Walt Disney World‘s royal centerpiece is getting renovated!
On Monday, Jason Kirk, vice president of Magic Kingdom Park, announced that Cinderella Castle is getting a “bold” update to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the animated classic’s release in 1950. In new concept art, you will see the classic towers in ornate gold accents and other regal touches.
“Cinderella first transformed into a princess 70 years ago this week when the animated classic was released,” Kirk said in a blog post, “and ever since, her courage and kindness have been inspiring guests and cast members alike.”
He added: “We are excited to share that her story has inspired a bold, shimmering and royal makeover of her namesake castle at the heart of Walt Disney World Resort.”
Work on the makeover may begin in the coming weeks and continue through the summer months. The work will not affect the area’s attractions, like Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire and Happily Ever After shows.
The new-look will show the upper portion of the castle covered in a pale, blush pink hue, while the lower half maintains its darker gray. There will be more gold decorating the spires, walls and delicate ornamentation all over the facade.
The color change will make Cinderella’s place look like Sleeping Beauty’s Castle at Disneyland in California. It currently has a pink upper half and gold detailing. But after the changes to the Florida structure will resemble the castle at Disneyland Paris, which combines Cinderella’s towering architecture (coming in at 141 feet) with Sleeping Beauty’s color scheme.
“When you visit, be sure to share your excitement with our cast members — they can’t wait to see the shimmering towers shining down on the kingdom every morning,” said Kirk.
The structure is 189 feet tall, according to Walt Disney World’s official website. The place is surrounded by a moat and gardens that offer many picturesque photo ops. At night, the castle is illuminated by more than 16 million lights and special effects.
Disney’s Cinderella opened in theaters nationwide on Feb. 15, 1950. It followed the company’s other popular animated films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio but predated classics like Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan.
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