News PHOTOS - New look Magic Kingdom auto-plaza shares similar color scheme with Cinderella Castle

[wdwmagic]

Here is a look at the MK Auto-Plaza from today

Magic Kingdom auto-plaza refurbishment - November 2 2020

Magic Kingdom auto-plaza refurbishment - November 2 2020

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[Supreme Leader]

Here is a look at the MK Auto-Plaza from today

Magic Kingdom auto-plaza refurbishment - November 2 2020

Magic Kingdom auto-plaza refurbishment - November 2 2020

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I like it! It really doesn't match the castle colors at all and I really think this should've been the castle's color palette.

 

[wdwmagic]

Progress on the Western Way gateway today

 

[JoeCamel]

Here is a look at the MK Auto-Plaza from today

Magic Kingdom auto-plaza refurbishment - November 2 2020

Magic Kingdom auto-plaza refurbishment - November 2 2020

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Can we get these guys over to the castle stat? and - ladder!

 

[wdwmagic]

Can we get these guys over to the castle stat? and - ladder!

It’s the same company that did the castle

 

[JoeCamel]

It’s the same company that did the castle

Design aesthetician then? Perhaps one that isn't hungover this time?

 

[Clamman73]

This morning It looks good in person

 

[tirian]

This morning It looks good in person View attachment 510216

This actually looks good! It would’ve blended well with the Tokyo castle paint job and golden touches for the 50th anniversary.

 

[larryz]

I like it! It really doesn't match the castle colors at all...

I'm sure it matches the Photoshop® gradient they used in the concept art.

 

[Supreme Leader]

I'm sure it matches the Photoshop® gradient they used in the concept art.
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You're probably right. Who ever was in charge of both of these projects probably thinks they're the same color pattern. The castles color scheme was definitely a choice...and whom ever made that choice needs to take a color theory class again.

 

[_caleb]

You're probably right. Who ever was in charge of both of these projects probably thinks they're the same color pattern. The castles color scheme was definitely a choice...and whom ever made that choice needs to take a color theory class again.

And to immediately be removed from Disney's payroll.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

I'm sure it matches the Photoshop® gradient they used in the concept art.
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The 50th Anniversary logo for comparison. I guess there's some similarities? Probably matches the 50th logo concept better than the actual castle vs. its concept, though that's a pretty low bar to be honest...

Funny thing is, a castle paint scheme that mimicked the iridescent logo above could have been really cool, at least for ~18 months. Could have even used the projection system to give it a sparkle effect at night and project the big 50 on it after HEA. Alas, we know what direction they decided to go instead.

 

[Horizons1]

The 50th Anniversary logo for comparison. I guess there's some similarities? Probably matches the 50th logo concept better than the actual castle vs. its concept, though that's a pretty low bar to be honest...

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Funny thing is, a castle paint scheme that mimicked the iridescent logo above could have been really cool, at least for ~18 months. Could have even used the projection system to give it a sparkle effect at night and project the big 50 on it after HEA. Alas, we know what direction they decided to go instead.

That’s such a bland and ugly logo.

 

[gerarar]

Mickey wrapped up in plastic and flags are gone!

Also, new pattern color right next to Mickey’s foot.

Source and more pictures here:

 

[Rteetz]

Mickey wrapped up in plastic and flags are gone!
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Also, new pattern color right next to Mickey’s foot.

Source and more pictures here:

Castle and where dreams come true has now been removed.

 

[Walt d]

I'm curious to understand the rational behind this. Does making these changes increase guests to come to the parks? or was this money already earmarked and funds delivered before COVID hit? Seems like wasted money, but I guess during a time when there are less guests, why not capitalize on it and make changes to high trafficked/visible areas

Whats next Bobbyi time to Ruin another attraction

 

[wdwmagic]

Here is a look from today

 

[gerarar]

Looks like it’ll have that same dark/light royal blue gradient we already saw on the MK toll booth plaza

 

[JoeCamel]

Here is a look from today

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Is the right gate post finished or is that primer? I like it.

 

[John park hopper]

Must say I like it