Although I LOVE the castle just the way it is, the "new" look isn't bad. I agree that it looks much better in person than in pictures. I think it is much much better than the 25th birthday cake castle! I'm glad that is will be only temporary and will go back to my much-loved castle. I guess I can put up with it for awhile!!
Just returned from WDW late last night and I have to agree that the Castle looks much better in person than in the pictures. While I do think the mirror is a bit too large and looks slightly out of proportion, overall I think the Castle looks very pretty--so much nicer than the pink birthday cake!!