Seven years after the release of 71040 Disney Castle, a new version of the instantly recognisable building will be launched next month, containing 20% more pieces than the first one and eight new minifigures.
Furthermore, an as-yet-unseen gift with purchase set, 100 Years Celebration, featuring a podium, film screen, projector, desk and a Mickey Mouse minifigure, will be available during the first week of its release.
Here’s the press release:
43222 Disney Castle
4,837 pieces, rated 18+
$399.99 / €399.99 / £344.99
Available from 1st July at LEGO.com
The LEGO Group today revealed an all-new Disney Castle set, to celebrate 100 Years of Disney. The new 4,837-piece set is a celebration of the playful joy and creativity that the LEGO Group and Disney have inspired in families around the world over the past 24 years. Since the first Winnie the Pooh set was unveiled in 1999 to the hidden time capsule in the new Disney Castle, the two brands have helped fans share the wonder of Disney storytelling by inspiring children, and adults, to reimagine fan-favourite moments through LEGO play.
The new Disney Castle set is a homage to the iconic castle at the beginning of all Disney movies. The 4,837-piece features not only the castle building, but also references from 14 classic Disney films over the last 100 years, such as Steamboat Willie and Snow White (the first Disney Princess) to The Princess and the Frog, and Moana.
The set comes complete with eight minifigures, representing some of the Disney Princess characters and their male counterparts. Inside the castle are various rooms including a kitchen and dining room, a ballroom and bedroom. Each room has references to Disney films and characters, and there is even a secret turret for fans to discover a Disney time capsule with references to the 100-year history. Outside, the castle is decorated with fireworks.
Talking about her role as the Creative Design Lead for Disney, Benedikte Stamp said, “Over the last century, Disney has created some of the world’s greatest stories which are loved by generation after generation. Just like these stories, LEGO play transcends age, language, culture and interests to inspire millions of children to build and create anything they can image. As a designer, it’s my role to bring together the magic of the two brands and give fans of all ages the chance to celebrate their love for Disney stories through building.”
The new Disney Castle set will be available globally via LEGO Stores and at LEGO.com for LEGO VIPs from 1st July 2023, and for all from 4th July 2023 at the recommended retail price of $399.99 / €399.99 / £344.99.
Between 1st and the 9th July anyone who purchases select Disney sets over £95/$/€100 in LEGO Stores or LEGO.com will also receive the Disney 100 Years Celebration set for free, which features a podium, a film screen, projector (which lights up), a desk and a Mickey Mouse minifigure.
