19 magical destinations that inspired Disney

The enchanting castles and fairy tale cities are waiting.


Theme parks at the cinema, the nameDisney Is synonymous with magic not to mention the creativity of his famous imagineers. However, the whimsical atmosphere that surrounds the house of the mouse does not come from nowhere. Much of the visual influence behind classic animation movies and the beloved theme parks came into reality of the real life of enchanting castles and history book cities around the world. So, read more and discover the magic destinations that have inspired famous disney fairy tales.

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Gardens of Tivoli, Denmark

Evening view of Tivoli Gardens with a pagoda on the shore of pond and Daemonen roller coaster, Copenhagen, Denmark
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If Copenhagen's partyTivoli gardens seems familiar to you, there is a reason. Opened in 1843, it is the second oldest operating amusement park in the world. Some highlights include a pirate ship, a pantomime theater, Russian mountains (including a wood called Rutschebangen, built in 1914), an aquarium, and a conduct devoted toChristian Andersen is Hans fairy tales.Walt Disney Visited in 1951, Taking notes on all walks in gardens and food with the opening of Disneyland four short years later.

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Chillon Castle, Switzerland

Chateau Chillon, Montreux, Switzerland
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SwitzerlandThe most visited historical building Is located on its own rock in the middle of Lake Geneva, where it was the house of the Counts de Savoie for nearly 400 years. Going back at least 1150, theChateau Inspired at the originLord Byron, Who wrote a poem on this subject called "the prisoner of Chillon", and even wrote his name in the dungeon. Later, he became the main idea behind Prince Eric Castle inThe little Mermaid.

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Mont Saint-Michel, in Normandy

the island of mont saint michel in france
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One of France moresuperb places, Gothic styleMont Saint Michel is a medieval Benedictine monastery. It dominates dramatically on an island in the middle of a bay where Normandy and Brittany meet. The 11th century monastery also inspired the Kingdom of Corona in one of the very appreciated Disney masterpieces,Tangle.

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Colmar, France

Spectacular colorful traditional french houses on the side of river Lauch in Petite Venise
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As well as othershamlets-book of history Around France, the picturesque Alsatian village of Colmar would have been one of the actual inspirations for "small town" beautiful inThe beauty and the Beast. Located in Northwest France, near the German border, Schwendi Fontaine de la Petteesque city is almost identical to the place where a beautiful bed with sheep that passes.

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Gate National Park of Hell, Kenya

Fischer's Tower in Hell's gate national park, Kenya
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Animators Disney Trekked toDoor of hell In 1991 while research on points forThe Lion King. This national park in the Grand Rift Valley of Kenya is known for its imposing, shredded cliffs, similar to those observed around Rock pride. Another fun fact? The team heard the expression "Hakuna Matata" during theirAfrican safari and later added to the script.

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Taj Mahal, India

Taj mahal on a bright day in Agra, India
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It's easy to compare the Taj Mahal with the Agrabah Palace, where Jasmine and Sultan lived inAladdin. Few places in the world are also breathtaking. Built in 1632, the white marble tomb Jaw-Dropping was ordered byEmperor Shah Jahan In memory of his favorite wife,Mumtaz Mahal, And remains an exquisite example of moghole architecture.

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Machu Picchu, Peru

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Machu Picchu is a bucket list destination that has delighted visitors for more than a century after being rediscovered in 1911. Like PeruThe most popular tourist attraction- Mention one of the seven wonders of the world ancient civilization has been visited by Disney animators whileThe new routine of the emperor. This explains why the Inca ruins look like the kingdom of Kuzco and the Pacha village in the comic movie.

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Castle of Neuschwanstein, Germany

Beautiful view of world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle
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This 19th century Bavarian Castle was completed in 1892 as a retreat for dethroned (andwould have "crazy")King Louis II.Neuschwanstein-What means "New Swan Stone" is the name of the Changian Knight Character of one of theRichard Wagner Operas. In fact, Ludwig himself was known as King Swan. Years later, Disney visited the fortress with his wife and was immediately pierced,sketching while working onThe Sleeping Beauty. He then becomes the spitable image of the emblematic castle in Disneyland.

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Angel Falls, Venezuela

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While doing the Tearjerker of Pixar,UpThe filmmakers went to Venezuela and Brazil, looking for dream landscapes to capture Carl and Paradise Falls Mystical Ellie. The final location wasAngel Falls in Venezuela, The world is the highestcascade In a table mountain called Auyantepui.

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Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland

EILEAN DONAN CASTLE, DORNIE, SCOTLAND
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Overlooking the Loch Duich in Scottish Highlands, the 13th centuryEilean Donan Castle was one of the inspirations for the animated film PixarCourageous. (Other locations would have included Urquhart Castle in Loch Ness, Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire and Dun Carloway Broch on Lewis Island.) TheChateau Previously served as a Viking defense, a monastery and the site of a Jacobite rebellion, which finally led to its ruin. The current version is a finite reconstruction with love in 1932 byLieutenant-Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap, who bought the island in 1911.

