Be transported to “once upon a dream” with this enchanting, animated classic! From its innovative art style to its classical score and timeless characters, Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty (1959) is a masterpiece of animation. Noble heroes like lovely Princess Aurora, the valiant Prince Philip, and three fairies, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather combat the ultimate villain, Maleficent, the Mistress of Evil herself.

Transform simply “watching a movie” into a thoughtful exercise. This viewing guide will keep students using their critical thinking skills as they experience the animated classic. The guide also provides interesting trivia about the making of the film and its impact on the Disneyland theme park.

This download includes:

• 4-page viewing guide with 8 short response questions
• Background and trivia about the film’s production

Pair this viewing guide with the original fairy tale:

• “Sleeping Beauty” Reader’s Theater Script-Story