Fantasy Travel Films – A Magical Journey

Description: Dorothy Gale's journey from Kansas to the magical land of Oz, where she travels along the Yellow Brick Road to meet the Wizard, encountering friends and foes along the way.

Fact: Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers were originally silver in L. Frank Baum's book but were changed to ruby for the film to take advantage of the new Technicolor process.

Description: Bastian, a lonely boy, discovers a magical book that transports him into the world of Fantasia, where he becomes part of a quest to save the land from the Nothing, a force of destruction.

Fact: The film's iconic theme song "The NeverEnding Story" was performed by Limahl, and it became a hit single in several countries.

Description: This film follows the adventures of Buttercup and her true love, Westley, as they navigate through a series of fantastical events, including encounters with pirates, giants, and a six-fingered man, all in the name of love and adventure.

Fact: The film was adapted from William Goldman's novel, which he claimed was based on an abridgment of a fictional book by S. Morgenstern.

Description: A reluctant dwarf named Willow Ufgood embarks on a quest to protect a special baby from an evil queen, leading him on a journey filled with magic, mythical creatures, and the discovery of his own heroism.

Fact: George Lucas wrote the story for Willow, inspired by his love for fairy tales and adventure stories.

Description: Harry Potter's journey begins as he discovers he's a wizard and travels to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he uncovers a plot involving the Philosopher's Stone.

Fact: The film's sets were so detailed that they were kept intact for use in the subsequent Harry Potter films.

Description: Four siblings enter the magical world of Narnia through a wardrobe, embarking on an epic adventure to defeat the White Witch and restore peace to the land with the help of Aslan, the lion.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, the same location used for the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Description: A young man named Tristan Thorn ventures into the magical realm of Stormhold to retrieve a fallen star to win the heart of his beloved, only to discover the star is a beautiful woman, Yvaine, and they must evade various threats to return home.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Neil Gaiman, the author of the original novel, as a guest at the ball.

Description: This film continues Bilbo Baggins' journey with the Company of Thorin Oakenshield, as they travel through the perilous Mirkwood forest, encounter the majestic but dangerous Smaug, and face numerous challenges on their quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain.

Fact: The film's dragon, Smaug, was voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, who also provided motion capture for the character's facial expressions.

Description: In this Jim Henson creation, Jen, a Gelfling, sets out on a quest to restore balance to his world by healing the Dark Crystal, encountering various creatures and challenges along the way.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use advanced animatronics and puppetry, with over 70 different puppets used.

Description: Sarah must navigate through a fantastical labyrinth to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King, encountering puzzles, creatures, and the charismatic Jareth, played by David Bowie.

Fact: The film's soundtrack was composed by David Bowie, who also wrote and performed several songs for the movie.