Tag: Cinderella Castle
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Naturalization Ceremony | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 3, 2009
On this day in 2009, over 1,000 immigrants became American citizens in a mass-naturalization ceremony held in front of Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
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Cinderella Festival | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 3, 1971
On this day in 1971, a 3-day Cinderella Festival began at Disneyland. It celebrated the 20th anniversary of the film and the upcoming debut of Cinderella Castle at the Walt Disney World Resort. The event featured garden tours from Disneyland horticulturists and multiple fashion shows daily. A special 24-page booklet included recipes from Cinderella’s Royal…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Announces New Nighttime Spectacular for 2024
The Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that it will be debuting a new nighttime spectacular on September 20, 2024. This new show will utilize projection mapping technology on Cinderella Castle along with lighting, pyrotechnics, and special effects. Disney shared that these show elements will be a part of bringing many beloved characters to life “as…
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The History and Legacy of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom
Cinderella Castle is an absolutely beautiful icon in the Disney Parks. The centerpiece of Magic Kingdom, it is a symbol of magic, hope, joy, and inspiration for all who visit Walt Disney World Resort. Below is a look at the origins, creation, evolution, and legacy of Cinderella Castle. This is a beloved and beautiful castle…
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New Frozen Holiday Surprise Coming to Magic Kingdom This Holiday Season
This week Walt Disney World Resort announced that a new nighttime moment will be bringing Cinderella Castle to life. The Frozen Holiday Surprise will be happening nightly at Magic Kingdom starting on November 7th. This new nighttime show will bring Frozen friends from Arendelle to the park to bring some holiday magic to life. This…
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History of the Disney Park Castles
October 16, 2023 marked the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. When we think of Disney, we think of great storytelling, wonderful movies, and great music. Of course, we also think of the castles at each of the Magic Kingdom-style parks. We start with Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, which was dedicated on the…
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New Watercolor Magic Shot Revealed for Magic Kingdom by Disney PhotoPass
Disney PhotoPass has revealed a new Magic Shot for guests visiting the Magic Kingdom. This shot, which is offered in front of Cinderella Castle, turns the photo into basically a digital watercolor painting. Along with turning the picture into a watercolor, the Watercolor Magic Shot also removes people from the background of the photo as…
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over Magic Kingdom
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom today. The Walt Disney World Resort flyover today was a prelude to the beginning of National Veterans and Military Families Month in November. The flyover also takes place as the U.S. Air Force celebrates its 75th anniversary and Walt Disney World Resort celebrates…
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Disney PhotoPass Introduces “Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories”
Disney PhotoPass continues to innovate and offer new ways for guests to create and keep their magical memories while visiting their favorite Disney Park. Today, Disney announced “Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories,” a way to virtually transform Cinderella Castle with photos. To use “Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories,” guests can select certain Disney PhotoPass photos…
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Cinderella Castle EARidescent Makeover Completed Ahead of Walt Disney World’s 50th-Anniversary Celebration
Disney has completed the “EARidescent makeover” of Cinderella Castle ahead of the 50th-Anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort. This milestone was marked with the installation of the 50th-Anniversary crest this morning. It was installed prominently on the front of the castle. The castle has been given new multiple enhancements ahead of the beginning of…
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More Details Released About Cinderella Castle Transformation for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Last week it was announced that Walt Disney World Resort would begin its 50th anniversary celebration on October 1, 20201. With this announcement came the news that Cinderella Castle will be receiving another transformation as part of the festivities. Over the weekend, more details were released about Cinderella Castle’s decor for The World’s Most Magical…
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Walt Disney World Announces “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” Begins October 1st to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced that its 50th Anniversary celebration will begin on October 1, 2021. Being called, The World’s Most Magical Celebration, this 18-month celebration will include new experiences at all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, and beyond! EARidescent decor will magically appearing, and Cinderella Castle will have even more…
