Cinderella Castle News

4 months ago · Jun 18, 2026 | 12:25pm ET

Cinderella Castle Repainting Behind-the-Scenes Shared in New Disney Unscripted Episode

A new Disney Unscripted episode on YouTube goes behind the scenes of the Cinderella Castle repaint, covering everything from seven boom lifts in the drained moat to cold-weather delays that halted…

4 months ago · Jun 04, 2026 | 10:08am ET

Cinderella Castle Moat Refilled as 2026 Repainting Project Completes at Magic Kingdom

Cinderella Castle's moat has been refilled, marking the end of the repainting project that began in January 2026. The refresh restores the classic grays, creams, and blues, replacing the rose-gold…

6 months ago · Apr 01, 2026 | 9:45am ET

Magic Kingdom's Cinderella Castle Repainting Extends to Forecourt Turrets

The Cinderella Castle repainting project has expanded beyond the main structure, with work now underway on the forecourt turrets. Crews are applying the new color scheme to the…

7 months ago · Mar 20, 2026 | 11:20am ET

Cinderella Castle Spires Get Darker Blue Paint as Work Continues at Magic Kingdom

The Cinderella Castle repainting project continues this week with crews now applying darker blue paint to the spires. Work on the castle's main body color is complete. Painters…

7 months ago · Mar 10, 2026 | 8:30am ET

Cinderella Castle's New Look Nearly Complete at Magic Kingdom

The Cinderella Castle repainting project is approaching completion, with the last visible pink sections now gone from the structure. Work crews have finished applying the new…

8 months ago · Feb 18, 2026 | 11:34am ET

Cinderella Castle Repainting Reaches Liberty Square Side at Magic Kingdom

The Cinderella Castle repainting project made another visible stride today . The new grey color has now reached the side of the castle facing Liberty Square. The repainting has…

8 months ago · Feb 17, 2026 | 3:00pm ET

Cinderella Castle Repainting Update: New Grey Color Now Visible on Multiple Sides at Magic Kingdom

The Cinderella Castle repainting project at Magic Kingdom has made significant progress over the last week . The new grey color now covers most of the castle's back and has…

8 months ago · Feb 10, 2026 | 7:35am ET

Magic Kingdom's Cinderella Castle Repainting Progress - Gold Changing to White

Repainting work on Cinderella Castle is now very much visible on the rear of the structure facing Fantasyland . These latest photos show crews working on trim sections at the back…

8 months ago · Feb 10, 2026 | 6:30am ET

Cinderella Castle Moat Drained at Magic Kingdom

The moat around Cinderella Castle has been drained at Magic Kingdom . A small amount of residual water remains, but the draining process is essentially complete. High reach boom…

8 months ago · Feb 04, 2026 | 9:35am ET

Cinderella Castle Moat Draining Begins - First New Paint Colors Visible

Work on Cinderella Castle has reached a visible milestone at Magic Kingdom . Dams are now in position around the castle, and crews have begun draining the moat. A small section of…

9 months ago · Jan 05, 2026 | 8:51am ET

Disney Confirms Cinderella Castle Transformation Has Started at Magic Kingdom

Disney has started work on Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. A notice appeared on the My Disney Experience app today confirming the project is underway. The message reads…

10 months ago · Dec 21, 2025 | 10:30am ET

Cinderella Castle Repainting Project Starts in January 2026 at Magic Kingdom

Disney will begin repainting Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom starting in January 2026 as part of the project to restore the castle's classic appearance . The project timeline…

1 year ago · Aug 31, 2025 | 3:45pm ET

Disney to Restore Cinderella Castle's Classic Look at Magic Kingdom

Cinderella Castle has gone through several transformations over the past five decades, but Disney is preparing to bring it back to the look that started it all . At Destination…

1 year ago · Apr 02, 2025 | 10:40am ET

Disney Files Permit for Exterior Work on Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

Disney has filed a Notice of Commencement for roof work at Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The permit is assigned to Commercial Roofing specialist Tecta…

3 years ago · May 09, 2023 | 10:30am Et

Large crane arrives at Cinderella Castle as 50th decor removal continues at Magic Kingdom

A large crane is now in position behind Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom to assist in removing the 50th-anniversary decorations. The crane is parked just behind the castle and…

3 years ago · Apr 28, 2023 | 9:24m ET

Cinderella Castle turret banners return to pre-50th anniversary design

The banners adorning the Cinderella Castle turrets at Magic Kingdom have returned to their pre-50th anniversary designs. Disney has installed new banners with blue, gold, and…

3 years ago · Apr 10, 2023 | 9:24am ET

Moat drained around Cinderella Castle in preparation for the removal of the 50th decor at Magic Kingdom

The moat surrounding Cinderella Castle Magic Kingdom is being drained ahead of work starting on the removal of the 50th decor from the castle. Two dams have been set up, one on…

5 years ago · Oct 05, 2021 | 12:10pm ET

Steps and platforms return to Cinderella Castle stage at Magic Kingdom

Crews are putting the finishing touches on Cinderella Castle stage.

5 years ago · Sep 30, 2021 | 10:46am ET

Cinderella Castle 'Beacon of Magic' illuminates the Magic Kingdom for the 50th anniversary

Magic Kingdom celebrates its 50th anniversary with special projections on Cinderella Castle.

5 years ago · Sep 26, 2021 | 9:16am ET

Cinderella Castle stage at Magic Kingdom being transformed for the World's Most Magical Celebration

A new blue flooring is being installed today at the castle stage in the Magic Kingdom.

5 years ago · Sep 20, 2021 | 6:25am ET

New 50th anniversary banners added to Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

See the latest new 50th additions to Cinderella Castle.

5 years ago · Jul 23, 2021 | 9:36am ET

Installation of the Disney World 50th anniversary crest completes the Cinderella Castle celebration look

Cinderella Castle is ready for the 18 month celebration beginning October 1 2021.

5 years ago · May 04, 2021 | 1:03pm ET

Walls down at the Cinderella Castle stage as refurbishment nears completion

The new castle stage appears to be complete at the Magic Kingdom

5 years ago · May 03, 2021 | 9:11am ET

Moat refilled around Cinderella Castle as Disney World 50th anniversary decoration work wraps up

The Magic Kingdom icon's distinctive moat is back.

5 years ago · Apr 29, 2021 | 1:45pm ET

Mounting positions in place on Cinderella Castle for the central 50th anniversary medallion

The 50th anniversary castle overlay is almost complete at the Magic Kingdom.

5 years ago · Apr 15, 2021 | 2:27pm ET

More ribbons and jewels adorn the spires of Cinderella Castle as preparations for Disney World's 50th continue

See the latest progress on the Magic Kingdom centerpiece.

5 years ago · Apr 07, 2021 | 2:28pm ET

First spire ribbon installed at Cinderella Castle

Decorating the castle for the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom continues this week.

5 years ago · Apr 01, 2021 | 2:53pm ET

First phase of the Cinderella Castle 50th anniversary overlay now complete

See the latest photos and video of the Cinderella Castle 50th additions.

5 years ago · Mar 24, 2021 | 11:00am ET

More jabots and swags arrive at Cinderella Castle as part of the 50th decor

Installation of the 50th anniversary decorations at Cinderella Castle is continuing this week with more decor being added to both the east and west side. The jabots are the long…

5 years ago · Mar 19, 2021 | 2:22pm ET

Large 50th anniversary decoration piece now in-place at Cinderella Castle

See the latest progress on decorating the castle at the Magic Kingdom.