Disney World uses many tricks to keep the magic alive for guests in Disney parks. One of these tricks is called forced perspective, using size and scale to distort guests perception of objects. Forced perspective is like an optical illusion to the eyes, making guests believe the structure they are looking at is much bigger than it really is. This trick was first used in Disneyland park in California and is used widely now throughout Disney parks.
Recently, we discussed the 4 Castles of Magic Kingdom. Disney used forced perspective on the Beast’s Castle, for Be Our Guest in Fantasyland of Magic Kingdom. Today, see an incredible photo revealing the true size of the Beast’s Castle!
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photo credit: Disney Parks Blog
The front door of Beast’s Castle is actually only about a foot tall! This photo reveals the true size of the Beast’s Castle, with a size comparison to the man working. As you can see the first level of the Castle can not be much larger than 6 feet tall. However, because of the distance guests view the Castle from and the use of forced perspective, it appears much taller.
Your Eyes May Trick You In Disneyland Park Too!
In 2019, over in Disneyland park in California, Sleeping Beauty’s Castle finished a refurbishment. New vibrant colors were added and atmospheric perspective was used. The painting technique, atmospheric perspective uses color that is gradually lightened towards the top of the Castle. This makes the Castle appear taller than it is! The same technique was used in the cobalt hues of the new roof as well.
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