While growing up, Disney movies were our go-to thing. Be it the beautiful romance between Princess Jasmin and Aladdin or our mutual hatred towards Cruela from 101 Dalmations, somehow, we all resonated with the palaces, castles, magic, and so much more than Disney had to offer. And even now, Disney always manages to transport us to la-la land with its movies. And like us, if you too are a Disney fan, how about visiting these Disney-inspired places in reality? Sound’s good, right? Read on for all the deets.
Disney-Inspired Places You Cannot Miss Out On
1. Prince Eric’s Castle In The Little Mermaid
If you have watched The Little Mermaid, we are sure like us, you too were in awe of the beautiful castle where Prince Eric lived. And you must know that the cafe was inspired by the Château de Chillon on Switzerland’s Lake Geneva. The chateau was used for inspiration since the Bronze Age, and to date, it remains one of the most significant and popular historic destinations.
2. The Imperial City In Mulan
Remember the home of the Emperor of China in Mulan? The Imperial City is inspired by the Forbidden City in Beijing. Yep, you read that right! The city palace and gates were designed keeping the Forbidden city in mind. Forbidden City is now a UNESCO-protected complex with a museum of ancient art. But in the 1400s, Chinese emperors lived there.
3. Snow White’s Castle
While growing up, Snow White was our favourite, and her castle was equally dreamy and captivating. However, you’ll be stunned to know that the palace was built keeping Central Spain’s Alcázar of Segovia in mind. Alcázar of Segovia holds significance since the 12th century and has been a military fort, home to Spanish royalty, a museum, etc.
4. The City Of Agrabah In Aladdin
The city of Agrabah is famous for its mystery and sorcery- you must know that it bears more resemblance to the Taj Mahal in Agra. Watch the movie carefully, and you’ll understand what we are trying to say.
5. St. Olaf’s Church in Frozen
Balestrand in Norway was used as an inspiration for the chapel shown in the movie frozen. The chapel where Elsa was crowned the Queen of Arendelle was modelled keeping Balestrand in mind.
