Cinderella's Castle Fun Facts
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Fun Facts about the Castle of Cinderella
Hi, welcome to fun facts about Cinderella's castle at Walt Disney World. After watching this video, viewers will be able to identify at least three fun facts about Cinderella's castle at Walt Disney World. Cinderella's castle is a dedication to the beloved story and characters from Disney's 12th full length animated feature film Cinderella. While the base of the castle resembles a medieval fortress of the 11th through the 13th centuries, the upper portion of the castle reflects the gothic forms that were prominent in later centuries.
It opened on October 1st, 1971, and is 189 feet tall and stands as the tallest structure in the Magic Kingdom park. Inside the main hall, the tale of Cinderella is displayed on 5 glittering mosaic murals with each ornate panel in the shape of a gothic arch 15 feet high and ten feet wide. It took a team of 6 people more than two years to complete the murals. After careful observation, you can see that each of Cinderella's stepsisters appears with her own special facial tent. One sister displays a red tent to show that she is red with rage while the other sister displays a green tint to show that she's green with envy. As they both watch Cinderella try on the glass slipper to reveal a perfect fit.
There are more than 40 coats of arms on display in Cinderella's royal table. Located on the second level of the castle, each coat of arms refers to someone who has played a significant role in the heritage and history of The Walt Disney Company. A short list of noteworthy people whose family names are represented include Roy Disney senior, Diane Disney Miller, John hinge, dick nunis, and Marty Sklar. Lastly, there are 13 gargoyles that appear on the outside of Cinderella's castle and there are 18 towers with their corresponding spires on the castle. While there are many facts about Cinderella's castle at Walt Disney World, I hope you've enjoyed these few.