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Have you ever dreamed of living in the enchanting world of Disney animated movies? Below are some destinations that Disney has used as settings for its world-famous animated masterpieces.
1. Paris, France – “Ratatouille”
Surely, every fan of the culinary mouse dreams of visiting the “City of Lights” after watching “Ratatouille”. In the film, Paris is portrayed not only as a magnificent city with countless colors but also as the culinary capital of the world.
2. Callanish Standing Stones, Scotland – “Brave”
Callanish is regarded as an ancient stone circle, shrouded in some of Western Europe's most mysterious tales. These stones are believed to date back 3 billion years. Archaeologists conclude that this was a center for important religious rituals of ancient tribes. Callanish is where filmmakers set the final scenes of “Brave”, as Princess Merida brings her mother here to break the curse.
3. Sydney City, Australia – “Finding Nemo”
Sydney stands as Australia's largest, most renowned, and oldest city. The enchanting backdrop of this city has been the setting for Disney's journey of Marlin, the clownfish, and his companion Dory, as they search for Marlin's son, Nemo, in the animated film “Finding Nemo”. The city's iconic landmarks, the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, shimmer brightly in this Oscar-winning animated masterpiece.
4. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany – “Sleeping Beauty”
Neuschwanstein Castle, commissioned by King Ludwig II, sits at an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level. It's a fairytale-like castle built in Romanesque Revival style in the southwestern Bavarian region, near the German-Austrian border.
The fairytale beauty of this castle was chosen by Disney as the backdrop for the famous animated film “Sleeping Beauty”. This is where Princess Aurora falls into a deep slumber after being cursed by the evil Maleficent, and where Prince Phillip defeats Maleficent and awakens Aurora with a kiss to break the curse.
5. Isalo National Park, Madagascar – “Madagascar”
Isalo National Park is one of Madagascar's most renowned parks, boasting wild landscapes and being home to many rare species of animals. This park is known for its deep mountain gorges, lush green oases, and endless stretches of grasslands.
Isalo served as the inspiration for the famous animated film Madagascar. It's the home and the starting point of the adventure for the quartet Alex (the lion), Marty (the zebra), Melman (the giraffe), and Gloria (the hippo).
6. Geiranger Fjord, Norway – “Frozen”
Geiranger is a narrow fjord in Norway, hailed as the most famous and beautiful fjord in the world. Surrounded by steep forests, abandoned farms, and spectacular waterfalls cascading straight down like silver threads, Geiranger's beauty was the inspiration for the kingdom of Queen Elsa in the blockbuster animated film “Frozen”.
7. Forbidden City, Beijing, China – “Mulan”
The ancient grandeur of the Forbidden City served as the backdrop for Disney's film “Mulan” about the famous female warrior in Chinese history – Hua Mulan.
By Depplus
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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour
MytourApril 29, 2014
