BREAKING: Cinderella Castle Returning to Original Colors in Disney World
This weekend is Destination D23 at Disney World, which means we’ve been getting a bunch of exciting news! The D23 Ultimate Fan Event dates were announced, we found out about a Walt Disney animatronic coming to Disney World, and there is a fun overlay coming to TRON.
Destination D23
And now, we’re in the Beyond the Spires: An Insider Look at Disney Castles panel at D23 and just found out some more big news!
New Colors for Cinderella Castle
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom is returning to its original colors! Well, Disney has announced that the new color for Cinderella Castle is “inspired” by the original look of the castle, so close enough.
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This updated look will feature grays, creams, blues, and touches of gold. This will aim to enhance the castle’s architecture.
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Disney said the project team is still putting the finishing touches on the paint design process, but they did share a look at the concept art.
Cinderella Castle was repainted in a pink, blue, and gold look for the 50th anniversary back in 2021.
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Disney also shared a look at what goes into the design of the castle. At Disney World, Cinderella Castle’s iconic look is built on the timeless color combination of deep, handsome blues paired with radiant golds.
The colors were picked to reflect the Florida sunshine so that the castle shimmers from every angle!
Cinderella Castle is designed to be picture perfect and a lot of that is due to the pain and themed finishes. The paint they use has to undergo accelerated UV and weather testing that simulates years of sun exposure.
In hard-to-reach locations, like he roofs, Disney uses high-performance paint that is actually used for cars! Sheen plays an important role as well — stones are finished with a lower sheen to appear natural, while rooftops and gold accents shine with higher gloss so they sparkle.
And, gold is used strategically around the spires, to catch the last reflections of sunlight!
Stay tuned for more Disney news and updates!
