Stunning real-life locations that featured in Disney movies – and one’s right here in the UK

HAVE you ever watched a Disney film and wished you could immerse yourself in its magical world?

From Scotland’s mystical standing stones to a picture-perfect seaside town in Italy, many of Disney’s animated hits have been inspired by real-life locations.

Disney's animated hits were inspired by these real-life places you can visit

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Disney’s animated hits were inspired by these real-life places you can visitPhoto credit: Alamy

For those looking to pack their bags and hit the road, Jacob Lewis has put together holiday deals for six enchanting destinations.

Forget the theme parks – immerse yourself in a true Disney adventure and discover the magic for yourself.

Sleeping Beauty: Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria

Bavaria has some of the most beautiful castles in the world

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Bavaria has some of the most beautiful castles in the worldPhoto credit: Disney
Sleeping Beauty takes place in Germany

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Sleeping Beauty takes place in GermanyPhoto credit: Alamy

SHEARINGS offers a seven-day tour of beautiful Bavaria and the Romantic Road from £699 per person with a visit to the castle, six nights’ accommodation in a B&B hotel, four dinners, free beer, wine and soft drinks from 6pm to 10pm in Langenau .

Departing October 7th from embarkation points across the UK. (shearings.com).

Brave: Calanais Stones, Isle of Lewis, Scotland

A day trip to the Calanais Standing Stones costs from £70 per person

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A day trip to the Calanais Standing Stones costs from £70 per personPhoto credit: Disney

One of the easiest ways to reach the remote stones is by taking a cruise.

Norwegian is offering a 10-day British Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland itinerary from Southampton on August 5, 2024 from £1,419 per person, based on two people sharing an indoor room.

Day trips to the Calanais Standing Stones from £70 per person.

See ncl.com.

The Little Mermaid: Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik in Croatia is a coastal delight

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Dubrovnik in Croatia is a coastal delightPhoto credit: Disney
Dubronvik looks exactly like the land in The Little Mermaid

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Dubronvik looks exactly like the land in The Little MermaidPhoto credit: Disney

TUI is offering seven nights self-catering accommodation at the 3H Sipa Apartments in Dubrovnik from £429 per person, based on two adults and one child sharing a Limited Sea View and Balcony or Terrace apartment, including flights from Birmingham on the 15th October, 15 kg checked baggage and transfers.

See tui.co.uk.

Tangled: Mont St. Michel, France

Mont Saint-Michel in France is breathtaking

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Mont Saint-Michel in France is breathtakingPhoto credit: Disney
Tangled seems to take inspiration from the French landmark

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Tangled seems to take inspiration from the French landmarkPhoto credit: AF Archives

Escape to the world of Rapunzel on Leger Holidays’ Brittany, France’s Cornwall bus tour.

Get six nights’ accommodation with breakfast from £899 per person, experiences on the tour including Mont-Saint-Michel, and two dinners.

Departs from convenient local embarkation points on May 11, 2024.

See leger.co.uk.

Aladdin: Wadi Rum, Jordan

Visit Jordan to experience the true Aladdin experience

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Visit Jordan to experience the true Aladdin experiencePhoto credit: Disney

EASYJET Holidays offers seven nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the 5H DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Aqaba from £478 per person, flying from Gatwick on November 28, including 23kg luggage and private transfer easyjetholiday.com.

A half-day private Wadi Rum tour from Petra costs from £57 per person Experiences.easyjet.com.

Luca: Cinque Terre, Liguria, Italy

Cinque Terre is a beautiful bay town in southern Italy

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Cinque Terre is a beautiful bay town in southern ItalyPhoto credit: Disney
Disney's Luca is set in an Italian coastal town

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Disney’s Luca is set in an Italian coastal townPhoto credit: �2020 Disney/Pixar

THE animation in Luca reflects the charm of the beautiful pastel-colored villages along the Ligurian coast.

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Ingham’s is offering seven nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the sea-view Hotel Byron, Lerici, from £630 per person sharing, flying from Gatwick to Pisa on October 18.

See inghams.co.uk.

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