![]() ![]() It’s a good thing that two pairs of parks each have essentially the same castle otherwise the old three-position rotating billboard trick would not work. The images are on three-sided vertical elements that rotate to three positions. Again, only the year and the park name are different. Along the same lines, Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland share a castle image. Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland use the same image even the sky is identical. That’s because there are only three castle images, not five. There are only four close-up photos above. Each of the five iconic castles from Disney theme parks across the globe is rendered in a stained glass-style, accompanied by the year the park opened and its name. The image in the frame changes every minute. ![]() With its tall oval shape and art nouveau details, the Magic Window is reminiscent of the Evil Queen’s Magic Mirror from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs-but that’s a different story, and there’s no menacing face here. The most prominent jewel on the castle is an enormous golden frame above the front arch. “Elegance and style” are in the eye of the beholder. “Magic Kingdom guests will be amazed by the castle’s new look.”Īs part of the 18-month salute to 50 years of Disney theme parks, Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort will be decorated with graceful touches of golden trim, rose swags, bunting and swirling bands of “pixie dust” encircling its blue spires. “This treasured Walt Disney World icon will be playfully dressed up with elegance and style to match this unforgettable celebration,” said Eric Jacobson, senior vice president of creative development, Walt Disney Imagineering. Scheduled to debut officially in ceremonies at the Magic Kingdom theme park on May 5, 2005, the stylish transformation is inspired by the works of Renaissance artisans of the 15th and 16th centuries, while also paying tribute to the rich legacy of Disney animated films. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.(WDW Press Release) - With preparations under way for the largest bash in Disney theme park history, Walt Disney Imagineers are hard at work on an elegant makeover that will add a glittering, golden touch to Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort, just in time for the “Happiest Celebration on Earth.” At 185 feet (or 189 feet or 190 feet depending on the source), its towers soar much higher than those of the European castles that inspired the design-or the 77-foot-tall Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.īut for the “Happiest Celebration on Earth,” Cinderella Castle temporarily has a bejeweled look.Īs the transformation of the castle began in February 2005, a press release described what was happening: Despite its complicated architecture, the fairy-tale castle is elegant. Here at Yester World, the centerpiece of the celebration is Cinderella Castle. (Four of those parks had name changes in their future.)Ĭinderella Castle in 2004, before its transformation Hong Kong Disneyland (2005) is opening during the celebration. Sure, Disneyland (1955) was the first of those parks, but it’s been joined by Magic Kingdom Park (1971), EPCOT Center (1982), Tokyo Disneyland (1983), Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park (1989), Euro Disneyland (1992), Disney’s Animal Kingdom (1998), Disney’s California Adventure (2001), Tokyo DisneySea (2001), and Walt Disney Studios Park (2002). Here at the Magic Kingdom of Yester World, the “Happiest Celebration on Earth” is an “18-month salute to 50 years of Disney theme parks.” That’s the official explanation from the PR department. The castle on the banner looks like the one at Disneyland, but technically this is not a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom. This one is called the “Happiest Celebration on Earth.” It began on May 5, 2005. “Let it go!” as Elsa and Anna storm the stage in a full-length matinee retelling of their adventure in Arendelle a Broadway-quality performance of Frozen, A Musical Spectacular.We’re in the middle of another 18-month celebration here at Yester World. Meet Tiana herself and be transported to a toe-tapping family gala full of southern charm, with each experience varying depending on length of sailing. Try and savour the full-bodied flavour of New Orleans cuisine to the sound of live jazz music at The Princess and the Frog themed restaurant, Tiana’s Place. Throughout the cruise, a symphony of stellar performances will sweep you off your feet, bringing these iconic Characters to life before your eyes. You’ll have ample opportunity to meet some of your most beloved big-screen pals, including classic characters like Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie, Disney royalty and the world’s mightiest heroes spanning Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Disney cruise without epic Character experiences, and guests will delight in their presence both in-person and on stage. ![]()
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