The ones in Orlando, and Tokyo are called Cinderella Castle, the ones in California, Paris and Hong Kong are called Sleeping Beauty Castle, and the ones in Shanghai Disney's Fantasy Fairy Tale Castle are called.
Germany Disney Neuschwanstein Castle (prototype):
Neuschwanstein Castle was built in 1869 and is located on a small peak among the peaks in the suburbs of Fussen, Bayern. The castle is designed according to the dream of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and took 17 years to build. The king was a lover of art and was influenced by Wagner's operas throughout his life. He conceived the idea of ??the legendary place where Snow White once lived. The castle is filled with a medieval atmosphere. Viewed from different angles, the castle shows endless changes.
This castle is made of bricks and stone, with walls paved with limestone. It is unique and majestic. It was chosen as the prototype of the castle in the Disney movie "Sleeping Beauty". The designers of Disney in the United States were inspired by it and re-created it. At the same time, they gave it a fairy tale-like mission, making it an iconic Disney building in one fell swoop. Today, the castle is indispensable in every Disney image and "LOGO".
1. Orlando Disney Cinderella Castle:
The Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, USA, was completed in July 1971 and the construction period lasted 18 months. At 57.6 meters high, it is nearly twice the size of Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland in California. Its surface is made of white and gray stone, while the tops of the towers are royal blue. The tops of several towers and the tops of the two highest towers are made of real gold and gold leaf.
The interior of Cinderella Castle is a reinforced concrete structure, which consumes 600 tons of steel. The castle is well built. Because the castle is located in central Florida, it is designed to withstand winds of up to 177 km/h. There is a moat around the castle with a water storage capacity of 12,800 tons, but the suspension bridge next to the castle cannot be raised or lowered, unlike Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland in California.
2. Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle in Los Angeles:
The castle in Disney, California, opened on July 17, 1955. It is 23.5 meters tall and is the earliest Disney castle. Its appearance resembles a medieval castle building, but it is innovative.
Medieval castles have always been surrounded by myths, legends and knightly fantasies. In addition to the scenes of blazing flames, flying flags, luxurious banquets and fully armed knights in people's imagination, there may also be With some romantic feelings. This is probably the kind of environment and atmosphere that Disney is pursuing.
Since April 29, 1957, visitors can walk through the castle and read or listen to the story of Sleeping Beauty Castle. This castle was originally named Snow White Castle, but was renamed Sleeping Beauty Castle in order to coincide with the release of the Disney animated film "Sleeping Beauty" at that time.
3. Tokyo Disney Cinderella Castle:
Tokyo Disney Cinderella Castle is a replica of the Disney Castle in Orlando. In June 2006, the surface of Tokyo Disney's Cinderella Castle was re-decorated in order to distinguish it from the castle in Orlando Disney. After the renovation, the blue color on the top of the castle tower is different from the Florida version, and the white stone on the surface also has a darker pink color. Cinderella Castle in Tokyo Disneyland is 1.5 meters taller than the Disney Castle in Orlando, Florida.
4. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris
The dome in the castle is decorated with fantasy colors. The thick branches spiral up, just holding up the red copper dome. It seems like a dream. The castle palace here belongs to the Mickey family, with their distinctive logo on it. In fact, there is an exclusive souvenir shop inside the palace. In addition to general souvenirs, there are also special souvenirs specially provided for castle visitors.
In the glass products shop here, craftsmen will demonstrate the production of glass products on-site. The most popular one is of course the Crystal Castle, which is sparkling and crystal clear, making you addicted to it.
The pictures of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale on the stained glass windows of the castle are like pieces of art, exquisite and beautiful.
5. Hong Kong Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle:
Hong Kong Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle adopts the same design as California Disneyland, and even the exterior color is the same as when California Disneyland opened.
Hong Kong Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle is five stories high, with a towering spire and a perfect combination of turrets and royal blue. It combines the grandeur of Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria and presents the classic Disney animation " The magic and mystery in "Sleeping Beauty" are a wonderful sight from every angle.
At night, Sleeping Beauty Castle becomes the perfect backdrop for the park’s gorgeous nighttime fireworks. Ambilight special LED lights illuminate the entire castle, and the lights and music work perfectly together to create a colorful world.
6. Shanghai Disney's Enchanted Storybook Castle
In Shanghai Disneyland, this building called the "Enchanted Storybook Castle" is the largest and tallest among the existing Disney castles. This castle continues the consistent style of Disney castles, which is the Gothic spire. Enchanted Storybook Castle will be the first castle in a Disney park around the world to house all the Disney Princesses. As you wind your way up the castle's interior stairs, visitors will be able to find stories about each of the Disney princesses.
The design of the Enchanted Storybook Castle is full of original Disney Magic Kingdom style, and also incorporates unique Chinese elements - in addition to its large size, the top of the castle spire is a flower Golden Chinese famous flower: peony. Below the peonies, clusters of Disney magical stars bloom from the central pole toward the sky. The entire decorative spire is designed to evoke a spirit of optimism—that with faith and a little magic, dreams can come true.
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Disneyland opened in July 1955 and immediately became the most famous and popular theme park in the world. Founded by Walt Disney, it has opened 6 resorts around the world by the end of 2016.
Many people may not know that "Disneyland" is actually a part of "Disney Resort". In addition to parks, "Disney resorts" usually include theme hotels, Disney towns and a series of leisure and entertainment facilities. What we often call "Disneyland" contains many "theme parks", and different theme parks have different rides. Up to now, the Disney family has six of the world's top family vacation destinations, namely California Disneyland Resort, Orlando Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disneyland Resort, Paris Disneyland Resort, and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. District, Shanghai Disney Resort.