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I like the castles in Fun and fancy free.

I was lucky enough to get the puzzle before it sold out. I’ve finished most of it already, this really is the year of jigsaw puzzles. I noticed that they pretty much just took the art found in some books that have been released previously to show you what castles look like from the inside, and unfortunately not all of them looked as nice as the first one. I noticed that the interior of the castle that I can see in the back of the puzzle cover is exactly like the one in the book, which might be disappointing as I’m not impressed by how inaccurate the Beasts castle looks like. I think Mulan and Aurora’s castles turned alright though.

You can preview the book on this link: http://www.dlifestylers.com/2020/04/dis ... tle-books/

Random, but I followed some links from Jack Skellington, and saw the Sleeping Beauty storybook Loungefly book bag and said "Wow!" I guess that's more evidence it is the most beautiful one even if I personally think it's Cinderella's lol.

JeanGreyForever wrote:It's not seen in A Whole New World. It's visible right before when Aladdin, Genie, Carpet, and Abu the Elephant are lounging about underneath Jasmine's balcony. It's seen again when Aladdin and Genie have an argument about Genie being freed and Iago steals the lamp. We get to see more of the menagerie which I think is what the garden is really supposed to be considering all the animals found there.

You're welcome and thanks for liking what I said about the other castles.

It's a shock to me that such an evil woman could own something that seems so pure and good like that garden. I'm glad it ends up with Edward and Nancy!

The palace in Atlantis didn't get talked about but I quite like that design as well. I like how it's a blend of so many different and ancient cultures since Atlantis was supposed to be the mother of all cultures. Although to be honest, I like the natural environment of Atlantis a lot more than the palace itself.

Next time I watch Aladdin, I'll try to remember to notice that stuff!

You're welcome!

I guess Narissa inherited or married into a very good person's castle! Or, you know, there was a good person that castle was built for in the lineage.

Atlantis has such cool everything! I only saw the film a few times...it may even have only been once, and I just remember thinking it all was very cool.

DisneyBluLife wrote:I like the castles in Fun and fancy free.

There was more than one?

Yes, in "Fun and fancy free" there is the giant's castle and the singing harp's castle in Happy Valley.

JeanGreyForever wrote:The palace in Atlantis didn't get talked about but I quite like that design as well. I like how it's a blend of so many different and ancient cultures since Atlantis was supposed to be the mother of all cultures. Although to be honest, I like the natural environment of Atlantis a lot more than the palace itself.

I initially had that on my list, but to me, and I totally may be wrong, it's like one mountainous fortress, if you will, so I felt that the castle/palace isn't a separate entity, but part of the whole of the mountainous fortress of Atlantis? I don't even know if that makes sense, but that's why I didn't include it. But I do also like the visuals of it.

That's such a terrific-looking puzzle. I wish I knew about it before it sold out.

I'll have to check out all the other castles to do my own ranking. I do know that Cinderella's will rank quite high, though.

Jack Skellington wrote:I was lucky enough to get the puzzle before it sold out. I’ve finished most of it already, this really is the year of jigsaw puzzles. I noticed that they pretty much just took the art found in some books that have been released previously to show you what castles look like from the inside, and unfortunately not all of them looked as nice as the first one. I noticed that the interior of the castle that I can see in the back of the puzzle cover is exactly like the one in the book, which might be disappointing as I’m not impressed by how inaccurate the Beasts castle looks like. I think Mulan and Aurora’s castles turned alright though.

You can preview the book on this link: http://www.dlifestylers.com/2020/04/dis ... tle-books/

You're so lucky! All the art for this collection comes straight from the book so I imagine the same will apply to the rest of the castles.

What parts of the Beast's castle are inaccurate?

Thanks for the link btw! I was looking for something like that! I know the larger version of the book was released first in the UK and the American one came out just recently. I've been torn between which version to get because there wasn't much out there about the differences between the two but from the link it seems clear that while the UK version is definitely bigger (which is handy when it comes to the layouts of the castles), the US version has more textual information when it comes to the different rooms. Plus the US version has the three fold-out castles/palaces for Ariel, Belle, and Jasmine. I think I'll be sticking with the US version especially since that's easier for me to get a hold of and cheaper.

Avaitor wrote:That's such a terrific-looking puzzle. I wish I knew about it before it sold out.

I'll have to check out all the other castles to do my own ranking. I do know that Cinderella's will rank quite high, though.

All the other castles in the collection will have puzzles based on the book art so if you look at that link that Jack Skellington posted and find a specific image for a castle that you really would like in puzzle form, just make sure to pick it up as soon as it's released because they sell out quickly. Right now the next castle in the collection is Frozen (which wasn't part of the book) so there's still some time before the collection continues past Cinderella.

