6 real-life venues for your Disney-inspired wedding shoot

Recreate the magic of Disney's fairy tales for your own portraits at these stunning locations.

By the herworldPLUS team - 27 Mar 2017

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The only way we can ever fulfill our childhood dreams of being a Disney princess is if we applied for a job at Disneyland, but even then, we have to be pretty talented actors to even qualify. The next best thing then, is to visit some real-life locations that resembles some of our favourite Disney movies. Scroll through the gallery below to find out where they are!

A version of this article appeared on Cleo.

If you love Aladdin, try...

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Khan el Khalili (Cairo, Egypt). Be transported back to an old Arab souk or marketplace at this bustling bazaar. From stalls brimming with spices and souvenirs to cobblestone streets, it's almost like the streets of fictional sultanate Agrabah where Aladdin grew up.

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If you love Beauty & The Beast, try...

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Conques, France. The production designer of the fairy tale's recent live-action remake, Sarah Greenwood, based Belle's hometown off this quaint village situated in the south of France. Medieval-style architecture and cobblestone streets lend to the charm of the place.

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If you love Sleeping Beauty, try...

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Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany. The nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival palace is surrounded by a hilly landscape and was the inspiration behind Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty castle.

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If you love Beauty & The Beast, try...

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Chateau de Chambord, Loire Valley, France. The impressive, ominous facade was what drove animator Glen Kleane to recreate the iconic Beast's castle in the 1991 animation. Coincidentally, the production team behind the live-action remake of the film also paid a visit to this opulent French castle.

See also: 10 magical ways to have your own Beauty & The Beast Wedding

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If you love Mulan, try...

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The Forbidden City in Beijing, China. After all, the Imperial City was where the iconic scene of Mulan saving the country from the Huns took place.

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See also: 10 hot Asian honeymoon destinations to visit in 2017

If you love The Little Mermaid, try...

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand. Underwater wedding portraits can be a challenge, especially if you're not strong swimmers. The next best thing? This magical cave in New Zealand, known for its population of glowwormsfound exclusively in New Zealand, which emulates sparkling waters. It's also where celebrity couple Nicky Wu and Cecilia Liu had their ethereal wedding portraits taken.

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