What Exactly is Belle's Story Time and Is it Worth the Wait? - The DIS Discussion Forums

lilpooh108 · 11-29-2012, 04:38 PM

Can someone explain this experience to me...and is it worth the frequently posted 50 minute wait (according to UT app).

Thanks!

mesaboy2 · 11-29-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lilpooh108

Can someone explain this experience to me...and is it worth the frequently posted 50 minute wait (according to UT app).

Thanks!

You are "magically transported" to Beast's Castle and interact with Belle during a brief retelling of their story. The experience features a couple of impressive effects and animatronics.

siskaren · 11-29-2012, 05:18 PM

There's a detailed post about it here:

http://www.easywdw.com/uncategorized...cola-wdw-9412/

lugnut33 · 11-29-2012, 06:03 PM

Yes, it is worth the wait.

And I want to marry Belle.

jnfr2424 · 11-29-2012, 06:12 PM

I have to second that - it is worth the wait
We did it on Monday and I am still amazed as the Magic Mirror!!!!

addicted2dizney · 11-29-2012, 06:16 PM

the magic mirror is really cool. I knew it was coming and still couldn't figure it out. mesmorizing sp?? is the best way to describe it. I would see it once but unless you have little kiddos I'd prob skip it on my return trip.

Crystal824 · 11-29-2012, 06:18 PM

It is more or less a show in which the audience particpates in telling the story of Belle. We did this attraction during Christmas Party, which was perfect for us as I have a 2 year old. Each show takes about 12-15 which is part of the reason for the wait time. For us it was totally worth it, my 2 year old got to be Chip and she thought it was awesome. I loved watching her. I can see where some adults might consider it a waste of time for them. I would give it a shot at least once.

katt789 · 11-29-2012, 06:26 PM

It is DEFINITELY worth the wait. I'd say go do it first thing in the morning, or at least within the first half an hour of the morning to go.

It's an interactive meet & greet. The cue involved Belle & Maurice's cottage, then you're into Maurie's inventing room, and you are transported magically to the castle where the wardrobe kinda explains everything. The CMs will "cast" the story with the guests, and then you're put into the library where Lumiere (REALLY AWESOME EFFECT) helps tell the story before Belle comes in and you all help "tell the story of Belle & the Beast falling in love" it's a really cool thing and it's definitely worth it!

Melodious · 11-29-2012, 08:41 PM

It is worth the wait even for us adult parties

The interactive story is cute (and my mom was the wardrobe), but the technical effects are really entrancing and I'm still wondering how it works!

wyodan · 11-29-2012, 08:44 PM

My DW and I agree. Great effects.. Definately have to bring the kids to it next time..

xipotec · 11-29-2012, 08:55 PM

We only saw 35 minutes max during the dress rehearsal. I would go if only to see the magic mirror effect! Its really amazing!!
It will be much more fun if you participate, so volunteer!!

North of Mouse · 11-29-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lilpooh108

Can someone explain this experience to me...and is it worth the frequently posted 50 minute wait (according to UT app).

Thanks!

Saw it yesterday and it's just a lot of hype. Lots of people are disappointed. The magic mirror is the nicest thing, and worth seeing once anyway. Other than that, if you have small children that would get excited having a part, then this is for you. Just sort of silly for Belle to get all emotional about a little toddler playing the part of *beast* (was a girl, at that

) It seems like the toddler and younger children playing the parts doesn't fit in with the story being told

The setting is beautiful though.

missesdisney · 11-29-2012, 09:12 PM

I went to this yesterday - waited 30 min alone because DH, DS11 and DFIL had none of it

I loved the cottage and the mirror was amazing...but...I was a little underwhelmed by the Belle part. I couldn't even manage to get a picture of her - she kept turning and mostly faced away from me. I knew only those picked got pics with her and I stayed back for kids to get picked but it would have been nice to be able to get one clear shot of her. It was lovely and the dresser and lumiere were awesome and for kids totally worth the wait, but for me, just a little underwhelming. Not sure what I expected but past the mirror that wasn't really it.

AndyFL · 11-29-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by xipotec

We only saw 35 minutes max during the dress rehearsal. I would go if only to see the magic mirror effect! Its really amazing!!
It will be much more fun if you participate, so volunteer!!

That mirror was very cool. I video taped it because I had read about it from you guys and even watching the video last night I couldn't figure it out. The fact that they do it in small groups was a great idea. My kids loved it.....Daddy too

lilpooh108 · 11-29-2012, 11:10 PM

Thanks everyone!! Is this open during late magic hours? That would be awesome if it were

11-29-2012, 04:38 PM	#1
lilpooh108 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Depends on the moment Posts: 3,092	What Exactly is Belle's Story Time and Is it Worth the Wait? Can someone explain this experience to me...and is it worth the frequently posted 50 minute wait (according to UT app). Thanks! __________________

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lugnut33 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,666	Yes, it is worth the wait. And I want to marry Belle. __________________

11-29-2012, 06:12 PM	#5
jnfr2424 I'm Tink I got my Peter Pan and together we love to fly away to Neverland! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Joisey Posts: 1,287	I have to second that - it is worth the wait We did it on Monday and I am still amazed as the Magic Mirror!!!! __________________ If you can dream it, you can do it - Horizons Been there, done that since 1979 and will do it again at Disney!!!

