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The Real Places Behind Disney's Castles and Palaces
Disney castles. If you've ever watched a Disney animated movie or walked into a Disney Park, you know the castle is the icon we associate most with Disney besides a talking mouse. In many films, castles and royal palaces lend so much to the story, evoking distant, fantastical pasts. They feel both magical and timeless, yet their designs draw on real places.
Mar 201 min read
Epcot's Mexico Pavilion and the ancient city of Teotihuacan in Mexico
Ever noticed the projecting serpent heads on the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot? They relate to Teotihuacan!
Nov 6, 20244 min read
An ancient Maya king's tomb and the new Indiana Jones attraction at Animal Kingdom
How does the new Indiana Jones attraction at Animal Kingdom relate to ancient Maya king's tomb? Find out in this post about king Pakal's.
Aug 16, 20244 min read
Villains Land concept art and art history—Disney Imagineers' love of German Romanticism
Disney concept art for Villains Land concept art leans heavily on art history, specifically German Romanticism
Aug 15, 20244 min read
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