MK Cinderella Castle Set to Return to Classic Color Scheme

[Splashin' Ryan]

People are complaining back and forth about tones and shades, I think the real "issue" we should be talking about is how genuinely bad the condition of the castle is in up close. Yes I get it, you won't see it from far away once it's painted, but up close and in the photos here and from the really close ones from blog mickey, all the screw holes, layers upon layers of old paint they dont remove that give the "stone" ornamentation a lumpy look, bent and warped shingles, patched fiberglass brickwork that isn't repaired etc etc etc, really makes it look worn and sloppy in person. Real chiseled stone finishing pieces - not the faux stone brick elements- should be extremely smooth as should the shingles. Disneyland (CA, Hong Kong, and Paris) all have gotten full roof replacements in the last decade for various reasons, and here we just keep painting it over and over and over again with no actual physical refurbishment to the spires, shingles, bricks, and pinnacles. Just kind of disappointing for the most photographed and probably most iconic view the company has ever produced.

 

[HauntedPirate]

People are complaining back and forth about tones and shades, I think the real "issue" we should be talking about is how genuinely bad the condition of the castle is in up close. Yes I get it, you won't see it from far away once it's painted, but up close and in the photos here and from the really close ones from blog mickey, all the screw holes, layers upon layers of old paint they dont remove that give the "stone" ornamentation a lumpy look, bent and warped shingles, patched fiberglass brickwork that isn't repaired etc etc etc, really makes it look worn and sloppy in person. Real chiseled stone finishing pieces - not the faux stone brick elements- should be extremely smooth as should the shingles. Disneyland (CA, Hong Kong, and Paris) all have gotten full roof replacements in the last decade for various reasons, and here we just keep painting it over and over and over again with no actual physical refurbishment to the spires, shingles, bricks, and pinnacles. Just kind of disappointing for the most photographed and probably most iconic view the company has ever produced.

Because what happens when the family from Denver comes to WDW on their once-in-a-lifetime family vacation only to find the castle... *gasp*... under construction?!?

Good thing the president of WDW has such a good working relationship with WDI and can spend money on things like thi... Hey LOOK!!! BUZZ LIGHTYEAR IS OPENING SOON!!!

 

[WaltsTreasureChest]

Shingles look like they’ve been shot up lol

 

[Splashin' Ryan]

People are complaining back and forth about tones and shades, I think the real "issue" we should be talking about is how genuinely bad the condition of the castle is in up close. Yes I get it, you won't see it from far away once it's painted, but up close and in the photos here and from the really close ones from blog mickey, all the screw holes, layers upon layers of old paint they dont remove that give the "stone" ornamentation a lumpy look, bent and warped shingles, patched fiberglass brickwork that isn't repaired etc etc etc, really makes it look worn and sloppy in person. Real chiseled stone finishing pieces - not the faux stone brick elements- should be extremely smooth as should the shingles. Disneyland (CA, Hong Kong, and Paris) all have gotten full roof replacements in the last decade for various reasons, and here we just keep painting it over and over and over again with no actual physical refurbishment to the spires, shingles, bricks, and pinnacles. Just kind of disappointing for the most photographed and probably most iconic view the company has ever produced.

Specifically, this photo stands out from Blog Mickey, in the upper right, you can easily tell a section of the shingles were replaced or added at some point, and stand out compared to the rest. They're flatter, more defined, have more depth, and look smoother. You can also see the staining and rust around the rest of the bricks above it too.

 

[Touchdown]

Folks the shingles are fired upon, multiple times a day. The near castle pyro constantly rains down on them.

 

[LittleMerman]

It's looking gorgeous! Back to a more regal and cohesive look. I didn't like the pink - it was too fantastical for me and borderline tacky. When it was pink, I saw the castle as two separate parts which ruined the forced perspective - now it looks like one building so the illusion works better and it looks even bigger. Plus this scheme reminds me of the castle from my childhood. I love it!!

 

[Ben_since_1971]

I know it's a fresh coat of paint and hasn't weathered yet, but dang does it pop! I never minded the rose gold, but I have to admit this is so much better.

