (fabric or plastic—either will do) A few …
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