'However, in a twist of fate, Rapunzel's discovery of a magic paintbrush leads her on a journey that will unravel a web of deception, bring peace to two feuding kingdoms, and ultimately lead her to love with the handsome Prince Stefan.
She succeeds with the help of Penelope, the least intimidating of dragons! 'Barbie as Rapunzel shows that love and imagination can change the world.'īarbie and her little sister Kelly are painting, but Kelly does not have confidence in her painting abilities and can't start. To help Kelly, Barbie tells her the story of a girl who needed confidence herself. The girl's name is Rapunzel and she lives as a servant to the witch Gothel, who resides in a manor isolated in the woods. She grows up believing that Gothel saved her from abandonment as an infant. Rapunzel finds companionship in Penelope, an outgoing dragon, and Hobie, a worrisome rabbit. Rapunzel spends what free time she has painting and dreaming of seeing the ocean and other lands. The story begins with Rapunzel painting a beautiful picture of a seashore (just like the one Barbie was painting) where she dreams she can go to be free one day.
