Disney Princess

Mini Disney Ariel's Castle

Set 40708 is part of LEGO®'s Mini Disney Castle collection and recreates Ariel's underwater world at a small display scale. Built from 557 pieces, it packs towers, arches and a gold-and-aqua colour scheme into a shelf-sized model, and comes with one minifigure to complete the scene.

Set number
40708
Year
2024
Pieces
557
Minifigures
1
Different parts
100
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 100

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Spare parts (19)

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Minifigures 1

Description

A castle at collector scale

Rather than a full-size playset, this is a display model built to sit neatly on a shelf. At 557 pieces the build stays approachable for an afternoon session, yet towers, turrets and small architectural details still add up to a proper little castle. Once finished, it takes up barely any space, which makes it easy to line up alongside other mini castles from the same collection. The scale keeps the focus on shape and colour rather than intricate interior detail, so the model reads clearly from a distance as well as up close.

A colour palette built for the story

Pearl gold, bright light yellow, dark blue and light aqua give the model its underwater feel before you even notice the shape. Gold and yellow pick out roofs and towers, while the blue and aqua tones nod to sea and shell motifs throughout the build. Because the palette does the storytelling, the set reads as part of the Ariel world even without obvious character props. The parts list on this page breaks down exactly which colours and shapes appear, and how often, so you know what to expect before you start building.

One minifigure for scale and story

A single minifigure comes with the set, giving the castle a sense of scale and a small human touch alongside the architecture. She can be placed on steps, at the entrance or inside one of the open sections, turning a static build into more of a scene. For collectors focused purely on the architecture, she is a neat extra; for anyone following the story, she is the obvious reason to display the model prominently. Either way, she rounds off the set without shifting the focus away from the castle itself.

100 unique parts to explore

Despite its compact footprint, the set uses 100 unique part types, which adds real variety to the build. The full parts list on this page is useful for spotting individual pieces again later, especially if you plan your own small builds in a similar colour scheme. Owners of other Mini Disney Castle sets can also compare which shapes and colours recur across the collection. That makes the list handy not just for rebuilding, but as a starting point for smaller custom projects using the same gold, yellow and aqua palette.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 40708 have?
The Mini Disney Ariel's Castle contains 557 pieces, one minifigure and 100 unique part types.
Is this set aimed at children or collectors?
The compact, display-focused design appeals mainly to fans of the Mini Disney Castle collection, though the build itself also suits confident young builders.
Does it match other sets in the collection?
Yes, the scale and colour approach are shared across the Mini Disney Castle sets, so several models display well side by side.

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