DisneyBluLife wrote:Yes, in "Fun and fancy free" there is the giant's castle and the singing harp's castle in Happy Valley.

I always liked the castle in Happy Valley. I wish we could have seen Minnie as a princess or queen of the castle like Walt originally planned before cutting the segment out.

Disney Duster wrote:Random, but I followed some links from Jack Skellington, and saw the Sleeping Beauty storybook Loungefly book bag and said "Wow!" I guess that's more evidence it is the most beautiful one even if I personally think it's Cinderella's lol.

JeanGreyForever wrote:It's not seen in A Whole New World. It's visible right before when Aladdin, Genie, Carpet, and Abu the Elephant are lounging about underneath Jasmine's balcony. It's seen again when Aladdin and Genie have an argument about Genie being freed and Iago steals the lamp. We get to see more of the menagerie which I think is what the garden is really supposed to be considering all the animals found there.

You're welcome and thanks for liking what I said about the other castles.

It's a shock to me that such an evil woman could own something that seems so pure and good like that garden. I'm glad it ends up with Edward and Nancy!

The palace in Atlantis didn't get talked about but I quite like that design as well. I like how it's a blend of so many different and ancient cultures since Atlantis was supposed to be the mother of all cultures. Although to be honest, I like the natural environment of Atlantis a lot more than the palace itself.

Next time I watch Aladdin, I'll try to remember to notice that stuff!

You're welcome!

I guess Narissa inherited or married into a very good person's castle! Or, you know, there was a good person that castle was built for in the lineage.

Atlantis has such cool everything! I only saw the film a few times...it may even have only been once, and I just remember thinking it all was very cool.

I think I regret putting Sleeping Beauty as #6. I should put it at #5 at least even if that means taking Snow White's castle out of the top five.

Edward's father was probably a good king like Snow White's father before he married Grimhilde.

I saw Atlantis again just two days ago on Disney+ so it's fresh in my mind (the Disney covers thread inspired me because I really liked the foreign special editions of the film). I really don't think it's such a bad film and it doesn't deserve the bad reputation it gets.

blackcauldron85 wrote:

JeanGreyForever wrote:The palace in Atlantis didn't get talked about but I quite like that design as well. I like how it's a blend of so many different and ancient cultures since Atlantis was supposed to be the mother of all cultures. Although to be honest, I like the natural environment of Atlantis a lot more than the palace itself.

I initially had that on my list, but to me, and I totally may be wrong, it's like one mountainous fortress, if you will, so I felt that the castle/palace isn't a separate entity, but part of the whole of the mountainous fortress of Atlantis? I don't even know if that makes sense, but that's why I didn't include it. But I do also like the visuals of it.

Going by the below images I would say it's a palace built on a mountain. And the following link that ranks the castles and palaces does include the Atlantis one.
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https://www.eonline.com/uk/news/716192/ ... to-live-in

Lol where to begin, the main tower and the color is totally off, the one that was supposed to open in Tokyo Disneyland is more accurate, anyway hopefully they plan to change it but I’m guessing because of the pin set frame you can already tell they stuck to the book version.

http://www.dlifestylers.com/wp-content/ ... 5920_n.jpg

What it’s meant to look like:
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DisneyBluLife wrote:Yes, in "Fun and fancy free" there is the giant's castle and the singing harp's castle in Happy Valley.

Oh! Well I looked and I like both castles, but the one I ranked is the Happy Valley one!

JeanGreyForever wrote:I think I regret putting Sleeping Beauty as #6. I should put it at #5 at least even if that means taking Snow White's castle out of the top five.

Edward's father was probably a good king like Snow White's father before he married Grimhilde.

I saw Atlantis again just two days ago on Disney+ so it's fresh in my mind (the Disney covers thread inspired me because I really liked the foreign special editions of the film). I really don't think it's such a bad film and it doesn't deserve the bad reputation it gets.

It's alright. Aurora's really is so medieval fairy tale though.

Yes, yes Edward's father probably was.

Oh, I'm glad you enjoyed Atlantis. From what I remember the movie really doesn't deliver in the feels, but it's cool in the visuals.

JeanGreyForever wrote:

Avaitor wrote:That's such a terrific-looking puzzle. I wish I knew about it before it sold out.

I'll have to check out all the other castles to do my own ranking. I do know that Cinderella's will rank quite high, though.

