Smooth-faced Venetian glass and rough-surfaced smalti (enameled or glazed glass) traditionally used by Italian craftsman were incorporated into the design.
The five murals contain about 500 colors and a million pieces of glass, many of them fused with real silver and 14-karat gold. The mosaic in the Castle archway was designed by Disney artist Dorothea Redmond and created and crafted by a team led by the world-famed mosaicist Hanns-Joachim Scharff. There are 13 gargoyles on the outside of the castle.Ī decorative portcullis (iron grating suspended by chains hung over a gateway of a fortified place, normally used to prevent passage) that is permanently raised is located above the gateway to the main hall. They were pre-fabricated near the site, then slated, gilded, and hoisted into place. There are 18 towers with their corresponding spires on Cinderella Castle. Sir Mickey’s, themed to the cartoon “ Brave Little Tailor.” is another merchandise shop near the Castle, located across from Castle Couture INTERESTING FACTS Back of Cinderella Castle Just beyond the Castle in Fantasyland you’ll find Castle Couture, which is a exension of the Boutique, where guests can find dresses and accessories for their makeovers. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique - A boutique salon that transforms little girls into Disney princesses with hairstyling, make-up, and manicures. Younger guests are treated like royalty, called “princes” or “princesses,” while adult guests are addressed as “lords” or “ladies.” (Characters subject to change.) Cinderella greeting Guests at Cinderella’s Royal TableĪ circular stairwell or a themed elevator takes you to the second floor of the Castle so you can dine at Cinderella’s Royal Table for breakfast, lunch or dinner. (Dining reservations open up 180 days)Īlong with Cinderella, other Disney royals such as Ariel, Snow White, Aurora, and Jasmine will join you at your meal. This is an extremely popular dining location, and reservations. It takes approximately 34 seconds for the trip.Ĭinderella’s Royal Table, located upstairs in the Castle, hosts an extremely popular character meal every day, during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Tinker Bell flies 750 feet, averaging 15 miles per hour.
Note that at certain times, the Castle Breezeway may be partially or fully blocked off due to the Stage Show performed several times a day in front of the Castle.ĭon’t miss Tinker Bell’s nightly “flight” from the Castle down toward Tomorrowland during the evening’s fireworks display. Cinderella Castle Suite Bedroom TOURING TIPS Don’t just walk through the Castle archway - take the time to look around you! Inside the main hall, the tale of “Cinderella” is told on five mosaic murals, each a Gothic arch 15 feet high and 10 feet wide. This is not accessible by most guests, and is mostly used for sweepstakes winners and marketing. Both require advanved reservations.Īdditionally, there is the Cinderella Castle Suite inside the Castle. Inside the Castle, you’ll find Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a makeover salon for kids and Cinderella’s Royal Table, a character meal with the Disney princesses. Measuring 189 feet high, the castle is the tallest structure in the Magic Kingdom. The base of the Castle is medieval in nature, while the turrets and graceful spires on the the upper level represent the architecture of a more Gothic era. Painted in grey, blue, and gold, the Castle represents the Walt Disney Imagineers’ concept of a French palace-fortress. | Attraction | Touring Tips | Kids and Characters | Dining | Shopping | Interesting Facts ATTRACTIONĬinderella Castle opened when the Magic Kingdom debuted on October 1, 1971. If you’re able to walk through the Castle Breezeway, you’ll see a stunning mosiac that tells the story of Cinderella.Daily performances featuring Disney characters take place on the Castle Stage, and nightly fireworks burst into the sky in the evenings.Favorite Viewing Locations for the FireworksĬinderella Castle Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle Hightlights:.Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party.A Pirate's Adventure: Treasure of the Seven Seas.Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid.
Meet Tinker Bell at Town Square Theater.
Meet Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater.
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