Castle Walkthrough Reopening

Isaac · 06-08-2008, 03:20 PM

A few months ago Al Lutz mentioned on MiceAge that the folks in TDA were looking into reopening the Sleeping Beauty Castle walkthrough later this year.

Recently a construction wall went up around the exit to the walkthrough.

Though imagineers have been seen going in & out, they haven't said what they were doing. However, the construction workers (when asked by park guests) claim they are restoring the Sleeping Beauty walkthrough & hope to complete construction by the end of the year.

This would tie in with the upcoming 2 disc platinum edition & blu-ray release of Sleeping Beauty in October,
as well as the film's upcoming 50th anniversary in January '09.

Cross your fingers everybody!

wolfy999 · 06-08-2008, 04:48 PM

Fingers crossed!

lashbear · 06-08-2008, 05:21 PM

I loved the walkthrough - so claustrophobic ! I wonder if they will make it accessable to diffrently-abled persons ?

CoasterMatt · 06-08-2008, 05:35 PM

I hope they restore the magic glowing dust bunny.

~MS~ · 06-08-2008, 05:38 PM

There is a LOT of 'recovery' work to be done, I've seen photos of the damage to the interior glass in the walk thru that would break your heart. The destruction is just heart wrenching

but I'd love it if they are in fact going in and refurbing it and while I doubt it would be HCA accessible I don't think Disney is required to make it so since they aren't changing the structure just the dioramas.

MouseWife · 06-08-2008, 06:10 PM

~MS~ Why was it damaged?

CoasterMatt · 06-08-2008, 06:19 PM

They tore the stuff out for the "Greatest Hits" diorama series at the Emporium

MouseWife · 06-08-2008, 06:43 PM

*aghast* Seriously? So, they must have thought they'd never put it back together? Do you think they used the 9/11 worries to save money on their diorama?

And to break the glass???? That was unnecessary.

Thanks for the info, Matt.

cirquelover · 06-08-2008, 07:33 PM

I hope it does come back. I remember it being very narrow but very cool. That is sad about the windows though. I hope they can be restored.

RStar · 06-08-2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MouseWife

~MS~ Why was it damaged?

Al reports that a lot of the damage was done in order to install the firework stuff and lighting for the 50th show.

06-08-2008, 03:20 PM	#1
Isaac the one n only Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,236	Castle Walkthrough Reopening A few months ago Al Lutz mentioned on MiceAge that the folks in TDA were looking into reopening the Sleeping Beauty Castle walkthrough later this year. Recently a construction wall went up around the exit to the walkthrough. Though imagineers have been seen going in & out, they haven't said what they were doing. However, the construction workers (when asked by park guests) claim they are restoring the Sleeping Beauty walkthrough & hope to complete construction by the end of the year. This would tie in with the upcoming 2 disc platinum edition & blu-ray release of Sleeping Beauty in October, as well as the film's upcoming 50th anniversary in January '09. Cross your fingers everybody! __________________ Last edited by Isaac : 06-08-2008 at 03:29 PM.
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06-08-2008, 04:48 PM	#2
wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	Fingers crossed! __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	I loved the walkthrough - so claustrophobic ! I wonder if they will make it accessable to diffrently-abled persons ? __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I hope they restore the magic glowing dust bunny. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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06-08-2008, 05:38 PM	#5
~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	There is a LOT of 'recovery' work to be done, I've seen photos of the damage to the interior glass in the walk thru that would break your heart. The destruction is just heart wrenching but I'd love it if they are in fact going in and refurbing it and while I doubt it would be HCA accessible I don't think Disney is required to make it so since they aren't changing the structure just the dioramas. __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	~MS~ Why was it damaged? __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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06-08-2008, 06:19 PM	#7
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	They tore the stuff out for the "Greatest Hits" diorama series at the Emporium __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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06-08-2008, 06:43 PM	#8
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	aghast Seriously? So, they must have thought they'd never put it back together? Do you think they used the 9/11 worries to save money on their diorama? And to break the glass???? That was unnecessary. Thanks for the info, Matt. __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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06-08-2008, 07:33 PM	#9
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	I hope it does come back. I remember it being very narrow but very cool. That is sad about the windows though. I hope they can be restored.
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