‘The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure is a stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This attraction opened on May 27, 2025, replacing the former stage show, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, which originally opened at the same location in 1992. Below, we’ll discuss details for seeing the stage show on your next visit to the park.
Watch as Ariel follows her dreams to be part of the human world. This little mermaid’s adventure is brimming with familiar moments—like encounters with King Triton and Ursula—and stirring scenes.
Throughout Ariel’s journey, get swept away by moving musical numbers like “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” “Kiss the Girl” and more!
This fin-tastic tale is enhanced with stunning set pieces and cutting-edge effects that capture Ariel’s imagination and emotions.
Showtimes
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure is offered intermittently throughout the day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Below, you will find a list of the regular showtimes. However, it is important to note that entertainment offerings are subject to change. So we always recommend checking the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit to confirm the exact showtimes. Here is the regular schedule:
Morning: 9:20 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 11:20 a.m.
Afternoon: 12:00 p.m., 12:40 p.m., 1:20 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:40 p.m., 3:20 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 4:40 p.m.
Evening: 5:20 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 6:40 p.m., 7:20 PM
Our chart below provides a quick reference for seeing a performance.
| The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure | Disney’s Hollywood Studios |
|---|---|
Location: | Animation Courtyard |
Height Requirement: | NA, Stage Show |
Lightning Lane: | Yes, with Lightning Lane Multi Pass |
Early Theme Park Hours: | No |
Extended Evening Hours: | No |
Attraction Type: | Stage Show |
Seats Per Vehicle: | Theater Rows |
Duration: | Approx. 18 Minutes |
Good For: | Everyone |
Scare Factor: | None |
Must-Do List: | Medium to High Priority |
Perfect For: | Fans of The Little Mermaid |
Special Mention: | This is an incredible opportunity to see a quality stage show performance. |
Additional Info: Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs for this performance.
Check our Disney World Lightning Lane Guide to plan your attractions.
Our Review of The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure
The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure is on the corner of the former Animation Courtyard. A covered queue sits outside the theater’s entrance. If you arrive early enough for the next performance, you can likely wait inside the interior portion of the queue. All other guests will wait in the exterior portion of the queue.
When it’s time for the next performance, cast members will open the theater doors, allowing guests to enter. Those in wheelchairs and ECVs can sit in dedicated accessible areas toward the back of the theater. All other guests are asked to continue to the opposite end of the row, allowing the entire theater to fill.
Soon after, the performance begins with King Triton and Sebastian as animated elements. They are awaiting a musical performance from Ariel, the Little Mermaid, and her sisters.
As the story goes, Ariel is nowhere to be found when the final clam shell opens. At this point, all the characters are strictly on screen.
Then, the set changes, and Ariel appears in real life. She is talking with Flounder, who appears as a puppet.
After a brief scuffle with her father, Ariel is shown in a dual scene with Prince Eric. It’s a touching scene.
Perhaps, the highlight of the show is the Under the Sea act, where Ariel floats across the stage with on-screen animations and live puppets. The entire theater comes to life with the upbeat melody of the song and the stunning visuals.
Of course, that act is followed by Ariel making the biggest mistake of her life as she signs a deal with Ursula. This act was very well done.
After the scene with Ursula, the story rapidly unfolds. Understandingly, it would probably be difficult for the audience to sit through the entire play. That said, it is a bit of a damper that we don’t get to see the romance develop between Prince Eric and Ariel.
Ursula soon returns to shake things up so her curse on Ariel can’t be broken.
As the story goes, Prince Eric saves the day, and King Triton sees that he might have been a little too harsh on his daughter.
The pair gets their happily ever after, and all is right again on land and under the sea.
The Resorts Gal Spin on ‘The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure’
We give this endearing stage show the green light. It is a high-quality, Broadway-style production. Our only issue with the performance is that it is a bit rushed. We would actually prefer this to be a 25-30 minute offering to allow a little more time for the story to develop.
Overall, we wouldn’t miss it if you haven’t had the opportunity to see it before. Our best advice is to arrive 20-30 minutes early. We usually sit toward the back of the theater for a broader view of the performance. If you’re visiting with little ones, though, you might prefer to sit closer to the stage to see the characters and puppets better. I cannot say enough good things about the puppeteers who bring characters like Sebastian and Flounder to life. Don’t miss it!
Final Thoughts
We hope you enjoyed this overview of the performance and will have the time to see it on your visit. For more stage shows at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you might like the following:
- Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
- For the First Time in Forever (Frozen Sing-Along Celebration)
- Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
- Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Or browse the entire list of attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Check back with Resorts Gal soon for more Disney World planning and details.
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