11-29-2012, 06:18 PM	#7
Crystal824 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,196	It is more or less a show in which the audience particpates in telling the story of Belle. We did this attraction during Christmas Party, which was perfect for us as I have a 2 year old. Each show takes about 12-15 which is part of the reason for the wait time. For us it was totally worth it, my 2 year old got to be Chip and she thought it was awesome. I loved watching her. I can see where some adults might consider it a waste of time for them. I would give it a shot at least once. __________________ 1997- Courtyard by Marriot 1999- Fall College Program 2000-Summer College Program 2001-Coronado Springs Resort 2004-Carribbean Beach Resort 2005-Silver Lake Resort 2006-Pop Century 2008-Polynesian Resort 2009-Port Orleans French Quarter 2010-Coronado Springs 2011 - Port Orleans Riverside 2012- Sheraton Vistana Resort

11-29-2012, 06:26 PM	#8
katt789 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 2,980	It is DEFINITELY worth the wait. I'd say go do it first thing in the morning, or at least within the first half an hour of the morning to go. It's an interactive meet & greet. The cue involved Belle & Maurice's cottage, then you're into Maurie's inventing room, and you are transported magically to the castle where the wardrobe kinda explains everything. The CMs will "cast" the story with the guests, and then you're put into the library where Lumiere (REALLY AWESOME EFFECT) helps tell the story before Belle comes in and you all help "tell the story of Belle & the Beast falling in love" it's a really cool thing and it's definitely worth it! __________________ My Trip Reports:May 2011/// Sept 2011///Dec 2011/// Jan 2012///April 2012///July 2012//Nov 2012 In Progress: Sept 2012 //Feb 2013

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11-29-2012, 05:18 PM	#3
siskaren DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 4,373	There's a detailed post about it here: http://www.easywdw.com/uncategorized...cola-wdw-9412/

11-29-2012, 06:16 PM	#6
addicted2dizney DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Warren, NJ Posts: 1,747	the magic mirror is really cool. I knew it was coming and still couldn't figure it out. mesmorizing sp?? is the best way to describe it. I would see it once but unless you have little kiddos I'd prob skip it on my return trip.

11-29-2012, 08:41 PM	#9
Melodious DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 800	It is worth the wait even for us adult parties The interactive story is cute (and my mom was the wardrobe), but the technical effects are really entrancing and I'm still wondering how it works! __________________

11-29-2012, 08:44 PM	#10
wyodan Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gillette, Wyoming Posts: 181	My DW and I agree. Great effects.. Definately have to bring the kids to it next time.. __________________ Dan, Alice, Jackson (13), Alyssa (10), & Brendan (8) July 2012 - THV \| Nov 2011 - VB \| Nov 2010 - VB / SSR \| June/July 2010 - THV \| June/July 2009 - DL \| June/July 2008 - VB & SSR \| June 2006 - SSR \| June/July 2005 - POR

11-29-2012, 08:55 PM	#11
xipotec Grinning Ghosts Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NC Posts: 645	We only saw 35 minutes max during the dress rehearsal. I would go if only to see the magic mirror effect! Its really amazing!! It will be much more fun if you participate, so volunteer!! __________________ 11/2013 POLY Confirmed! 11/2012 POLY! CONFIRMED! 12/2010 Polynesian Before that too many to list! “When hinges creek in doorless chambers, and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls; wherever candlelights flicker, though the air is deathly still… that is the time when ghosts are present; practicing their terror with ghoulish delight!”

11-29-2012, 09:12 PM	#13
missesdisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,164	I went to this yesterday - waited 30 min alone because DH, DS11 and DFIL had none of it I loved the cottage and the mirror was amazing...but...I was a little underwhelmed by the Belle part. I couldn't even manage to get a picture of her - she kept turning and mostly faced away from me. I knew only those picked got pics with her and I stayed back for kids to get picked but it would have been nice to be able to get one clear shot of her. It was lovely and the dresser and lumiere were awesome and for kids totally worth the wait, but for me, just a little underwhelming. Not sure what I expected but past the mirror that wasn't really it. __________________ "I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse"

11-29-2012, 11:10 PM	#15
lilpooh108 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Depends on the moment Posts: 3,092	Thanks everyone!! Is this open during late magic hours? That would be awesome if it were __________________

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