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 the castle has also been painted in the new grey color scheme.
Moat Draining in Progress
Dams are positioned on either side of Cinderella Castle. The moat draining process is now underway.
Draining the moat gives crews access to sections of the castle structure and allows positioning cvrane to reach higher levels.
First Paint Colors Appear
A small section of the castle on the side facing Tomorrowland has been painted in the new grey color.
This gives guests their first look at the updated palette Disney announced at Destination D23. The new color scheme is inspired by the castle's original 1971 appearance and includes grays, creams, blues, and gold accents.
Disney plans to use different sheen levels across the castle - lower sheen on stones for a natural appearance, and higher gloss on roofs and gold accents for sparkle.
Entertainment Adjustments
Several shows have been modified to accommodate the castle work.
Let the Magic Begin runs without character appearances. Guests still hear the welcome fanfare and music at park opening.
Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire moved to an afternoon-only schedule on January 28. Performances run at 1:00 PM, 2:05 PM, 4:00 PM, and 5:15 PM.
Happily Ever After continues with minor adjustments as needed.
What to Expect
If you're visiting Magic Kingdom in the coming weeks, you'll see dams in the moat, construction equipment around the castle, and the first sections of new paint.
No word yet on a completion date.
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