Sleeping Beauty Castle - 2011 refurbishment

Festival Disney · January 05, 2011, 05:47:52 PM

From reading the email, I'd expect the fireworks to run as per usual, with the refurb work happening after the park has closed. Then again, if a tarp is being used it may not be safe to have the fireworks

I suppose they could have fireworks at the Studios or even on lake Disney?

Martyn · January 05, 2011, 09:48:16 PM

I thought something was up a while back when I noticed La Taniére du Dragon was closed from 14th Feb, instead of early Jan.

dagobert · January 06, 2011, 01:07:54 PM

I don't mind when the refurb is starting, as long as Disney will refurbish the castle. I am sorry for the people who wre visiting for the first time, but I think it has to be done during warmer weather and the castle definately needs the refurbishment.
Until now we don't know if Disney will use a tarp during high season, maybe it is not necessary.

Tuvok · January 06, 2011, 01:17:09 PM

Looking at the period again, I think we can assume that march-june will be used for the bulk of the refub with tarps in front of the castle. During the summer season they will then refurb the back of the caste en the inside, which allows them to dismantle the tarp so the castle in visible in all it's glory and the fireworks can be launched. At least, that's what I should do.

kmara · January 06, 2011, 02:11:00 PM

that's a pitty now, I am taking my two middle ones for their first time in April and my daughter can't wait to see the castle! Well, I hope she won't be too disappointed. I'm sure it will be an amazing stay anyway

MattyD24 · January 09, 2011, 01:14:54 PM

Quote from: "kmara"that's a pitty now, I am taking my two middle ones for their first time in April and my daughter can't wait to see the castle! Well, I hope she won't be too disappointed. I'm sure it will be an amazing stay anyway

my mum's hairdresser is taking her kids in the summer, you should've seen her face when i told her that the castle would be under tarpaulin :|

Coastergirl · January 10, 2011, 02:43:17 PM

Thank you for the reports on this, always better to know in advance. I can't work it out - does this mean that the castle, or parts of it, will be under cover 6th - 9th February this year?

Thanks
Rachel

Festival Disney · January 10, 2011, 06:38:16 PM

Quote from: "Coastergirl"Thank you for the reports on this, always better to know in advance. I can't work it out - does this mean that the castle, or parts of it, will be under cover 6th - 9th February this year?

Thanks
Rachel

What we think will be happening is that the main part of the castle will be under tarpoulin from March until about July for the repaint and fixing/general maintenance of the structure itself.

The Dragons lair will be having a full refurb from the 14th of Febuary onwards.

They're apparently still doing refurb work right now, but it's all behind the scenes work that doesn't affect the guest.

Coastergirl · January 10, 2011, 07:47:08 PM

Thanks so much, much appreciated!

Regards
Rachel

alternativerock123 · January 18, 2011, 04:18:37 PM

Tinkerbell as finally "flown" away from the castle ready for the refurb soon.

They better keep it plain, it looks better.

http://www.dlrptoday.com/2011/01/18/tin ... rbishment/

dagobert · January 18, 2011, 04:27:20 PM

Thanks for the info! Best news of the day!!!!

Festival Disney · January 18, 2011, 05:48:47 PM

Brilliant news! So glad that her trail has gone too, indicating its permenant

Martyn · January 18, 2011, 09:19:31 PM

Shame there's still that thing sticking out at the top.

Festival Disney · January 18, 2011, 10:33:20 PM

Give it time! It's quite bad seeing the turret with all those holes in it too, looks like it's been shot at

Martyn · January 19, 2011, 05:47:15 PM

But surely, if they're up all that way, tthey may as well take everything down?