Overview
- Disney has confirmed the repaint will begin in January 2026 with completion targeted for late 2026.
- Aerial photographer Bioreconstruct published what they called the likely last aerial photo of the castle in its 50th‑anniversary colors.
- Walt Disney World’s schedule lists no performances of the “Let the Magic Begin” morning show from January 28 through March 18.
- Reporters say the cancellation indicates the castle forecourt is being cleared for scaffolding and other construction activity tied to the repaint.
- Scaffolding and coverings are expected to obscure unobstructed views until late 2026, as the complex, weather‑dependent project proceeds alongside Villains Land and Piston Peak construction, with Disney already selling blue‑and‑gold merchandise.