Disney movies might be fictionalized stories, but a lot of them are set in real locations all across the globe. Have you ever thought the scenery from Pocahontas looked familiar? Or recognized a famous building in The Hunchback of Notre Dame? Take this quiz and test your geographical knowledge of all things Disney.
Where did Mulan take place?
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The setting of Mulan is in China as the heroine joins the Chinese army to protect her father from enlistment.
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The setting of Mulan is in China as the heroine joins the Chinese army to protect her father from enlistment.
Where did Lilo & Stitch take place?
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The setting of Lilo & Stitch is in Hawaii. It also includes outer space, if that counts...
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The setting of Lilo & Stitch is in Hawaii. It also includes outer space, if that counts...
Where does The Hunchback of Notre Dame take place?
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame takes place in France, where the Notre Dame Cathedral is really located.
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame takes place in France, where the Notre Dame Cathedral is really located.
Where does Pocahontas take place?
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The state of Virginia is the setting for Pocahontas. It paints with all the colors of the wind...
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The state of Virginia is the setting for Pocahontas. It paints with all the colors of the wind...
Where does Up take place?
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Though the story starts in the big city, most of the film Up takes place in Venezuela.
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Though the story starts in the big city, most of the film Up takes place in Venezuela.
What coast is the setting for Finding Nemo?
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Finding Nemo is set on the coast of Australia. Don't you remember P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney?
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Finding Nemo is set on the coast of Australia. Don't you remember P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney?
Where does Oliver & Company take place?
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Oliver & Company takes place in New York City, the most famous city in America!
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Oliver & Company takes place in New York City, the most famous city in America!
Where does The Emperor's New Groove take place?
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Peru is the setting for the classic children's comedy The Emperor's New Groove.
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Peru is the setting for the classic children's comedy The Emperor's New Groove.
Where does Hercules take place?
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Because the movie is based on the Greek legend of the same name, this story takes place in Greece!
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Because the movie is based on the Greek legend of the same name, this story takes place in Greece!
Where does Brave take place?
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The movie Brave takes place in Scotland. If you had the chance to change your fate, would you?
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The movie Brave takes place in Scotland. If you had the chance to change your fate, would you?
Where does The Princess and the Frog take place?
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The city of New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting of The Princess and the Frog. Well, that and the swamp...
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The city of New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting of The Princess and the Frog. Well, that and the swamp...
Where does Tarzan take place?
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The movie Tarzan takes place just outside of the Republic of the Congo. Watch out for that tree!
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The movie Tarzan takes place just outside of the Republic of the Congo. Watch out for that tree!
Where does 101 Dalmatians take place?
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The setting of the film 101 Dalmatians is London, England! With 101 puppies running around, that city must have been pretty wild...
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The setting of the film 101 Dalmatians is London, England! With 101 puppies running around, that city must have been pretty wild...
Where does The Jungle Book take place?
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The setting of The Jungle Book is in the Indian jungle. Mowgli must have been so happy to return to civilization!
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The setting of The Jungle Book is in the Indian jungle. Mowgli must have been so happy to return to civilization!
Where did The Artisocats take place?
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The Artistocats is a movie set in Paris and follows the lives of the richest cats in France!
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The Artistocats is a movie set in Paris and follows the lives of the richest cats in France!
Where does Coco take place?
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The movie Coco takes place in Mexico, where the Day of the Dead is not just a plot, but a very culturally significant holiday.
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The movie Coco takes place in Mexico, where the Day of the Dead is not just a plot, but a very culturally significant holiday.
Off of which coast does The Little Mermaid take place?
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Though it's only ever described as the Caribbean ocean, experts believe that the mermaid lives near the US Virgin Islands.
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Though it's only ever described as the Caribbean ocean, experts believe that the mermaid lives near the US Virgin Islands.
When she's not in Neverland, where does Wendy in Peter Pan reside?
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The kids from Peter Pan all grew up in London, England, though they prefer flying to Neverland with Peter.
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The kids from Peter Pan all grew up in London, England, though they prefer flying to Neverland with Peter.
Where does Robin Hood take place?
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The film Robin Hood takes place in the city of Nottingham, England. It is also set in the Sherwood Forest.
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The film Robin Hood takes place in the city of Nottingham, England. It is also set in the Sherwood Forest.
Where does The Lion King take place?
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The movie The Lion King is said to take place in either Kenya or Tanzania, due to the fact that Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen in some shots.
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The movie The Lion King is said to take place in either Kenya or Tanzania, due to the fact that Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen in some shots.
Where does Dumbo take place?
