Most True Fans Don’t Know These Picturesque Real-Life Locations Are Inspirations Of Disney Movies
Needless to say that Disney set a fairly beautiful world in every heart, which fascinates both adults and children. But most avid fans do not realize that although those splendid worlds of lovely Disney movies are works of unlimited imagination, they actually come from real-life locations!
Indeed, many famous destinations emerge from picturesque settings of your favorite films: alluring London in both Peter Pan and 101 Dalmatians, the North American wilderness which inspired Pocahantas, the desert of The Lion King is Kenya, and the spectacular cathedral of The Hunchback of Notre Dame that simulated the real one in Paris. Also, of course, the settings in movies like Sleeping Beauty were created based on the depiction in the original fairytale, but still, there are visible connections.
Below, we compiled a series of images comparing some of the most iconic architectures of Disney animation with their real-life counterparts for you to enjoy. So, let's scroll down and dive right into this magic with us!
Indeed, many famous destinations emerge from picturesque settings of your favorite films: alluring London in both Peter Pan and 101 Dalmatians, the North American wilderness which inspired Pocahantas, the desert of The Lion King is Kenya, and the spectacular cathedral of The Hunchback of Notre Dame that simulated the real one in Paris. Also, of course, the settings in movies like Sleeping Beauty were created based on the depiction in the original fairytale, but still, there are visible connections.
Below, we compiled a series of images comparing some of the most iconic architectures of Disney animation with their real-life counterparts for you to enjoy. So, let's scroll down and dive right into this magic with us!
#1 Sleeping Beauty (1959)
King Stefan's Castle
Source: Disney Wiki
The Castle of Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, Germany
Source: Travel + Leisure
#2 Frozen (2013)
The Elsa’s Ice Palace
Source: Wallpaper Access
Hotel de Glace in Quebec, Canada
Source: The Spaces
#3 Up (2009)
Paradise Falls
Source: Kingdom Hearts Unlimited Wiki
Angel Falls in Venezuela
Source: World Atlas
#4 Beauty and the Beast (1991)
The Beast's Castle
Source: MickeyBlog
Château de Chambord in Loir-Et-Cher, France
Source: BBC
#5 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
The Queen’s castle
Source: Disney Wiki
Segovia Castle, Spain
Source: Travel + Leisure
#6 Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
The city of Atlantis
Source: Disney Wiki
Angkor Wat in Angkor, Cambodia
Source: Britannica
#7 Brave (2012)
Castle DunBroch
Source: Disney Wiki
Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland
Source: VisitScotland
#8 The Princess And The Frog (2009)
The bayou of New Orleans
Source: Disney Wiki
Louisiana bayous, USA
Source: USA TODAY 10Best
#9 Beauty and the Beast (1991)
The small village square
Source: Disney Wiki
Alsace, France
Source: Muchosol
#10 Tangled (2010)
The island kingdom Corona
Source: Tangled Wiki
Mont Saint-Michel, France
Source: Wikipedia
#11 Aladdin (1992)
Agrabah Palace
Source: Disney Wiki
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India
Source: ThoughtCo
#12 The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
The Pacha’s village
Source: Tumblr
Machu Picchu In Cusco, Peru
Source: Ticket Machu Picchu
#13 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
The Cathedral in the movie
Source: Disney Wiki
The Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
Source: Since independence
#14 Mulan (1998)
The Emperor Place
Source: Disney Wiki
The Forbidden City in Beijing, China
Source: SFGATE
#15 Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
The Game Central Station
Source: Disney Wiki
Grand Central Terminal, New York City, USA
Source: Curbed NY
#16 The Little Mermaid (1989)
Tirulia castle
Source: Disney Wiki
Chateau De Chillon on Lake Geneva in Switzerland
Source: WorldStrides
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