Crane at Cinderella's Castle

[kirstenh]

It seems like every time we go, the crane is up at the castle (I think it's for the Christmas decorations? which are put up absurdly early). Is there anywhere that posts the schedule for this? Not that we can do anything about it, but it's nice to know in advance, to temper our disappointment.

 

[MommaPeel]

Maybe for the upcoming Halloween decorations?

 

[SmithSmith]

I believe it's usually up the last two weeks of September.

 

[kirstenh]

I believe it's usually up the last two weeks of September.

ARGH. Always ruining our photos! We arrive on 9/28 and will do MK on 9/29. Sooooooo annoying.

 

[DisneyFive]

Yeah, we go the last week in Sept and it's one of the biggest downers of the trip (which are few).

Dan

 

[aribelle]

Isn't the first MNSSHP next Monday? If so, decorations would make sense.

 

[notnothin]

Last year the castle dream lights installation ran from 09/16 - 09/30.

 

[disprincess2213]

Last year the castle dream lights installation ran from 09/16 - 09/30.

OHHHH is this what its for?? does anyone know when its happening this year?

 

[siskaren]

OHHHH is this what its for?? does anyone know when its happening this year?

I would imagine that they'll light them the first time on November 7, which is the night of the first MVMCP. (You don't need to have tickets for the party to see the lights though, because they light the castle about 6:00, which is an hour before the party starts.)

 

[lroger01]

If anyone has a castle picture with a crane that they want to frame, message me. I can Photoshop the crane out for you. It's a quick fix especially if the sky is mostly blue.

 

[DisMama5]

Ya it's always up on our late September trips, we've been told it's setting up for the Christmas holiday. We usually go a week or 9ish days and usually hit MK atleast 3 times... It's usually not out atleast one of those times so they do move it sometimes

 

[crazymomof4]

Sept 6th-15th. Will it be up?

 

[jnscott4]

The crane is generally seup during the last two weeks of September to install the Christmas lights on the castle. As the exact date approaches, the official Disney parks blog will make an announcement. Many people ask why the Christmas lights are installed "insanely" early. This is because there is no break between Halloween and Christmas for the Magic Kingdom. It is literally an overnight transition.

 

[Claki]

Reports are saying it's up today. However, my sister is there right this minute and says it is not. I told her to look harder! She sent me a straight on shot of castle and I don't see it.

 

[mesaboy2]

Reports are saying it's up today. However, my sister is there right this minute and says it is not. I told her to look harder! She sent me a straight on shot of castle and I don't see it.

It has the ability to go up and down. When present, it is positioned behind the castle, near the path that leads down to Merida and Cosmic Ray's. If she can walk that path, then the crane is not there at all.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

I believe it's usually up the last two weeks of September.

Yup - that's about right.

I learned how to edit the crane out of my pictures. About the only picture editing I've learned how to do.

 

[Claire&TheBoys]

A FB friend posted a great picture of the Castle from yesterday and no crane to be seen yet.

 

[notnothin]

WDWMagic is reporting that it is there now through September 21st. A forum poster indicated that it has been coming down at 7pm each night.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/cinderellas-holiday-wish/news/08sep2014-cinderella-castle-dream-lights-crane-installation-dates.htm

 

[MIKEYD820]

My family always goes the 3rd week of September (kids fall break).

The crane has been up almost everytime we are there in September.

However, there are numerous photo editing software that can eliminate the crane from almost every picture and you can not even tell it was there.

My wife has always edited the crane out and the picture always comes out looking great.

Do not let something like the crane ruin you trip!

 

[PeterPanic]

It seems like every time we go, the crane is up at the castle (I think it's for the Christmas decorations? which are put up absurdly early). Is there anywhere that posts the schedule for this? Not that we can do anything about it, but it's nice to know in advance, to temper our disappointment.

It's for the Christmas lights. They always do it this time of year. In spite of all the alleged Magic they don't put themselves up. I think that the schedule is from today (9/8) til (9/27). They usually light the Castle starting on the second week of November. I'm sure there are a lot of after hours testing that happens during that time.

Sept 6th-15th. Will it be up?

If your talking about the crane, I guess that depends on what prep work is involved. The neck of the crane is installed in section and that takes at least a day or more, then they can start hanging the lights. There will be certain angles where the crane will not be visible, but it is a necessary evil to get those terrific lights for the holidays.