9 Real-Life Places that Inspired Disney Attractions

Whether you’re a kid or a kid-at-heart, visiting a Disney theme park feels like a fairytale come to life. Part of the magic is thanks to the fact that many of Disney’s attractions are based on actual places around the globe. Disney Imagineers found creative inspiration in some of the world’s most majestic locales and went out of their way to replicate them in incredible detail within the parks. From soaring mountains to fantastical castles, here are nine real-life places that inspired these attractions at the Disney parks.