Castle Unveiled Today!

**Disneyfreak** · 10-25-2004, 07:30 PM

They have taken almost all the tarps on the castle today!!! Here are pics:http://www.dldhistory.com/gallery.as...19&Current=181

Thx to rlmsoft!!!

10-25-2004 07:30 PM

**TP2000** · 10-25-2004, 07:32 PM

And they painted the special spire on the left that was kept unpainted for decades. The urban myth was that the spire was left unpainted because Walt felt Disneyland should never be complete.

The painting crew painted the spire, and I guess Disneyland was officially completed on October 25th, 2004.

**Kevin Yee** · 10-25-2004, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by TP2000

And they painted the special spire on the left that was kept unpainted for decades. The urban myth was that the spire was left unpainted because Walt felt Disneyland should never be complete.

The painting crew painted the spire, and I guess Disneyland was officially completed on October 25th, 2004.

Well... if Kim Irvine is correct, it was painted in the years before 1990 or so. Only after she left one spire unpainted did the urban legend commence.

**SoCalSteven** · 10-25-2004, 07:55 PM

Well, I'm slightly bitter. I was there Friday and Sunday and now they take down everything!

**Disneyfreak** · 10-25-2004, 07:59 PM

**Andrew** · 10-25-2004, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by TP2000

The painting crew painted the spire, and I guess Disneyland was officially completed on October 25th, 2004.

That means Guest Communications can no longer use the old "Walt Disney said Disneyland would never be complete, and that's why we're tearing out your favorite thing..." excuse again!

**Wendi** · 10-25-2004, 08:47 PM

It's simply gorgeous... I can't wait to see it in person!!!

**LoveDL** · 10-25-2004, 09:13 PM

It looks so pretty!!! So glad we will be able to see it next week!
Dawn

**Disney Vault** · 10-25-2004, 09:53 PM

So what are they going to be doing in November? I thought they were going to take off all the tops around the 22nd and have a special little event or something.

**Disneygirl65** · 10-25-2004, 10:48 PM

Looks Beautiful....... I can't wait to see it in December......

**Javanod** · 10-25-2004, 11:37 PM

Hey, thanks for the heads-up... I'll take a look at it tomorrow before I head out of Anaheim for home.

Originally Posted by LARRY

...there's no place like home *click* *click*

**rentayenta** · 10-26-2004, 03:58 AM

It looks nice. I can't wait to see it in Dec.

**heidiwhr** · 10-26-2004, 05:05 AM

VERY cool! We try to get a pic in front of the castle every time we go, and maybe we still can when we are there in a couple weeks...13 days to be exact! WOO HOO!!!

Thanks for giving me new hope, Disneyfreak!

**MrToad** · 10-26-2004, 05:45 AM

I was formerly somewhat bitter about the fact that my annual trip was scheduled to be the 14th to the 18th of November, while the tarps weren't coming down until the 23rd. Of course, I somewhat assumed they would be keeping all of them up until them, and it's wonderful to see that I was wrong in assuming that!
Ooh, now I can't wait!

**uvsc_wolverine** · 10-26-2004, 06:25 AM

[Mr. Burns]Excellent![/Mr. Burns] I'll be there tomorrow (and Thursday, and Friday) to see it for myself!

**Photographer** · 10-26-2004, 06:39 AM

Oooooh pretty castle! I want one.

**bluepearl** · 10-26-2004, 07:58 AM

Okay, I have a request: does anyone have a link of a picture of the unpainted spire? I've never really paid attention this story and now that the castle's been repainted, I'm curious to see what it looked like. Darkbeer? And would I notice it if it wasn't pointed out to me in detail?

**Corwin17** · 10-26-2004, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin Yee

Well... if Kim Irvine is correct, it was painted in the years before 1990 or so. Only after she left one spire unpainted did the urban legend commence.

Hmmm .... urban legend or not (and I'm not doubting you) things are making sense now ...

From our "Walk in Walt's Footsteps" tour, I rem our guide telling us (pointing to the spire) "Disneyland will never be complete, as long as there is imagination."

Now, with your timeline .... wasn't that about the same time Eisner was hired?

Hmmmm .... coincidence?

**D-lander 1956** · 10-26-2004, 08:20 AM

WOW! Beautiful! I just didn't realize how faded and dull it started to look before

**cstephens** · 10-26-2004, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin Yee

Well... if Kim Irvine is correct, it was painted in the years before 1990 or so. Only after she left one spire unpainted did the urban legend commence.

We took the "Walk in Walt's Footsteps" Tour on Sunday, and our guide very purposefully had us stop and look at the painted spire and told us the urban myth about it being left unpainted on purpose, but that people usually neglect to mention that the unpainted spire wasn't done in Walt's time. He said it made for a good story, but it wasn't true.

**sami869** · 10-26-2004, 11:34 AM

I just left on Sunday disneyland night

**merlinjones** · 10-26-2004, 11:41 AM

Great job - - I'm in shock. It's gorgeous. I hope the bunting and tiaras don't ruin it.

**Disney Vault** · 10-26-2004, 02:30 PM

Did you see the picture on miceage with the picture of the painted castle in front of a part that hasnt been painted yet. I can't believe how bad it was.

**Hakuna Makarla** · 10-26-2004, 03:21 PM

please, do any of you have before and current pic's? I have not see the castle before as it was covered when we took our first ever trip. I would like to see the difference. thanks

**Opus1guy** · 10-26-2004, 09:00 PM

I thought they were going to take off all the tops around the 22nd and have a special little event or something.

Here. Just run this video in reverse and use your imagination...and it's just like taking the tops off of Disneyland's castle!

http://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/en...40923a_v1.html

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