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Matterhorn, Switzerland

The Matterhorn at sunset.
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Walt Disney loved Switzerland So much that he visited each year and has been captivated by his beauty, tranquility and traditions, as well as the impressive view of the 14,000 feet high alpine. This admiration led to the first Russian mountains of Disneyland, the Matterhorn Bobsleds. (It is alsoThe first album of tubular steel in the world and the only mountain of Cattehorn from any Disney Park.) The walk open in 1959, the same year, the movie DisneyThird man on the mountain has been freed.

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Chateau de Chambord, France

Great panoramic of Chambord Chateau reflected in the canal in a summer day with blue sky.
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King Francis I Build this so-called hunting huge between 1519 and 1547. He also served as a royal apartment for the "Sun King",Louis XIV. TheChambord Castle-Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site - is the largest area of ​​the Loire Valley and inspiration behind the castle ofThe beauty and the Beast (The animated film of 1991 and the live action movie 2017). If you want to experiment in full glory,ChristmasWhen the property houses a sixteenth century ball, complete with live music, traditional outfits and rebirth dance courses.

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Forbidden City, China

Forbidden City Front view
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Based on the Chinese legend of the Warrior Woman Hua Mulan, the Film Disney of 1998Human Taken visual landmarks of the forbidden city of Beijing, formerly at the house of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. TheUnesco World Heritage Has been closed to commissioners from 1420 to 1912, with only the Emperor and those held worthy of permission authorized to enter (hence the name). Now, customers are allowed-more than 19 million people visited in 2019 and it's a museum for nearly two million artifacts and invaluable treasures.

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Bergen, Norway

Bergen, Norway (summer)
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Bergen is the perfect jump point for the success of Disney's Firavay Hit,Frozen. AsThe second largest city in Norway, Bergen is known as the "heart of the fjords" and the "city between seven mountains", similar to the fee. It combines breathtaking vitas and Norwegian architecture - including its fish market and colorful wooden houses, familiar withFrozen lovers.

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Hallstatt, Austria

Scenic panoramic picture-postcard view of famous Hallstatt mountain village
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AnotherFrozen Inspiration: The Austrian village of Hallstatt-otherwise known as "The most instable city in the world. "Sitting at the dachstein mountains base, the size stamp enclave of a stamp-800 size - has recently beenbegging visitors to stay away of his many charms. With the release ofFrozen 2the hamlet had trouble with up10,000 tourists a day, more than six times the tourists (per capita) of Venice. It is not surprising that the city offers gingerbread houses overlooking Hallstätter waters see and surrounded bymassive peaks.

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The Himalayas, Nepal

Panoramic beautiful view of mount Ama Dablam with beautiful sky on the way to Everest base camp, Khumbu valley, Sagarmatha national park, Everest area, Nepal
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When visitors have set foot insideDisney's Animal Kingdom Theme ParkThey are usually far from two tourist sites: the massive tree of life sculpture and expedition Everest Hide dominating the land of Park Asia.Disney's imaginators and ecologists visited Nepal's Himalayas for the inspiration of the journeyHoping to conduct research on Weti Folklore and the culture of the region. The names of Mount Everest in Tibetan and Sanskrit transmit His Majesty and SWE: "Mother's Goddess" and "Peak of Heaven". He was officially named the culmination of the world in 1852; Meanwhile, the Russian mountains themselves have been listed in theGUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS as theVery expensiveNever built, and it is also the distinction of being the highest artificial mountain in the world.

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Alcázar de Segovia, Spain

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The Castle of the Queen in the first complete animation movie of Walt Disney,Snow White and Seven Dwarves, wasInspired by the most famous Spanish castle: Alcázar de Segovia. The gothic fortress of the twelfth century was also used over the years as a royal residence, a prison and the Royal Artillery College. While a fire destroyed a large part of the castle in 1862, it was finally renovated and now acts as aMuseum and military archive.

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El Castillo, Mexico

North-west view of the El Castillo (Temple of Kukulkan).
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When Epcot opened at Walt Disney World in 1982, it was immediately recognized as one of theThe most impressive parks in the world, with two main areas: FUTURE WORLD AND WORLD SHOWCASE. The Mexico pavilion, which has a 36-foot pyramid inspired by the Maya-Mayan Temple.El Castillo In the Chichen Itzá of Yucatan. Meetings between 800 and 1100 EC, the pyramid displays the effect of a feathered snake crawling the side twice a year on the spring and autumn equinoxes, a neat trick imitated the version of Epcot every night.

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Marceline, Missouri

Old Santa Fe Railroad Depot Walt Disney Hometown Museum
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Whenever you walk on the main street, U.S.A., you meet a slice of walt disney Marcine's childhood home. The small town of Missouri still stands and visitors can stop by theWalt Disney Homeetown Museum, which is housed inside the restored deposit of Santa Fe Fe Fe. Here you will find 3,000 artifacts of Disney's personal family life and its theme parks.

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