May 5, 2026
12:29 AM
Current work in the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle. Scaffolding removed at the main tower. Repainting continues in open view, and also behind scrims.
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April 27, 2026
11:44 PM
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.
April 25, 2026
10:05 AM
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!
April 23, 2026
1:02 AM
Guest view of some of the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle. A very rapid project due to huge impact on story.
April 23, 2026
12:35 AM
Scaffolding being removed from this section of the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle.
April 22, 2026
12:39 AM
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.
March 29, 2026
11:15 PM
More scaffolding and scrims added for the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle.
March 25, 2026
1:06 AM
Scaffolding and scrims at the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle.
March 25, 2026
12:58 AM
Current scaffolding the refurbishment of Hogwarts Castle.
