Cinderella Castle refurbishment Archives

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/5/21): First Look at Moana Rooms, Disneyland to Reopen as Early as April 1, Disney Teases Possible Contemporary Resort Retheme, Harmonious Barge Testing Fountains, Park Hours Extended, and More

March 6, 2021

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PHOTOS: Weather Proofing Added to Cinderella Castle Stage During Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

March 5, 2021

The Cinderella Castle stage is currently under refurbishment as the castle is prepared for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary later this year. After being stripped of its platforms and flooring, a layer of weather-proofing has been added. The stage has been blocked from view by planters and scrim for a few weeks now. From the ramps, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/1/21): New Face Mask Policy Not Being Enforced, Fantasmic! Barges Sold, New Park Map Shows Diversity at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and More

March 2, 2021

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PHOTOS: Cleaning Continues and Stage Flooring Removed from Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom in Preparation for 50th Anniversary Decorations

March 1, 2021

Cinderella Castle is being prepared for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary and “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”, which will begin October 1, 2021, and last for 18 months. The moat was recently drained and the stage floor has been removed. Now the castle and moat are being cleaned before decorating begins. The stage was blocked off … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/26/21 (Signs, Construction, Popsockets, MagicBands, and Springtime)

February 27, 2021

Hey everyone, welcome to another day at the Magic Kingdom! We’d like to say some pretty amazing stuff is happening, but to be honest, it’s rather just “business as usual” at the park today. With monorails running smoothly as well as the fairy boats, the bus we took to the park was rather empty and … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Equipment Moves Into Cinderella Castle Moat as 50th Anniversary Preparations Continue at Magic Kingdom

February 24, 2021

With preparations already underway in advance of Walt Disney World’s fiftieth anniversary this October, work is progressing steadily on Cinderella Castle’s “earidescent” transformation for the occasion. Little has changed on the front, but on the stage, it’s a different story. The bars on the left side of the stage that were visible recently have been … Read more

PHOTOS: West Side of Cinderella Castle Moat Drained & Cleaned, Stage Floor Removed as Preparations Continue for 50th Anniversary at The Magic Kingdom

February 23, 2021

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Cinderella Castle is undergoing a truly “earidescent” transformation in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort this fall. The Cinderella Castle moat began draining last week to allow construction work to begin. The East side is almost completely drained, with only a small amount of standing water left on this side … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (2/21/21): Beauty and the Beast Stage Turned Dining Area, Captain’s Sing-Along Brunch Review, More New Cast Member Costumes, Main Street USA Lights Up the Night at Disneyland, and More

February 21, 2021

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PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Moat Continues to Drain, Stage Prepared in Anticipation of 50th Anniversary Makeover at Magic Kingdom

February 21, 2021

With the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort bringing festivities to the parks later this year, Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom is preparing to undergo an EARidescent transformation. Blocked off with shrubbery and prepped with scrim, Cinderella Castle is ready for its 50th-anniversary makeover — once the draining of the moat is … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (2/19/21): Walt Disney World Unveils “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” for 50th Anniversary, First Look at 50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle Decorations, New Spaceship Earth Lighting, Character Costumes and More

February 20, 2021

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PHOTOS: Moat Draining Continues as 50th Anniversary Preparations Begin on Cinderella Castle

February 19, 2021

Earlier this week we reported that construction began on dams for both the east and west side of the Cinderella Castle moat. Shortly after, the moat began draining. Now, with the announcement of the 50th anniversary decor being added to the icon, we know exactly why. A significant drop in the water levels is a … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (2/18/21): More Lawsuits Filed Over Saratoga Springs Refurb, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Stages Work Permits Filed, Cinderella Castle Moat Drained, 50th Anniversary Decor and More to be Revealed Tomorrow, and More

February 18, 2021

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PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Moat Now Being Drained at Magic Kingdom

February 18, 2021

While the Cinderella Castle stage remains covered in scrim at Magic Kingdom, the moat surrounding the castle is now being drained. We spotted dams up on both sides of the moat in the past couple of days. This dam is on the east side. Though not immediately obvious, we can tell draining has begun by … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (2/16/21): EPCOT Monorail Not Reopening, Park Pass Extended Into 2023, Ticket Price Rises, Annual Passholder Discount at Disney Stores, and More

February 17, 2021

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PHOTOS: Dam Building Process Begins in Moat As Stage Work Continues at Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom

February 16, 2021

We reported yesterday that the stage in front of Cinderella Castle was undergoing some kind of refurbishment. The entire front of the stage was blocked by a row of shrubbery, and the stage itself is blocked by a scrim. We stopped back by this morning to see if any progress has been made. The front … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Stage Blocked Off and Covered in Scrim for Possible Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

February 15, 2021

The stage in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom has been blocked off with a row of shrubbery and several sections of it are covered in scrim. The shrubbery is lined up in front of Cinderella Castle. Grey scrim is still visible behind the shrubs however. Scrim covers the railings along the edge of … Read more