Where to Meet Ariel at Disney World

Ariel meets at multiple locations at Walt Disney World. She meets in her 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 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.

We’ll have more details on Ariel soon!

If you would like to know more about meeting characters, you might like to browse the entire list of characters at Disney World or our guide to the best character dining at Disney World.

More Planning

Planning a Disney World vacation? Here are a few helpful guides to get you started:

• Our Disney World Resorts Guide offers an overview of where to stay, including hotel reviews, photos, and amenities.
• Use our Disney World Dining Guide to plan meals, snacks, and must-try restaurants.
• For those interested in transportation modes, our transportation guide highlights all the major forms you can use during your trip.
• Explore the Disney World Parks Guide for an introduction to all four theme parks.

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