Scaffolding continues to be removed at the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle. Small tower next to the main tower is lastest area revealed. Areas in front are being repainted in open view. Base colors seen. More layers of paint, and will look proper soon.
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Show every monthAerial overview of the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle. Repainting of the dining hall, at left, was recently revealed. A dividing line of complete and work in progress can be seen, where grey base color at right will soon be painted to match. A rapid project due to story impact.
Aerial photo Apr 24 and in-park photo Apr 22 of the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle. Theming in progress. Individual stones are being painted with varying color, over a neutral grey. Overall stone color, weathering, aging to be painted soon. Workers add scale!
Aerial photo of current scaffolding at the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle. There's an elevator! Orange carriage is seen. A fast-moving project due to the high impact on story. Scaffolding was removed recently from the dining hall at right.
Muggles view of the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle. As seen from Dr Phillips High School, across the street. Zoom in and there's variation in the repainting of the tall tower roof shingles.
Guest view of some of the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle. A very rapid project due to huge impact on story.
Scaffolding being removed from this section of the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle.
Current view of the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle. Areas in foreground have been painted a base color. Scaffolded section at left used to have scrims. Seems to be getting last details. This project seems to have a rapid schedule. Perhaps because the impact on story is huge.