Where to Meet Ariel at Disney World
Ariel meets at multiple locations at Walt Disney World. She meets in mermaid form at Magic Kingdom and as the live-action Ariel at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The following guides detail her meet-and-greet locations.

At Magic Kingdom
Ariel meets guests daily at Ariel’s Grotto at Magic Kingdom. We have a complete overview of her location in the following article: Meet Ariel at Her Grotto at Magic Kingdom.

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Live-Action)
Ariel currently meets as The Little Mermaid from the live-action film daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As of this update, she’s meeting at Walt Disney Presents. We’ve walked through this meet and greet and have an account of our experience: Meet Ariel at Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Other Places to See Ariel
Ariel makes regular appearances at the following locations:
- Ariel has a float in the daily Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom.
- She is in Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Ariel stars in The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure, an incredible stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Character Dining:
- Ariel is often part of the character lineup at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at Epcot. You might also see her at Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom.
Special Appearances:
- Ariel meets with Prince Eric during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. They also usually meet at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Note that both parties require separate tickets.
- We’ve seen Ariel meet with Prince Eric in the past as a surprise for Valentine’s Day.
Final Thoughts
We hope you enjoyed this overview of where to meet Ariel at Disney World! If you’re looking for more characters who meet in the parks, see our Disney World Meet-and-Greet Guide! Check back with Resorts Gal for the latest Disney updates and reviews.
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