Disney World vs. Disneyland Castles
disney with dave's daughters
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.
Head to the blog for even more fun facts!