One of the most memorable parts of Disney’s Enchanted is the big musical number “That’s How You Know”, where Giselle bursts into song in the middle of Central Park and slowly pulls the entire park into a full-blown dance sequence. Most of that number – plus several other scenes – was filmed at real Central Park locations that you can easily visit today.

Below is a practical, fan-friendly guide to the top Central Park locations from Enchanted, what happens there in the movie, and what to look for when you visit.

Bethesda Terrace and Bethesda Fountain

If you remember only one Central Park location from Enchanted, it is probably Bethesda Terrace and Bethesda Fountain. This is where “That’s How You Know” reaches its grand finale, with dancers filling the lower terrace and Giselle singing in front of the famous Angel of the Waters statue.

Bethesda Terrace sits roughly at 72nd Street in the middle of the park and has two levels: the upper terrace with views over the lake, and the lower terrace with the fountain. The fountain’s central angel statue dates back to the 19th century and is one of Central Park’s most photographed features.

Movie moment to spot:
Giselle, Robert, and a huge crowd of singers and dancers circling the fountain and finishing the song with the Angel of the Waters in the background.

Fan tip:
Stand where the dancers gather on the lower terrace steps and look back toward the arches – you will instantly recognize the angle used in the film’s final shots of the number.

Bow Bridge

The sweeping Bow Bridge is one of Central Park’s most iconic structures and appears in Enchanted as part of the same musical montage. The elegant cast-iron bridge curves over the Central Park Lake at about 74th Street, connecting Cherry Hill to the Ramble.

In the movie, Bow Bridge serves as a romantic backdrop as Giselle’s song leads more and more park visitors into the choreography.

Movie moment to spot:
The joyful crowd dancing and crossing the bridge in a long line before heading toward Bethesda Terrace for the finale.

Fan tip:
Visit early in the morning if you want cleaner photos with fewer people on the bridge. It is one of the most filmed and photographed spots in Central Park, not just for Enchanted but for many other movies.

The Mall (Literary Walk)

The Mall, sometimes called Literary Walk, is the wide, tree-lined promenade that runs through the center of the park. In Enchanted, it appears during “That’s How You Know” as Giselle and the growing crowd dance and march down this broad avenue of American elms.

Movie moment to spot:
Look for the long, straight path with rows of benches and performers fanning out on either side as Giselle dances past street musicians and rollerbladers.

Fan tip:
If you stand in the middle and look south or north, you will immediately recognize the perspective from the film.

Sheep Meadow

The lush open field of Sheep Meadow appears in Enchanted during a sunny picnic scene. This large lawn lies between about 66th and 69th Streets on the west side of the park and is one of Central Park’s favorite spots for sunbathing, picnics, and casual sports.

Movie moment to spot:
Giselle and company enjoying a classic, romantic park picnic surrounded by greenery and the distant Midtown skyline.

Fan tip:
On warm days, bring a blanket and re-create the scene with your own picnic. Just remember that ball games and amplified music are restricted in some parts of the meadow, so check park rules if you plan activities.

Gapstow Bridge

The picturesque Gapstow Bridge is another key location used during “That’s How You Know.” This stone bridge is on the east side of Central Park near 62nd Street, overlooking the Pond with dramatic views of Midtown’s skyscrapers rising beyond the trees.

Movie moment to spot:
You can see Giselle moving past the bridge as the musical number jumps between various Central Park landmarks, showing different styles of dancers joining in.

Fan tip:
Stand on the bridge and look back toward the skyline – it is one of the best angles in the park for photos that capture both nature and city, which is exactly why it works so well in Enchanted.

The Dairy

The charming Dairy is a small Victorian Gothic building located mid-park between about 64th and 65th Streets. Once a refreshment stand selling milk in the 19th century, it now serves as a visitor center and gift shop. It also gets a cameo in Enchanted during the Central Park song sequence.

Movie moment to spot:
The camera briefly shows the Dairy as Giselle’s song pulls in more performers and sweeps past recognizable park architecture.

Fan tip:
Pop inside to pick up maps or souvenirs, then step outside and match the building’s distinctive gables and spire to what you see in the film.

The Lake and Rowboats

During “That’s How You Know,” there is a romantic rowboat scene on Central Park’s Lake, often simply called the Boating Lake. This is the same body of water crossed by Bow Bridge. Visitors can rent rowboats from the nearby boathouse during boating season.

Movie moment to spot:
Giselle and Robert share a moment in a rowboat as the song continues, surrounded by other boats and dancers along the shoreline.

Fan tip:
Rent a rowboat and follow a similar route under Bow Bridge and around the lake. It is one of the easiest ways to step directly into the movie’s atmosphere.

Reservoir Bridge

In one of the more comedic Central Park moments, Prince Edward dramatically leaps off a bridge in pursuit of Giselle, only to crash into a group of cyclists below. This was filmed at one of the bridges near the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir on the west side of the park.

Movie moment to spot:
Edward’s over-the-top jump and the pile-up that follows make this bridge a memorable location, even though it is on screen for only a short time.

Fan tip:
Combine a walk over one of the Reservoir bridges with a loop around the Reservoir running track for some of the best water and skyline views in the entire park.

Merchant’s Gate at Columbus Circle

Although technically right at the edge of Central Park rather than deep inside it, Merchant’s Gate, one of the park’s formal entrances at Columbus Circle (59th Street and Central Park West), also appears in Enchanted.

Movie moment to spot:
You can glimpse the plaza and its monuments as part of the broader New York City montage that frames the Central Park scenes.

Fan tip:
Start your own Enchanted-style Central Park walk from Merchant’s Gate and work your way north, hitting Sheep Meadow, the Mall, Bow Bridge, and finally Bethesda Terrace in roughly the same order the movie does.

Planning Your Own Enchanted Central Park Tour

If you want to follow in Giselle’s footsteps, an easy route is:

• Enter at Merchant’s Gate (Columbus Circle)
• Walk north to Sheep Meadow
• Continue through The Mall to Bethesda Terrace and Fountain
• Loop past The Lake, Bow Bridge, and The Dairy
• Head toward Gapstow Bridge near the southeast corner
• Finish with a longer stroll up to the Reservoir area if you have extra time

Along the way, you will pass nearly all the key Central Park locations featured in Enchanted, turning your visit into a real-life version of “That’s How You Know.”