Sometimes I Quarantine: with Rapunzel

There is so much I want to say about Tangled, but oh where to begin….

Premiering in 2010 right on the heels of Princess and the Frog, I feel like Rapunzel kind of overshadowed Tiana. Not only was Rapunzel Disney’s first white princess since Belle (Belle-1991; Jasmine-1992; Pocahontas-1995; Mulan-1998; Tiana-2009), but Tiana was also Disney’s first princess in the new animation style, Tangled’s animation style was much more similar to that of Pixar than was typical of other Disney films at the time. Tangled was the first time that a very famous actress voiced the role of a princess (Mandy Moore voiced both Rapunzel’s speaking and singing lines). On top of everything else, Tangled hit the big screen as the first RealD 3D animated movie, with stunning animation. Is anyone else shocked that we don’t have a ride that takes us through the flood scene in Tangled?? From Tangled, we got a clip of Rapunzel’s and Eugene’s wedding; four “short cuts”; a TV movie and two seasons of an actually AMAZING cartoon (I’ve been binging it on DisneyPlus since I watched the movie!). But all Rapunzel gets is a place at Fairytale Hall and a fancy bathroom at Walt Disney World.

For a long time, Rapunzel was my niece Collins’ favorite princess (even though it came out 3 years before she was born!). She loved the TV show and was so excited she got to meet Rapunzel in person. I was trying to be “in the moment” or whatever, but I’m so glad Kyle thought to pull out his phone because this was a really special moment and I’m glad we have it on video!

Sometimes I Quarantine: With Princesses! This series within a series really started as a way for me to keep my spirits lifted while completely socially distancing. Watching the movies gave us something to do during that afternoon slump, trying to think of an activity to match gave us another (we don’t always have a matching activity, but we’re trying!), taking the movie in to account while deciding what to eat that day helps us think of fun and new ideas for food options, and doing a daily DisneyBound encouraged me to wear more than just PJs while working from home! I highly encourage the last one, it’s been super fun- if you want to see any other DisneyBound outfits that I’ve done, you can find them here!

We probably all feel a little like Rapunzel these days, trapped in our homes, being told by Mother Gothel that the plague will get us if we leave, and going through all of our tasks and activities by 7:15… But we’ve taken Rapunzel’s spirit and come up with whole hosts of ways to stay active and entertained while on quarantine. With plenty of more ideas below!

Day 20: Tangled (2010)

Tangled Quarantivity – Planning a Routine

Making a calendar and having a routine has helped us a lot during this quarantine. By Day 20 of this princess series, we had been in shelter-in-place mode (without the official order) for 27 days. So by then, we had it down pat. Once a week I draw up this little calendar (I just photo copy the outside of the one I made week 1) and get to drawing a coloring in what we’ve got planned. I mark what movie we’re watching, what my DisneyBound will be, what our workouts will be, and any other quarantivities we have planned, whether it’s dying Easter eggs, a big Zoom happy hour, a quaranTIKI, the release of Onward on DisneyPlus, whatever! The schedule making gives me something to do, and posting it up on the fridge helps us actually feel like the days are changing!

Of course, I start every day by changing out the Once Upon a Tee Shirt doodle magnet on the fridge calendar to match the day’s movie theme!

Tangled Quarantivity-

Rapunzel’s Quarantivity Tower

Honestly, I have’t really felt bored this entire quarantine–certainly no more than I would on an average Tuesday at noon when I work from home. Whenever I start to feel a little bored, I go to Rapunzel’s Quarantivity Tower!

I picked up this rolling caddy from Michael’s (exact) a few months ago to have some home office storage and also grabbed this shelving unit from Amazon at the start of all this so we’d have a place to organize our quarantivities!

So we created this sort of rule that if you’re bored you just have to get up and grab something from Rapunzel’s Quarantivity Tower– if you say you’re bored, you have to draw a card from the little jar on top and clean or organize whatever area of the house it tells you to (they’re small areas, like a specific cabinet or drawer). It’s definitely kept us from admitting boredom, and because we have to get up to get something, it’s actually making us do them! So I started typing up what all was on each shelf and realized that it’s a LOT of stuff and if you’re not here for that, it might be overwhelming, so you can check out this post➝ Sometimes I Quarantine: with Rapunzel’s Routine & Quarantivity Tower!

