Cinderella Castle Archives

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom & Magic Kingdom 3/19/21 (New Thumper Springtime Cupcake, More Easter Treats at Grand Floridian, Largest Decor Yet Added to Cinderella Castle, and More)

March 20, 2021

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Hello from a suddenly cooler and beautiful day here in Walt Disney World! We thoroughly enjoyed the reprieve from the heat. We found lots to show you today, so let’s get started! There always seems to be pavement work being done somewhere in Walt Disney World, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is no exception. We found … Read more

PHOTOS: Largest Decorative Bunting Thus Far for 50th Anniversary Added to Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

March 19, 2021

The newest piece of decorative bunting added to Cinderella Castle for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary is the biggest so far. This bunting surrounds most of a turret on the east side of Cinderella Castle. It’s the same blue and gold coloring as the bunting that has been hung on other turrets. Keep checking WDWNT as … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT & Magic Kingdom 3/18/21 (Pavement Work Under Spaceship Earth Completed, New Springtime Treats At Grand Floridian, Second Bunting Decoration Set Added To Cinderella Castle, and More)

March 19, 2021

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Hello everyone from a beautiful but very warm and windy day here at Walt Disney World! We had an exciting day filled with construction updates and cute treats. Let’s get started! We started our day at EPCOT, where we were greeted at the entrance of the park with a construction update right away. The pavement … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/18/21): Moana Overlay Concept Art for Enchanted Tiki Room, Cinderella Castle Turrets Repainted, EPCOT Construction Updates, The Chapeau Closing for Refurb on March 27th, and More

March 21, 2021March 18, 2021

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, March 18, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Decorative Bunting Added to Both Sides of Cinderella Castle for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort

March 18, 2021

The countdown to the “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” has begun and more decorations are popping up on Cinderella Castle every day. The first piece of decoration was put in place last week, and since then turret bunting and additional bunting swags have been added. The west side of Cinderella Castle is now adorned with … Read more

PHOTOS: "EARidescent" Turrets Being Repainted Back to Blue on Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

March 18, 2021

Last year, Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom received a new look. Most notably, gold accents were added and the castle’s white section was painted pink. Additionally, the turrets and roofs were painted a brighter, shimmering blue. We’ve noticed recently, however, that the blue is already being repainted. The difference is obvious when looking at most … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/17/21): Disneyland to Reopen April 30, New Magic for Haunted Mansion, Sneak Peek at Spaceship Earth Lighting, Kevin Mayer Speaks Out on Being Passed Over for CEO, and More

March 17, 2021

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, March 17, 2021. And a very … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Stage Construction Moves to Next Phase at Magic Kingdom in Preparation for 50th Anniversary

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

Cinderella Castle is in the middle of an “Earidescent” transformation for the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. The Cinderella Castle stage is receiving a much needed makeover in preparation for the anniversary. The framework for new flooring began last week, and installation of that framing seems to be complete as of today. … Read more

PHOTOS: Another Day, Another Turret Decoration Added to Cinderella Castle for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

March 16, 2021

The first “earidescent” decorations have been added to Cinderella Castle as preparations begin for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World. Yesterday, the first piece of bunting was added to one of the castle turrets, and now a second piece was added on the other side of the … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Shares New Mary Blair-Inspired Cinderella Castle 50th Anniversary Art

March 15, 2021

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Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared new Mary Blair-inspired concept art of Cinderella Castle decorated for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary. According to Riddley, the 50th-anniversary transformation of Cinderella Castle was partially inspired by Mary Blair’s Cinderella art, some of which he also shared in the Instagram post. Riddley wrote more about the inspiration behind the 50th … Read more

PHOTOS: First Turret Bunting Decoration Installed on Cinderella Castle for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

March 16, 2021March 15, 2021

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We reported last week that the first “earidescent” decorations were added to Cinderella Castle as preparations are underway for the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. Today, even more of the beautiful blue and gold decor was added to a turret towards the back of Cinderella Castle. The sash and blue gems match … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios 3/12/21 (Second 50th Anniversary Decor Piece Arrives, New “Secret Sauce” at Spring Roll Cart, New Paint Can Cake Dessert, and More)

March 13, 2021

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Hello from a picture-perfect day here at Walt Disney World. We started our day at the Magic Kingdom to see what new things we could find for you. Let’s get started! Starting out the day with a bang, we found a second piece of 50th Anniversary decor adorning Cinderella Castle. For more pictures and information, … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Flooring Framework Installed on Cinderella Castle Stage at Magic Kingdom

March 13, 2021

Included in the 50th Anniversary-transformation of the Cinderella Castle is a refurbished castle stage at Magic Kingdom. Installation of the framework for the new stage flooring began the other day, and now even more has been put in place. While Cinderella Castle has been adorned with some new décor for its makeover, the stage is … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/11/21 (First 50th Anniversary Decorations Appear On Cinderella Castle, Peoplemover Testing Again, New Spring Vera Bradley Bags Arrive, and More)

March 13, 2021

Hello from a perfect park day here at the Magic Kingdom! We had the ideal temperature range today, with it not being too cold in the morning, and not getting too hot in the afternoon. It was a relatively quiet day, and the Spring Break crowds still don’t seem to have arrived just yet, so … Read more

PHOTOS: Second 50th Anniversary Decoration Added to Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

March 12, 2021

The second piece of 50th anniversary decoration has been added to Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. This bunting is the same as the piece hung on the opposite side of the Castle yesterday. The Castle is being transformed for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” beginning October 1st, 2021, an 18-month long celebration. The bunting is … Read more

PHOTOS: First 50th Anniversary Decoration Placed on Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom

March 11, 2021

The first actual decoration for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary has been hung on Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom. The Castle is being transformed for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” beginning October 1st, 2021, an 18-month long celebration. We got our first look at the decorations courtesy of Walt Disney Imagineering just yesterday. Let’s … Read more