Summary

There ’s a destiny to see atDisneyland , no matter which park one is visiting — andthe castle are some of the best sights to take in , as well as the best backdrops for exposure . Every Disneyland theme parkland has one jumbo castle — Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has two — and they ’re based onDisney picture show likeCinderellaorBeauty in the Beast . Visitors can take gorgeous exposure outside the castle , and they can typically dine inside the castles as well . gratuitous to say , these are hot spots that belong to on every Disney itinerary .

Of of course , newcomers to Disneyland may need a breakdown of where to find the castling at each destination and how to border on their sojourn . Anyone planning to head to the restaurant within a Disney castle will need booking in advance , as well as knowledge of what to have a bun in the oven . And those hop-skip to see every Disney palace at all six theme parks will postulate to bang what they ’re look for beforepurchasing tickets to Disneyland .

6Disneyland California - Sleeping Beauty Castle

Located In Fantasyland In Disneyland Park

Disneyland California is home to sleep Beauty Castle , which pull its current name from the 1959 classic but does n’t fully resemble the castle in the film . That ’s because Sleeping Beauty Castle drew inspiration from Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria ( viaDisneyland.com ) — but even then , its shiny pink trunk and blue ornamentation seem to be original to the park ’s design . The vibrant structure was build for Disneyland ’s opening in July 1955 , and it ’s the oldest Disney castle in all the theme parks worldwide . visitor were n’t capable to record the castle until two year later though , with the inside possible action in 1957 .

Sleeping Beautywas still in production when Disneyland Park ’s castle was build , but it was cite this to promote the upcoming motion-picture show .

These twenty-four hours , visitors can savour an intact attractive force inside Disneyland Park ’s castle . The Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough experience allows them to immerse themselves in Princess Aurora ’s story . Dioramas are scattered throughout the building ’s interior , and the story ofSleeping Beautyis depicted through 3D mental imagery and sound effect . It ’s well deserving checking out , especially for those chaffer Disneyland with tyke . The attraction does get dark at time , and the final prospect feature an appearance by Maleficent , but it ’s otherwise family - friendly .

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Hours and other details about Sleeping Beauty Castle can be find on Disneyland ’s web site . The construction is sometimes closed for pyrotechnic performances , so visitors should take those into account when plan their trip . The rook sits near the plaza of Disneyland Park , so it ’s strong to escape . And despite its drawbridge and fosse , it ’s easy enough to access .

5Walt Disney World Resort - Cinderella Castle & Belle’s Castle

Located In Fantasyland At Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Resort is one of the locations to have two castles in one theme park , but this makes for double the fun when visiting Florida ’s Magic Kingdom . Both Cinderella Castle and Beast ’s Castle reside within Magic Kingdom , though one has been at Disney World significantly longer than the other . They both put up experiences related to the film they ’re based on , throw them must - stops for those visiting the commons .

Cinderella Castle

Cinderella Castle open in 1971 , and it was inspired by the 1950 Disney filmCinderella . It looks a bit different from the one from the movie , with its colour palette resembling that of catch some Z’s Beauty Castle in Disneyland . However , everything inside the construction revolves around the 1950 classic . Cinderella Castleis surrounded by a fosse and grounds that are an idealistic backdrop for photos . Visitors can even find Cinderella ’s wish well outside the castle wall . The building is located at the ending of Main Street , so it ’s a well - trek area .

On the inside , Cinderella Castle hold back a eatery , a dress shop , and arresting glass mosaics . The mosaic tell Cinderella ’s story , much like the dioramas in Sleeping Beauty Castle cover Aurora ’s fib . TheBibbidi Bobbidi Boutiqueallows kids to have their hair and makeup done , so their appearance is befitting of their favourite prince , princess , or knight . Reservations are required , and they become usable 60 days before a give date . The dress shop often books up quickly , but kids can still visit and incur some free elf detritus during their trip to Cinderella Castle .

The main effect at this castle isCinderella ’s Royal Table , which Disneyland.com describes as a " one - of - a - form Fairytale Dining experience . " The restaurant requires reservations and also fills up quickly , so visitors will need to book their sojourn as soon as possible . Cinderella ’s Royal Table serve breakfast , luncheon , and dinner party , offering a character experience , delicious food , and a stunning backdrop for anyone eating at the eatery . This eating house is among the most popular at Walt Disney World , so it ’s deserving trying to get a spot .

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Beast’s Castle

Beast ’s Castle is a much newer add-on to Disney World ’s Magic Kingdom , as it opened in 2012 . This castling is based on the 1991 filmBeauty and the Beast , and its Be Our Guest Restaurant speaks to that connection . TheBe Our Guest Restauranthas become another hugely pop eatery in Magic Kingdom , so visitant will also require to make mental reservation in betterment to dine there . There are three different dining spots within the rook , all based onBeauty and the Beast : The Grand Ballroom , The West Wing , and The Rose Gallery . The eatery service French and American fare for tiffin and dinner party .

Visually , Beast ’s Castle is unique compared to other Disneyland castles around the world . Its show lacks the pink and blue colors of the other castles , opting for more neutral shade . Its shape is also a bit unlike , as it attempts to replicate the looking of Beast ’s Castle in the 1991 film rather than the show of other Disneyland hot spot .

