Overview
- Fresh gray paint now covers most rear and side sections, while front-facing areas remain partly pink as work edges toward Main Street views.
- Crew members in boom lifts have reached the highest gargoyles on the tallest tower, with much of the former gold trim repainted light gray.
- The balcony used for Tinker Bell’s flight has not been repainted yet, and the very top spire remains gold.
- Painting operations occur in the early hours, with cranes and cherry pickers typically lowered by noon to keep the hub clear for photos and entertainment.
- Disney is targeting completion later in 2026, and the current royal blue roofing is expected to shift to a lighter blue closer to the castle’s earlier look.