Disney Magic Kingdom: Cinderella's Castle

by Sara Gooden
(Hilton Head Island, SC)

While it may be initially startling to see a medieval castle rising 190 feet into the sky at the end of a street right out of classic small-town America, the dream-like magic of the contrasting images captures the promise of the enchanted adventures awaiting you. Measuring 189 feet high, the castle is the tallest structure in the Magic Kingdom.

Step inside Cinderella Castle, and it's like you're walking into a fairy tale come true. The castle is as beautiful inside as it is on the outside. Inspect an amazingly meticulous mosaic mural—including tiles made of real 14-karat gold—and enjoy vignettes from the 1950 Disney animated classic, Cinderella. The mural contains one million pieces of glass in approximately 500 different colors.

The castle is located in the heart of Magic Kingdom theme park—just above the central hub of the Park. Many Guests catch their first glimpse of the castle from Main Street, U.S.A. This is a great way to enter the park and see something so magnificent. When you first see the towering spires, elaborate turrets and shimmering moat, you know you've left the world of today and entered a magical new land full of fun and fantasy. The murals tell the story of Cinderella in such an amazing way.

Cinderella can be found here during the character breakfast upstairs in the castle. She will also be there in the evenings sitting in her golden throne greeting guests as they wait to be seated for dinner. The character meet and greets happen around the castle throughout the day and sometimes there unannounced character greetings in the rear of the castle.