Cinderella Castle Articles and News Stories


2 Major Magic Kingdom Projects Excluded from Disney’s 2026 Calendar

Earlier this month, Walt Disney World released its 2026 Events Calendar, a detailed timeline of park refurbishments, attraction closures and openings, festivals, and special events. Notably absent from that calendar were two major Magic Kingdom projects that many expected to see scheduled: the repaint of Cinderella Castle and the Carousel of Progress update that includes 2 Major Magic Kingdom Projects Excluded from Disney’s 2026 Calendar

2025 Castle Gingerbread Display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

The holiday season has officially kicked off at Walt Disney World, and with it comes gingerbread displays at select Deluxe Resorts! One of the first completed installations is the Cinderella’s Dream Castle gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This is the second year for the castle design, complete with light-wrapped turrets inspired by the ol’ 2025 Castle Gingerbread Display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Original Color Palette Returning to Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom at Disney World

During the Destination D23 event, Walt Disney Imagineers announced that Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World is getting a fresh look. The team is preparing an updated paint scheme that blends grays, creams, blues, and gold accents. The goal is to highlight the castle’s iconic architecture while ensuring it remains the centerpiece of Magic Kingdom. Original Color Palette Returning to Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom at Disney World