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Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Sentinel
Travel
Dewayne Bevil

Disney adds 50th anniversary crest to Cinderella Castle, completes makeover

ORLANDO, Fla. — The cherry on top is a gold medallion. In one night, Walt Disney World completed its makeover of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom by adding a large, round, golden 50th logo crest above the balcony of the iconic structure.

The new look is tied to the 50th anniversary of the resort. The official 18-month celebration kicks off Oct. 1, WDW’s actual birthday. But the castle has been in a touch-up mode for several months, beginning with a shiny new paint job and continuing through the addition of bedazzled bunting and ribbon-like pieces dangling from the spires.

“Just when you thought our castle couldn’t get any more stunning …” Disney World president Jeff Vahle posted on his Instagram account on Friday morning after the medallion was added overnight.

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