News Sleeping Beauty's Castle to be refurbished

[AlexValve]

I think the new colors are more in line with the concept of the Castle being a 'fairytale' castle. If I recall correctly, the new paintscheme was chosen so that the castle would always look lively when hit by the sunrays of SoCal. It's not really pink, but peach-orange. I honestly think the paintscheme introduced in 2015 is better looking than the scheme in the 90s, but I suppose the nostalgic value is worth being considered.

 

[SuddenStorm]

I think the new colors are more in line with the concept of the Castle being a 'fairytale' castle. If I recall correctly, the new paintscheme was chosen so that the castle would always look lively when hit by the sunrays of SoCal. It's not really pink, but peach-orange. I honestly think the paintscheme introduced in 2015 is better looking than the scheme in the 90s, but I suppose the nostalgic value is worth being considered.

Worth mentioning that the '90s paint was far closer to what Walt had back in the '50s (taken 1957)-

The current paint job isn't offensively bad- but it'd be nice to have something return to its roots.

 

[mickEblu]

It seems that current Disney has no idea how to be subtle or how sometimes less is more. Nothing can be understated anymore. Just look at Tropical Hideaway with gigantic instagram food p-rn pics and 3 signs advertising sporks. Sporks!?

 

[DLR>WDW]

Walls are up!

 

[AJFireman]

Curious now since there has been discussion about Mickeys Mix Magic. Will this side be done before the 18th its not a scrim to project on.

 

[TP2000]

The walls have an explanation of the work being done, plus info on stuff that's been added over the decades that ruins a lot of unofficial tour guides scripts. There's also a rendering by Kim Irvine on the color scheme being applied.

 

[Disney Analyst]

The walls have an explanation of the work being done, plus info on stuff that's been added over the decades that ruins a lot of unofficial tour guides scripts. There's also a rendering by Kim Irvine on the color scheme being applied.

Looks like it should be a bit of a paint change for sure!

 

[DisneyDreamer08]

Just in time for our one day visit this month (husbands first ever to DL!) Are there any spots around the side or back to get a non-wall photo? Are the walls visible from the beginning of Main St?

 

[Curious Constance]

Looks like it should be a bit of a paint change for sure!

Isn't that rendering a depiction of the castle in 2018?

 

[SuddenStorm]

Isn't that rendering a depiction of the castle in 2018?

I thought that meant she drew that in 2018, for the 2019 refurb.

 

[SuddenStorm]

The walls have an explanation of the work being done, plus info on stuff that's been added over the decades that ruins a lot of unofficial tour guides scripts. There's also a rendering by Kim Irvine on the color scheme being applied.

Hard to tell from that photo, but it looks like they're planning on scaling back some of the 2005 pepto pink, and are returning to a more subtle look for the castle- a blend of the old and new. This refurb looks like a huge win for the park.

 

[Nland316]

The walls have an explanation of the work being done, plus info on stuff that's been added over the decades that ruins a lot of unofficial tour guides scripts. There's also a rendering by Kim Irvine on the color scheme being applied.

I really hope this is true to what we’re receiving this refurb. Reminds me a lot of Hong Kong’s latest scheme before their castle began its expansion with more creme hues.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Isn't that rendering a depiction of the castle in 2018?

The castle didn’t get a refurb in 2018 so I assume the planning took place in 2018.

 

[Curious Constance]

I thought that meant she drew that in 2018, for the 2019 refurb.

The castle didn’t get a refurb in 2018 so I assume the planning took place in 2018.

Ah, yes! That makes more sense. Thanks guys!

 

[180º]

The walls have an explanation of the work being done, plus info on stuff that's been added over the decades that ruins a lot of unofficial tour guides scripts. There's also a rendering by Kim Irvine on the color scheme being applied.

Interesting! Looks much closer to the ‘89 colors than what we’ve had recently. I look forward to seeing the result.

I couldn’t find the front of this set, but here’s the north elevation of the New Fantasyland color scheme from the late ‘80s:

 

[SweetDuffy101]

So is there a chance fountains could be added around the castle?

 

[Phroobar]

So is there a chance fountains could be added around the castle?

Wouldn't that be cool to have fountains back around the castle again? IIRC there were fountains in the 60s.

 

[SuddenStorm]

I really hope this is true to what we’re receiving this refurb. Reminds me a lot of Hong Kong’s latest scheme before their castle began its expansion with more creme hues.

It's sad that Hong Kong had a better paint job than Disneyland Anaheim.

 

[Kram Sacul]

Wouldn't that be cool to have fountains back around the castle again? IIRC there were fountains in the 60s.

And the charming Christmas trees.

 

[TROR]

I don't care for Hong Kong's castle color scheme at all tbh