10 Real-Life Places That Inspired Disney Films

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1. Samoa - Moana

Samoa served as the inspiration for the fictional island of Motunui in Disney's Moana. 

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2. Greece - Hercules 

The enchanting world of Hercules was influenced by the stunning landscapes and architecture of Greece. 

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The majestic Château de Chillon on Lake Geneva provided the blueprint for Prince Eric's castle in The Little Mermaid. 

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3. Château de Chillon, Switzerland - The Little Mermaid 

The grandeur of the Forbidden City in Beijing served as the model for the Imperial City in Mulan. 

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4. The Forbidden City, Beijing - Mulan 

The vibrant underwater world of Finding Nemo was brought to life with inspiration from the stunning Sydney Harbour. 

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5. Sydney Harbour, Australia - Finding Nemo

The enchanting kingdom of Corona in Tangled was inspired by the breathtaking Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy. 

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6. Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy - Tangled

The breathtaking Angel Falls in Venezuela served as the muse for the fictional Paradise Falls in Up. 

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7. Angel Falls, Venezuela - Up 

The elegant St. Olaf's Church in Norway provided the inspiration for the coronation chapel in Frozen.

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

The majestic Taj Mahal in India served as the model for the Sultan's palace in Aladdin. 

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9. Taj Mahal, India - Aladdin 

The iconic U-Drop Inn in Texas inspired the design of Ramone's House of Body Art in Cars. 

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10. U-Drop Inn, Texas - Cars 

Which of these iconic locations have you been to?

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