As much as my husband hates to admit it, his “princesa” is at a stage where fairies, princesses and pink are what make her happy. It’s difficult for a man to understand that this is a natural right of passage for a girl. One that, when embraced with acceptance, can fuel her imagination.
Her new obsession is Belle, or “Bella” as we know her by her Spanish name, from Disney’s classic “Beauty and the Beast.” My aunt had given her the Belle doll last Christmas, and she loved her, but she had no idea who she was–just another Princesa. Last week we received the newly released Blu-ray and DVD combo pack of “Beauty and the Beast” and we’ve been enjoying the Spanish version, available as an audio option, together, and she’s been glued to her Bella doll again.
It’s been 19 years since the original movie came out in theaters. I was a freshman in college then (yikes!) and am surprised at how well I still remember the songs; songs now my daughter is dancing, singing and twirling to herself. I’m always amazed at how well Disney continues to transcend borders and generational gaps.
I had forgotten that Belle is one of the Disney princesses that moms can use as role models. One focused on real values of grasping the beauty within all of us and one that prefers reading, her nose always buried in a book, over hanging out with the popular, self-absorbed macho guy in town–Gastón. I do think I overdid it the first time Camila and I watched it together because I kept repeating over and over, “Mira, a Bella le encantan libros. Le encanta leer.”
If you’ve never seen the movie or heard the songs in Spanish, here is a clip of the Spanish-version of the Oscar-winning song “La Bella y la Bestia Son.”
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3eBXf2vwXo&feature=related
Hello there,
I’m sure you have seen this but I wanted to post it to share with your readers.
Disney Movie Rewards is offering $10 off the new Beauty and the Beast set.
I found it HERE.
Luis
Thanks, Luis! Too bad it’s only for Quebec residents
To get the version for the USA, you need to create an account with the website or if you already have an account with DIsney Rewards. My wife already had an account and just logged in to print it. The coupon said it is good for the USA.
I don’t know why the Quebec coupon is out front like that. There may be some law or something about it but you should be able to download the correct one.
The offer ends 10/12/10
Luis
p.s. Target has it on sale for now at $24.99 and with this coupon it will be under $15! Picking up my copy tomorrow.
i will have to check this out for my Bela! and you are right, disney has the ability to transcend borders.
Hi Elisa! Are you able to find a copy with the Spanish language track in Croatia?