6/19/2023 0 Comments Disney magic window![]() At both locations, the 18-month event ran from through September 30, 2006.ĭisneyland’s smaller castle was also decorated for the occasion, but without the swirls and sculptures-and without the Magic Window. It was called the “Happiest Celebration on Earth” at Walt Disney World and the “Happiest Homecoming on Earth” at the Disneyland Resort. But the 50th anniversary of Disneyland really is a milestone worth celebrating-even if the official reason doesn’t focus on Disneyland. Victor, Hugo, and Laverne from The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996).Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa from The Lion King (1994).Flounder and Sebastian from The Little Mermaid (1989).King Louie and Kaa from The Jungle Book (1967).Peter Pan, Wendy, and Tinker Bell from Peter Pan (1953).Cheshire Cat and White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland (1951).Golden sculptures of characters from classic Disney animated features have taken up residence among the other golden elements: The castle’s turrets, towers, and balconies are festooned with golden swirls, bunting, and tassels.īut there’s more. It’s a good thing that two pairs of parks each have essentially the same castle otherwise the old three-position rotating billboard trick would not work. The images are on three-sided vertical elements that rotate to three positions. Again, only the year and the park name are different. Along the same lines, Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland share a castle image. Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland use the same image even the sky is identical. That’s because there are only three castle images, not five. There are only four close-up photos above. Each of the five iconic castles from Disney theme parks across the globe is rendered in a stained glass-style, accompanied by the year the park opened and its name. The image in the frame changes every minute. With its tall oval shape and art nouveau details, the Magic Window is reminiscent of the Evil Queen’s Magic Mirror from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs-but that’s a different story, and there’s no menacing face here. ![]() The most prominent jewel on the castle is an enormous golden frame above the front arch. “Elegance and style” are in the eye of the beholder. “Magic Kingdom guests will be amazed by the castle’s new look.”Īs part of the 18-month salute to 50 years of Disney theme parks, Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort will be decorated with graceful touches of golden trim, rose swags, bunting and swirling bands of “pixie dust” encircling its blue spires. “This treasured Walt Disney World icon will be playfully dressed up with elegance and style to match this unforgettable celebration,” said Eric Jacobson, senior vice president of creative development, Walt Disney Imagineering. Scheduled to debut officially in ceremonies at the Magic Kingdom theme park on May 5, 2005, the stylish transformation is inspired by the works of Renaissance artisans of the 15th and 16th centuries, while also paying tribute to the rich legacy of Disney animated films. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.(WDW Press Release) - With preparations under way for the largest bash in Disney theme park history, Walt Disney Imagineers are hard at work on an elegant makeover that will add a glittering, golden touch to Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort, just in time for the “Happiest Celebration on Earth.” At 185 feet (or 189 feet or 190 feet depending on the source), its towers soar much higher than those of the European castles that inspired the design-or the 77-foot-tall Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.īut for the “Happiest Celebration on Earth,” Cinderella Castle temporarily has a bejeweled look.Īs the transformation of the castle began in February 2005, a press release described what was happening: Despite its complicated architecture, the fairy-tale castle is elegant. Here at Yester World, the centerpiece of the celebration is Cinderella Castle. (Four of those parks had name changes in their future.)Ĭinderella Castle in 2004, before its transformation Hong Kong Disneyland (2005) is opening during the celebration. Sure, Disneyland (1955) was the first of those parks, but it’s been joined by Magic Kingdom Park (1971), EPCOT Center (1982), Tokyo Disneyland (1983), Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park (1989), Euro Disneyland (1992), Disney’s Animal Kingdom (1998), Disney’s California Adventure (2001), Tokyo DisneySea (2001), and Walt Disney Studios Park (2002). Here at the Magic Kingdom of Yester World, the “Happiest Celebration on Earth” is an “18-month salute to 50 years of Disney theme parks.” That’s the official explanation from the PR department. The castle on the banner looks like the one at Disneyland, but technically this is not a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom. This one is called the “Happiest Celebration on Earth.” It began on May 5, 2005. We’re in the middle of another 18-month celebration here at Yester World.
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