Going to Disneyland is fun, but an amusement park has nothing on the real-life castle that inspired the one in Sleeping Beauty.
Yes, even Disney needs a little magical motivation, sometimes. Animators often look to real architectural structures as sources of inspiration for the dreamy castles, palaces and cities featured in the films that captivated your childhood.
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Many of these places are now popular destinations that are open for visiting and touring, not to mention photo opportunities. You can visit these enchanting locations year-round, so start planning your Disney pilgrimage now.
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