Tangled Outfits

In-Park Look

GET THE IN-PARK LOOK

The Rapunzel Ears from Kasys Kustom Magic • “At Last I see the Wine” Tangled T-Shirt from The Midnight Comet 

Instagram Post for Rapunzel Ears from Kasys Kustom Magic. Unfortunately, Kassandra doesn’t have an instagram page for her ears, but you can see instagram posts that have tagged her shop with #KasysKustomMagic!

Anna was so sweet, she even sent me this pic of her rocking her ears & Tangled tee at the start of quarantine ❤

Workout Gear

I got so many Punzie-vibes from these lace-up leggings from Fabletics.

It’s all about those accessories. I love this “Best Day Ever” sunshine emblem headband from Chronicles of a Pixie on Etsy. I especially like that I can either wear the bow with the headband, wear the headband by itself, or tie the bow around a ponytail holder! Make sure to use “KATY10” to get 10% off your purchase!

“Best Day Ever” Rapunzel DisneyBound

“Best Day Ever” Rapunzel Bound Breakdown

“Best Day Ever” sunshine emblem & “Purple Wall” bowbands from Chronicles of a Pixie (use code KATY10 at checkout for 10% off your purchase!) • Wild Fable Puff Short-Sleeve Ribbed Cropped Top in White from Target • Lavender Mid-Length Skater Skirt from Amazon • Lavender Ballet Flats from Amazon

Day 22: Tangled Sequels
Tangled: Ever After (2012)
Tangled: Before Ever After (2017)
Tangled: Rapunzel’s Adventure (2017-2019)

No joke, this show is actually amazing. It is the sequel that every movie deserves. I also love that Eugene wants to be Rapunzel’s true partner in life. The story gives so much more depth to the original Tangled story and you can watch the whole thing on Disney Plus!

Tangled Sequels Quarnativities

There are soooo many quarantivities you can do for Rapunzel-day! Think of her intro-song where she goes through the long list. Here are just a few: coloring books, reading, video games, word searches, drinking wine + laptop time, take a nap with your cat, do a puzzle… and so much more!

Tangled Sequels Outfits

Bring the Magic Home

I got Emily these ears from Tara at Marvelous Darling Designs!

Emily’s review of the ears: “I am absolutely IN LOVE with my Tangled inspired ears! The quality is fantastic, the design is spot on, and there is even a cute little hidden detail of Pascal on the back of one of the ears! I cannot wait to wear these ears to Disneyland!! I definitely recommend buying from Marvelous Darling Designs, and I will be buying more ears from this store in the future!! Couldn’t be happier! She even threw in some hand sewn masks for me and my fiancé because she was we lived in LA, and wearing masks is now mandated. So incredibly sweet and thoughtful! Absolutely amazing!” — Emily is an actress in Los Angeles, you can check out her page here!

Loungewear

I loved this loungewear look!! These leggings are particularly comfy!!

Get the Loungewear Look

“Best Day Ever” sunshine emblem bowband from Chronicles of a Pixie (use code KATY10 at checkout for 10% off your purchase!) • Lety & Me Aubree Back Detail Cardigan in Purple from StitchFix (I particularly like that this had the lace up detail on the back and sleeves that resembled the Tangled corset) • Green Athletic top from Nike (similar) • Floating Lanterns leggings from Ambrie Clothing • Kickstart x Rifle Paper Co. Printed Canvas Sneaker by Keds from StitchFix (exact)

*Note: Ambrie Clothing is now offering face masks with characters & parks themes.

For the story behind what I’m doing here and to see more, check this out! Sometimes I Quarantine: with Classic Princesses!

Rapunzel was the second of the princess revolution in the 2010s, less than two years prior came Princess and the Frog and all of the NOLA food vibes! Get our beignet and gumbo recipes here on Sometimes I Quarantine: with Tiana!

After Rapunzel came Pixar’s one and only Scottish beauty, coming soon!

If you’re struggling to find ways to get moving during your quarantine, check this out: Sometimes I Quarantine: 3 Ways to Stay Active.

Still bored, I’ve compiled a list of more than 20 things you can do: Sometimes I Quarantine: Quarantivities.