Updated on:October 29, 2025
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Sara Lynch
Sara Lynch
The 2022 release of Disney’s Disenchanted has again crossed the borders of the magical realm and real life. As a sequel to the 2007 release of Enchanted, we get to see Giselle and Robert live ‘happily ever after’ in their new suburban home; however, all is not what it seems, and Giselle wishes for her old fairytale lifestyle to come back.
Disney’s Disenchanted is a live-action musical comedy directed by Adam Shankman. It features a range of talented cast members, with protagonist leads played by Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey. The fairytale film is filled with light-hearted laughs, tongue-in-cheek humour, stunning costume design, and picturesque settings that capture the unique beauty of Ireland.
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Disney Disenchated Trailer
Is Disenchanted a sequel to Enchanted?
Disenchanted is a sequel to Enchanted, which was released in 2007. It picks up 15 years after Giselle and Robert wed, and we see them struggle with the real-world problems of commuting to work, fixing up an old home, and coping with life in a quiet suburban area.
For Giselle, who previously lived in a magical realm, this has led to feelings of an unfilled life, and she wishes for her old fairytale life to come back. However, fairytales don’t always end in ‘happily ever after,’ and Giselle has to change her wish before it becomes her reality.
Where was Disney Disenchanted filmed?
Disney’s Disenchanted was filmed in County Wicklow, Ireland. The film takes advantage of the picturesque settings of the Emerald Isle, which have been described as a fairytale landscape in their own right. Producer Barry Josephson describes the filming location in Ireland as “remarkable because there are so many places in Ireland that just look like a fairy-tale as they are!”.
County Wicklow
County Wicklow is located on Ireland’s east coast, just south of Dublin. It is best known as the “Garden of Ireland,” which has been described as one of Ireland’s most stunning and picturesque parts.
Unsurprisingly, Disney chose this Irish location to film Disenchanted’s enchanting and mystical set. With rolling green hills, impressive waterfalls, and incredible displays of nature, it’s hard not to believe this location isn’t straight out of a storybook.
Village of Enniskerry, County Wicklow
The village of Enniskerry, located in County Wicklow, was transformed into a magical town for the set of Disenchanted. The film crew waved their magic wand, temporarily replacing shopfronts with mystical signage and adding a touch of magic throughout the city.
Village locals were pleased that their quaint village was being promoted for its charming nature. A Wicklow’s tourism board member described the filming location as “going to put us on the map… there’s such excitement in the air.”
Powerscourt Waterfall, Wicklow
Another impressive location for the filming set of Disenchanted was the Powerscourt Waterfall in County Wicklow. The mystical spot is known for being Ireland’s highest waterfall, with over 120m of cascading water that spills over the Wicklow mountain rocks.
Again, it’s no surprise that this waterfall features throughout the Disenchanted film. It is truly stunning and almost feels like a source of real magic—or maybe it is? If you want to see the film’s location, you can check out the map of Powerscourt Waterfall to plan your visit. You may even get lucky and spot some of the Sika Deer native to the region.
Greystones, County Wicklow
Greystones is a seaside coastal town in County Wicklow. With breathtaking views of the Irish Sea and cliffsides immersed in the water, it’s not hard to imagine this Irish town would be the perfect location for a fairytale setting.
If you visit this quaint town, do the Bray Head Walk. The hiking trail connects the towns of Bray and Greystones and offers jaw-dropping views of the Irish coast.
Actor Maya Rudolph, who plays the film’s main antagonist, Malvina, described County Wicklow as “I feel like I got in on a little secret of such an incredible place, and I’ve just fallen in love. It feels like a fairytale.”
If you, too, have fallen in love with County Wicklow and would like to see more of the mystical setting, you can check out these locations and attractions throughout County Wicklow:
Kilmacurragh National Botanic Gardens
Russborough House and Blessington Lake
Disney Disenchanted cast
The cast of Disney’s Disenchanted features a wide range of talented actors, and we get to see some of our favourite actors from the film’s prequel Enchanted return again.
