Which castle does set 40720 show?

It shows a compact mini version of the Sleeping Beauty fairy-tale castle, with several towers and turrets.

How many pieces and minifigures does the set include?

The set contains 528 pieces across 147 unique parts and comes with 1 minifigure.

What colours define the model?

Pearl gold, sand blue, blue and tan shape the castle – see the parts list on this page for the exact breakdown.

Disney

Mini Disney Sleeping Beauty Castle

Set 40720 shrinks the famous Sleeping Beauty fairy-tale castle down to a mini display model. With 528 pieces and a single minifigure, it is far more compact than the larger castle sets, yet still keeps recognisable features such as towers, turrets and coloured roofs.

Set number: 40720
Year: 2024
Pieces: 528
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Disney
Different parts: 147

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 147

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (21)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 1

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Description

A castle at a small scale

Rather than a huge showpiece on the scale of the largest display models, set 40720 offers a compact take on the fairy-tale castle, built from 528 pieces. Several towers of varying heights, small turrets and a detailed facade keep the silhouette clearly recognisable, even though the finished model takes up far less shelf space than the bigger Disney castle sets. With 147 unique parts, the build still packs in plenty of variety for its size. The smaller footprint also makes it realistic to build in one sitting, which isn't always the case with the largest Disney castle sets.

Towers, turrets and colours

The parts list on this page shows every colour used in detail, but pearl gold, sand blue, blue and tan set the overall tone. Pearl gold adds accents to tower tips and details, while the blue tones cover the distinctive roofs typical of fairy-tale castles. Tan gives the facade its stone-like look, forming the calm base against which the stronger colours stand out. That same palette also means the castle photographs well under most lighting, since the pale tan and grey base doesn't compete with the roof colours.

A single minifigure

The castle comes with one minifigure, suited to small scenes in front of the building, such as a brief appearance on the steps or by the gate. Unlike larger theme sets with several characters, this build deliberately puts the focus on the castle itself, with the minifigure acting more as a finishing detail than the main attraction. Because the castle itself carries most of the visual interest, the model still reads clearly as the fairy-tale landmark even without a full cast of characters.

A shelf-friendly display piece

At just over 500 pieces, the castle can be finished in a manageable build session and fits comfortably on smaller shelves or desks once complete. The full parts list on this page makes it easy to look up individual colours or shapes, useful if you are searching for matching pieces for other castle or architecture projects. Its size also makes it a practical option for anyone short on shelf space but still keen on a recognisable Disney landmark on display.

FAQ

Which castle does set 40720 show?: It shows a compact mini version of the Sleeping Beauty fairy-tale castle, with several towers and turrets.
How many pieces and minifigures does the set include?: The set contains 528 pieces across 147 unique parts and comes with 1 minifigure.
What colours define the model?: Pearl gold, sand blue, blue and tan shape the castle – see the parts list on this page for the exact breakdown.

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