Enchanted Timeline ( Real )

development
June 2004

Disney Announces Development of 'Enchanted'

Walt Disney Pictures officially announces the development of the live-action/animation hybrid film 'Enchanted'.

casting
December 2005

Amy Adams Cast as Giselle

Actress Amy Adams is cast in the lead role of Giselle, the main protagonist of 'Enchanted'.

production
April 2006

Filming of 'Enchanted' Begins

Principal photography for 'Enchanted' starts, primarily filming on location in New York City and in studios.

release
November 21, 2007

'Enchanted' Film Released in Theaters

Disney releases 'Enchanted' in theaters across the United States and worldwide.

reception
Late 2007

Critical and Commercial Success of 'Enchanted'

The movie receives positive reviews and achieves significant box office success, becoming a beloved family film.

award
December 2007

Amy Adams Nominated for Golden Globe for 'Enchanted'

Amy Adams receives a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in 'Enchanted'.

Enchanted Timeline ( Fictional )

engagement
Day before Journey to New York

Giselle's Engagement to Prince Edward

Princess Giselle is preparing to marry Prince Edward in the animated kingdom of Andalasia.

banishment
Same day as planned wedding

Giselle is Banished to New York City

The stepmother, Queen Narissa, sends Giselle through a magical portal to the real world, New York City, to get rid of her.

arrival
Day 1 in New York

Arrival in New York City

Giselle arrives in the modern world of New York City with no knowledge of its customs and struggles to adapt.

meeting
Few days after arrival in New York

Giselle Meets Robert and Morgan

Giselle meets Robert, a divorce lawyer, and his daughter Morgan, forming new relationships outside of her fairy tale world.

character_development
Weeks after arrival

Giselle Adjusts to Real World

Giselle learns about the real world’s complexity and starts to let go of her fairy tale ideals.

arrival
Several weeks after Giselle's arrival

Prince Edward Arrives in New York

Prince Edward enters the real world to bring Giselle back to Andalasia for their wedding.

villain_arrival
Shortly after Edward's arrival

Queen Narissa Follows to New York

The evil Queen Narissa follows Edward to New York, intending to kill Giselle herself.

climax
Late spring, New York City

Climactic Battle on Rooftop

Giselle, Edward, Robert, and Narissa confront each other on a Manhattan rooftop, resulting in Narissa’s defeat.

resolution
Immediately after battle

Giselle Chooses Robert over Edward

Giselle decides to stay in the real world with Robert and Morgan instead of returning to Andalasia with Edward.

ending
Days following resolution

Happy Ending in New York

Giselle embraces her new life in New York City, and the characters find happiness together.