Cinderella's Castle at Disney World Is Getting a 'Bold' New Look — See the Concept Art

Walt Disney World‘s royal centerpiece is getting revamped!

“Cinderella first transformed into a princess 70 years ago this week when the animated classic was released,” Kirk said in ablog post, “and ever since, her courage and kindness have been inspiring guests and cast members alike.”

He added: “We are excited to share that her story has inspired a bold, shimmering and royal makeover of her namesake castle at the heart of Walt Disney World Resort.”

Work on the makeover is expected to begin in the coming weeks and continue through the summer months. Progress won’t impact the area’s attractions, like the Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire and Happily Ever After shows.

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The new rendering appears to show the upper portion of the castle coated in a pale, blush pink hue, while the lower half maintains its darker gray. There’s also far more gold decorating the spires, ramparts and delicate ornamentation all over the facade, particularly highlighting the grand entrance, front and center.

The color change makes Cinderella’s place look a bit more like Sleeping Beauty’s Castle atDisneyland in California, which currently has a pink upper half and gold detailing. But the changes to the Florida structure will perhaps most resemblethe castleatDisneyland Paris, which combines Cinderella’s towering architecture (coming in at 141 feet) with Sleeping Beauty’s color scheme.

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“When you visit, be sure to share your excitement with our cast members — they can’t wait to see the shimmering towers shining down on the kingdom each and every morning,” said Kirk.

Disney’sCinderellaopened in theaters nationwide on Feb. 15, 1950. It followed the company’s other popular animated films likeSnow White and the Seven DwarfsandPinocchio,but predated classics likeAlice in WonderlandandPeter Pan.

source: people.com