Disney World vs. Disneyland Castles

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WHAT YOU NEED

TO KNOW

#1

When Did Each Disney Castle Open

Sleeping Beauty Castle

Located in Disneyland in California, this castle took 18 months to be constructed and debuted on July 17th, 1955.

Cinderella Castle

Located in Walt Disney World in Orlando, this castle was finished in July of 1971 with an official opening date of October 1 of the same year.

#2

How Big  is Each Castle?

Sleeping Beauty Castle

The overall size of this castle is 77 feet high with 22-karat gold-leafing adorning the spires, which is rumored that Walt snuck in past his brother, Roy Disney.

Cinderella Castle

Located in Walt Disney World in Orlando, this castle was finished in July of 1971 with an official opening date of October 1 of the same year.

#3

Unique Features of Each Disney Castle

Sleeping Beauty Castle

The Sleeping Beauty castle’s drawbridge really works. It has only been used twice: once in 1955 when the park opened and again in 1983 when Fantasyland was rededicated.

Cinderella Castle

The Florida castle is 189 feet tall which is more than 100 feet taller than the Sleeping Beauty Castle! It has 27 towers on it, each one numbered.

Sleeping Beauty Castle

Actress Shirley Temple cut the ribbon at the opening of the castle.

Cinderella Castle

It appears that the castle is made of stones but there is not one stone used in the construction. The outside of the castle is made of fiberglass over steel and concrete.

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