LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Disney World has added a new meet-and-greet featuring Ariel from the new live-action “The Little Mermaid.”


What You Need To Know

  • New "The Little Mermaid" character meet-and-greet debuts at Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Visitors can meet Ariel inside Walt Disney Presents

  • Props from the new film are also on display

Ariel is now making appearances inside Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The meet-and-greet is set in Prince Eric’s castle and features artwork inspired by the film.

The gallery area of Walt Disney Presents also features original props from the film, including Eric’s spyglass.

The meet-and-greet arrives the same day the new film arrives in theaters.

The film, directed by Rob Marshall, stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric.

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Ashley Carter is a digital journalist who covers the fast-paced and ever-changing world of Florida theme parks and attractions. She joined Spectrum News 13 in 2013 and produced around-the-clock news coverage — first on TV and then for the station’s digital platforms.

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