Unless you have spent a lot of time exploring every nook and cranny of Disney’s California Adventure Park, Beast’s Library is one you are likely to have overlooked.
Many visitors miss this secret attraction, but it is worth the visit. So how can you find it?
The Beast’s Library is one of those hidden gems at Disney parks. Unfortunately, it does not show up on any park maps. It is no wonder that so many people miss it altogether.
However, following some simple directions, you can enjoy this interactive Disney attraction and all it offers.
- As you enter Disney’s California Adventure Park, you should be strolling down Buena Vista street.
- Next, you will turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard, where, depending on your level of excitement, you can walk, run, or skip straight over to the Animation Building.
- Once you’ve made it inside the Animation Building, find the Sorcerer’s Workshop, where you will follow a ramp to the Magic Mirror Realm.
- Find the Magic Mirror (yes, the one from Snow White), and look to the left; there will be a drawing on the wall of a compass pointing you straight to the Beast’s Library.
Now that you have made it to the Beast’s Library, it is time to enjoy your surroundings. There are several cool features you will want to check out.
Inside the Beast’s Library
There is much to see and enjoy floor to ceiling and wall to wall.
1. What You’ll See
Immediately, you will feel like you have stepped into a Disney movie. The walls are covered from floor to ceiling with towering shelves of books.
While you can’t check out any books, you should look up the massive gold chandelier dangling from the ceiling. Hanging above the fireplace is the easily recognized portrait of the Beast before the spell cursed him.
On the mantle below the portrait, you will spot the enchanted rose, complete with its well-known glass cloche.
2. What You’ll Experience
Don’t be alarmed as you are taking in your surroundings if the room suddenly goes dim, literarily by flickering candlelight.
Every few minutes, the library goes from its brilliant and welcoming atmosphere to a dark and ominous one, revealing the effects of the spell long ago cast on the Beast’s castle.
Look at the portrait when this happens; you’ll see it now has claw marks across the canvas.
This is just one of the many details that bring this room to life for visitors. So make your way to the Enchanted Book. Lumiere and Cogsworth will guide you through a series of questions to determine which Disney character you are.
This is a fun interactive feature to be enjoyed by all ages.
Conclusion
Although not well known, the Beast’s Library at Disney’s California Adventure is well worth the search. Located in the Animation Building, it is not hard to find once you know where you are going.
In signature Disney style, guests can expect to feel transported into the world of the movie when they step into the Beast’s Library.
From the fun decorative details to the interactive features, this is one Disney “secret” you don’t want to miss.
