One of the things that the guests of Disney World in Florida are most excited to see is Cinderella's Castle. It is no surprise that it is considered as the flagship attraction not just in Disney World, but in Tokyo Disneyland as well. Yes, there is more than one Cinderella's Castle in the world.
But let us focus our attention on the one in Florida. Ever since the doors of Disney World openedin 1971, the castle has fascinated countless guests who have wondered just what if the castle holds some secrets. Well, we will try to sate that curiosity by listing down five tech-related things about Cinderella's Castle that you might not know of!
There are Three Elevators Inside the Castle
According to an article by Reader's Digest, there are three elevators inside Cinderella's Castle. If you have gone to Cinderella's Royal Table, you already rode one of them. Another elevator takes its occupants up to the suite that is "fashioned in the likeness of Cinderella's pumpkin carriage." It is commonly used by Disney cast members.
How about the last elevator? Well, it is simply used to move food from one kitchen to another.
200,000 Lights Adorn the Castle During the Holiday Season
Cinderella's Castle is a wonderful sight to see any time of the year, but it is even more captivating during the holiday season. The castle shines bright during the holidays thanks to 200,000 lights.
The lights used are actually LED lights that are meant to look like the castle is decorated by icicles, according to an article by PopSugar.
The Grandfather Clock in the Cinderella Castle Suite Doesn't Actually Work
We all know that in "Cinderella," the transformation Cinderella's fairy godmother gave her ended the moment the clock struck midnight. Well, that will never happen as far as the grandfather clock in the suite is concerned.
This is because the grandfather clock is permanently set at 11:59 p.m.
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Tinker Bell First Flew Out of Cinderella's Castle in 1985
If you have seen the nightly fireworks show, you probably know that Tinker Bell flies out of Cinderella's Castle at some point. The character has been doing this every night since July 4, 1985. So how has this been made possible?
Tinker Bell is able to fly around thanks to a zip line. PopSugar notes in its article that "There's speculation that once ready for flight, Tinker Bell climbs up a ladder inside Cinderella's castle and takes off." And here's another fun fact: she flies at 15 miles per hour.
The Inside of Cinderella's Castle Has Been Used as a Call Center
Yes, you read that right.
Reader's Digest also says in its article that it has also been used as a dressing room.
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