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Official Date Announced to Meet the New Live-Action Ariel Character in Disney Parks

Halle Bailey Hug
Credit: People

She wants to be where the people are, and you’ll want to head to Disney Parks for Ariel’s official meet-and-greet date.

Rumors have been swimming around the highly-anticipated live-action remake, The Little Mermaid, since the trailer’s release in September 2022. With the mermaid movie hitting theaters on May 26, Ariel fans can look forward to seeing her on and off-screen in Disney Parks.

Shared in a post by @ScottGustin on Twitter, the modern Ariel will land at meet-and-greet sites in Walt Disney World, Disneyland Park, and Disneyland Paris starting May 26 for a limited time.

Related: Ariel “From the Live-Action Story” Coming to Disney Parks

Where You Can Reel in an Ariel Photo

If you will be at the center of the action in Disney’s Parks starting May 26, here’s where you can chat about whozits and whatzits with Ariel.

Ariel's Grotto

Credit: Gotta Go Orlando

Walt Disney World

Guests can head to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney Presents theater to be a part of Ariel’s world. The meet-and-greet will feature a sneak peek of The Little Mermaid with props and thing-a-ma-bobs galore!

Disneyland Resort

Ariel will walk into the promenade by “it’s a small world” at Disneyland Park to meet with Guests and compare notes on sea life vs. life on land.

Disneyland Paris

Although more details are to come for Disneyland Paris, Disney Parks Blog previously shared it’s included in Ariel’s world tour. Guests can anticipate meet-and-greets kicking off on May 26 as well.

Related: The Six Most Heart-Warming Moments from ‘The Little Mermaid’ Premiere

There’s Enough Room for Both Ariels

With The Little Mermaid on display in theaters, Halle Bailey’s Ariel portrayal will be featured in the Parks’ meet-and-greets. Throughout the movie’s promotions, Bailey has touched the hearts of millions as a role model for young girls of color who finally got to see themselves in one of Disney’s classic characters.

Now, fans of all ages and backgrounds will meet the most famous mermaid and catch a glimpse of the movie magic in Disney Parks. Disney fans attached to the portrayal of Jodie Benson’s Ariel from the original film will still see her throughout the theme Parks. There’s enough room for both Ariel depictions in the magical world of Disney.

This celebration of The Little Mermaid’s May 26 premiere comes alongside the film featuring a knock-out cast, including Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, Awkwafina as Scuttle, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, and Javier Bardem as King Triton.

About Kaitlin Morelli

A Disney World Guest since before she could walk, Kaitlin is a Jersey girl and former Virginia Tech Hokie. When she's not listening to the 'Moana' soundtrack on repeat with her baby daughter, she's writing, singing, and strumming the ukulele. Kaitlin is passionate about finding the best Disney Park tips n' tricks and moments when pop culture and Disney collide. She's looking forward to eventually taking her first Disney trip with her favorite fan in the making: her daughter.

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