Is the Sleeping Beauty Castle Open Yet?

faxprincess · Post by **faxprincess** » Oct Mon 27, 2008 11:57 am

I read on Mouse Planet (some time ago) that Disney said the castle would reopen sometime in the fall. Well, it's fall. (I know, I know, don't set my set heart on Disney's schedule.)
Anyway, when I went to Disneyland the 2nd weekend of October, I was sorely disappointed to find that the attraction was still closed; however the Disneyland construction barriers around the entrance is promising.

Anyone know when this is supposed to happen?!?!

Josh Q · Post by **Josh Q** » Oct Mon 27, 2008 12:08 pm

I read over here at travel.latimes.com that it will be re-opening in mid December

http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-bl ... cast-3013/

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Oct Tue 28, 2008 12:01 pm

You are correct Josh Q, the castle walk through won't be ready for guests until December. The La Times has 2 great articles on this, check them out:

WARNING SPOILERS!!!

http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-bl ... stle-3013/

http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-bl ... stle-3014/

Akyriel · Post by **Akyriel** » Oct Thu 30, 2008 4:18 pm

OMG I am so happy they are gonna re-open this... I was sad when they closed it down... *dances around*

elizabethswann · Post by **elizabethswann** » Oct Thu 30, 2008 5:16 pm

I'm already excited for this to open. I can't even remember the last time I've ever gone inside of it. For it being closed for about seven years, I'm glad that they're re-opening it.

billville · Post by **billville** » Oct Fri 31, 2008 10:35 am

Yup, im on board with everyone here. Its been way too long since i ve been inside the castle. Cant wait to see how it all looks!

treasure hunter · Post by **treasure hunter** » Oct Fri 31, 2008 10:16 pm

Thanks for the info on the articles about the castle.

snoodles · Post by **snoodles** » Nov Mon 03, 2008 12:49 pm

I'm so very, very happy they are re-opening the castle. I remember being so disappointed when I went in 2005 and it was closed. This has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid - many moons ago! So looking forward to seeing it again, that I didn't read the spoilers. I want to be surprised as much as I can be.

blinkereye123 · Post by **blinkereye123** » Nov Mon 17, 2008 4:43 pm

Hey everyone. I too am excited about the new walk-through, and like most every-
one else think it's loooooonnnggg overdue

. I myself can remember going
through the castle and enjoying the feeling of just 'sightseeing' everything that
was inside; one of those quieter - and cooler - places to just 'hang out' for awhile
in the hot summer months.

Oddly enough, I do remember the keyhole scenes being in the dungeon, but
never knew of the 'eye effects'. And yes, the 'Barbie and Ken' figures at the end.

Here's hoping Mr. Baxter and associates really bring their creative forces to bear
on much beloved, and sorely missed, DL classic. Peace.

wxwiz · Post by **wxwiz** » Nov Thu 27, 2008 10:57 am

This opened Wednesday Nov. 26th at 5pm. The line was huge last night when opened. I didn't want to wait that long so I will go next time.

elizabethswann · Post by **elizabethswann** » Nov Thu 27, 2008 7:16 pm

Oh dear, this was one thing I was looking forward to but I'll try to avoid the lines as much as possible. Maybe I can go when the parade/fireworks go (before the fireworks happen, of course) and check it out.

mikelurker · Post by **mikelurker** » Dec Mon 01, 2008 11:07 am

So... anyone have any impressions of the new walkthrough?

*waiting on news with bated breath*

disneylandmom · Post by **disneylandmom** » Dec Mon 01, 2008 4:35 pm

Mouseplanet has their DLR update up and they cover the opening of sleeping beauty castle complete with some photos!!!!! I really can't wait to see this.

elizabethswann · Post by **elizabethswann** » Dec Mon 01, 2008 5:25 pm

http://test.originald.com/smf/index.php ... 66#msg2766

This is a full photo visual tour that I found off another Disney forum site. It looks pretty great! It's a definite upgrade from how the castle dioramas were before.

Bullwinkle · Post by **Bullwinkle** » Dec Tue 02, 2008 8:28 pm

The Disneyland Cinderella Castle walk thru arttraction opened Wed's Nov. 26th the day before Thanksgiving 2008. To favorable reviews