All the other castles in the collection will have puzzles based on the book art so if you look at that link that Jack Skellington posted and find a specific image for a castle that you really would like in puzzle form, just make sure to pick it up as soon as it's released because they sell out quickly. Right now the next castle in the collection is Frozen (which wasn't part of the book) so there's still some time before the collection continues past Cinderella.

Ah, Frozen's next? Is it just going to be Arendelle's castle, or also Elsa's ice castle? Because I can take or leave the former, but I do really like Elsa's castle.

Castle rankings:

1. Aladdin (Sultan's Palace)- I won't lie, I've dreamed of this palace for as long as I can remember. It's the perfect size, and has the right touches of gold and splendor to it. I may have bumped it up a spot due to my love of Aladdin as a whole, but seeing it shine at night still inspires me.
2. Cinderella (King's Castle)- Utterly gorgeous, basically everything you think of when you think of the classic Disney castles. It's also surprisingly subtle in its details, which I love.
3. Beauty and the Beast (Beast's Castle)- Even before and after the transformation, there's something off and foreboding about this, which I dig. It's very neatly built overall.
4. Sleeping Beauty (King Stefan's Castle)- Big and beautiful. It's bold and to the point. I think Maleficent's castle makes a good contrast to it, personally.
5. Snow White (The Queen's Castle)- It's a little quaint in comparison, but still charming and quite nice. We're just talking exterior, which is why it ranks here, because I do really love the Queen's lair. Although the courtyard is quite nice, too.
6. The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric's Castle)- I like the size and the seaside setting, but I'm not as impressed with it as I am others. If we were talking Atlantica, though, that's easy top 3 material.
7. Frozen (Arendelle Castle)- The castle itself looks nice, but the walls turn me off. I do like the shade of pink, and would probably rank it a slot or two lower if it wasn't for the walls.
8. Mulan (Imperial City Palace)- It's quite handsome, and obviously different from everything else, but not really what I expect or look for compared to the others. It might deserve a slightly higher slot or two, but meh.
9. Brave (Castle DunBoch)- It's nice enough. More sturdy than attractive, but that's true of most Scottish castles. Like the movie itself, I don't have a lot of use for it, but it's nice to see it's there doing its own thing regardless.
10. Tangled (Corona Castle)- At best, it's just fine, but like Tangled in general, it feels like more of a mesh of things that just don't really work. It could be more offensive, I guess.

Jack Skellington wrote:Lol where to begin, the main tower and the color is totally off, the one that was supposed to open in Tokyo Disneyland is more accurate, anyway hopefully they plan to change it but I’m guessing because of the pin set frame you can already tell they stuck to the book version.

http://www.dlifestylers.com/wp-content/ ... 5920_n.jpg

What it’s meant to look like:
https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/dis ... 0413072012

https://i2.wp.com/chipandco.com/wp-cont ... 2048&ssl=1

You're right, the main tower is really, really short. I'm not sure why they changed it since it was much taller in the film and those pics you posted. I disagree about the color though. I think it's supposed to be that cream color or at least a light gray like in the film screenshot you posted. That lavender from the Tokyo castle doesn't seem accurate.

Disney Duster wrote:

DisneyBluLife wrote:Yes, in "Fun and fancy free" there is the giant's castle and the singing harp's castle in Happy Valley.

Oh! Well I looked and I like both castles, but the one I ranked is the Happy Valley one!

JeanGreyForever wrote:I think I regret putting Sleeping Beauty as #6. I should put it at #5 at least even if that means taking Snow White's castle out of the top five.

Edward's father was probably a good king like Snow White's father before he married Grimhilde.

I saw Atlantis again just two days ago on Disney+ so it's fresh in my mind (the Disney covers thread inspired me because I really liked the foreign special editions of the film). I really don't think it's such a bad film and it doesn't deserve the bad reputation it gets.

It's alright. Aurora's really is so medieval fairy tale though.

Yes, yes Edward's father probably was.

Oh, I'm glad you enjoyed Atlantis. From what I remember the movie really doesn't deliver in the feels, but it's cool in the visuals.

I agree about the feels because the film has a really fast pace but the visuals are gorgeous. Treasure Planet has somewhat of the same problem but it has a lot more heart and emotion imo and it succeeds in that.

Avaitor wrote:

JeanGreyForever wrote: All the other castles in the collection will have puzzles based on the book art so if you look at that link that Jack Skellington posted and find a specific image for a castle that you really would like in puzzle form, just make sure to pick it up as soon as it's released because they sell out quickly. Right now the next castle in the collection is Frozen (which wasn't part of the book) so there's still some time before the collection continues past Cinderella.

