Inside the Disney Castle
Disney Castle is the home to many classic Disney characters including Mickey, Donald and Goofy. It is based on various castles created throughout Disney's history, particularly the ones found in Disney's logo and Sleeping Beauty Castle. Disney Castle was originally meant to be playable in Kingdom Hearts and its icon appears on the world map but the area was removed due to time constraints. It was added as a playable world in Kingdom Hearts II.
Disney Castle is a peaceful kingdom ruled by King Mickey, a wise and kind ruler, and his queen, Minnie Mouse. Many different people reside in this realm, but all are kept happy and safe by the benevolent monarchy. Unfortunately for the kingdom, Mickey has been absent for more than a year, having left without warning at the outset of the first wave of the Heartless. Life continues under the guidance of Queen Minnie and her lady-in-waiting, Daisy Duck, who watch over the land in the king's absence. The world is protected by the Cornerstone of Light, a magical artifact, from darkness.