10 Ways to Plan a Disney Little Mermaid Trip

Disney World offers princess lovers lots of fairy tale magic throughout the Resorts and Parks. From resort rooms to specialty dining to character interactions, you can treat your princess like a queen during your family vacation. If you have a fan of Ariel and the Little Mermaid movie in your family, here are ten must-do’s to include in your vacation planning.

BEFORE YOUR TRIP

Write to the princess and receive a postcard from Ariel and friends.

AT THE RESORT

Plunge into your vacation by staying in a Little Mermaid room at the Art of Animation, a Value+ resort. Featuring 2 double beds or 1 king bed, the Little Mermaid rooms accommodate families with up to four people.

Visit the Little Mermaid section of Art of Animation. Staying somewhere else during your Disney vacation? No problem, just pop by AOA to visit Ariel, King Triton, Flounder, and more Little Mermaid friends featured as larger-than-life iconic figures in the courtyard and pool area. As you meander along the pathway of the courtyard reliving Ariel’s story, be sure to notice how the landscaping, shrubbery, and plant life scenery bring to life the ‘under the sea’ feel for this section of the resort.

Flippin’ Fins Pool

Make a splash in the Flippin’ Fins Pool—or let your cares drift away as you lounge poolside. Based on the Disney animated classic The Little Mermaid, this 103,642-gallon pool features the “Under the Sea Orchestra” conducted by Sebastian and whimsical set pieces based on popular characters from the film.

AT THE PARKS

Magic Kingdom

Now it’s time for your little mermaid to meet The Little Mermaid! Nestled among her treasures, visit Ariel at Her Grotto. Ariel, in her fins, has a meet and greet in New Fantasyland. FastPass+ offered.

Also in New Fantasyland, the Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid attraction will whisk you under the water “where everything is better”. Safe inside your clamshell, you will relive how one lucky mermaid found true love and went from fins to legs. FastPass+ offered.

During the Festival of Fantasy Parade, watch for “an under-the-sea jubilee starring Ariel, Sebastian, and an enchanted ocean ensemble from The Little Mermaid atop a sparkling music box”.

Hollywood Studios

Enjoy the Voyage of the Little Mermaid performance during your visit to Hollywood Studios. This live extravaganza is filled with large and colorful puppets, performers, special effects, and movie clips. FastPass+ offered.

Epcot

Meet Ariel, with legs, during a Princess Storybook Dining breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall which is located in Norway. Advanced Dining Reservations are recommended.

AFTER YOUR VACATION

Your princess will treasure her memories from your vacation forever! Keep them fresh in her mind with a photo album highlighting her mermaid moments. Keep your scrapbooking simple by printing theme cards and mixing/matching them with your candids or the Memory Maker photos in a pocket album.