Stunning Disney Character Transformations from Concept Art to Final Frame 

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Stunning Disney Character Transformations from Concept Art to Final Frame

Transformations have long been a theme in Disney movies: Cinderella’s iconic rags to beautiful ball gown, Simba’s growth spurt during “Hakuna Matata”, and that time Ariel traded her fins for legs, are just a few of our favorites examples. In the spirit of highlighting the power of a good metamorphosis, today we bring you the before and after moments of some fan-favorite Disney characters. Start with the early concept art and then scroll over the image to see how much changed from character development to finished product!

Which character transformation is your favorite? Tell us in the comments!

Tagged as: Aladdin (1992), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Frozen (2013), Hercules (1997), Peter Pan (1953), Tangled (2010), Tarzan (1999), The Lion King (1994), The Little Mermaid (1989)

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