Overview
- Bloggers on site said Sunday the repaint looks finished from guest areas, yet the moat is still drained with scaffolding and equipment in the basin.
- Crews still need to finish rockwork, clear remaining gear, and refill the waterway before Disney can declare the project done.
- Fans had pegged May 10 as the finish based on the return of normal castle shows in April, though Disney never set that date.
- New temporary lighting rigs now line parts of the hub and nearby walkways, and their purpose has not been explained.
- Disney unveiled the return to the classic gray-and-blue look at Destination D23 in August 2025, began work in late January 2026, used specialized paints for different sheens, and longtime visitors have praised the change.