11 Real-Life Places that Inspired Your Favorite Disney Movies

Walt Disney once took a tour of Europe, and one of his stops was the gorgeous Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, which later provided inspiration for the setting in Sleeping Beauty. Opened to the public in 1886, the Neuschwanstein Castle was built by King Ludwig II as a private place to get away from the chaos of daily life. Now, more than a million people visit the palace yearly. Find information on guided tours here.