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

[Kevin_W]

Well, first I'd keep the iconic blue turret shingles. So, now we need a rock work that would complement the blue.

A good example, Mr. Penguin. I'd always read that the Loire valley castles were inspirations for Cinderella castle. They do not have as deep of a blue as what you posted, but all have white rather than pink walls.

 

[Otamin]

Well, first I'd keep the iconic blue turret shingles. So, now we need a rock work that would complement the blue.

Rose ain't it. Nor purple.

The plain very light tan was functional, but not very decorative.

I'd go with a white quartz rock (faux finish). It's mostly white, but has enough darker flecks to not be too bright white. It also has flecks of shiny quartz for a nice sparkle in the bright sun.

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But, who's ever heard of such a thing?
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I never liked the slightly tan colour we’ve had since 2006 so this would’ve been perfect.

 

[tirian]

I never liked the slightly tan colour we’ve had since 2006 so this would’ve been perfect.

That’s what it originally was.

 

[tirian]

Yes, it is. It's still people who went on a meeting and decide how to make the castle look like it was vandalized. It's still art.

At that point of thinking, there’s no difference between Disney and Ghibli animation versus 1970s-era Super Friends.

 

[Otamin]

That’s what it originally was.

Well it originally had a slightly blue tint to it when the park opened, no? I was always under the impression the castle largely remained the same colour until 2006.

Adding a slight quartz-style glisten to the main body of the castle would’ve been beautiful.

 

[Father Robinson]

Well it originally had a slightly blue tint to it when the park opened, no? I was always under the impression the castle largely remained the same colour until 2006.

Adding a slight quartz-style glisten to the main body of the castle would’ve been beautiful.

1971 and December, 2006

 

[brb1006]

Forget about the pink castle debate, who else misses this view of Cinderella Castle during the evening (Mainly the lighting and trees) compared to now?

 

[Kman101]

If they had gone with actual pink it might have been better. The salmon color is awful. I was for a refresh but meh. Maybe in person it's better? But I'm hearing that's a no ... hopefully it fades like paint usually does overtime. Is this just a base coat? Are they going to add some iridescent paint to it (or next year)?

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

I get Bio is trying to show old vs. new but I find it a bit unfair to compare literally fresh coats of paint with stuff that is 5-10 years faded and worn. I think we all acknowledge that castle needing some sprucing up, but that doesn't mean we had to go veering off into pinkish brown territory (seriously, the new scheme appears uncomfortably close to brown in some photos).

So a fairer comparison will be to do a before and after using 2006-07 pictures of the castle, when the previous paint scheme was brand new after the removal of the 50th celebration decor, which is what @Father Robinson shows in his post:

1971 and December, 2006

And one more from the web from late 2006 for good measure:

Personally, I'd take either 1971 or 2006 any day over what I've seen so far of this new (temporary, and I hope it stays that way) scheme.

 

[Father Robinson]

Personally, I'd take either 1971 or 2006 any day over what I've seen so far of this new (temporary, and I hope it stays that way) scheme.

Are you saying that the new pink (imo) travesty is only temporary? I hadn't heard that before. Is it true?

 

[UNCgolf]

I get Bio is trying to show old vs. new but I find it a bit unfair to compare literally fresh coats of paint with stuff that is 5-10 years faded and worn. I think we all acknowledge that castle needing some sprucing up, but that doesn't mean we had to go veering off into pinkish brown territory (seriously, the new scheme appears uncomfortably close to brown in some photos).

So a fairer comparison will be to do a before and after using 2006-07 pictures of the castle, when the previous paint scheme was brand new after the removal of the 50th celebration decor, which is what @Father Robinson shows in his post:

1971 and December, 2006

And one more from the web from late 2006 for good measure:

Personally, I'd take either 1971 or 2006 any day over what I've seen so far of this new (temporary, and I hope it stays that way) scheme.

It looks just about perfect in that 2006 photo. That's the color scheme they should be using.

Also I really miss the trees.

 

[MagicWDI]

Marketing gimmicks don’t count.

But that's exactly what this current version is, no?

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

Are you saying that the new pink (imo) travesty is only temporary? I hadn't heard that before. Is it true?

Darn it, you're right. I guess I had conflated the idea that more things potentially being added for WDW's 50th to mean this entire paint scheme is temporary. But looking back, apart from some chatter that the gold accents on the stone pieces would only be for the 50th, that doesn't seem to be the case. If the pink is indeed the permanent look going forward, then my dislike only increases.

I'm sorry, but I do not think this looks attractive (pic from the Laughing Place tweet). The contrast between the blue and pink is jarring, and the overall color treatment of the pink, at this stage, is way too close to the spires of Big Thunder Mountain in the background.

 

[TTA94]

Pretty sure it was discussed awhile ago that this new look for Cinderellas Castle was not part of the 50th, and more changes for the actual 50th could be coming. But that was also pre covid talk.

 

[Kate F]

Is it temporary or not, because that drastically affects my opinion on this change. I was under the impression it was temporary for the 50th, but apparently not everyone sees it that way.

 

[Samantha?]

I figured they'd incorporate gold for their golden anniversary, but this looks cheap so far imo (which the park certainly is not). If you're wondering if the interior also includes brassy light fixtures from the 90's and a strip mall Chinese restaurant, then I'm not sure that "magic" has been achieved.

Not a fan of the pink either, it looks a little Mattel (not really a company known for their attention to craftsmanship and detail - values that Disney supposedly prides itself on), and the two together is hmm. The turrets could Maybe pull it all together, and hopefully the clashy blue isn't the final look.

I'd honestly prefer the 25th anniversary birthday cake. It was so garish it became kitschy, and therefore fun, endearing, and excusable. Right now the Magic Kingdom just looks like it should be getting an HOA complaint from it's neighboring parks.

 

[Haymarket2008]

I don't mind it and will be happy to judge it in person and when it is actually finished. And also, the new Disneyland castle is STUNNING and beautifully done. The heat for it is pretty bonkers to me.

 

[FigmentFan82]

Oh dear, the blue is wrong, the pink is wrong - literally everything is wrong
Cinderella Castle used to be the prettiest among all Disney castles and now it's ruined

I’m glad an anonymous internet person is here to let us all know that the colors they chose are wrong and that everything is wrong. I was close to thinking it was ok and maybe hold judgment till I see it in person, but no need for that now, as this person has informed me it’s all wrong. Saved me some thinking on my own!

 

[MisterPenguin]

I’m glad an anonymous internet person is here to let us all know that the colors they chose are wrong and that everything is wrong. I was close to thinking it was ok and maybe hold judgment till I see it in person, but no need for that now, as this person has informed me it’s all wrong. Saved me some thinking on my own!

First day on the Internet?

 

[FigmentFan82]

First day on the Internet?

They must be