Cinderella Castle repainting appears to be nearing completion at Magic Kingdom, with cranes used for the project removed from the drained moat as of Monday, though Disney has not confirmed whether the work is definitively finished.
The large cranes that had been positioned in the castle's moat have been taken away, marking a significant milestone in the repainting project. However, the moat remains drained with some scrim-covered materials and scaffolding still present in the area.
What changes have been made to Cinderella Castle's paint scheme?
Disney has updated the castle's colour palette to reflect its original appearance. The most noticeable change involved painting over the pink shade that was applied for the 50th anniversary celebration, replacing it with pale grey.
The royal blue tower roofs have also received attention, updated with a brighter blue shade as part of the refresh. The new colour scheme draws inspiration from the castle's original look when Magic Kingdom opened in 1971.
Which parts of Cinderella Castle were not repainted?
Disney chose not to repaint the bottom half of Cinderella Castle during this project. The lower walls, which were painted darker grey for the 50th anniversary, have remained unchanged.
The castle has also retained the extra gold detailing that was added during the 50th anniversary celebrations, blending elements of both the anniversary enhancements and the return to the original colour palette.
When will the castle moat be refilled?
The timeline for refilling the Magic Kingdom castle moat remains unconfirmed. While the removal of cranes suggests major work is complete, the presence of remaining scaffolding and materials indicates some activities may still be ongoing.
Disney also took advantage of the drained moat to repaint the Tomorrowland entrance rocks, addressing multiple maintenance projects whilst the water feature was temporarily out of service.
How does this affect Magic Kingdom guests?
Guests visiting Magic Kingdom can now see the updated Cinderella Castle new paint colours, which represent a blend of the original 1971 design and selective 50th anniversary elements. The castle remains fully accessible to visitors despite the ongoing moat work.
