Overview
- Beginning January 28, Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire shifts to afternoons only at 1:00, 2:05, 4:00 and 5:15 p.m., reducing daily performances from five to four.
- The Let the Magic Begin morning welcome show is paused or listed in a modified status starting January 28, with no current showtimes posted.
- Disney says the castle moat will be drained and high‑reach cranes will be used for painting, and the cranes will be lowered out of sight by midday.
- The repaint replaces the 50th‑anniversary pink and royal‑blue treatment with grays, creams, blues and gold accents inspired by the castle’s original appearance.
- Happily Ever After will continue with minor adjustments as needed, and Disney has not provided an end date for the temporary entertainment changes while work continues into 2026.