The live-action version of Ariel will begin her character meet and greet at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort on May 26, the day of the new “The Little Mermaid” adaptation’s release.

Ariel at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

An Ariel meet and greet will open at Walt Disney Presents in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. For a limited time, a sneak peek and props from the film will be available at the Walt Disney Presents Theater.

Ariel at Disneyland Park

Ariel will greet Disneyland guests on the promenade near “it’s a small world.”

Live-Action “The Little Mermaid”

Oscar-nominated Rob Marshall, known for his work with “Chicago” and Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” directs “The Little Mermaid.” The remake stars Halle Bailey as mermaid princess Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian the crab, Awkwafina as diving bird Scuttle, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and Melissa McCarthy as Ursula. Noma Dumezweni will portray the new character Queen Selina, Eric’s mother.

The full trailer debuted during the Oscars and a teaser trailer was released this month. Alan Menken, who wrote the score for the original 1989 “The Little Mermaid,” made some lyrical updates for the live-action remake, with help from Lin-Manuel Miranda.

We also got a closer look at “The Little Mermaid” thanks to photos and interviews from Entertainment Weekly. 

“The Little Mermaid” hits theaters on May 26, 2023.

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