Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest-ID-77756.asp" target="_blank"><b>Latest: A Disneyland Paris Update: A Fresh and New Sleeping Beauty Castle</b></a> <p style="text-align: center;"><br /><img height="225" width="300" src="http://laughingplace.com/files/latest/20110601-1.jpg" /></p> <p>The always interesting Disney and More blog looks at the newly painted Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris.</p>
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo You will notice, although looking much better, it is still incomplete, missing the golden turret on the left hand side (due in July/Aug)
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Yep, the patterned ones do, but my understanding is that will be crame work towards the end.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt It looks stunning. So glad that Disney's most beautiful castle is getting some much needed TLC.
Originally Posted By Bolna Was the castle always as pink as it is now? I thought I read that they are returning to the original colour scheme, but in my old pictures from 1995 the castle looks more realistic and less pink. Or was it already so faded in 1995 that I did not get to see the real original colour? And are they going to do something about the roof above the front gate (with the stained glass window)? I remember that not having that gold effect on it and I very much preferred it without the gold... More pink or not, I am still very excited about all the refurbishments going on at the moment. One can only hope that they will finally be smart and not let this investment they make at the moment disappear again by not just keeping things in good shape on a regular basis.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo In 1992, it was a very bright pink like it is now, it had faded by 95...
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 See I have NEVER thought it was the most beautiful. Just NEVER got that. For me, it has always been about Cindy's, both in Orlando and Tokyo. Their size and their "look" just does it for me EVERY time! This castle always seemed "try hard" to me. And yes, I DO understand the thinking that went into creating it. In trying to make it SO different and ornate it just comes across as "off" to me. But I must admit, I DO like the idea of a dragon in the basement!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>For me, it has always been about Cindy's, both in Orlando and Tokyo. Their size and their "look" just does it for me EVERY time!<<< See, for me that is the worst one, looks too boxy and military in style, but I have been to 100's of real castles and am geeky about this stuff. DLP's ia my fav, followed by DL.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORGOCH: Hey, Bob Paris 1 up there! If'n ya likes havin' dragon's in yer basement, how'd ya like ta have two looney witches in yer attic ta sleep with? I'd be willin' ta trade ya somethin' fer 'em!! Let's talk! ORWEN: Oh, you are the most annoying old biddy on the planet, Orgoch!! Just don't pay any attention to her Bob Paris 1, duckling! Unless, that is, you'd like to share your castle with a short, toothless old hag like her--along with that dragon you like so much. You're welcome to take her home and away from us ANY time!!
Originally Posted By Bolna Bob Paris 1, I think it is all a question of taste what is beautiful. And you are really lucky that you can see the castle you think most beautiful at two different places. But I would agree with Dave on this issue. I think it might have something to do with the fact that castles are part of everyday life here in Europe. And many aren't the old sturdy ones which look impressive but rather plain, but there are lots of whimsical ones as well. Especially in the 19th century during the era of Romanticism lots of castles were enhanced or even built to look like from a fairy tale. Neuschwanstein, which was one of the main influences for Cinderella's castle was built in the late 19th century for example. So I think the one at DLP is quite genius in taking that already existing "fake castle culture" in Europe to a new level. Everything else would have just left a bit of a bad taste with the audience, like: why are those Americans copying what we have in real life? I think this way it is a castle that truly has its roots in Fantasyland and not any place in Europe.
Originally Posted By mstaft Well said. I love DLP's castle. But I think WDW's is pretty special, too. DL- not so much- but its charm is in the sentimental part that it was Walt's first kingdom.
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 Witches - Actually, I'd prefer to have a slumber party with a bunch of them princes, if you take my meaning. I can just imagine the pillow fights! But if I had to make a choice, I think I will stay with the dragon in the basement, rather than(old)bats in my bellfry! ; )
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>Well said. I love DLP's castle. But I think WDW's is pretty special, too. DL- not so much- but its charm is in the sentimental part that it was Walt's first kingdom.<<< Now you see, I prefer Disneyland's to WDW's. It is more charming and storybook like. Disneyland has a different feel, cozy, do to the scale.
Originally Posted By Bolna I think I would classify them as follows: DL (and I guess also HKDL): most classic storybook and hand drawn animation look WDW and TDL: most realistic DLP: most whimsical And Shanghai might end up with the most computer animation look? Isn't it supposed to look like the castle shown at the beginning of the Disney films?
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "See, for me that is the worst one, looks too boxy and military in style, but I have been to 100's of real castles and am geeky about this stuff. DLP's ia my fav, followed by DL." OK, I'm going to get slammed for saying this, but I really think the DL/HKDL castle is my least favorite. As lovely and as iconic as they are, and the Anaheim castle is just too dang small to be the centerpiece of what is the best known and most beloved theme park in the world. DLP's is definitely my favorite (but then again, everything about that park is my favorite) followed by the WDW/TDL castles.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "And Shanghai might end up with the most computer animation look? Isn't it supposed to look like the castle shown at the beginning of the Disney films?" Here is a rendering. It's nice, but not as elegant or as graceful as the WDW/TDL versions. I'm not overly impressed by it, but who knows what the final version will look like. <a href="http://www.5kingdomsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/shanghai-disneyland-6/shanghai-disneyland-castle-entrances.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.5kingdomsblog.com/w...nces.jpg</a>
