PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure Reopens with Physical Distancing at Disney California Adventure

Katie Francis

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure Reopens with Physical Distancing at Disney California Adventure

We’re going under the sea today at Disney California Adventure! Swim along with us to The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure to check out the physical distancing measures in place at the attraction.

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The façade was recently refurbished. The new, darker blue provides a nice contrast to the cream and teal.

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There are hand sanitizer stations in the queue for guests to use before boarding.

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Physical distancing markers help each party stay six feet apart as per California’s guidelines.

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The interior queue isn’t in use, there’s a short walk to the load area from here.

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At this time, Cast Members are only loading every other shell in order to maintain distancing.

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Disneyland Resort was closed for over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic before reopening on April 30th.

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Now we have “Poor Unfortunate Souls” stuck in our heads.

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Watch our full ride-through video below.

See more reopened attractions and their COVID-19 safety measures at Disney California Adventure here: