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Strasbourg a mis fin à sa série sans succès en s'imposant face à Metz (2-1), ce dimanche à la Meinau, lors de l...

Wolverhampton et Newcastle se sont quittés sur un match nul sans but (0-0), ce dimanche, lors de la 22e journée de Premier League. Peu inspirées offen......

Dans les deux cas, le premier ministre, qui devrait rapidement détailler le contenu des mesures du budget final aux parlementaires, s’expose à une motion de censure.

Ce dimanche 18 janvier a lieu la finale de la Coupe d'Afrique des nations (CAN) entre le Maroc, pays hôte de la compétition, et le Sénégal. Abdellatif Maazouz, président du Conseil régional de Casablanca-Settat, était l'invité de l'antenne de France 24 ce dimanche.

Cinderella Castle has stood at the heart of Magic Kingdom since 1971, serving as the park’s most recognizable landmark and the centerpiece of countless family photographs. Over its five decades of existence, the castle has undergone several color transformations, each reflecting different eras in Disney park history. The current color scheme, featuring royal blue turrets, varying shades of gray, pale pink accents, and enhanced gold trim, was introduced during the 50th anniversary celebration and has defined the castle’s appearance since 2020. Now, that era is coming to an end. Bioreconstruct, the aerial photographer known for documenting Disney construction and park changes, recently shared what may be the final comprehensive aerial photograph of Cinderella Castle in its current 50th anniversary colors. The timing of this documentation coincides with mounting evidence that the castle’s transformation back to its classic blue and gold color scheme will begin within the next two weeks, making this image a historic record of the castle’s appearance during a specific chapter in Magic Kingdom’s evolution. Credit: gardener41, Flickr Bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) shared a photo stating, “This is likely the last aerial photo published with this color scheme of Cinderella Castle. New colors soon! Guests are watching a performance of Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire.” This is likely the last aerial photo published with this color scheme of Cinderella Castle. New colors soon! Guests are watching a performance of Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire. pic.twitter.com/gDSvYwXKjK — bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) January 18, 2026 The significance of capturing this final aerial perspective extends beyond simple documentation. Aerial photography provides views that ground-level visitors never experience, showing the castle’s complete architectural profile, roofline details, and the way its colors interact with the surrounding landscape. Once scaffolding and construction materials surround the castle during the repainting process, these unobstructed views will disappear for months, not returning until late 2026 when the project is scheduled for completion. Signs Point to Imminent Castle Transformation Credit: Disney Multiple indicators suggest that Cinderella Castle’s repainting will begin very soon, possibly within the next two weeks. The most telling evidence comes from changes to the Magic Kingdom entertainment calendar, specifically regarding the “Let the Magic Begin” opening ceremony that takes place each morning in front of the castle at 8:55 AM. This daily show features Mickey and Minnie Mouse officially welcoming guests to Magic Kingdom, with additional characters emerging from the castle to mark the park’s opening. The ceremony has been a consistent part of the park’s morning routine, reflected reliably on the Walt Disney World calendar. However, starting Wednesday, January 28, no performances of “Let the Magic Begin” are listed on the calendar, and this absence continues through March 18, the current endpoint of the published schedule. The removal of this castle-front entertainment strongly suggests that Disney is clearing the area for construction activity. Repainting a structure as large and detailed as Cinderella Castle requires extensive scaffolding, equipment staging areas, and construction barriers that would make performing the opening ceremony impossible. The timing of this cancellation, combined with Disney’s previous announcements that painting would begin in January 2026, points to an imminent start date for the transformation project. The Castle’s Color History Understanding what’s changing requires context about Cinderella Castle’s color evolution over the decades. When the castle was originally constructed for Magic Kingdom’s 1971 opening, it featured shades of gray with light blue turrets. This color scheme, often described as the “classic” look, emphasized the castle’s European fairytale inspiration with a…