4Disneyland Paris - Le Château de La Belle au Bois Dormant

Located In Fantasyland In Disneyland Park Paris

Le Château de La Belle au Bois Dormant , which translates to Sleeping Beauty Castle , is the main castle at Disneyland Paris . Its pinkish and blueish people of colour dodge is similar to that of its California - establish counterpart , as well as Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World Resort . Disneyland Paris ' kip Beauty Castle was built in 1992 , and according toWDW Magazine , it drew inspiration from multiple places , including the architectural designs of Loire Valley , France and the Disney palace that were already built by then .

The exterior of Le Château de La Belle au Bois Dormant is as stunning as any Disneyland castle , but the inside only offer a few thing to do . There’sLa Galerie de la Belle au Bois Dormant , which recounts the story of Sleeping Beauty using tapestries and stained - glass window . There ’s also La Tanière du Dragon , a " sleeping " animatronic firedrake that sit beneath the structure . All of these make for play viewing experiences , but they are n’t quite as immersive as the eateries and attracter in other Disneyland castles .

3Tokyo Disney Resort - Cinderella Castle & Beast Castle

Located In Tokyo Disneyland

Like Walt Disney World Resort , Tokyo Disney Resort features two castles as well , one of which was built as early as 2020 . Tokyo Disney Resort has a spate in common with Florida ’s Disney park , as its castles feature the same lineament : Cinderella and the Beast . Unlike the Florida - based castle , Tokyo ’s do n’t feature dining experiences . However , they ’re well deserving see for the attractions that are inside , as well as their splendid computer architecture .

Another Cinderella Castle ride at the heart of Tokyo Disneyland , and it bears a substantial resemblance to its Florida - based counterpart . The main difference is the food coloring , as Tokyo ’s Cinderella castle has a white and blue palette rather than a pink and gamy one . The castle opened in 1983 , when Tokyo Disneyland made its debut , and its architecture was inspired by Bavaria ’s Neuschwanstein Castle and Walt Disney World ’s Cinderella Castle . It ’s sensational outdoors , and it ’s got plenty to look at inwardly as well .

Tokyo Disneyland ’s Cinderella Castle containsCinderella ’s Fairy Tale Hall , which chronicle Cinderella and Prince Charming ’s Latinian language through artwork like painting and cyclorama . Cinderella ’s throne and crank skidder are also on show . uncalled-for to say , there are lots of pic chance and exciting things to see here .

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As of 2020,Tokyo Disneyland also has its own Beast Castle — and rather of an eating place , it contains a ride inside of it . Beast ’s Castle resembles its Florida - based counterpart and the castle inBeauty and the Beast , and its walkway do for an idealistic photo spot . Inside the structure is the ride Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast , which takes visitant through the tarradiddle from the plastic film while they sit deep down of magic dancing teacups .

2Shanghai Disney Resort - Enchanted Storybook Castle

Located In Fantasyland In Shanghai Disneyland

The Enchanted Storybook Castle in Shanghai Disney Resort is the biggestof all the Mungo Park ' castle , and the bit of matter to do in spite of appearance speaks to that fact . The Enchanted Storybook Castle is unparalleled in that it does n’t focus on a single Disney flick or princess , opting to include all the princess in its " report " or else . The castling was built in 2016 , and its shiny downhearted and pinkish colors were chosen because of the pollution in the area ( viaWDW Magazine ) . It feature a walk - through experience , meet - and - greets with multiple Disney princesses , and another Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique .

The biggest attractor within The Enchanted Storybook Castle , though , are its eating house and gravy boat ride . The latter , knight theVoyage to the Crystal Grotto , ingest visitors through the rook in a boat that pass a number of Disney scenes . The eating place inside of Shanghai Disneyland ’s castle is called the Royal Banquet Hall , and it require reservations in advance for use up there . It features part experiences and a stunning backdrop that make it a must for anyone visit the Shanghai Disney Resort .

1Hong Kong Disneyland - Castle of Magical Dreams

Located In The Center Of Hong Kong Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland has the Castle of Magical Dreams on its ground , though it was once another Sleeping Beauty Castle ; the current social organization was built over it . The Castle of Magical Dreams opened in 2020 , and its computer architecture is instigate by various European and Asian buildings . Like Shanghai ’s Enchanted Story Book Castle , it features legion Disney princess on the inside — but Princess Aurora remains central to the building .

The Castle of Magical Dreams control another Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique , where kid can metamorphose into their favorite Disney characters . It also offer up meet - and - greets with certain characters , establish it a groovy stop for family visiting Hong Kong Disney Land . Like the other castles , this one also has pile to look at . There are n’t any restaurant or ride at thisDisneylandcastle , however . But that does n’t mean visitors should n’t stop by and say hello to the princess there .

reference : Disneyland.com , WDW Magazine

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Sleeping Beauty’s Castle as Disneyland California

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Cinderella’s Castle and Belle’s Castle at Walt Disney World Resort

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Le Château de La Belle au Bois Dormant at Disneyland Paris

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Cinderella Castle in Disneyland Tokyo

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Enchanted Storybook Castle in Shanghai Disneyland

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Castle of Magical Dreams in Hong Kong Disneyland

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