 

[_caleb]

It's looking gorgeous! Back to a more regal and cohesive look. I didn't like the pink - it was too fantastical for me and borderline tacky. When it was pink, I saw the castle as two separate parts which ruined the forced perspective - now it looks like one building so the illusion works better and it looks even bigger. Plus this scheme reminds me of the castle from my childhood. I love it!!

The brighter blue color on the spires also works against the forced perspective.

To add to the illusion of greater height, the higher spires should be lighter shades of blue than the lower spires.

 

[eddie104]

Hong Kong

I mean they literally got entirely new castle as well so that point is moot.

Tokyo hasn’t gotten one that’s surprising.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Still waiting for that last bastion of pink to go away…

 

[HMF]

People are complaining back and forth about tones and shades, I think the real "issue" we should be talking about is how genuinely bad the condition of the castle is in up close. Yes I get it, you won't see it from far away once it's painted, but up close and in the photos here and from the really close ones from blog mickey, all the screw holes, layers upon layers of old paint they dont remove that give the "stone" ornamentation a lumpy look, bent and warped shingles, patched fiberglass brickwork that isn't repaired etc etc etc, really makes it look worn and sloppy in person. Real chiseled stone finishing pieces - not the faux stone brick elements- should be extremely smooth as should the shingles. Disneyland (CA, Hong Kong, and Paris) all have gotten full roof replacements in the last decade for various reasons, and here we just keep painting it over and over and over again with no actual physical refurbishment to the spires, shingles, bricks, and pinnacles. Just kind of disappointing for the most photographed and probably most iconic view the company has ever produced.

That's because the other resorts are far more willing to shell out the money. TDO has been operating on a "Good enough" attitude for virtually all of this century/millenium.

 

[JoeCamel]

View attachment 912675Specifically, this photo stands out from Blog Mickey, in the upper right, you can easily tell a section of the shingles were replaced or added at some point, and stand out compared to the rest. They're flatter, more defined, have more depth, and look smoother. You can also see the staining and rust around the rest of the bricks above it too.

It's an old fairytale/medieval castle so bound to have some repairs over time. Clean it up in post if you must have pristine

 

[_caleb]

It's an old fairytale/medieval castle so bound to have some repairs over time. Clean it up in post if you must have pristine

It’s bad show

 

[JoeCamel]

It’s bad show

Not as bad as the last five years

 

[vikescaper]

It’s so nice seeing the traditional castle colors return!

 

[Brian]

It’s bad show

You will never, ever see those small indentations from a normal vantage point. The only reason we're seeing them now is because people with very high quality camera equipment are zooming in very far to show the shingles in great detail.

If we're talking show, we should talk about things the guest can actually see: namely the plastic sandwich board signs all over the park used regularly and the visible mold and mildew all over Tron, just to name a few.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

You will never, ever see those small indentations from a normal vantage point. The only reason we're seeing them now is because people with very high quality camera equipment are zooming in very far to show the shingles in great detail.

If we're talking show, we should talk about things the guest can actually see: namely the plastic sandwich board signs all over the park used regularly and the visible mold and mildew all over Tron, just to name a few.

Agree, I think we’d all like to see the castle “perfect” but this looks amazing when viewed as intended, as long as the imperfections aren’t resulting in internal damage it wouldn’t be a good use of time or money, especially with so many issues that need to be addressed in other areas of the park.

 

[Pizza Moon]

I’m glad the Calender isn’t accurate to how it’ll look next month!

 

[eddie104]

That's because the other resorts are far more willing to shell out the money. TDO has been operating on a "Good enough" attitude for virtually all of this century/millenium.

If that’s the case they wouldn’t even be doing this project and the castle still would be salmon pink.

TDO definitely can be cheap but at this point in time they haven’t been lately. That’s not unique to this resort so don’t even go there.

 

[thundermtnGOAT]

View attachment 912675Specifically, this photo stands out from Blog Mickey, in the upper right, you can easily tell a section of the shingles were replaced or added at some point, and stand out compared to the rest. They're flatter, more defined, have more depth, and look smoother. You can also see the staining and rust around the rest of the bricks above it too.

If the section you are referring to is the top line of the straight section between the two turrets, that was a recent addition used to mask additional tech infrastructure that was placed on the castle. It was added between 2016-2019. It is not original to the structure. It is actually a fake masking wall.