News PHOTOS - Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom to receive enhancements this summer

[Little Green Men]

One side is purple and the other side is painted blue?????

The left blue is the new color, the purple is what it used to be.

 

[MagicWDI]

Did the paint actually fade that much that quicky? Do we have photos of it a few weeks ago? I speculate the fade we see it possibly due to some sort of sanding or pre-painting work. Some recent photos would help see if this paint is really going to fade that much in less than a year.

 

[JoeCamel]

Did the paint actually fade that much that quicky? Do we have photos of it a few weeks ago? I speculate the fade we see it possibly due to some sort of sanding or pre-painting work. Some recent photos would help see if this paint is really going to fade that much in less than a year.

No, they are two different paints and colors

 

[MagicWDI]

No, they are two different paints and colors

I see that, but the purple paint looks extremely faded. Im wondering if they are priming that area for fresh (blue) paint or if that rough look is the result of the purple paint fading since last year.

 

[JoeCamel]

I see that, but the purple paint looks extremely faded. Im wondering if they are priming that area for fresh (blue) paint or if that rough look is the result of the purple paint fading since last year.

Remember the purple changes colors in different light

 

[MagicWDI]

Remember the purple changes colors in different light

I'm referring to this. In this image from BlogMickey, it appears the purple paint is faded. Are you saying this is due to the paint changing color in the light?

 

[JoeCamel]

I'm referring to this. In this image from BlogMickey, it appears the purple paint is faded. Are you saying this is due to the paint changing color in the light?

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It has been scuffed to accept new paint. It is new so it needs the abrasive to provide a "tooth" for the new.

 

[MagicWDI]

It has been scuffed to accept new paint. It is new so it needs the abrasive to provide a "tooth" for the new.

Okay, that's what I was hoping for. I figured there was no way it was already faded due to natural elements.

 

[flynnibus]

GPS is the reason for the change in approaches to mapping the parks. Electronic mapping apps would not be able to effectively show your location on an exaggerated/oversimplified map.

Not true. You simply translate locations to the “fake” map.

But since the tech is there to scroll, zoom, etc...and you are trying to represent real “paths” for estimates... it all points you to true scale in the parks verse stylization

 

[_caleb]

Not true. You simply translate locations to the “fake” map.

But since the tech is there to scroll, zoom, etc...and you are trying to represent real “paths” for estimates... it all points you to true scale in the parks verse stylization

Of course the app could snap the location marker to a predetermined path on a stylized map. But how effective would that be in helping users orient themselves? If you’re walking along a path that isn’t even on the map, so the map shows your location as being on a different path, what’s the point?

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Wait til you see the effect of the time delayed paint. Full of high tech micro crystals that have a timed release. Exactly at the start of the 50th celebration they will burst and the turrets will be coated in golden, iridescent rainbows. It will be so magical to see them transform as if a wizard's wand waved over them.....

That sounds like a great way to start the 50th anniversary!!

 

[wdwmagic]

PHOTOS - More Magic Kingdom 50th anniversary decor added to Cinderella Castle​

PHOTOS - More Magic Kingdom 50th anniversary decor added to Cinderella Castle

See the latest progress on decorating Cinderella Castle for the upcoming 50th celebrations at Walt Disney World.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[JustAFan]

PHOTOS - More Magic Kingdom 50th anniversary decor added to Cinderella Castle​

PHOTOS - More Magic Kingdom 50th anniversary decor added to Cinderella Castle

See the latest progress on decorating Cinderella Castle for the upcoming 50th celebrations at Walt Disney World.

www.wdwmagic.com

I like the decor, not so much the paint selections.

 

[Walt d]

I love it!

With social media being such a big deal these days. I was so surprised on the 25th of the castle. So now i Already know what it will look like. Yes i was just the gold but yes it could use some more! Surfer a proved!

 

[wdwmagic]

Large 50th anniversary decoration piece now in-place at Cinderella Castle​

Large 50th anniversary decoration piece now in-place at Cinderella Castle

See the latest progress on decorating the castle at the Magic Kingdom.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[Stupido]

Maybe I'm a sucker for shiny things, but these look really pretty so far. I hope that when all of the pieces are laid it will still look this tasteful.

 

[Bocabear]

No, they are two different paints and colors

I have a feeling someone figured out the purplish Blue that was on the turrets was not only awful, but clashes with the castle decor for the 50th... So saying it "faded" is a good excuse to repaint, fix the mistake, and save face/ The newly installed decor is very blue...not purple blue...

 

[JoeCamel]

I have a feeling someone figured out the purplish Blue that was on the turrets was not only awful, but clashes with the castle decor for the 50th... So saying it "faded" is a good excuse to repaint, fix the mistake, and save face/ The newly installed decor is very blue...not purple blue...

But it is rose gold iridescence set on a blue background. It was magical

Now do the pink

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Does anyone have any idea of why they’ve gotten such a head start on this project?

 

[Stupido]

Does anyone have any idea of why they’ve gotten such a head start on this project?

I mean, the sooner these Embellishments are up, the sooner every Instagram post becomes free advertising to come down to Florida and see the new castle for yourself. Doesn't surprise me that they'd try to get the most out of these timed installations.