Overview
- Disney confirmed the repaint is finished and the castle moat was refilled on June 4, marking practical completion of the project.
- Imagineering chose a blue, gray and gold palette drawn from the park’s 1971 opening to restore original tones and bring out architectural detail.
- Crews drained the moat, built temporary dams and lowered seven boom lifts into the basin so painters could work up to 150 feet high using brushes and rollers.
- Work ran for roughly three months, used more than 600 gallons of paint according to reports, and was scheduled overnight and early morning with cranes moved out of view by midday to protect guest photo opportunities.
- Disney published a nearly 30‑minute behind‑the‑scenes video and Parks Blog coverage showing 3D color previsualization, roof repairs and projection recalibration, and highlighting the cast members who led the effort.