Ah, Frozen's next? Is it just going to be Arendelle's castle, or also Elsa's ice castle? Because I can take or leave the former, but I do really like Elsa's castle.

Yes, Frozen is next. The order is posted in that picture I have in the first post of all the princess banners. It's Anna's castle going by the silhouette from the pin set. I'm really surprised they didn't include Elsa's ice palace as well though.

Avaitor wrote:Castle rankings:

1. Aladdin (Sultan's Palace)- I won't lie, I've dreamed of this palace for as long as I can remember. It's the perfect size, and has the right touches of gold and splendor to it. I may have bumped it up a spot due to my love of Aladdin as a whole, but seeing it shine at night still inspires me.
2. Cinderella (King's Castle)- Utterly gorgeous, basically everything you think of when you think of the classic Disney castles. It's also surprisingly subtle in its details, which I love.
3. Beauty and the Beast (Beast's Castle)- Even before and after the transformation, there's something off and foreboding about this, which I dig. It's very neatly built overall.
4. Sleeping Beauty (King Stefan's Castle)- Big and beautiful. It's bold and to the point. I think Maleficent's castle makes a good contrast to it, personally.
5. Snow White (The Queen's Castle)- It's a little quaint in comparison, but still charming and quite nice. We're just talking exterior, which is why it ranks here, because I do really love the Queen's lair. Although the courtyard is quite nice, too.
6. The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric's Castle)- I like the size and the seaside setting, but I'm not as impressed with it as I am others. If we were talking Atlantica, though, that's easy top 3 material.
7. Frozen (Arendelle Castle)- The castle itself looks nice, but the walls turn me off. I do like the shade of pink, and would probably rank it a slot or two lower if it wasn't for the walls.
8. Mulan (Imperial City Palace)- It's quite handsome, and obviously different from everything else, but not really what I expect or look for compared to the others. It might deserve a slightly higher slot or two, but meh.
9. Brave (Castle DunBoch)- It's nice enough. More sturdy than attractive, but that's true of most Scottish castles. Like the movie itself, I don't have a lot of use for it, but it's nice to see it's there doing its own thing regardless.
10. Tangled (Corona Castle)- At best, it's just fine, but like Tangled in general, it feels like more of a mesh of things that just don't really work. It could be more offensive, I guess.

I really love your rankings and they're similar to mine.

I have a lot of nostalgia for the Agrabah palace because of my old Mattel playset which I picked up from the Disney Store years back. It had so many secret spaces and nooks and crannies and of course, it was prominently featured in the TV series credits.


The Little Mermaid castle in the collection will be King Triton's undersea palace, not Eric's castle so you should be more satisfied with that. Eric's castle is nice enough and I would like it as a summer palace (like Disney Duster said) but I agree that it's hard for me to think of it as better than these other classic princess castles and palaces. Especially in comparison to Atlantica which is just so magical.

Oop, if it's Triton's castle, then that changes things. I'd put it either second or third, probably.

Ooh, I love that playset! I always wanted something like that for my own, but I don't think that I ever got one. Which sucks, because my Aladdin and Razoul figures deserved a place of their own. Also, thanks!

Avaitor wrote:2. Cinderella (King's Castle)- Utterly gorgeous, basically everything you think of when you think of the classic Disney castles. It's also surprisingly subtle in its details, which I love.

Hey, since I love Cinderella so much, would you mind explaining what you meant? You can use examples.

Avaitor wrote:3. Beauty and the Beast (Beast's Castle)- Even before and after the transformation, there's something off and foreboding about this, which I dig. It's very neatly built overall.

I agree! It's foreboding in the opening shot!

By the way, I forgot the Queen's castle courtyard is really beautiful.

Avaitor wrote:7. Frozen (Arendelle Castle)- The castle itself looks nice, but the walls turn me off. I do like the shade of pink, and would probably rank it a slot or two lower if it wasn't for the walls.

Did you mean it would rank higher of it wasn't for the walls?

JeanGreyForever wrote:I agree about the feels because the film has a really fast pace but the visuals are gorgeous. Treasure Planet has somewhat of the same problem but it has a lot more heart and emotion imo and it succeeds in that.

I agree, but I also mean, like, Kida's story with her mother is supposed to be emotional but it really isn't. And I forget why the stones let her live but not her mother.

Disney Duster wrote:

Avaitor wrote:2. Cinderella (King's Castle)- Utterly gorgeous, basically everything you think of when you think of the classic Disney castles. It's also surprisingly subtle in its details, which I love.

Hey, since I love Cinderella so much, would you mind explaining what you meant? You can use examples.