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Disney Parks Shares Exclusive Look at Cinderella Castle Suite on TikTok
Many fans talk about the Cinderella Castle Suite but few have had a chance to see inside! This week, Disney Parks uploaded an exclusive tour of the suite and gave a few bits of trivia while they walked through. This short clip is as close to the suite as many of us are going to…
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Disney Celebrates Lakers 2019-2020 NBA Championship Win By Lighting Cinderella Castle With Team Colors
The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2019-2020 NBA Championship on Sunday night. This year, the championships took place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Center. To celebrate the win, the Walt Disney World Resort lit up Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom with the Lakers team colors. Cinderella Castle received the purple and gold…
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Cinderella Castle Moat Refilled at Magic Kingdom
Over the fast few months, Cinderella Castle has been getting a new paint job. As this paint job has been nearing completion, the moat surrounding it has been refilled. DAPS MAGIC team member Murray is currently at Walt Disney World Resort and snapped some pictures of the now filled moat around Cinderella Castle. The…
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To Disney or Not to Disney? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1041 (#512)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, it’s all about the question of to Disney or not to Disney? This comes as Disney is opening some places around the world and other places are closing. The show begins with a discussion about the reopening of Downtown Disney District and how safe it feels.…
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With Magic Kingdom Reopening, Guests Get Up Close Look at Newly Painted Cinderella Castle!
When it was announced by Disney that Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom, many wondered just what it would look like. This week, guests are finding out. Magic Kingdom has begun previews ahead of its phased reopening on July 11th. With the preview of the park comes a preview of the castle that is nearing…
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Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle to Get New Look Ahead of 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort
Cinderella Castle is one of the most photographed icons around the globe. Today it was announced that this magical castle will be getting an updated look. The announcement came via the Disney Parks Blog from Jason Kirk, vice president, Magic Kingdom Park. Kirk shared that Cinderella Castle will soon be getting a new magical look.…
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Go From Cinderella Castle to Sleeping Beauty Castle with the DAPs MAGIC Crew on the Last Day of the Walt Disney World Vacation
What an amazing journey this trip has been! We ended our magical vacation with a quick trip into Magic Kingdom and got to pack in so many things! Not only did we get to see the opening of Magic Kingdom with the castle show moment, but we got to pack in some of our favorite…
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Fun is Found at Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire at the Magic Kingdom
Mickey is gathering all of his friends to celebrate in front of Cinderella Castle. In Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, Mickey and the gang are joined by friends fromThe Princess and the Frog, Tangled and Frozen. This musical celebration of friendship is also seasonal. On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, we were able to experience this show…
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Happily Ever After Offers Very Happy Fireworks Experience
On a recent trip to Walt Disney World I was able to experience it’s new fireworks spectacular Happily Ever After. After seeing it once, it was quickly decided that it should be seen again. This show covers quite a range of Disney stories that are both classic and modern. It includes moments from Aladdin, Hercules,…
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Farewell to Wishes at Magic Kingdom
At Walt Disney World, Wishes is getting ready to have its last performance. This fireworks show premiered in 2003 and is finally bidding adieu to guests at the Magic Kingdom. Jiminy Cricket narrated the show with over 600 fireworks. Tinkerbell also took part in the show by flying overhead from the castle. Throughout the journey…
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Hear HAPPILY EVER AFTER From Walt Disney World’s Upcoming Fireworks Show
Soon guests visiting the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will be saying goodbye to the Wishes fireworks spectacular. In its place, starting on May 12th Happily Ever After will be lighting up the skies above Cinderella Castle. As we get closer to this new show’s debut, the Disney Parks Blog has released a preview of what…
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"A Frozen Holiday Wish" Show Extends Till January 12 at the Magic Kingdom
If you have not had a chance to see “A Frozen Holiday Wish” over at the Magic Kingdom, there is still plenty of time. Disney Parks Blog has announced that the show will be extended till January 12. During this show your favorites from Disney’s “Frozen” transform Cinderella’s Castle into a ‘glimmering palace of ice.’ This…