Watching movies together as a family can be a form of armchair travel. Destinations as varied as China, Norway and Australia suddenly feel within reach and young minds begin to dream about climbing the Eiffel Tower, swimming with sea turtles or getting up close to giant pandas.
Need something for your watch list – or even your ‘where next’ list? We’ve found the real-life settings for 11 animated films that will inspire some serious wanderlust in the whole family.Make your way to the to visit the region portrayed in Moana, the tale of a girl trying to find her way and make her family proud. The film’s directors visited several islands including , , , Bora Bora and to create the fictional island and people of Motonui.
Need something for your watch list – or even your ‘where next’ list? We’ve found the real-life settings for 11 animated films that will inspire some serious wanderlust in the whole family.Make your way to the to visit the region portrayed in Moana, the tale of a girl trying to find her way and make her family proud. The film’s directors visited several islands including , , , Bora Bora and to create the fictional island and people of Motonui.
The pristine Tetiaroa atoll, with its enclosed lagoon, was the likely inspiration for Motonui itself, while Bora Bora’s Mount Otemanu is also reminiscent of the fictional island. For a taste of South Pacific hospitality, visit family-friendly Fiji or Aulani, a Disney resort on the Hawaiian island of , where Moana herself entertains guests with storytelling and hands-on activities.
