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Everyone Stay Calm! We Have HUGE Cinderella Castle NEWS in Magic Kingdom

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Well, it’s really happening. EVERYTHING (okay, maybe not everything, but a LOT) is changing in Magic Kingdom. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is changing, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is changing, Villains Land is being built, and a big Cars expansion is underway.

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Well, Cinderella Castle just HAD to jump on the change bandwagon, too. Disney previously announced that the castle would be losing its pink color scheme and revert back to a color scheme similar to its original silvers and blues. Well, we’ve got big news: the repainting of the castle has already started!

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REMINDER: A Huge Change Is Coming to Magic Kingdom SOON

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This is going to be a HUGE year for change in Disney World, including Magic Kingdom. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is getting updated, while Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is getting a MASSIVE makeover. Construction has already started on the new Cars expansion in Frontierland, as well as on Villains Land, which will be going behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

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Cinderella Castle will also be changing soon, too: Disney previously announced that it would be getting a brand-new color scheme and that painting would begin soon, as in this month.

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WARNING: Main Street, U.S.A. Will Look VERY Different in January

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2026 is going to be full of LOTS of construction for Disney World, and that goes for multiple parks, hotels, and beyond.

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Magic Kingdom has TWO lands under construction, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has one entire land incoming, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is about to undergo a massive retheme, Animal Kingdom‘s DinoLand to Tropical Americas really ramps up, multiple hotels have construction projects in progress, and we can’t wait for LEVEL99 to arrive in Disney Springs. Despite all that, there’s a NEW construction project happening on Main Street, U.S.A. that may just take the top spot for 2026, because Cinderella Castle is being repainted!

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Disney World Is Trying to Fix a Major Issue in 2026…And We’re Curious If It’s Gonna Fly

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Cinderella Castle is getting a makeover in 2026! Say goodbye to the current pink color scheme and hello to the classic color scheme with creams and blues. Disney recently announced the timeline for repainting Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom and how they hope to address a major issue.

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Beginning in January 2026, workers will start transforming Cinderella Castle. The repainting is expected to be completed later in 2026. Disney hasn’t announced a more specific completion timeline yet. If you have a trip planned to Disney World in 2026, you may be wondering what this means for those iconic pictures of Magic Kingdom’s icon. Disney tries its best to ensure refurbishments have the least amount of impact possible on guests, but how is that going to work here? How is Disney going to keep Magic Kingdom’s icon looking picture-ready during the process?

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What’s New at EPCOT: Where to Get the NEW Starbucks Tumbler and Why the Land Mosaic Doesn’t Fit the Wall

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We try out best to keep you updated with what’s going on inside all the Disney World parks.

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Lately we’ve seen some big (umm…FESTIVE) changes over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but now we’re hopping over to Disney World’s second park to see what’s new with construction, merchandise, and other updates! [Read more…]

What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A Power Outage and a Cookie Dough-Filled Cupcake

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We’ve made a few visits to Disney World’s WILDEST park over the last week!

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Any day can be a good day to stroll through Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’re bringing you the latest news from our recent visits including updates in food, construction, and merchandise!

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Disney World’s CLOSED Monorail Station Gets a Refresh

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We’ve seen lots of small projects around Disney World lately!

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From repainting to adding a pop of color, Disney has been busy getting the parks ready for the BIG 50th anniversary this year. And in addition to those little tweaks, there have been major projects like Cinderella Castle’s iconic transformation! But today, we’re taking a short trip away from Magic Kingdom to the Transportation and Ticket Center, where we noticed a tiny change.

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As One Construction Wall Comes Down in Disney World, Another Goes Up

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We’re back to check in on all of the construction projects taking place in Disney World right now!

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We’re taking a look at big and small updates that we’ve noticed during our trips to Disney World’s parks and resorts this week. Let’s check them out!

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A Snack Spot is Getting A “Cool” New Look in Disney World

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In the last year, we’ve seen a lot of “sprucing up” going on around the Walt Disney World parks, but especially in Magic Kingdom!

Cinderella Castle getting work done for the 50th Anniversary.

Cinderella Castle got a new paint job and now she’s getting additional decorations for the 50th Anniversary. We also noticed repainting happening at the parking entrance for the TTC and several classic attractions are getting golden touch-ups. Today, we spotted another place in the park where there’s some painting going on, and we took some photos to share with you!

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PHOTOS: We Played Spot the Difference in Magic Kingdom Today

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We love keeping an eye out for anything unusual in Disney World.

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And we’ve been hangin’ around Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom a LOT lately, watching the construction. After all, with Disney World’s 50th anniversary coming up, we’re already starting to see some preparations! But today, we spotted something weird on the OTHER side of the castle.

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