Durham native Beth Barbee stole the spotlight during Wheel of Fortune’s Disney Princess Week. Facing off against Twyla Arbuckle

of California and Bryan Babler of Wisconsin, Barbee built momentum early and delivered a stunning Bonus Round win — but not without some unexpected drama.

Arbuckle, a naval officer, scored the first toss-up, while Barbee answered the second, tying things up. Barbee surged ahead with puzzle wins including

“Snow White Chocolate,” scoring the Disney Princess wedge and a vacation prize. She kept the lead by solving the Prize Puzzle and others back-to-back.

A key moment came during the puzzle “_LLO_ING _ BL.” Arbuckle mistakenly guessed “B” — already on the board — then tried to call another

letter, but the rules required her first choice. Barbee swooped in and solved: “Following My Bliss,” winning a Disney Wish cruise to the Bahamas.

Despite Arbuckle’s recovery in the Triple Toss-Ups, Barbee dominated with $32,392 heading into the Bonus Round.

There, the category “What Are You Doing?” yielded the puzzle “P_C_ _ NG PRO_ _CE.” Thanks to smart

letter choices and quick thinking, Barbee nailed it: “Picking Produce,” adding $40,000.

Her total winnings? A dazzling $72,392 in cash and prizes — and a moment to remember.