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Disney Confirms Castle Repaint, DinoLand Closure Date, and New Disney Destiny Bar

The coordinated updates signal a blend of nostalgic restoration with IP-led growth across parks and cruise.

Overview

  • Cinderella Castle will return to a classic palette of grays, creams, blues and gold, as confirmed at Destination D23.
  • DinoLand U.S.A. will permanently close on February 2, 2026, clearing space for the Tropical Americas land Pueblo Esperanza, which Disney has projected for 2027.
  • Disney Cruise Line previewed the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed Cask and Cannon pub on the Disney Destiny, which is set to debut on November 20, 2025.
  • TRON Lightcycle/Run was reported to receive a limited-time red overlay tied to Tron: Ares, with timing details still to be clarified.
  • Disney also reported plans to add a Walt Disney audio-animatronic to the Carousel of Progress, with full implementation details pending.