Where to Meet Ariel at Disney World
Ariel is a popular princess who meets in multiple locations at Walt Disney World. She is a little extra unique because you can find her in mermaid form at some locations, in land form at others, and there’s even a live-action version of her at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. So whether you’re flippin’ your fins or hoping to jump and dance, you might want to know where to find her. Below, we’ve listed everywhere you can typically find Ariel at Disney World.
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. The photo below is from a time when her meet-and-greet was temporarily relocated near Echo Lake during the holiday season.
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 list of Disney World Character Meet-and-Greet Locations. Check back with Resorts Gal for the latest Disney updates and reviews.
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