Start in England: Base yourself in London and do a day trip to Pinewood (exterior tours only, no interior access) and then to Surrey for the Potts house. Rent a car—public transport to these rural spots is tricky.
Germany is a separate trip: Fly into Munich, then rent a car for the 2-hour drive to Neuschwanstein. Combine it with a visit to Rothenburg, which is about 2.5 hours northwest. You can easily do both in a long weekend.
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Pack for all weather: English and German weather is as unpredictable as the car’s flight path. Bring layers, and don’t forget a raincoat. The fields are real, and so is the mud.
Cultural Easter Eggs You Missed
The film’s production designer, Ken Adam, was the same genius behind the James Bond sets. That’s why the Vulgarian castle has that same sleek, slightly menacing feel. It’s Bond’s villain’s lair, but for kids.
Also, the song “Truly Scrumptious” was written by the Sherman Brothers, who also wrote “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” That’s why you can’t get it out of your head. It’s chemical.
