MK Cinderella Castle Set to Return to Classic Color Scheme

[Touchdown]

Also I highly doubt we will ever see LEDs placed into the castle structure itself. The castle was built in the late 60s/early 70s and the designers placed flame retardant in it to prevent it from burning down as they should in a building that launches fireworks every night. The issue is the flame retardant of choice back then was asbestos. Drilling holes in (or disturbing any way) asbestos is quite problematic and requires extensive environmental protection, something Disney is never going to do for aesthetic purposes alone. The only way additional lights get put on that castle is with laying something on top of it (like light strands or roof panels.)

 

[Brer Oswald]

I really think y’all overestimate how many people are angry about Frontierland.

I think y’all underestimate it. It’s been a core part of the castle park’s identity for 70 years. Splash Mountain has been a core part of that identity for 30 years. People don’t like seeing beloved elements of their childhood change so drastically and rapidly. It would be one thing to shorten the river and add things behind it. It’s another thing entirely to completely change 1/3rd of the most popular park in the world.

 

[networkpro]

The last time Dream Lights were installed, it was done outside of operating hours. The cherry pickers retract and 'hide' behind the castle. There were no pickers/cranes getting in the way of D-Light installation.

While we're on the topic, let's re-dispel last year's myths that are bound to resurface:

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You can have HEA-level projections on the castle with D-Lights on it with no discernible difference.​

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Pictures that will be posted showing how ugly and intrusive D-Lights look are zoomed in shots. Pictures from the hub without zooming-in show they're practically invisible.​

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Better idea... cover the castle in LED panels!!

Better idea, forget the netting ever existed. In the immortal words of Queen Elsa, "Let it go"

 

[lazyboy97o]

Also I highly doubt we will ever see LEDs placed into the castle structure itself. The castle was built in the late 60s/early 70s and the designers placed flame retardant in it to prevent it from burning down as they should in a building that launches fireworks every night. The issue is the flame retardant of choice back then was asbestos. Drilling holes in (or disturbing any way) asbestos is quite problematic and requires extensive environmental protection, something Disney is never going to do for aesthetic purposes alone. The only way additional lights get put on that castle is with laying something on top of it (like light strands or roof panels.)

Disney undertook a massive asbestos remediation program over 20 years ago.

Fire proofing inside doesn’t really help with combustion outside. And even when asbestos was common, you didn’t just slather it onto everything. Even when sprayed fireproofing is used, it has specific applications.

The bigger issue with drilling thousands of holes is waterproofing.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

If they weren’t noticeable when turned off, I don’t see why it would be an issue.

It’s not an issue at all…

This is hysterical kinda nonsense that people fawn over that makes no impact

You know what would make a dent?
Two flat rides to put the kids on..built without pomp and circumstance and bloggers to not drum up business for more line skip charges

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Also I highly doubt we will ever see LEDs placed into the castle structure itself. The castle was built in the late 60s/early 70s and the designers placed flame retardant in it to prevent it from burning down as they should in a building that launches fireworks every night. The issue is the flame retardant of choice back then was asbestos. Drilling holes in (or disturbing any way) asbestos is quite problematic and requires extensive environmental protection, something Disney is never going to do for aesthetic purposes alone. The only way additional lights get put on that castle is with laying something on top of it (like light strands or roof panels.)

Are you trying to say it’s loaded with asbestos?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I could see it having a certain symbolic value that they want to showcase. Also, in terms of logistics, the park is going to be in deep construction mode for awhile so I would think it’s better to do it now vs. when there are shiny new attractions everywhere.

Mildly conspiratorial / hopeful point - maybe they want to put something in place for future shows / effects during this work. Would an MK drone show require any changes to the castle?

It’s a minor thing to do and goes along with bobs goal of redefining the narrative he created…before he announces his extension

Not a bad deal this time at least

 

[DisneyHead123]

It’s a minor thing to do and goes along with bobs goal of redefining the narrative he created…before he announces his extension

Not a bad deal this time at least

Yeah I think with involved fans this will grow some goodwill, whereas I doubt casual “Which land is Harry Potter in?” park goers would ever notice or care. Probably a win win all around.

 

[Touchdown]

Are you trying to say it’s loaded with asbestos?

Yes, I’m sure it is on the inside of those spires. If HM still has “Abby” and all the reports of how scary PotC is behind the scene are to be believed I can’t see how the castle isn’t.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Painting of the spires had commenced in March 2020.

 

[HauntedPirate]

If they weren’t noticeable when turned off, I don’t see why it would be an issue.

Drilling thousands of holes into a structure in an environment that is often humid and sees a lot of rain. Nah. Nothing wrong with that.

If you had engaged any sort of logical thinking, you would have realized the logistics and expense of needing to waterproof all of that. But since you didn’t, carry on.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Yes, I’m sure it is on the inside of those spires. If HM still has “Abby” and all the reports of how scary PotC is behind the scene are to be believed I can’t see how the castle isn’t.

The Beak and The Barrel just opened and they didn’t seal the space off for the work.

 

[Biff215]

I think y’all underestimate it. It’s been a core part of the castle park’s identity for 70 years. Splash Mountain has been a core part of that identity for 30 years. People don’t like seeing beloved elements of their childhood change so drastically and rapidly. It would be one thing to shorten the river and add things behind it. It’s another thing entirely to completely change 1/3rd of the most popular park in the world.

Tough to compare Splash and RoA/TSI though. Iconic attraction vs. mostly aesthetics.

I’m not saying the latter isn’t important, it just doesn’t resonate the same with most guests.

 

[Brer Oswald]

Tough to compare Splash and RoA/TSI though. Iconic attraction vs. mostly aesthetics.

I’m not saying the latter isn’t important, it just doesn’t resonate the same with most guests.

I agree. Though when I’m referring to the changes in Frontierland, I’m referring to all of the changes in Frontierland. The land has seen radical change unlike anything seen before.

 

[SplashJacket]

If you wanna see how much nostalgia and familiarity affect our decision making:

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Yes, I’m sure it is on the inside of those spires. If HM still has “Abby” and all the reports of how scary PotC is behind the scene are to be believed I can’t see how the castle isn’t.

Most likely

They did scrapes on the ceilings of the original magic kingdom show buildings long ago

As far as the castle goes…there’s about a 90% chance the structural steel has the soft stuff blown on it before they encased them in concrete or fiberglass. Standard late 60s practice

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

If you wanna see how much nostalgia and familiarity affect our decision making:
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It’s also a great example of how a sense of history has been abandoned and it leads to really bad opinions amplified on social media

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Painting of the spires had commenced in March 2020.

Probably in broad daylight…since they were shutdown right after Bob quit and placed his vert climber onto the 167 footer to escape the peasants and drop anchor off Catalina island

 

[eddie104]

before he announces his extension

You wish.

Bring on Josh D’Amaro.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

You wish.

Bring on Josh D’Amaro.

You want to go worse?
The little creeper guy in the tv popup?