One Animal Crossing player has recreated the iconic ballroom dancing scene from the 1991 Disney movie Beauty & The Beast. Using beautiful wallpaper and flooring to recreate the interior of the Beast's castle, a player manages to recreate the same aesthetic from the original cartoon film.
Of course, this is hardly the first time that a gamer has used Animal Crossing: New Horizons to recreate scenes from iconic movies. The freedom that Animal Crossing offers in terms of items, clothing, and backgrounds lends itself to recreating iconic scenes. One Animal Crossing player recreated the trailer for the holiday classic Home Alone thanks to the decorating features the game offers, along with the reactions that let the player character emote. Now, one player has managed to recreate the tale as old as time that is Beauty & The Beast.
Redditor ZigzagPier shared their recreation of the ballroom in the Beast's castle, which many in the comments have praised for its accuracy. ZigzagPier is dressed in the same elegant, yellow ballgown that Belle wears in the movies as she dances with the Beast, played by Animal Crossing villager Elvis. Ironically, not only does Elvis look like the Beast with his lion model, but his cranky personality also matches that of the cursed Beast. In the background, a teacup, teapot, and candle can all be seen, a nod to the characters Chip, Mrs. Potts, and Lumier. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that ZigzagPier was able to find a grandfather clock to serve as the character Cogsworth, but otherwise, this recreation looks pretty spot on.
Although Beauty & The Beast was remade in live-action by Disney in 2017, this recreation is clearly an ode to the original animated version. Not only does the cartoonish aesthetic of Animal Crossing lend itself better to the animated version, but the clothing and environment both match that version perfectly. Even though ZigzagPier was not able to fully recreate the scope and grandeur of that scene, their creation was certainly strong enough to earn rave reviews from other players on Reddit.
With there being no further updates to Animal Crossing: New Horizons planned for the future, one might expect interest in the life simulation game to wane. Instead, however, enthusiasm remains sky-high thanks to creations like that of ZigzagPier. The ability to recreate almost anything from life, gaming, television, or movies, capturing them with in-game tools, and sharing them with the community at large has helped Animal Crossing maintain its longevity. Perhaps, the game will last as long as Belle and the Beast's romance.
Source: ZigzagPier/Reddit