A New Little Mermaid Based on the Live-Action Movie Will Soon Be Greeting Fans at Disney Parks

Mar. 16, 2025

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Live action Ariel coming to Disney parks

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The Little Mermaidis coming to life at Disney Parks!

In honor ofthe new live-action movie, Disney is introducting new experiences, foods and yes, a character meet-and-greet, to its resortsall throughout the summer.

Live action Ariel coming to Disney parks

Guests will also be able to follow Ariel’s journey from sea to land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where concept art from the development of the new film will be showcased to offer the perfect picture-taking opportunity.

In the same park, fans can sample under-the-sea-inspired sweets and treats like The Little Mermaid Donut Milk Shake, a mango-guava-ginger blend topped with whipped cream and a pineapple-mango seashell donut.

Live action Ariel coming to Disney parks

Magic Kingdom visitors can grab a fun twist on a classic cookies-and-cream shake named the Divinely Diabolical shake or a delicious Dole whip strawberry swirled with purple cheesecake soft serve called Part of Your World, among many more specialty snacks.

Disneyland guests can choose between a purple macaron filled with blue pineapple buttercream and a chocolate pearl or a mermaid strawberry cake until Monday, while supplies last.

Live action Ariel coming to Disney parks

The edible offerings are just a few of the collaborations Disney has dreamed up. There are also specialLittle Mermaid-inspired jewelry pieces, clothing and toys,all documented on the parks' blog.

In the original 1989 animated film, the story centers around a young mermaid named Ariel, who makes a deal with a sea witch named Ursula in which she trades her voice for a pair of legs so she can be on land with Prince Eric, a man she has loved from afar.

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THE LITTLE MERMAID

AlongsideHalle Baileyas Ariel, British actorJonah Hauer-King stars as Prince Eric. The cast also includesMelissa McCarthy as Ursula, Awkwafina as Scuttle, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Javier Bardem as King Triton,Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, andNoma Dumezweni in a brand-new role.

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The Little Mermaidis now playing in theaters.

source: people.com