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Afternoon-Only Schedule Set for 'Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire' as Cinderella Castle Repaint Begins

Disney will focus castle work in the mornings so cranes can be lowered by noon to preserve guest views.

Overview

  • Beginning January 28, the castle stage show will run at 1:00, 2:05, 4:00, and 5:15 p.m., cutting the daily total from five performances to four.
  • Disney’s listings no longer show the 'Let the Magic Begin' welcome show from January 28, though reports differ on whether it is paused or returning in a modified format.
  • The repaint restores Cinderella Castle to a gray-and-blue palette with creams and gold accents inspired by its original look.
  • Project logistics include draining the moat and using high-reach cranes that are planned to be lowered out of sight by midday.
  • Happily Ever After continues with minor adjustments during the exterior work, which does not yet have a specific end date beyond later in 2026.