Add in Emma Watson playing the lead role, and I can’t even. That’s why I’m so delighted to share some special Beauty and the Beast themed fun with you.

I received complimentary into the resort.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Beauty and the Beast Exclusive Sneak Peek at the Disneyland Resort

While at Disney’s California Adventure this month, we had a chance to check out an extended preview of the film.  You’ll get to see the first two songs from the movie in an interactive Sunset Showcase 3-D theater.

Plus, there are some movie props in the theater lobby a Beauty and the Beast fan won’t want to miss like Belle’s dress and the rose.

THE ROSE!

Coloring Pages

After seeing a few more minutes of the film, I’m more excited than ever.  With a few weeks full of anticipation, these Beauty and the Beast coloring pages are perfect.

Beauty and the Beast Coloring Pages

Beauty & the Beast

Belle

The Beast

Cadenza

Garderobe

Plumette

Cogsworth

Lumiere

Mrs. Potts & Chip

Gaston & Lefou

While you’re planning your Beauty and the Beast fun at the Disneyland Resort, watch this Belle themed clip from the upcoming Disney release.

You won’t want to miss a little behind-the-scenes look at bringing what I anticipate will be a new Disney classic to life.

I hope you’ll be able to visit Disneyland Resort to help build excitement for the upcoming theatrical release of Beauty and the Beast.  The PG film hits theaters on March 17th.

This post is not sponsored. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Walt Disney was a huge train buff, and even built a 1/8th live-steam railroad at his home.  He dubbed this the “Carolwood Pacific Railroad.”  The railroad operated out of a red barn modeled after one in Marceline, MO, Walt’s hometown.  Once Disneyland opened in 1955, Walt’s love for trains was shared by not only his personal family and friends, but the numerous guests who visited the amusement park.

The red barn that gave shelter to Walt’s love for trains was also a meeting spot for Disney and his friends.  Due to the planning done within the barn, it has been given the name “The Birthplace of Imagineering.”

 
If you’ve toured Disneyland, you may have seen a model of the barn at in the lobby of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.
 

When Walt’s home in Holmby Hills was sold, Diane Disney Miller, Walt’s daughter, saved the barn and had it moved.  It now resides within Griffith Park in Los Angeles, CA.  Guests to Walt’s Barn can enjoy model trains of various sizes, plus an array of Disney memorabilia.

Also on the property is the Retlaw1 Combine train car and Ollie’s Station.  The combine previously ran at Disneyland and has been restored by the Carolwood Foundation.  Ollie’s Station is a small, restored train station taken from Ollie Johnston’s home.

Planning Your Trip to Walt’s Barn

• Hours: The barn is open from 11:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M. the third Sunday of every month
• Admission: The museum is free to visit, donations are accepted
• Parking: Parking is also free
• Location: 5202 Zoo Drive
  Los Angeles, CA 90027

Taking Kids to Walt’s Barn

We brought our three daughters and were joined by my sister’s three boys.  The train memorabilia and Disney history were of interest to our children.  Although most of the displays inside the barn are not to be touched, there are some hands-on opportunities with the trains.  A train table and wooden trains were set up outside the barn for young children to begin their own love affair with trains.

The kids also got a kick out of watching the train enthusiasts demonstrate Walt Disney’s work benches.  Who knew watching cans being crunched was so cool!

To make it an even more fun outing, we walked next door to the Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum. For $3 a person, we were able to take a 15-minute ride on a 7 1/2″ gauge model train. It was awesome! The train speed is much faster than I had anticipated, and took us under bridges and through tunnels.

All aboard! The birthplace of imagineering is open today and every third Sunday of the month from 11-3. Bonus points if you run into your Disney loving family unexpectedly.

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Between Walt’s Barn and the Live Steamers ride, were were able to spend a fun morning honoring Walt Disney’s train legacy.