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

[Touchdown]

If you asked that question 5 years ago I would say no, never. But after everything they've done recently I wouldn't put anything past them.

It would be extremely difficult, remember that the MK as you know it is the second story of a two story structure. Placing another large building behind the current castle (a la Hong Kong) would place enormous strain on the basement. Also there is not much room in that back courtyard to extend the structure without intruding on the Philharmagic and Pooh show/ride buildings.

Finally, they could only extend the height by 10ft before they have to put a red airplane hazard light on the building.

 

[_caleb]

I have and it’s ugly. “See it in person” doesn’t even make sense next to “They painted it that way for Instagram.”

Make up your mind, fanboys. Pick an excuse and stay logical.

(I agree with you that the 50th bunting is nice!)

Hey! I was one of those "they painted it that way for Instagram" people, and I stand by it! Just to be clear, though: that was never a defense of Disney's hideous color choices.

 

[GimpYancIent]

It would be extremely difficult, remember that the MK as you know it is the second story of a two story structure. Placing another large building behind the current castle (a la Hong Kong) would place enormous strain on the basement. Also there is not much room in that back courtyard to extend the structure without intruding on the Philharmagic and Pooh show/ride buildings.

Finally, they could only extend the height by 10ft before they have to put a red airplane hazard light on the building.

I believe the thought was removal and full replacement of the existing structure not adding another structure behind what is there now. A robust foundation up project. An unrealistic pipe dream but hey! It's Disney! As for a warning navigation light for aircraft NO BIG DEAL besides I believe the airspace above WDW is restricted and carefully controlled.

 

[Parker in NYC]

Goodness, I HOPE that's true. Tokyo's paint job has long been head and shoulders above WDW's, but to see them both painted anew in the same year and have that gap widen from both ends of the spectrum is just embarrassing. WDW should have gotten Tokyo's paint job - throw in a few more gold accents for the Anniversary if necessary. No one deserves WDW's current paint job.

For everyone's reference:


WDW:

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Tokyo:

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I prefer our Cinderella Castle just the way it was. Tokyo looks like a Lego set, and I can't even comment on WDW's current castle monstrosity except to say that it's... a monstrosity.

 

[WillWrambles]

Tokyo looks like a Lego set

probably because the actual lego set used that paint job as it’s reference.

 

[BasiltheBatLord]

Would WDW ever do something completely insane and replace Cinderella Castle with a brand new castle? Like Shanghai’s castle? Keeping in mind the WDW we know today that had no problem ruining Epcot lol.

If anything I think TDL should change its castle, that way every park will have an original castle. That will never happen though.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

If anything I think TDL should change its castle, that way every park will have an original castle. That will never happen though.

Given the results in SDL and HKDL I don't trust the WDI of today to come up with a better design.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

More of the blue has been repainted:

 

[JoeCamel]

More of the blue has been repainted:

Yeah, that is not going to be a good look either......

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Isn't there like a computer program you can alter photos to try out different color combinations or something? Maybe WDI should buy three or four seats to use it

 

[SpectroMan93]

Good lord. How they ever let purple turrets happen in the first place is mind boggling. At least it looks like they’ll be finishing the turrets soon. With over 6 months to go before the 50th, that leaves plenty of time to replace the pink as well. Please let that be on the table. Would make sense as to why they started 50th preparations this early.

 

[Parker in NYC]

probably because the actual lego set used that paint job as it’s reference.

I never did like that lego set.

 

[Nland316]

probably because the actual lego set used that paint job as it’s reference.

If WDI used a lego set as their inspiration for changing one of the most iconic structures on the planet then they truly do not get it...

 

[Giss Neric]

I would like to see/know the people behind the creative design of the castle, like the head who approves stuff. Are they young or old. It definitely plays a factor as tastes is important.

As much as I would rather see them not play safe and be creative generally in other stuff, you can't just do something to an iconic structure that would end up having polarizing opinions. I know you can't please everyone but right now opinions are like 50/50. It has to be at least 80/20 with 80 loving it.

 

[WillWrambles]

If WDI used a lego set as their inspiration for changing one of the most iconic structures on the planet then they truly do not get it...

No, I mean the Cinderella Castle Lego set used Tokyo as it’s reference.

 

[Brian]

I would like to see/know the people behind the creative design of the castle, like the head who approves stuff. . Are they young or old. It definitely plays a factor as tastes is important.

They're the same people who gave us this beauty:

 

[MisterPenguin]

I ascribe to Death of the Imagineer.

 

[LaughingGravy]

The castle was awesome in its original white and blue when there were also trees with sparkling lights. But, I'm old. It's just too busy now.

 

[GimpYancIent]

The castle was awesome in its original white and blue when there were also trees with sparkling lights. But, I'm old.

Ahh Yes! Can not go wrong with classic vintage. Unfortunately there are too many that want New and Fresh only to end up ruining classic works of art.

 

[SpectroMan93]

From that one site. Bunting now visible from the front.

I know it’s not done yet, but it bothers me that they skipped a turret lol.

 

[UNCgolf]

I think the bunting looks good in photos and likely from Main Street/the hub too. It's only when you're close to the castle that the molded plastic aspect would catch your attention and probably not look so great.