Real and inspired locations based on your favorite films and tv shows
Neuschwanstein Castle, located in Schwangau, Germany, is often called the real-life Sleeping Beauty Castle. In 1935, Walt and his wife, Lillian, traveled through Europe, and Neuschwanstein is said to have inspired the design of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Cinderella Castle was also inspired by several European castles and medieval architecture.
I took a drive to Warren County, New Jersey, to visit the real-life Camp Crystal Lake and several other filming locations from the original 1980 Friday the 13th film. My first stop was a late lunch at the Blairstown Diner, which appears in the scene where Steve Christy is eating dinner. The diner fully embraces its connection to the film, with Friday the 13th memorabilia throughout, themed menu items, movie-inspired décor, and plenty of souvenirs for sale. It can get pretty crowded, so be prepared to wait for a table. I tried the Summer Camp Burger, which was branded with Jason's face.
Did you know you could visit the planet Hoth in real life? Finse, Norway was the filming location for the planet Hoth in Star Wars Episode V.