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The movie Dumbo is set in Florida, USA. The movie was remade with live-action animation in 2019.
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The movie Dumbo is set in Florida, USA. The movie was remade with live-action animation in 2019.
Where does The Rescuers take place?
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Louisiana, USA is the setting of The Rescuers. Specifically, the film takes place in the city of New Orleans.
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Louisiana, USA is the setting of The Rescuers. Specifically, the film takes place in the city of New Orleans.
The movie Lady and the Tramp takes place in which location?
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The Disney film Lady and the Tramp takes place in the New England region of the United States, as stated in the franchise.
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The Disney film Lady and the Tramp takes place in the New England region of the United States, as stated in the franchise.
Where does Beauty and the Beast take place?
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The film Beauty and the Beast takes place in France. However, Belle's home village of Villeneuve was fictional.
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The film Beauty and the Beast takes place in France. However, Belle's home village of Villeneuve was fictional.
Where does Sword and the Stone take place?
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Sword and the Stone takes place in England, as stated in the original film. You probably could have guessed by the accent!
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Sword and the Stone takes place in England, as stated in the original film. You probably could have guessed by the accent!
Where does the film Cars take place?
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According to some fan blogs and the Route 66 that Lightning McQueen drives on, this film likely takes place in Arizona.
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According to some fan blogs and the Route 66 that Lightning McQueen drives on, this film likely takes place in Arizona.
Where does Snow White take place?
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Since the original story is based in Germany, it is largely believed that the Disney version takes on the same setting.
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Since the original story is based in Germany, it is largely believed that the Disney version takes on the same setting.
Where does Bambi take place?
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The film Bambi takes place in the country of Austria since that is where the tale originated.
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The film Bambi takes place in the country of Austria since that is where the tale originated.
Where does Tangled take place?
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Though it's not stated in the film, the movie Tangled is said to take place in Poland as that is where the story originated.
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Though it's not stated in the film, the movie Tangled is said to take place in Poland as that is where the story originated.
Where does Pinnochio take place?
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The original story of Pinnochio takes place in Italy, so it is widely assumed that the Disney version is set there as well.
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The original story of Pinnochio takes place in Italy, so it is widely assumed that the Disney version is set there as well.
Where does Frozen take place?
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It is widely accepted that though the fictional city of Arendelle is never actually mapped, the location is probably in Norway, where the tale originated.
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It is widely accepted that though the fictional city of Arendelle is never actually mapped, the location is probably in Norway, where the tale originated.
Where does Aladdin take place?
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In the film, Aladdin mentions being near the Jordan River, pointing fans to believe he lives in the nation of Jordan.
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In the film, Aladdin mentions being near the Jordan River, pointing fans to believe he lives in the nation of Jordan.
Where does Toy Story take place?
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The Toy Story setting is believed to be in the San Francisco Bay Area and therefore, this movie is set in California!
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The Toy Story setting is believed to be in the San Francisco Bay Area and therefore, this movie is set in California!
Where does Moana take place?
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Though the island of Te Fiti is not a real place, it sounds remarkably close to Tahiti, an island found in Samoa.
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Though the island of Te Fiti is not a real place, it sounds remarkably close to Tahiti, an island found in Samoa.
Where does Inside Out take place?
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Riley moves to San Francisco from Minnesota and misses her home state. At one point, the anger emotion cries out, "San Francisco, you ruined pizza!"
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Riley moves to San Francisco from Minnesota and misses her home state. At one point, the anger emotion cries out, "San Francisco, you ruined pizza!"
Where does Brother Bear take place?
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The film Brother Bear takes place in Alaska during the time of the Inuit and the mammoth.
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The film Brother Bear takes place in Alaska during the time of the Inuit and the mammoth.
Where does Bolt take place?
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New York City is the setting of the film Bolt, which follows a celebrity dog as he realizes the limited extent of his abilities.
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New York City is the setting of the film Bolt, which follows a celebrity dog as he realizes the limited extent of his abilities.
Where does Who Framed Roger Rabbit take place?
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The toons who wreak havoc in Who Framed Roger Rabbit live in Los Angeles, California.
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The toons who wreak havoc in Who Framed Roger Rabbit live in Los Angeles, California.
Where does The Iron Giant take place?
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The famous legend of The Iron Giant takes place in the city of Rockwell, Maine during the era of The Cold War.
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The famous legend of The Iron Giant takes place in the city of Rockwell, Maine during the era of The Cold War.
Where does Home on the Range take place?
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The 2004 Disney film Home on the Range takes place in the western state of Wyoming.
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The 2004 Disney film Home on the Range takes place in the western state of Wyoming.
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