Overview
- Crews are actively repainting the tallest tower, with gray replacing much of the gold trim from Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary look.
- Portions of the castle moat are drained and boom lifts are in use, allowing workers to access upper and lower sections in full view of guests.
- A Notice of Commencement filed on February 26 names Buena Vista Construction Company and cites labor, materials, and electrical work, indicating activity beyond cosmetic painting.
- Disney is phasing the work to preserve entertainment operations, with the Tinker Bell flight balcony left untouched so Happily Ever After can continue; the Let the Magic Begin welcome show is currently audio-only.
- The refresh is steering the icon back toward its longstanding gray-and-blue scheme, with observers noting reports of a potential shift to lighter blue roofing as the multi-phase effort progresses.