Reality can get rather tiring at times, that’s why one of the main reasonsDisney’s so popular with its animated features is due to the fact that they provide you with an assortment of worlds and landscapes that feel larger than life. They give you a way to escape, a means for your imagination to flourish and enjoy the creativity on display.
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Who wouldn’t want to plan a vacation to a fictional destination that’s awe-inspiring and magical at the same time? With so many weird settings that seem too fun to pass up, some places just sound better to visit than others. From cities set in the past to large castles hidden away from the world, these are places worth visiting even in your daydreams.
10Beast’s Castle - Beauty And The Beast
Deep within a forest lies an enchanting castle with French-inspired architecture and a stunning backdrop, Beast’s Castle can be considered the perfect getaway from an urban setting since it’s seemingly so luxurious.
The castle is based on the Chateau De Chambord and features around 60 rooms divided between the two wings, East and West. The giant ballroom, cozy terraces, ample yard space, and massive ballroom give it a magical appeal unrivaled by any other fictional castle.
9Arendelle - Frozen
A relatively small isolated kingdom on the coast with captivating mountains surrounding it, and a sky full of stars, this sleepy winter region is home to Princess Elsa and Anna from Frozen. The main castle makes up for most of the area, with several well-decorated rooms and vibrant townsfolk.
The kingdom features a diverse population and a small village on the outskirts that houses facilities like shops, a bakery, and the city’s clock tower.
8The Hundred Acre Woods - Winnie The Pooh
As simple as life is if you’re a resident of the Hundred Acre Woods, you’ll find lots to explore and friends to make while you’re traveling around the forest. The inhabitants are mostly hospitable and finding your way around the woods is easy.
It’s a cute fictional setting to call home and has its own lore to dive into if you feel committed enough to know the history of the place. Not only that, it’s fairly massive and very safe compared toother fictional locations.
7Agrabah - Aladdin
Agrabah is a big city with all sorts of architecture that sticks out; for example, the royal palace is eerily similar to the Taj Mahal in India and makes up most of the city. The city itself is jam-packed with a diverse cast of people, and they don’t hesitate to liven up a party when a genie bursts out into a song.
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The surrounding area is a vast ocean of sand that surrounds this desert oasis, but this place still has enough to keep you entertained. The local wildlife also includes an assortment of animals like flamingoes, tigers, parrots, and monkeys.
6Zootopia City - Zootopia
A place anyone must visit at least once, not only is the city a technical marvel with all sorts of skyscrapers dotting the skyline, but it’s got a bunch of unique animal-themed restaurants and fuzzy inhabitants to get familiar with.
Despite its scale, Zootopia feels like a cozy and whimsical place. The buildings are bright and colorful, and even the backstreets seem lively in comparison to other real-life cities.
5Atlantis - Atlantis: The Lost Empire
As magical as Atlantis may seem as a civilization, the population relies on crystals to power their technology and utilizes them to enjoy a better standard of living than most of the “civilized” world around them.
Not only is it an ancient city thought to have been lost to time after getting swallowed up by the sea, but it’s also a city that’s chock-full of culture and history. The city’s architecture is astoundingly sound, and the layout of the land would make it a fun place to visit if you ever got the chance.
4The Kuzconian Empire - The Emperor’s New Groove
Although it’s not the most accurate representation of what life would’ve been like during the time of the Aztecs, the Kuzconian Empire is still one of the most detailed fictional locations Disney’s come up with over the years, as it got fleshed out over the course of several movies and the spinoff series.
The Kuzconian Empire is vast and great, life three might be hard, but it’s slow-paced and rural enough to not feel overwhelming. It’s chock-full of whimsical charm and all sorts of amazing characters with fantastic settings.
3Encanto - Encanto
Seemingly one of the most vibrant villages to grace the big screen, Encanto is a friendly and colorful place that looks breathtaking to any outside observers. The well-knit community and magical properties of the land are a huge draw as well.
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Hidden somewhere in the Columbian jungles, this fictional rural setting is not only enchanting but also fairly engrossing. The buildings are stunning since they’re inspired by real-life Colombian architecture, and the townsfolk don’t hesitate to break out into a song sometimes.
2Neverland - Peter Pan
Althoughit’s immensely challengingto find yourself getting whisked away and flying all the way to North Star to find it, Neverland is quite possibly one of the best fictional lands to build a new life in with all of its thrills and varied scenery.
The world is full of all sorts of wildlife and humanoid beings, with magic at the forefront of what makes society tick. It’s a wonderland for kids that seek refuge from the cold harsh realities of life. From mermaids to tiny fairies, it’s a land that’s home to all sorts of surprises.
1Todayland - Meet The Robinsons
The land of tomorrow’s never looked better with a cozy lifestyle to look forward to if you’re a resident of Todayland. The town’s got everything one could ask for, tubes for traveling, amusement parks with thrilling yet safe rides, and buildings that get created in an instant.
It’s the perfect future any capitalist society would want yet features inhabitants that do barely anything but have fun. From being an intergalactic pizza man to an artist that plays around with infinite food, life wouldn’t be boring in Todayland.
