Movie Magic Disney brings enchantment to the pretty village of Enniskerry A picture-postcard village on
has worked in Enniskerry, having
the outskirts of Co. Dublin, is
previously starred in Leap Year (2010),
being transformed into a Disney
part of which was filmed there.
wonderland.
Just a 30-minute car or train journey south of Dublin, Enniskerry features
Huge film sets are being constructed
a host of welcoming cafés and shops,
in the beautiful Co. Wicklow village
attractive cottages and a charming
of Enniskerry, as Disney sprinkles its
triangular village centre, complete
magic for Disenchanted, a sequel to
with clock tower. As one of Ireland’s
the much-loved Enchanted, which
loveliest and most popular villages,
starred Amy Adams and Patrick
it is regarded as the gateway to Co.
Dempsey.
Wicklow, which is known as the
A massive town hall has been constructed on one side of the village
Garden of Ireland. Just outside the village lies
and several shops, businesses and
Powerscourt House and Gardens,
homes are getting new temporary
voted the third best garden in the
fronts to suit the theme of the film.
world by National Geographic, while
Teams of builders, carpenters and
some of Ireland’s most beautiful
painters are also building a castle set,
gardens, including the world-
and it is thought one of the roads in
renowned Mount Usher, Killruddery
the town will be painted purple before
Gardens and the National Botanic
the cameras start to roll.
Gardens, Kilmacurragh illustrate
A casting call was issued for Irish extras for the movie, further increasing the excitement in the air around Enniskerry.
just part of how Wicklow earned its nickname. The surrounding Wicklow Mountains National Park is peppered
With key members of the original
with forests, lakes and streams, as
Enchanted cast set to return for the
well as a host of megalithic tombs,
sequel, filming for Disenchanted is
standing stones, rock art and
due to take place between May and
ceremonial circles. In this part of
August.
Ireland’s Ancient East, walking or
Other locations in Wicklow and
hiking the self-guided Wicklow Way
Dublin are also expected to be part of
is one of the best ways to experience
the production.
the endless natural beauty and
This will be the second time Hollywood A-lister Amy Adams
captivating history. After exploring sights such as
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the famous monastic settlement of Glendalough, climbing Sugarloaf Mountain, admiring the Powerscourt Waterfall or the views over Lough Tay, a nice reward is to make your way for refreshment and traditional Irish entertainment at Johnnie Fox’s, the highest pub in Ireland and only 10 minutes away from Enniskerry. Wicklow has a long history as a film location hotspot, and with a stunning variety of locations in a relatively small area, it has previously been the host for the likes of Braveheart, PS I Love You, Vikings, The Tudors and many more. Film buffs will enjoy the variety of film tours and drives in the area – and can now bookmark a future visit to see the Disney world of Enniskerry.
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