Hmm, well, I do really like how the color of the castle glistens, especially at night. During the day, it's a handsome shade of light blue, which brightens up as the sun leaves.

I wish I could articulate what else I have in mind, but architecture isn't one of my strong suits. I know what I like, and I know I like this castle, but I'm not sure how to explain why I do, exactly.

Avaitor wrote:7. Frozen (Arendelle Castle)- The castle itself looks nice, but the walls turn me off. I do like the shade of pink, and would probably rank it a slot or two lower if it wasn't for the walls.

Did you mean it would rank higher of it wasn't for the walls?[/quote]
Yes, I think so.

https://youtu.be/Zntb9vPvsf0

I would have loved to have Beauty and the Beast but I'll probably pass.

This is a random list of favorite designs I was making for myself and not simply castles, so… I just decided to post it anyway even though there are probably even more designs I could find to fit in the list.

1. Agrabah
2. Atlantica
3. Arendelle
4. Ursula's Lair ~ I feel like all the spikes make it feel like a castle almost; either way it feels darkly regal to me. Anyway, I like how nearly all the major characters have their own "place." Ariel's grotto, Triton's palace, Scuttle's island, Ursula's lair, and Eric's castle.
5. Elsa's Ice Palace
6. Eric's Castle
7. The King's Castle (Cinderella)
8. Cloud Palace on Mt. Olympus
9. The Horned King’s Castle ~ It reminds me of the castles you’d see in old school video games, like Final Fantasy, Mario, Zelda, etc. I believe there’s a design in Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland that reminds me a great deal of this, too.
10. Beast's Castle ~ I do love the architecture, ballroom, and so on inside, but I'm really just talking about the outsides for this list. My favorite parts are probably the gargoyle/angel statues on the roofs and the bridge.
11. Maleficent's Fortress
12. Pride Rock
13. Tiana's Palace ~ It’s a shame we never did see Naveen's family castle for TP&TF to be included in this collection. They could’ve built Tiana’s Palace, the restaurant, from the end of the film anyway. *shrug*
14. Dwarfs' Cottage
15. The Emperor's Palace (Mulan) ~ This feels a bit like a cheat since isn’t it supposed to imitate real life the same way Notre Dame does?
16. The Prince's Castle in the Sky (Snow White)
17. Charlotte's Mansion (TP&TF)
18. Rapunzel's Tower
19. Sir Ector's Castle
20. King Candy's Castle
21. Tremaine's Chateau
22. Stefan's Castle
23. Castle in the Valley (Fun and Fancy Free) ~ The castle alone isn’t that special, it's everything in the valley surrounding it combined that makes it as pretty as it is.
24. The Evil Queen's Castle ~ I do like the wishing well and the close-ups of the windows, but the long shot of the castle as a whole is sorta meh. I mean, it was the very first film, so I’m giving it a break.
25. Maurice's Cottage
26. Corona
27. The Queen of Hearts' Castle
28. Hell Hall (One Hundred and One Dalmatians)
29. Hades' Abode ~ Eh, I never really liked this design that much.
30. Atlantis ~ I've always found this similarly unimpressive.
31. Nottingham Castle
32. Willie the Giant's Castle
33. Kuzko's Palace ~ I like the long shot where you can see the whole mountain, but the close-up shots aren't amazing. But that's okay, it's a comedy.

Disney Duster wrote:

JeanGreyForever wrote:I agree about the feels because the film has a really fast pace but the visuals are gorgeous. Treasure Planet has somewhat of the same problem but it has a lot more heart and emotion imo and it succeeds in that.

I agree, but I also mean, like, Kida's story with her mother is supposed to be emotional but it really isn't. And I forget why the stones let her live but not her mother.

The King says that Kida's mother was bonded to the crystal for too long and the same fate was in store for Kida if they didn't save her in time.

Avaitor wrote:Oop, if it's Triton's castle, then that changes things. I'd put it either second or third, probably.

Ooh, I love that playset! I always wanted something like that for my own, but I don't think that I ever got one. Which sucks, because my Aladdin and Razoul figures deserved a place of their own. Also, thanks!

They're so expensive now second-hand which is a real shame. I also wanted the other princess castle playsets. I had one for The Little Mermaid although it wasn't as small as the Aladdin Polly Pocket style.

farerb wrote:https://youtu.be/Zntb9vPvsf0

I would have loved to have Beauty and the Beast but I'll probably pass.

It's the last one in the collection so you have loads of time to save up for $150 if it's a money issue. Frankly they're overpriced imo. For the quality and size, they should be $100 or $125 at most.