We have gotten some big Disney Parks news at Destination D23 this weekend, but one particular announcement got quite a significant reaction with lots of cheers and applause.
This news addresses a change made to Magic Kingdom‘s Cinderella Castle a few years ago that sparked some controversy. Now, during the “Beyond the Spires: An Insider Look at Disney Castles” panel, we have received the news that this iconic castle will be getting a new paint job! Keep reading for details and concept art revealed.
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Cinderella Castle To Get New Paint Job
One of the biggest reactions to Destination D23 news this weekend was the announcement that Cinderella Castle will be repainted with a look that is more in line with its original color scheme.
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Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom was repainted back in 2020, going from a grey and blue to a rose pink and royal blue color scheme (seen below). This was one of the most controversial changes Disney has made over the years, with many guests lamenting the change and wishing for the original color scheme to return.
Now, Disney has announced that they are repainting Cinderella Castle with a new color palette “inspired by the classic and original look of the castle.” This updated paint job will include grays, creams, blues, and touches of gold. Based on the description and the concept art (seen below), this change appears to be very much in line with the former appearance of the castle.
We do not yet have details on when this change will be implemented. Disney shared that they are “still putting the finishing touches on the paint design process.”
We also received some more big Disney World news at Destination D23 this weekend, including the announcement of a Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics figure coming to a classic ride, new changes coming to a top Disney World ride later this year, and new details and design inspiration revealed for the Villains Land coming.
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Earlier today, we also received some exciting news about a major opening at an international Disney park. Disney shared that World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris will open in Spring 2026, and this opening will mark the change from the current Walt Disney Studios Park into the reimagined Disney Adventure World. You can see details on that larger reimagining coming to the park here.
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