Cinderella Castle Dreamlights Absent for Sixth Straight Year at Disney World
Guests call the shift to projection effects a cost‑saving replacement for the castle’s physical holiday lights.
Overview
- Magic Kingdom is using projection mapping on Cinderella Castle in place of the cascading Dreamlights again this holiday season.
- This marks the sixth consecutive year the physical icicle-style lights have not been installed on the castle.
- Fans on social platforms describe the change as “disappointing” and “lazy,” saying projections lack the emotional impact of the traditional display.
- Observers note projections are operationally easier, avoiding weeks of installation work and the use of cranes previously required for Dreamlights.
- There is no official word on a return of the Dreamlights, with some guests expressing hope for a future comeback that remains unconfirmed.