Why did Mirabel wipe her hands?

In the end, Mirabel possibly gave up her gift by wiping her hands, but following Abuela Alma was her destiny, whether she had waxy fingers or not.
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Why does Mirabel have no powers?

Abuela Alma Caused Mirabel's Lack Of Powers

As shown with Alma's reaction to Isabela (Diane Guerrero) potentially getting married, she views the marriages as a chance to "bring a new generation of magical blessings" for the family.
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Did Mirabel wipe her magic off?

The Encanto director debunked a popular theory about Mirabel sabotaging her gift, but the movie may have hinted all along that it wasn't true. The Encanto director debunked a popular theory about Mirabel ruining her gift ceremony, but the movie may have hinted all along that it wasn't true.
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Why didnt Mirabel get magic?

Casita didn't give a gift to Mirabel because that would have rewarded Abuela for her manipulation, as she pushed for Mirabel to exist just to add more powers to the family – but as Casita also loved the family, it didn't leave Mirabel entirely powerless and it gave her it's own magic, allowing her to communicate with ...
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Did Mirabel not get a gift because she wiped her hands off?

However, he doesn't wipe his hands after touching the candle. Anything that sets Mirabel apart from her family could be a clue why she doesn't get a gift, so hand-wiping is a possibility. Without knowing it, Mirabel simply brushed her magical gift away.
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One Biggest Mistake By Mirabel That's Why She Can't Get A Gift in Encanto



Did Mirabel get a gift at the end of the movie?

Encanto's Mirabel Had A Gift All Along

At the film's end, Alma admits to Mirabel that she asked Pedro for help when she thought the miracle was in trouble, and she realizes that Pedro sent Mirabel to be the help she needs.
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Why is Mirabel the only one without a gift?

Mirabel sings about her sisters during the song, saying, "The beauty and the brawn do no wrong." A fan theory (via Reddit) points out that the only thing missing from that statement is the "brains." Since Mirabel already had the brains to take over as the family leader after Abuela Alma, the miracle didn't need to give ...
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What if Mirabel get a gift?

Controlling Casita

They say, "Mirabel's gift is that she can talk to and even give instructions to Casita, much like Antonio can with animals. Her door disappeared because the house itself is her realm."
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Does Mirabel get her own room?

But NothingReallyAndYou reveals that, actually, Mirabelle doesn't get a door or a room because the entire Casita is hers. Her gift was the magic in the very walls of the Casita. She is the next caretaker, the leader, the center of the family. Mirabel is the Keeper of the Miracle.
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Is Mirabel a Disney princess?

Even though she doesn't have the official title, Mirabel Madrigal from Disney's Encanto stands in the same place as a Disney Princess. And just like we saw with Moana before her, a pattern of futile denial hangs over her and the rest of her family.
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Is Mirabel The miracle?

There are TWO miracles in #Encanto: Abuela's, born of love for family, embodied by her candle, flame-colored magic, the 2nd: Mirabel's, born of the same, embodied in casita, its colors… everyone's.
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Can Mirabel see the future?

Encanto is full of symbolism, which only helps the theory. For instance, Mirabel has butterflies on her clothes, representing how she will lead the family in the future, allowing them to change and progress. And being able to see the future would certainly aid Mirabel in her quest to lead the family.
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Why was Isabella so mean to Mirabel?

When everyone came to investigate and the cracks weren't there, Isabela expresses her dislike for Mirabel because she thought she was envious of Antonio's successful ceremony and wanted to ruin the day.
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Why did Mirabel lose her door?

Perhaps when the door disappeared at her ceremony, it's because some power from the house flowed inside of her, to be used to animate Casita again after it crumbled. Or maybe it has to do with her special relationship with Casita, which is why she speaks to it like a real person.
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Is Mirabel adopted?

Mirabel is actually adopted. She never had powers because she wasn't related to her family. They told Mirabel she just takes after her muggle father and she believed them but in truth, she wasn't related to any of them. Her parents found and adopted her when she was a baby.
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Is Mirabel the next abuela?

In Disney's Encanto, Mirabel is Abuela Alma's replacement in the magical Casita, and one symbolic theory explains why. Mirabel Madrigal (Stephanie Beatriz) isn't like the rest of her family in Encanto.
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Does Maribel get powers?

By the end of the movie, Mirabel and the rest of the Madrigals are finally able to understand each other. They learn to see each other as people, beyond their special gifts and prescribed family roles. But while the Madrigals are able to embrace their imperfections, Mirabel never does get any powers.
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Does Mirabel get a room at the end of Encanto?

Mirabel doesn't have a room of her own in Disney's Encanto, but all signs indicate the young Madrigal will get her own space in Encanto 2. Because Mirabel doesn't get a magical gift, she also doesn't get a special room in Encanto, but all signs point to the young Madrigal getting her own space in a potential Encanto 2.
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What is Mirabel power in Encanto?

After she has a big fight with Abuela Alma, the entire casita comes crashing to the ground. But as they reconcile, the house comes back to life. Mirabel might not have any tangible powers, but her special gift is love and her control over the family's great heart.
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How did Mirabel get out of Bruno's room?

After falling down a sand dune, Mirabel must climb a giant, winding staircase to enter a secret cave. However, it is only after doing this that she discovers a huge chasm is separating the stairs from the cave's entrance. This forces Mirabel to get a bit creative and build her own rope swing to get to the other side.
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What secret does Isabel reveal Mirabel?

Isabela is introduced in Encanto as an effortlessly perfect character. In Mirabel's words, she's never even had a bad hair day before. It's not until the two sisters finally have a heart-to-heart talk that Isabela finally reveals her big secret: that her perfection is painstakingly practiced.
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Was Camilo going for the candle or Mirabel?

Camilo being saved by Casita while trying to get to the magic candle. In the morning, Camilo went looking for Mirabel since she been missing since last night. While looked around the courtyard, Camilo's gift acted up again and he involuntary turned his head into a baby's, much to his annoyance.
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How does Mirabel know Luisa is nervous?

Luisa's eye twitching from stress during breakfast. The next morning before breakfast, Dolores reveals to Mirabel that Luisa has been worried about magic because her eye was twitching all night (making Mirabel want to question her).
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