Glen Keane and Andreas Deja

Five Fascinating Facts From Beauty and the Beast’s Animators

By Courtney Potter We here at D23 love Beauty and the Beast! And what’s not to enjoy, right? The charming love story; the fantastic music; the colorful, memorable (not to mention technologically advanced) animation… But just when we thought we knew all there was to know about Belle, Beast, Gaston, and all their cohorts, we …

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Belle's Blue Dress nail art

“Belle’s Blue Dress Nail” Art Design

Get some style inspiration from the beautiful Belle with this charming nail design inspired by Belle’s beautiful blue dress! Materials Nail polish base coat Blue nail polish White nail polish Nail polish top coat Cotton swabs Nail polish remover Optional: nail art rhinestones Directions 1. Apply base coat to your nails then apply two coats …

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Be Our Guest chandelier

“Be Our Guest” Chandelier

No one will be gloomy or complaining with flatware this entertaining! Create your own enchanted space with this charming chandelier inspired by Beauty and the Beast. Materials 3 embroidery hoops in different sizes (available online or at craft stores) Hot glue gun Gold-colored plastic utensils Scissors Gold-colored ribbon Directions 1. Take the large embroidery hoop …

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Beauty and the Beast Concept Art

Enchanting Concept Art from Beauty and the Beast

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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Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast: Journey to a Classic

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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Beauty and the Beast Pretzel Rods

Beauty and the Beast Pretzel Rods

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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Fairy Tale Weddings

Make Your Wedding Enchanting with Beauty and the Beast

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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