The version at Disneyland is the only Disney castle whose construction was overseen by Walt Disney.Ī redesigned and larger version of the castle is used as the symbol of Disneyland Paris. It appeared in the Walt Disney Pictures logos from 1985 to 2006 before being merged with Cinderella Castle, both familiar symbols of The Walt Disney Company. It is based on the late 19th century Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany. Sleeping Beauty Castle is a fairy tale castle at the center of Disneyland and formerly at Hong Kong Disneyland.