# Animated Film Architecture Carl and Ellie's Dream House is a Real-Life Replica of the UP! House By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carl-and-ellie-s-dream-house References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/07/10/up-house-in-real-life/) & [collider](http://collider.com/up-pixar-house-replica/101576/) Looking at Carl and Ellie's dream house, it is pretty evident that they really loved the animated Pixar film, 'UP!'. I mean, not only did they commission a real-life replica of this cut and cozy yet adventurous abode, they also had a [themed engagement](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/up-engagement-photoshoot) photo session that Trend Hunter Michael Hines brought to our attention early last year. Built by the imaginative folk at Bangerter Homes, Carl and Ellie's dream house spans 2800 square feet for the very reasonable price of $399,000. Considering that this idea is [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-out-airbnb) property, I'm surprised at how affordable it was to build it. And yes, they did get Disney's approval before going ahead and building it. Although this isn't the first replica of the 'UP!' house, it certainly is one of the first private homes to have been constructed. I wouldn't be surprised if it naturally turns into a tourist hotspot though. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animated Film Architecture:** Opportunity for construction companies to build real-life replicas of fictional houses from popular films. - **Themed Engagement Photoshoots:** Opportunity for photographers to offer themed engagement photoshoots based on popular films. - **Tourist Hotspots:** Opportunity for local businesses to capitalize on the influx of tourists visiting unique and popular fictional house replicas. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** Construction companies can specialize in building real-life replicas of iconic buildings from movies. - **Photography:** Photographers can offer themed engagement photoshoots to couples who want to recreate scenes from their favorite films. - **Tourism:** Local businesses can cater to the increased tourist demand by offering services and products related to fictional house replicas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animate Movie Vacation Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-out-airbnb.md) - [Fairy Tale-Inspired Residential Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storyliving-community.md) - [Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel.md) - [All-Pink Life-Size Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-malibu-dreamhouse.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100th-anniversary-lego-sets.md) - [Film-Inspired Bright Doll Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mojo-dojo-casa-house.md) - [Sci-Fi Series-Inspired Rentable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byers-house.md) - [Animated Film Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-smurf-experience.md) - [Holiday Film Home Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-alone-house-experience.md)