The holidays look a little different this year at Disney World (we miss you, castle dream lights).
Holiday decorations at Magic Kingdom
Disney has made lots of adjustments to make sure that the holidays still feel as magical as ever! It’s introduced new festive projections on Cinderella Castle and even surprised us with some fireworks that complement the projections.
Although we think the new projections are beautiful, we sure are missing the icy-blue lights that normally illuminate Cinderella Castle. We asked YOU how you think the new projections measure up to the castle dream lights from previous years, and here’s what you had to say.
Cinderella Castle
We posted a poll over on our Instagram, to get a grasp of our followers’ opinions of this year’s new holiday decorations! The votes are in, and we’re a little surprised. The Castle Dream Lights that typically grace the castle during this time of year received 7,409 votes, securing 63% of the vote.
Cinderella Castle Dream Lights
On the other hand, the new Holiday Projections received 4,366 votes, representing 37% of the vote! We were a little bit surprised by the number of votes the projections received, but we think the new addition of fireworks has helped to spice up the show!
Projections with fireworks!
We’re huge fans of these new castle projections, and are super happy with the addition of fireworks! We love giving you guys our honest opinions of our Disney experiences, but we ALSO love to hear your opinions! Follow along with us on Instagram to participate in our future Disney polls, trivia, and showdowns!
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What do you think about the new castle projections? Tell us in the comments!
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My family prefers the icicle lights on the castle. A cast member told a blog that Disney wanted to change it up. I disagree. With all the lay offs and budget cuts, I believe the projections was a cheaper route. I only liked the Star Wars projection show at Hollywood Studios (that was excellent). Not really into the projections on the castle and the Tower of Terror.
What I find weird, or frustrating, they didn’t light up the castle because of social distancing they didn’t want people crowding in front of the castle. But for the projections people crowd in front of the castle. They could’ve just lit the castle & skipped the show for a year
The projections are the cheap way out….so no holiday castle lights, no shows, no MVMCP, no fireworks, no parades…..and NO reduction in ticket price! Do you still think it’s worth it???? Those who do this this is worth it have to be desperate, when next year, you could have the whole experience, and not risk bringing home a Covid present! Whatever….
I prefer the Dream Lights by far, however, I can well imagine that Disney could 100% duplicate the Dream Lights via a projection. They do an amazing job on the projections. I would love to hear a professional’s comments as well as others. Actually, I don’t doubt Disney is considering doing just as I have suggested.
Totally agree with Dan. They should have had the dream lights on the castle. We needed all the bright, happy, sparkliness we could get this year. And the projection lights are definitely not it!
My castle prefers the icicle lights on the castle. A cast member told a blog that Disney wanted to change it up. I disagree. With all the lay offs and budget cuts, I believe the projections was a cheaper route. I only liked the Star Wars projection show at Hollywood Studios (that was excellent). Not really into the projections on the castle and the Tower of Terror.