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    What is the name of the castle that Disney designed his Orlando castle from and when was the original built?

    Question #90233. Asked by star_gazer. (Dec 24 07 2:28 AM)


    zbeckabee

    		Cinderella Castle was inspired by several French castles, most notably Château de Pierrefonds (1393-1407), Château d'Ussé (11th century) in France, Fontainebleau, Versailles, and the chateaux of Chenonceau, Château de Chambord, Chaumont, and the Alcázar in Segovia, Spain. Neuschwanstein Castle was the original inspiration for Walt Disney in his concept for the castle in the classic animated feature Cinderella...and thus Cinderella Castle is based on the movie's portrayal. More history follows:


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Fontainebleau

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Pierrefonds#History

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_d%27Uss%C3%A9

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella%27s_Castle

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Versailles

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chenonceau


    Etc.

    Dec 24 07, 3:44 AM
    star_gazer

    		Wow! That's alot of work!

    Dec 24 07, 7:52 AM

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