Children's movies are always the top choice for families with young children, but there are also many adults who are "crazy" about this lovely movie genre. Traveling the world through the small screen, viewers will enjoy the feeling of climbing the Eiffel Tower, swimming with sea turtles or touching giant pandas,... All are captured in sight.
And of course, behind the breathtaking scenery in the best animated films of all time, there are always real natural landscapes that serve as endless inspiration for filmmakers. Surely these stunning locations will leave you amazed when you see their breathtaking real-life versions.
New York in "The Secret Life of Pets"
The story is set in an apartment complex in Manhattan, New York - where the wonderful life of Max and his apartment pets is turned upside down when his owner Katie brings home a hybrid animal named Duke. After many arguments and thrilling adventures, they finally understand and love each other.
Tourists traveling to the US can enjoy New York the way Max the dog does by walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, riding a pony at Jane's Carousel or jumping into the fountain at Washington Square.
But no visit to New York is complete without a visit to Central Park, a 1.1-mile-square garden with winding paths, statues, lakes and 21 huge playgrounds. This is a paradise for children, with an Alice in Wonderland statue, remote-controlled boats and singing together under the Bethesda Terrace fountain.
Tetiaroa Island in "Moana's Journey"
The animated film tells the story of the adventurous journey of Moana - a free-spirited and brave girl with a strong desire to travel in the ocean.
When making this animated film, Disney directors visited some of the most beautiful islands in the Pacific Ocean such as Fiji, Samoa, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Tetiaroa and New Zealand to create the fictional Motunui island in the film.
The pristine Tetiaroa Atoll with its narrow straits and Mount Otemanu in Bora Bora is said to have been the main inspiration for Motonui in the film. You can also visit the Fiji or Aulani islands, where you can not only enjoy the natural beauty but also enjoy the hospitality of the South Pacific coast. Or simply enjoy yourself at the Disney resort on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, where you can meet a real-life version of Moana and hear her tell the story of her adventures.
Antarctica in "Happy Feet"
Happy Feetis a 3D animated film directed by George Miller about Mumble, a penguin who has a terrible singing voice but is a very good dancer. Mumble is an emperor penguin who is on a journey to find love in the frozen Antarctic. The film conveys a strong message about the importance of preserving Antarctica and the animals that live there.
Experience dancing in the Drake Passage, visit Ross Island with the Erebus volcano or go to Port Lockroy and Petermann Island... wherever you go in Antarctica, it will be an amazing adventure.
Madagascar in "Adventure to Madagascar"
Join Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Malman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo on an adventure from New York City to the tropical seas of Madagascar in this animated hit.Madagascar. It will be the most fun and laughter filled adventure you will ever know.
Madagascar is home to 80% of the world's flora and fauna, with plenty of rare wildlife for kids to explore, including the 100 lemurs that were King Julien's entourage in the film. Lemurs are one of the most endangered animals on the planet. When visiting Lemur Island, visitors can touch these rare lemurs.
Australian waters in "Finding Nemo"
Finding Nemois a famous animated film by Pixar, telling the story of the journey of the father Marlin to find the lost clownfish Nemo. You will definitely be overwhelmed by the beautiful scenery below the seabed in the film, where the coral reefs that Nemo passed through are actually living every day.
You can see the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea of northeastern Australia, or see clownfish in the flesh on Hamilton Island or Lady Elliot Island. The Coral Sea is also home to seahorses, longnose butterflyfish, spotted eagle rays, great white sharks, whales, jellyfish and sea turtles.
Along the journey with Nemo to the South of Sydney, visitors can also see the famous Sydney Opera House and explore the magnificent harbor system here.
Norway in "Frozen"
Those who love the cold weather of Northern Europe will definitely want to put Norway on their list of places to visit in the future. This is also the homeland of the Ice Queen -Frozen, a character in a famous cartoon for children all over the world.
Start in Oslo with a tour of Akershus Fortress – a 500-year-old castle that resembles Anna and Elsa’s palace in Arendelle. Then visit Norsk Folkemuseum to see traditional folk dance costumes similar to those worn by the characters in the film, and head to Balestrand to see St. Olaf’s Church.
A visit to Norway wouldn't be complete without a fishing trip in Bergen or a trip north to see the magical Northern Lights that look just like Queen Elsa's magic.
Rio de Janeiro in "Rio"
Fly to the tropical land of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and immerse yourself in the setting of the famous animated filmRiois something that anyone who loves South American nature wants to experience at least once.
Growing up under the care of his owner Linda, the blue-tailed macaw Blu seemed to have been completely domesticated. He was allergic to natural life and couldn't even fly. Blu was thought to be the only blue-tailed macaw left in the world, but one day, his owner Linda learned that there were still other Blus in Rio De Janeiro and they decided to go to Brazil to preserve the blue-tailed macaw species.
Blu is based on the Spix's Macaw, which is nearly extinct in the wild. If you can't find Blu in Rio De Janeiro, you can still see up to 1,800 other species of birds and wildlife in Brazil; or if you're looking for a truly memorable adventure, head to the Amazon and make your dreams come true.
Paris in "Ratatouille"
Experience a culinary tour around Paris following in the footsteps of Remy - the mouse who aspires to become a famous chef in the animated filmRatatouille - Ratatouille. On this journey, you can stop by the world's oldest restaurant, La Tour d'Argent, which has been serving traditional French cuisine since the 1500s. La Tour d'Argent was the main inspiration for the fictional Gusteau's restaurant in the film.
After enjoying your meal, you can take a stroll along the Seine River where you will find prominent landmarks in the film such as: Petit Pont, Pont au Charge and Sainte-Chapelle.
Don’t forget to visit the Musée des Egouts, an underground museum in Paris, right below the streets. And if you want to experience Ratatouille in real life, visit Disneyland Paris and dine at Bistrot Chez Remy. This restaurant was inspired by the movie itself and has a very unique design.
Mexico in "Coco"
Cocois a blockbuster animated film produced by Pixar, the film won the 2018 Oscar for Best Animated Feature.Cocois a musical film inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead, a festival that teaches children about the meaning and importance of family and the meaning of pursuing dreams. Because of this profound meaning, the film has brought tears to many audiences, including adults.
The picturesque town of Santa Fe de la Laguna in Michoacán served as the inspiration for the Rivera family’s hometown in the film. To fully appreciate the beauty of this area, head to Mexico City’s historic center, where you can wander past the Baroque columns of the spectacular Palacio de Correos de Mexico, a post office that opened in 1907.
