The history of Disney animation is being celebrated with theSnow Whiteremake currently singing its heart out in theaters. That first Disney Princess kicked off a century of classic films that filled many households with joy. If you’re of a certain age, one of the best films of the Disney “Renaissance” era remainsBeauty and the Beast. The 1991 musical, in the last 30 years, has received multiple physical media releases, a live-action remake, and a dining hall full of merchandise. Now,LEGOhas invited fans to be their guest with their latest massive release.
LEGO’s new Disney-themed set is of Beauty and the Beast’s Castle. The highly detailed2916-piece release comes with 10 mini-figures.This includes Belle, the Beast, Maurice, Cogsworth, Chip, and Mrs. Potts. The last fewiconic charactersare Lumière, Fifi, Gaston, and LeFou, with the Enchanted Rose setting the romantic mood. The multi-layered and leveled castle recreates magical scenes from the animation. Fans can have dinner with Belle, and you can dance with Belle and the Beast on a spinning floor in the ballroom. The grand staircase is also removable, which will unveil its own secrets. This nostalgic set now joins other recentLEGO Disneyreleases like Young Simba fromThe Lion KingandLilo and Stitch’s Beach House.
Put Your Lego Building Skills to the Test With the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Castle Set
While the original set of Disney films included trailblazing fairy tales likePinocchio,Peter Pan,Cinderella,andSleeping Beauty, little compares to the films found in the studio’s fabled Renaissance era, which started with 1989’sThe Little Mermaid, followed shortly after byBeauty and the Beast. Thanks to itstalented voice cast,stunning animation, andlegendary songslike “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast,” the latter is on the top of many people’s favorite Disney films list.
The love story itself is a bit outdated nowadays, with Belle falling for her captor in a Stockholm Syndrome situation, but the film’s accolades can’t be denied.It was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars in 1992, being the first animated film to be nominated in the category, and still holds an incredible 95% onRotten Tomatoes.Beauty and the Beastreceived a live-action remake in 2017 withEmma Watsonplaying the famous princess. That may have also helped the film’s lasting legacy as a new generation of fans discovered the animated classic. With a fairly positive 71% onRotten Tomatoes, the remake made over $1.2 billion worldwide.
Where Can You Stream ‘Beauty and the Beast’?
BothBeauty and the Beastfilms are currently streaming onDisney+alongside the rest of the company’s rich animated catalog. This includes the animated film’s direct-to-video sequel,The Enchanted Christmas. Before your next Disney Princess binge, you canpurchase LEGO’s Beauty and the Beast Castle setfor $279.99 USD.
