MK Cinderella Castle Set to Return to Classic Color Scheme

[Simon83079]

Defo progressing further.

Im thinking some of the roofs have been done already.

The rear roofs certainly perhaps as they are a lot darker compared to the blue that we see towards the front.

Tbh its interesting to see how they are doing this colour scheme so far. The concept art made me think we were seeing a return to its 2007+ style. But the darker blue roofs and outright grey scheme is 100% that of the early 2000s.

Although its interesting to see the gold in the upper areas staying. The concept art seemed to show some gold remaining in areas so perhaps they are here to stay as gold?



Tbh I think they are a bit too gold and maybe need to be a brighter shade but time will tell if they are finished with those towers yet.

 

[dmc493]

Tbh its interesting to see how they are doing this colour scheme so far. The concept art made me think we were seeing a return to its 2007+ style.

I don't think any color shade we're seeing on the castle is final design. I think it's either old, or primer/base coats for the new

 

[_caleb]

How many coats of paint can the castle take? Do they sand first before painting?

Fun fact: Cinderella Castle has gotten 0.5% bigger since 1971… from paint alone!

 

[Splashin' Ryan]

Fun fact: Cinderella Castle has gotten 0.5% bigger since 1971… from paint alone!

I still want to know if the castle cake pink is hidden under all of those layers! Really, though, I would love to see the castle fully refinished and detailed a la Paris' castle makeover that got new hand-chiseled slate roofs and turrets and new plaster. Up close, MK's castle definitely shows its layers and lumps and bumps everywhere.

 

[HauntedPirate]

The pastels and polyesters of the 70's were well intentioned too but those opinions also were reconsidered.

Two things that are never the answer: polyester and rose gold.

 

[bmr1591]

Two things that are never the answer: polyester and rose gold.

Rose gold was certainly the answer to make my wife happy on an engagement/wedding ring.

 

[JoeCamel]

I'm pretty sure the current layer is just primer. They'll add a coat of the actual paint once priming is complete.

I don't know about the upper reaches (I think I remember a multi step process) but I watched them do a wall at Sir Mickey's and it took about 10 days with layer upon layer of glaze until it looked like stone. I think the shingles take two coats to get the final look.

 

[gerarar]

 

[wdwmagic]

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

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

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

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More photos at https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...ella-castle-repainting---february-17-2026.htm

 

[Andrew C]

Ok stop there. Good enough. Multi color looks awesome.

 

[JohnD]

At least they're going in stages and not leaving some areas half-a**ed until the next morning. That way, you can still take photos even when in an interim stage and the castle still looks halfway decent.

 

[IMDREW]

Thats quite another blue on that high turret than the concept art sold me on.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Thats quite another blue on that high turret than the concept art sold me on.

If it’s like the previous blue paint on the turrets, it really pops in person.

 

[WaltsTreasureChest]

Can someone confirm if that’s the final paint or primer

 

[Nland316]

Thats quite another blue on that high turret than the concept art sold me on.

I honestly love the intensity of it. Really makes the castle pop!

 

[Gringrinngghost]

Can’t wait for this look. And I’m talking the obvious lack of repainting they can do. If you make it grey, and creme white as they are, you don’t have to spend the cash to maintain it.

 

[dmc493]

I was making bold assumptions that this was just primer coat but maybe not! Looking good regardless

 

[SpectroMan93]

The contrast of the light gray with the darker blue turrets is so striking. And I'm glad they're keeping just enough of the gold trim to accent the castle without it being too gaudy. This is the version she deserved for the 50th.

 

[PixiedustisaMust]

I saw a toy castle for sale in one of the shops at WDW w the castle painted two tone, as we see the front now. Makes me wonder if this is more permanent?

 

[IMDREW]

Few drops and splashes of the blue roof paint