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This Guy Cosplays Flawlessly as Both Disney Princes AND Princesses — We're in Awe

Male Disney Princess Cosplayer — We've seen a lot of Disney princess cosplayers out there, but 22-year-old Richard Schaefer might be the best. The Orange County, CA, design student, who has worked as a Jungle Cruise skipper at Disneyland in the past, goes by the Instagram name TheOfficialAriel and for a good reason: his transformations into Disney princesses like Ariel are flat-out magical. Schaefer cosplays as both male and female Disney characters using a combination of detailed wigs, intricate costumes, colorful contacts, and some seriously impressive makeup skills.

From Disneybounding at park events to cosplaying at large conventions, Richard does it all . . . with the poise, cheerful attitude, and on-point contour of a true Disney princess, of course. Take a look at some of his most jaw-droppingly gorgeous looks, then follow his Disney-focused Instagram account to see even more of his enviable costume work.

His Aladdin is straight-up perfect.

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But then again, so is his Pocahontas.

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He's capable of becoming Aurora . . .

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Or her film's villain, Maleficent.

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And Richard can transform into Anna . . .

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Or her older sister, Queen Elsa.

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Richard's princess Giselle is almost better than Amy Adams.

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And his Jane would steal Tarzan's heart in a flash.

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He pulls off cartoon Cinderella like nobody's business.

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But he is stunning as the live-action version of Cinderella, too!

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His Peter Pan cosplay is adorable with a capital A.

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And Richard's Belle is everything we've ever dreamt of.

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We can't stop staring at his Merida cosplay.

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Or Richard's gorgeous take on Snow White.

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But our favorite Disney princess that Richard portrays has to be Rapunzel. Look at that expression!

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We won't say we're in love with his Megara. (But we are!)

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And Richard isn't limited to Disney characters — look at his stunning Morticia Addams!

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And his Edith Cushing from Crimson Peak is creepily gorgeous.

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But let's be real: Richard's most impressive transformation is Taylor Swift.

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