Disney characters — one minute they’re dancing in an elegant ball gown, and the next minute they’re horseback riding through a dark forest. Their numerous outfit changes always seem to take little-to-no effort, which got us thinking, how do they do it? Sure, it might be the magic of movies, but we’ve taken a closer look to see what else might be going on. Here are five theories that seek to uncover how Disney characters are so quick with changes.

Magic

If there’s one thing we know about quick costume changes, it’s that magic always helps expedite the process.

Whether you’ve received help from a fairy godmother, or were somehow born with special powers, costume changes are as simple as a wave of a wand or the flick of the wrist. While we love Cinderella’s classic dress swap, we have to take a little time to focus on the transformation Elsa goes through while singing “Let It Go.” In one simple move, she lifts her arms and then awesome magic ice crystals create her a new outfit. Instant outfit, instant jealousy.

Advanced Technology

Despite a lack of any sort of materials, Kronk and Yzma were somehow able to build and safely maintain an awesome rollercoaster, which also acts as a transportation device and changing room.

We don’t know all of the mechanics involved, but we do know that it’s fast and seems like a lot of fun. Plus, Yzma and Kronk look fabulous in their matching spiffy lab coats, goggles and rubber gloves.

Animal Friends

The great thing about animal friends is that they think differently than your average human. They’re more resourceful with materials, and ultimately, they don’t suffer from a stifling lack of creativity. Case in point, Scuttle and his brilliant shipwreck costume he fashioned from a sail and rope.

Not only does Scuttle pull this ensemble together in such a fashionable way that Jennifer Lawrence eventually wears the same outfit to the 2014 Golden Globes, he does so in a matter of seconds, all the while using just his wings! Somebody give this seagull Karl Lagerfeld’s number and a one-way ticket to Paris.

Practice

As they say, practice makes perfect, and for seasoned superheroes, the ability to quickly suit up in spandex is truly a matter of life and death. Yet, as The Incredibles prove, swiftly changing into crime-fighting gear is one thing, but remembering where you put your superhero suit is whole other thing.

Even though Frozone has trouble finding his super suit for a good chunk of time, his ability to quickly slip into his skintight superhero costume makes up for any lost time. With a suit that snug, we think it must be some kind of muscle memory.

Sheer Force of Will

If we’ve learned anything from a Disney movie it’s that if you can dream it, you can do it. When Belle learns that her father is gravely ill, she sprints out of her fancy gown and into her regular clothes. Powered by the love she feels towards her father, Belle literally wills herself out of layers of heavy clothing and jewelry, mounts a horse, and heads out on a mission.

If that’s not an impressive feat, we don’t know what is.

Do you have any quick character change theories? Tell us in the comments below!

Posted 4 years Ago