10 Real-Life Places That Inspired Disney Films

1. Samoa - Moana

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2. Greece - Hercules

[{"selector":"#anim-46ea25e0-3ce7-44a1-a2ec-50e98390e3f1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-32.30390089933216%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The enchanting world of Hercules was influenced by the stunning landscapes and architecture of Greece. Credits: Pexels

3. Château de Chillon, Switzerland - The Little Mermaid

[{"selector":"#anim-edb49d2b-1320-48fd-bb82-961455b251f0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.79985326199623%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The majestic Château de Chillon on Lake Geneva provided the blueprint for Prince Eric's castle in The Little Mermaid. Credits: Flickr

4. The Forbidden City, Beijing - Mulan

[{"selector":"#anim-51ca5bf8-b7fb-428d-bb8f-cb29b4eab90b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-43.35937464971449%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The grandeur of the Forbidden City in Beijing served as the model for the Imperial City in Mulan. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

5. Sydney Harbour, Australia - Finding Nemo

[{"selector":"#anim-6bb7ab26-140a-465e-b33a-e1e89b684b1c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-15.246582381537808%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The vibrant underwater world of Finding Nemo was brought to life with inspiration from the stunning Sydney Harbour. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

6. Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy - Tangled

[{"selector":"#anim-6931a4ea-e279-45b6-92a7-ae9d9a3dee6e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.048828003937068%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The enchanting kingdom of Corona in Tangled was inspired by the breathtaking Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

7. Angel Falls, Venezuela - Up

[{"selector":"#anim-5c1be3f4-eae3-4b9b-927a-9dbeb713496b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-42.52929648092882%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The breathtaking Angel Falls in Venezuela served as the muse for the fictional Paradise Falls in Up. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

8. St. Olaf's Church, Norway - Frozen

[{"selector":"#anim-e233ad8a-3729-4d74-888e-42b864a49d49 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The elegant St. Olaf's Church in Norway provided the inspiration for the coronation chapel in Frozen. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

9. Taj Mahal, India - Aladdin

[{"selector":"#anim-7edcff3f-0f35-47cf-91f4-673cff84fc95 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.367187386936816%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The majestic Taj Mahal in India served as the model for the Sultan's palace in Aladdin. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

10. U-Drop Inn, Texas - Cars

[{"selector":"#anim-c6eef44c-dbba-4ade-97a6-343c131fffa3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-47.654418510764444%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The iconic U-Drop Inn in Texas inspired the design of Ramone's House of Body Art in Cars. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

[{"selector":"#anim-e8c9c103-b43a-4bf1-82aa-ac6cb16a7fcf [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.90624987200394%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Which of these iconic locations have you been to? Credits: Unsplash