Disney turns Cinderella’s Castle blue in honor of World Health Day

Orlando, Fla. — Disney World doused Cinderella’s castle with blue lights last night as a tribute to the nurses and doctors around the world who continue to tackle the COVID-19 health crisis.

Tuesday, April 7, was World Health Day and a Disney blog said the gesture was “a salute to medical personnel on behalf of all Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members during these challenging times.”

Disney’s Central Florida parks were closed in March due to the coronavirus outbreak and the company announced on March 27 the park would remain closed until further notice.

Several  "Thank You’s" were also projected on the Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disneyland, the first park to close due to the pandemic.

Additionally, a giant floral Mercí was placed in front of the castle Disneyland Paris.