How do you conjure up the fictional Arabian realm of Agrabah into real-life?
And thats great for the Magic Carpet [scenes] as well, Jackson said.
To craft the interiors, Jackson then looked to a plethora of influences.

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And then theres an actual, live 1,000-year-old olive tree that became the centerpiece for the palace courtyard.
Jackson added that as part of the reshoots for the film, they decided to give Jafar another space.

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