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

[networkpro]

It’s going to be painted to match its surroundings though - if that helps

Will it block crane selfies?

 

[trainplane3]

It’s going to be painted to match its surroundings though - if that helps

Oh I'm sure it'll be fine. It was just a joke because of how many people were getting angry* when they initially announced this project.

*Not here, on the DPB, Twitter, and Facebook.

 

[hokielutz]

The already painted turrets look awesome now... but sadly it shows the contrast of what they coloring was before and how much it faded over time.
How many years since the last paint job on the Castle? 10-12 years??

 

[IveBeenJack]

I don't know if you'd call that "Rose Pink" yet. To me it looks like they're re-applying the same paint as before. The overcast weather conditions make it look darker than it is. What's everyone else thinking?

 

[TTA94]

Scaffolding is coming

I thought Disney said no scaffolding or “obstructions” during the makeover?

 

[wdwmagic]

I don't know if you'd call that "Rose Pink" yet. To me it looks like they're re-applying the same paint as before. The overcast weather conditions make it look darker than it is. What's everyone else thinking?

The paint going on so far in the upper levels is the same as existing.

 

[wdwmagic]

I thought Disney said no scaffolding or “obstructions” during the makeover?

This was the comment they made..

"While temporary construction equipment may be present while Cinderella Castle receives its royal makeover, it will remain uncovered and we will do our best to ensure guests are still able to capture special photos and memories in this iconic spot."

 

[TTA94]

This was the comment they made..

"While temporary construction equipment may be present while Cinderella Castle receives its royal makeover, it will remain uncovered and we will do our best to ensure guests are still able to capture special photos and memories in this iconic spot."

Ah so they will be taking the scaffolding down during the day perhaps?

I personally would like them to cover the whole thing, complete the makeover and then do a big grand reveal, instead of just in sections that’s visible to guests.

 

[IveBeenJack]

The paint going on so far in the upper levels is the same as existing.

That's what it looked like to me, but in the video by Blog Mickey, workers are painting the area behind the balcony where some declared their were rose pink hues were within the concept art.

 

[Disney Analyst]

I really think it's mostly a fresh coat for the castle, and then new roof colors/gold accents.

 

[JoeCamel]

That's what it looked like to me, but in the video by Blog Mickey, workers are painting the area behind the balcony where some declared their were rose pink hues were within the concept art.

Might have been the art but they have been known to put on 5 or more coats of glaze to get the blockwork in FL and the lower parts of the castle to get the desired effect. Might be a several step process for the rose gold effect and this is just the undercoat.

 

[wdwmagic]

Ah so they will be taking the scaffolding down during the day perhaps?

I personally would like them to cover the whole thing, complete the makeover and then do a big grand reveal, instead of just in sections that’s visible to guests.

I dont think the scaffolding will be everywhere, just in some hard to reach areas. I'd expect it to remain in place as they need it.

 

[Delgado]

My niece is getting married Memorial Day weekend and as of now is paying extra to have pictures done in front of the castle. When she asked she was told "the pictures will be made to look like they are supposed to look" whatever that means. We think they will photo-shop the castle. Epcot is her favorite park so she already booked a morning session there but thought how when will she ever be able to take pictures in her wedding dress in front of the castle so put up another $1,000 to book it. She has until 4/24 to cancel and get her money back.

They will probably photoshop the cranes out.

 

[IveBeenJack]

Might have been the art but they have been known to put on 5 or more coats of glaze to get the blockwork in FL and the lower parts of the castle to get the desired effect. Might be a several step process for the rose gold effect and this is just the undercoat.

I see what you mean, but you'd think that a two tone castle being painted without scrims would be a pretty bad sight. Also painting the whole thing via cranes, for 5 coats of paint will take ages. Disneyland's castle had a scrim fro the overall repainting and that is half its size. I just think that they are giving the white part of the castle a fresh coat before they add the gold and blue embellishments. But that's just my opinion.

 

[accord99cutie]

Serious question, is it not possible to paint the cranes a grey color so as not to stick out so much? Is the orange for safety reasons?? I mean, if they were a grey of sorts they wouldn’t be so obvious in pictures or even in person. (If this has been asked before I apologize, I only skim the threads every now and again)

 

[raymusiccity]

Scaffolding is coming

These are the strangest scaffolds I've ever seen !

 

[skimbob]

Let’s face it scaffolding or cranes will be unsightly p,but I think the cranes in the short term look better.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Serious question, is it not possible to paint the cranes a grey color so as not to stick out so much? Is the orange for safety reasons?? I mean, if they were a grey of sorts they wouldn’t be so obvious in pictures or even in person. (If this has been asked before I apologize, I only skim the threads every now and again)

I mean, they may be Disney vehicles.... but I'd suspect they are rented equipment.

 

[MisterPenguin]

What's being painted now is definitely not pink.

So... that means nothing really at this point since it could be primer.

So, AFAIC, it may still get a rose hue, or, it might not.

 

[Rteetz]

What's being painted now is definitely not pink.

So... that means nothing really at this point since it could be primer.

So, AFAIC, it may still get a rose hue, or, it might not.

In some photos and video it looked more like a primer or cleaner so I definitely don’t think this first day is the final coat by any means especially if this will take until the end of summer.