“Opened July 17, 1955, Sleeping Beauty Castle is the oldest of all Disney castles. Though it reaches a height of 77 feet (23 m), it was designed by Roland E. Hill to appear taller through a process known as forced perspective; design elements are larger at the foundation and smaller at the turrets.
In 2019, renovations on Sleeping Beauty Castle were completed.”
Attractions
Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough- Eyvind Earle dioramas which retell the story of Sleeping Beauty inside the castle.
“Cinderella Castle was completed in July 1971, after about 18 months of construction. The castle is 189 feet (58 m) tall, as measured from water-level. Most sources quote the height as six feet taller when measuring from the concrete bottom of the moat, which itself is 6 feet (1.8 m) deep at the bridge. This castle was the largest Disney theme park castle until the completion of the Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disneyland.
The castle received a major new paint job within the spring & summer of 2020 with dark blue roofs, a slight rose pink color, and many gold trim accents on the castle, along with darker stone.”
Attractions
Mosaics- five glass mosaics depicting the story of Cinderella.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique- a salon where guests can receive the “Princess treatment,” offering make-up, hair style arrangements, manicures, and other Princess extras.
Cinderella Castle Suite- ultra luxurious and ultra exclusive suite housed inside Cinderella Castle.
Cinderella’s Royal Table- Formerly known as King Stefan Banquet Hall, guests can enjoy fine dining and meet many Disney princesses over the course of their meal.
“Generally considered to be a copy of Magic Kingdom's castle, the Tokyo version is shorter at 168 feet (51 m) tall. In June 2006, the castle was repainted to differentiate it from Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. The castle now has gold trimmings, the rooftops have been painted a different shade of blue, and the white stone of the turrets now has a tan/dirty-pink color.
The castle was recently refurbished in 2020.”
Attractions
Cinderella’s Fairytale Hall- A walk-through attraction located inside Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland. Guests will see murals, dioramas, and special props depicting the story of Cinderella— including the famed glass slipper.
“Completed in 1992, for the park's 12 April opening, Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant stands 50 meters (160 ft) tall. The castle and surrounding landscape was directly modeled after the 1959 Sleeping Beauty film, including the iconic square trees.”
Attractions
Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough Attraction- a dimly lit dungeon home to an 89-foot long animatronic dragon which growls and puffs smoke.
La Galerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant- a gallery of displays which illustrate the story of Sleeping Beauty in tapestries, stained glass windows, and figures.
La Boutique du Château- a shop selling Christmas ornaments year round.
La Boutique du Château- a shop specialising in handmade glass figures.
The newest Disney theme park to open, Shanghai Disneyland is home to only the second newest castle on this list. It is the tallest Disney castle at 200 ft (60 m) tall and is the first castle to represent all Disney princesses, not just one.
Attractions
Once Upon a Time Adventure- an interactive walkthrough ride with digital screens retelling the story of Snow White.
Voyage to the Crystal Grotto- a water ride that takes guests past sculptural gardens featuring famous Disney characters and ends in at the Crystal Grotto, a chamber beneath the Enchanted Storybook Castle.
Royal Banquet Hall- a counter service eatery themed to Disney Princesses.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique- a salon where guests can receive the “Princess treatment,” offering make-up, hair style arrangements, manicures, and other Princess extras.
“When Hong Kong Disneyland opened in 2005, the centerpiece of the park was originally a clone of Disneyland’s 1955 Sleeping Beauty Castle. In 2018, Hong Kong’s Sleeping Beauty Castle closed to be replaced with the new Castle of Magical Dreams. This latest castle was revealed to the public on September 25th, 2020, the day Hong Kong reopened after its second closure due to the COVID-19.
The design of the transformed castle takes inspiration from different times and cultures, as well as a variety of storybook influences and styles. Guests can spot princess-inspired decorations on some spires, such as Snow White's apple, Cinderella's coach, Aurora’s crown, and Belle's rose, as well as princess-inspired designs and decorations throughout the castle.”
Attractions
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique- a salon where guests can receive the “Princess treatment,” offering make-up, hair style arrangements, manicures, and other Princess extras.
Meet and Greets- Disney Princesses will meet and greet guests inside the castle.