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Cinderella's Castle, the main entrance to Fantasyland, is themost photographed building at Walt Disney World. Over the years, it has undergone some changes, from being transformed to a large, pink, candy trimmed 25th Anniversary cake, to the more ornate gold-trimmed spectacle that was added to the facade during the Happiest Celebration on Earth. Standing at 180 feet tall, the graceful spires and towers were inspired by the French castles of the 12th and 13th century, as well as Disney's animated feature, Cinderella. The fairy tale Castle may look like the real thing, but it is actually made out of steel beams and fiberglass, not bricks. Inside the Castle you'll see the Disney family coat of arms displayed. As you walk through the Castle, you'll see the lovely mosaic murals that tell the story of Cinderella. These colorful masterpieces are made from over a million pieces of Italian glass in addition to real silver and 14 karat gold pieces.
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