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Disney Begins Draining Cinderella Castle Moat for Classic Color Repaint

The draining clears space for cranes to reach upper sections during a multi-month restoration returning the landmark to its gray-and-blue palette.

Overview

  • Temporary cofferdams and pumps are in place on the Tomorrowland and Liberty Square sides, and water levels around the castle are visibly dropping.
  • The project supports an exterior repaint that reverses the 50th-anniversary look, with a small section already showing the new gray tone.
  • High-reach cranes and lifts will be used for access, with cranes visible in the morning and lowered by noon to preserve afternoon and evening views.
  • Equipment is partially camouflaged with green netting and scrims, reducing visual impact around the hub during daytime operations.
  • Disney characterizes the effort as a multi-month repaint with no announced completion date, and castle-area entertainment remains modified during the work.