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Pocahontas was the only Disney princess to be based on a real person.

While many princesses realistically capture the life and times of their respective stories, only one has been based on a real person. Pocahontas was in fact a real princess: the daughter of the Great Powhatan. And yes, she did really save John Smith from men with clubs ready to do the worst, though the rest of her story bears little resemblance to the Disney depiction.

You can have your own fairytale wedding at the Cinderella Castle.

Who says you need to be a princess to get married in a castle? Although you can get married at several locations at Disney parks and resorts, the most picturesque spot might be in front of the Cinderella Castle. A Cinderella wedding can include riding on Cinderella's horse-drawn glass coach, fireworks, Disney characters, and more. Another popular wedding location is the Wedding Pavilion, which was designed by Disney Imagineers so guests can see the Cinderella Castle through the stained-glass window behind the altar.