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Credit: Gijs Van Winkelhof via twitter:
@GijsVWinkelhof
The cranes are up! The dazzling gold is being hung into place. The royal makeover of Cinderella Castle is underway at the Magic Kingdom.
Inside the Magic received confirmation of the progress this morning when Walt Disney World guests posted pictures of the castle dressed with construction cranes on social media.
A trip fit for champs: Sachem North celebrating their NDA National Championship today at Magic Kingdom! ?? ? pic.twitter.com/jZkEKpURxa
— Sachem Schools (@SachemSchools) March 9, 2020
Cinderella Castle is under refurbishment! #magickingdom pic.twitter.com/4hsiH7skud
— Gijs Van Winkelhof (@GijsVWinkelhof) March 9, 2020
Cinderella Castle Work Underway for Gold Celebration – Theme Park Professor This weekend we noticed some changes beginning at Magic Kingdom to prepare Cinderella Castle for her gold makeover. The moat around the castle has been drained and they have cranes parked in the area… pic.twitter.com/PInTYNkt8J
— Milford – KTTW (@KTTW_Milford) March 9, 2020
The royal makeover will include dazzling gold embroidery, bolder colors on the gray bick walls and blue spires as well as a dusting of rose pink on the central tower. These Cinderella Castle renovations are being done to get the castle ready for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration in 2021.
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Here’s concept art of what it will look like once completed:
But while construction progresses on the exterior of the castle, everything else in and around it will remain open. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will remain open to little princesses who have booked their reservations weeks in advance. The iconic character dining venue Cinderella’s Royal Table will also remain open.
The biggest change regards the castle stage show, “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire.” It will face some schedule changes due to the construction.
Read More: Magic Kingdom VP Personally Addresses Concerns Over Cinderella Castle Changes
The renovations for this Walt Disney World centerpiece and gateway to Fantasyland are scheduled to be completed before the end of Summer 2020.
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