Sleeping Beauty
noun
: a princess of a fairy tale who is wakened from an enchanted sleep by the kiss of a prince
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Disney Maleficent’s Dragon Form and Castle Building Set This 583-piece Lego Disney set lets kids recreate their favorite moments from Sleeping Beauty, or imagine their own adventures.
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Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
There’s nothing like the holidays at Disneyland: snow falls upon Main Street, a dazzling light display envelopes the Sleeping Beauty Castle, and Mickey and pals are in their festive garb.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
Nabhan is ready with tongs and baskets, but my inexperience gets the better of me, and like Sleeping Beauty drawn to the spindle, I’m hypnotized by the fruit and pluck one with my fingers.
—Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
The in-game island features a replica 70th anniversary sculpture inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle, as well as musical touches and skyline nods to iconic Disneyland Resort landmarks.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
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Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
There’s nothing like the holidays at Disneyland: snow falls upon Main Street, a dazzling light display envelopes the Sleeping Beauty Castle, and Mickey and pals are in their festive garb.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
Nabhan is ready with tongs and baskets, but my inexperience gets the better of me, and like Sleeping Beauty drawn to the spindle, I’m hypnotized by the fruit and pluck one with my fingers.
—Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
The in-game island features a replica 70th anniversary sculpture inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle, as well as musical touches and skyline nods to iconic Disneyland Resort landmarks.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Sleeping Beauty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sleeping%20Beauty. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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