Overview
- Drainage began Wednesday, February 4, with dual pumps on the Tomorrowland and Liberty Square sides and cofferdams isolating sections of the waterway.
- With the moat lowered, crews and vehicles have reached the castle’s base, and new gray paint is replacing the recent pink on the northeast corner, rear ramparts, and trim.
- On-site photos show dirt, debris, and lost guest items collected along the exposed concrete banks of the moat.
- Entertainment has been temporarily adjusted: Happily Ever After is modified, Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire runs afternoons only without pyrotechnics, and Let the Magic Begin is audio-only.
- Disney announced the restoration in summer 2025, returning the icon to grays, creams, blues, and touches of gold after the 2020/2021 anniversary color scheme.