Family Films with Portals to Other Worlds

Description: Bastian enters the world of Fantasia through a mysterious book, where he must help save the land from destruction by the Nothing.

Fact: The film was shot in Germany and Vancouver, Canada. The iconic flying scene with Falkor was done using a combination of animatronics and stop-motion animation.

Description: Harry Potter discovers his magical heritage and enters the wizarding world through Platform 9¾, a magical portal at King's Cross Station.

Fact: The film was shot at various locations in the UK, including Alnwick Castle, which served as Hogwarts. The role of Harry Potter was almost given to another actor before Daniel Radcliffe was cast.

Description: Coraline finds a hidden door in her new home that leads to an alternate version of her life, where everything seems perfect but hides a sinister secret.

Fact: The film was the first stop-motion animation to be shot entirely in 3D. It took over 3 years to complete, with over 600 people working on the project.

Description: This film introduces the Pevensie siblings to the magical world of Narnia through a wardrobe, where they encounter mythical creatures and embark on a quest to defeat the White Witch.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, the same location used for the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The wardrobe used in the film was custom-made and is now on display at the C.S. Lewis museum in Belfast.

Description: Two friends create a magical kingdom in the woods, accessible only by swinging on a rope, where they escape from the challenges of their everyday lives.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, and the bridge used in the movie was built specifically for the film and left as a tourist attraction.

Description: The Grace children find a hidden world of fairies and magical creatures through a secret book in their great-great-uncle's estate.

Fact: The film was shot in Montreal, Canada, and the special effects were done by the same company that worked on "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Description: Alice returns to the whimsical world of Wonderland through a rabbit hole, facing new adventures and challenges in this visually stunning adaptation.

Fact: Tim Burton's version was the first live-action Disney film to be released in Disney Digital 3D. The film's costumes were designed by Colleen Atwood, who won an Academy Award for her work.

Description: Four high school students are sucked into a magical video game, where they must complete a series of challenges to return to the real world.

Fact: The film was a surprise hit, grossing over $962 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of

Description: Arrietty, a tiny borrower, lives under the floorboards and ventures into the human world through small hidden passages.

Fact: This Studio Ghibli film was adapted from Mary Norton's book "The Borrowers." It was the first Studio Ghibli film to be released in 3D in Japan.

Description: A young princess discovers a hidden portal in her castle that leads to a magical kingdom where she must prove her worth to become queen.

Fact: The film features a unique animation style blending 2D and 3D elements, and it was inspired by classic fairy tales.