Disneyland Paris Resort has reopened the bridge leading to Sleeping Beauty Castle after a months-long closure, unveiling a rebuilt structure with new materials and a colorful new centerpiece underfoot.
A Closure That Ran Long
The bridge to the castle at Disneyland Park (Paris) closed in May. Construction walls kept guests away from the area, and the resort later covered those barriers with scrims printed with images of the castle’s base, which helped keep vacation photos from being spoiled.
Disneyland Paris Resort originally promised that access would return in “late September 2026.” That date passed, and the bridge was still closed. The reopening now arrives 34 years after Sleeping Beauty Castle debuted alongside Disneyland Park in 1992.
What Was Rebuilt
On Monday, October 12, the resort shared its first look at the finished work. According to Disneyland Paris Resort, cast members completely rebuilt the structure that supports the bridge’s decorative elements. They also replaced the wooden balustrade posts and the drawbridge deck. The arch beneath the bridge was assembled from 2,735 individual hand-sculpted synthetic stone pieces.
The drawbridge deck was redesigned from scratch. The original stamped concrete gave way to new waterproof granite paving, which the resort says looks better, is more durable, and is easier to maintain.
A New Compass Rose
The most eye-catching addition is a compass rose crafted from natural stone and brass. Blue and red sections are joined by a green arc, with each color standing for one of the three fairies from Sleeping Beauty (1959): Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. A brass medallion at the center carries an engraving of Princess Aurora’s crown.
X (formerly known as Twitter) user @DLPReport shared photos of the work, summarizing the project:
🔧 Behind the scenes look at the Sleeping Beauty Castle bridge refurbishment which includes:
– rebuilt structure
– new waterproofed granite paving
– hand sculpted synthetic stone
– a new compass rose
– paint, patina and landscaping
🔧 Behind the scenes look at the Sleeping Beauty Castle bridge refurbishment which includes:
– rebuilt structure
– new waterproofed granite paving
– hand sculpted synthetic stone
– a new compass rose
– paint, patina and landscaping pic.twitter.com/xwsAdi699W— DLP Report (@DLPReport) October 12, 2026
Fresh paint, patina, and detailed engravings round out the update.
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