Disney will start repainting Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom in January 2026 as part of the project to restore the iconic castle’s classic appearance.
The project’s timeline goes into next year, with repainting expected to end later in 2026. The first part of the project will be draining the moat surrounding Cinderella Castle.
This will allow crew access to lower portions of the castle and prepare the areas that need painting. Cranes will be used to reach higher sections of Cinderella Castle.
Disney hopes to lower and remove the cranes from view by noon each day, limiting the impact on daytime park guests experiences and photos. Starting on the 28th January, 2026, Disney will make temporary adjustments on some of the entertainment offerings as work begins.
The Let the Magic Begin welcome show will run in a modified format during the repainting of Cinderella Castle. Disney has confirmed that Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire and Happily Ever After will continue as normal, with only slight adjustments made as needed.
There is currently no end date for the entertainment changes, but they’re expected to remain in place whilst exterior work on the castle continues. The project was announced last August at Destination D23.
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