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.
Last Updated: November 30, 2025
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 a temporary location near Echo Lake. We’ve walked through this meet and greet and have an account of our experience: Meet Ariel Near Echo Lake at 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.
- See our list of Characters in Fantasmic! for more details.
- 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.
Other:
- Ariel formerly met at Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. She may or may not return to this location after the 2025 holiday season. For the time being, she was relocated to Echo Lake, as noted above. We have an overview of her location at Walt Disney Presents if you would like to learn more. (Santa is meeting at this location during Christmas.)
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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