Enchanted Tales with Belle — Attraction in Bay Lake

This really amazing experience is sure to wow both kids and adults alike. For the children, they are encouraged to participate in the whole story by becoming a character in it, and are given simple props to hold during the tale. Those interested in participating only are selected, and they have plenty of props to go around depending on the number of children interested. Once the props are handed out by an impressively convincing Madame Garderobe and her assistant, you are led into a room where the most amazingly animated animatronic Lumière takes over the show. As an engineer, I found this the most fascinating part of the show, but plenty of non-engineer grown-ups agreed with the sentiment. Lumière's movements, facial expressions and lighting were impressively realistic and extremely natural. I spent much of the time trying to figure out how they did that.... Kids act out the story of preparing Belle for her first dance with Beast, as Lumière directs, and assistants aid in the process. Belle eventually enters which was probably the highlight for the children and acts along with the children with an eventual opportunity for a photo shoot at the end. All parents are given a card to obtain the photos, and those with the Disney Photo Pass scan link these photos to their account free of charge. All in all a really impressive experience, and one that really engages the kids and keeps the adults happy...

Ok... so I love Beauty and the Beast...and I love the concept of this attraction. However, my daughter is a HUGE fan and was really disappointed when she wasn't picked for any of the significant roles. I know that not everyone can be Belle etc. But, if you are taking into consideration that this is supposed to be magical...imagine if you are a little girl who has always dreamed of being Belle. You get to go be a part of the story and act with Belle but instead of being one of the characters that you know and love...you get to be dust mop. You raised your hand, you sung your heart out, you did everything right...but you are a dust mop. And you didn't even get to interact with Belle because they rush you through the experience and she really only dances with the more important roles. Don't get me wrong...I am not a "everyone should get a trophy" kind of mom. But this hurt my daughters heart. She was incredibly disappointed. As as matter of fact, she hasn't ever wanted to do this experience again. So, if you have a kid that is hoping to get picked to play Belle...or beast...or even the foot stool...be sure to warn them ahead of time that they may...

My wife and I took our sons here when they were little. My oldest son was selected to play the role of the seat cushion (dog).

Now, my wife loves Belle (her favorite Disney princess). We asked to have our picture taken with Belle (our family, which is 4 and Belle), and the "overseer" cast member who runs the show wouldn't allow us to take pictures with Belle.

In my opinion, rather than sending guests all over Walt Disney World for a meet and greet with Belle (nowadays you have to go to France in Epcot. And that Belle is wearing her blue and white dress) make this (Enchanted Tales with Belle) into a meet and greet with Belle.... and Beast.

If you have children (under the age of 10) or someone in your family or group are fans of Belle, then this attraction will be one to see.

But in my opinion, it would be a "one and done" attraction, and there is no guarantee that you or your family/group would be able to meet and greet Belle. At least not...