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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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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Does Mirabel have a power?

In essence, Mirabel's power is love and support. In a strange inversion of the Disney trope of a Princess going to find herself - particularly key to the likes of Moana, Tangled, and Frozen - Mirabel's magical power is as the cornerstone of her household.
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Why does Mirabel not have a gift?

Due to the magic being unstable then and the other family members being sad, she couldn't get a gift because Abuela lost sight of what the Miracle was for: To help the family and make them happy.
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What is Mirabel power in Encanto?

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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Casita DID Give Mirabel A Gift, (Her REAL Powers REVEALED!)



Did Mirabel wipe off her magic?

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

The ending of the movie reveals that Mirabel's gift is herself. After cracks start to appear in La Casa Madrigal, Mirabel discovers that the cracks in the family home are actually a reflection of the fractures in her family's relationships with each other.
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Did Mirabel not get a gift because she wiped it?

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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Did Mirabel get a gift in the end?

Does Mirabel have a gift of her own? Mirabel doesn't have a gift of her own throughout the film, but a remarkable discovery at the end showcases that she may have just had the most important gift of all this whole time.
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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 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 Mirabel have visions?

When Mirabel and Bruno (John Leguizamo) are viewing his vision of her, she begs him to continue, so she can see the end. The vision shows flashes of the future, and eventually reveals an image of Isabel (Diane Guerrero) and Mirabel hugging.
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Why is Mirabel in Bruno's vision?

Mirabel was convinced that Bruno's vision predicted her destiny would either destroy her family's miracle or save it. In reality, it did both. After witnessing Bruno's vision, Mirabel was wrongfully convinced that her destiny involved either destroying her family's miracle or saving it for the duration of Encanto.
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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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Is Mirabel magical?

Mirabel is not bestowed a magical gift like the rest of her family. However, she does have a stronger affinity with the Casa Madrigal than most of her family; she communicates with the house (or Casita) like it is a real person, and Casita responds to her prompts and helps with her daily routine.
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Is Mirabel a triplet?

One of the triplets, Julieta, has the power to heal through food. She married Agustín and had three children of her own: Isabella, Luisa, and Mirabel. Bush has stated on Twitter that Julieta is the oldest of the triplets, which is why she takes on such a mothering role not only in her family but also in the village.
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Why is Mirabel not a princess?

According to an article (via Disney Princess Wiki), Disney Princesses must meet certain criteria, and Mirabel meets all of them. These rules state that to be a Disney Princess, a character must play a central role in a successful, animated Disney or Pixar film. She must also be human and not star in a sequel movie.
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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 abuelas power in Encanto?

What Is Abuela Alma's Power in Encanto? A hint at Abuela's "power" reveals itself during Antonio's ceremony (where we learn his power is talking to animals). Abuela holds the magic candle, suggesting she is the shepherd of the family's magic and, thus, in charge of taking care of it.
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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 the Abuela in Encanto evil?

As I hoped that my examples showed, Abuela Alma and her ilk are the most villainous and fearsome, despite their physical small stature.
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Is Abuela alma the villain?

Alma isn't a villain in Encanto at the end of the day. Though Alma opposes Mirabel at points in the film, she's always thinking of others above herself. She's faced unspeakable tragedy, and she wants to save others from facing those same hardships.
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