Amy Adams
Amy Adams, who plays the lead character Giselle, was born in Italy in 1974 to American parents Kathryn Hicken and Richard Adams. Amy’s initial career ambition was to become a ballerina; however, following a pulled muscle, she began auditioning for acting roles.
Amy Adams landed her first acting job in the T.V. adaption of Cruel Intentions. She then gained a significant role in the 2000 film release – Catch Me If You Can, starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.
Since then, she has starred in more successful films such as American Hustle and even played Louis Lane in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). Amy Adams has achieved a successful career, winning two Golden Globe Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey co-stars alongside Amy Adams as her Divorce Lawyer husband, Robert Philip. He was born in Maine in 1966 to American parents Amanda Casson and William Allen Dempsey.
Patrick is a well-established actor but began his career as a juggling artist. However, he was always interested in the entertainment industry and landed his first leading role as a teen in Director Harvey Fierstein’s play, “Torch Song Trilogy”.
Since then, he has landed significant roles and is most notably known for his long-term role in Grey’s Anatomy. Patrick also landed multiple successful roles in romcom films such as Bridget Jones’s Diary and Maid of Honour.
James Marsden
James Marsden, who plays the charming Prince Edward in Disenchanted, was born in 1973 in Oklahoma. James began acting in his television role in 1993, appearing in ‘Saved by the Bell: The New Class’.
Since then, he has risen in popularity, gaining impressive roles in the sci-fi genre, such as Scott Summers in X-Men (2000 – 2014) and Teddy in the recent T.V. show Westworld (2016 – 2022).
However, James Marsden is a versatile actor who has dabbled in multiple genres. He appeared in the romantic film The Notebook in 2004 and, in 2021, received an award for Outstanding Performance for his comedic role in the hit TV show Dead To Me.
Maya Rudolph
Maya Rudolph, who plays Malvina Monroe in Disenchanted, was born in 1974 in Gainesville, Florida. Her mother, Minnie Riperton, is a famous soul singer, and her father, Richard Rudolph, is a notable music producer.
Maya has long-established routes in comedy. She joined the Saturday Night Live cast in 2000 and, in 2011, gained a leading role in the hit comedy film Bridesmaids. Maya continues to act and perform in comedic entertainment, and in 2022, she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for her role in Big Mouth.
Notable cast members of Disenchanted
The 2022 Disenchanted film features an incredible range of acting talent and some other cast members that are worth mentioning, including:
Yvette Nicole Brown
Yvette plays Rosaleen in Disenchanted and is a talented comedian, actor, and host. Her notable acting performances include Avengers: Endgame, Hotel for Dogs, and DC Superhero Girls.
Idina Menzel
Idina Menzel, who plays Nancy Tremaine in Disenchanted, is an American Singer and actress. She is mainly known for her Broadway performances and for voicing Elsa in the Disney Frozen films.
Gabriella Baldacchino
Gabriella Baldacchino plays step-daughter Morgan Philip, and although she didn’t appear in the prequel Enchanted, this performance is described as her breakout role. We can expect to see more of her acting performances in the future.
When will Disenchanted be on Disney Plus?
Disenchanted will be available to watch on Disney Plus on 18 November 2022. The film isn’t being released in cinemas and will only be available on the Disney+ platform, so pause that Netflix account if you don’t want to miss it.
Disenchanted Reviews
The reviews on Disenchanted are mixed. Rotten Tomatoes only gave it a 2-star rating, and some viewers have been left disappointed with the sequel.
One review described it as having “no emotional gravitas, with focus only on the action, comedy, and build-up.” At the same time, another stated that “there simply isn’t enough magic in Disenchanted to rekindle (or even come near) the joyous charm of the first film.” The only way to find out if the film is magical enough is to check it out, head over to Disney+, and see if you get enthralled in the magic.
Check out other articles on filming locations based in Ireland – Dungeons and Dragons and An Irish Goodbye.
