The new live-action “The Little Mermaid” made its theatrical debut this week, while we found some new Ariel merchandise honoring the animated original in Walt Disney World. Both the ornament and magnet featured below are available in The Darkroom shop on Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
‘The Little Mermaid’ Ariel Ornament – $19.99
This ornament features Ariel against a pastel underwater backdrop. Shades of lavender, red, and green dominate.
While the animated Ariel is available for meet-and-greets in Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios is now offering a chance to meet the live-action version of Ariel over at Walt Disney Presents.
‘The Little Mermaid’ Ariel Magnet – $14.99
This die-cut magnet features Ariel and Sebastian with text that reads “Wave Maker.”
Utilizing the same color scheme and style of the ornament, this magnet is suitable for many surfaces, including personal vehicles, and avoids potential damage from stickers and adhesives.
The Live Action Version of ‘The Little Mermaid’ Out Now
Oscar-nominated Rob Marshall, known for his work with “Chicago” and Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” directs “The Little Mermaid.” The remake stars Halle Bailey as mermaid princess Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian the crab, Awkwafina as diving bird Scuttle, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and Melissa McCarthy as Ursula. Noma Dumezweni will portray the new character Queen Selina — Eric’s mother.
The full trailer debuted during the Oscars, and a teaser trailer was released in April. Alan Menken, who wrote the score for the original 1989 “The Little Mermaid,” made some lyrical updates for the live-action remake, with help from Lin-Manuel Miranda.
“The Little Mermaid” was released in theaters on May 26, 2023. Bailey and Jodi Benson, who voiced the animated Ariel, united at the film’s premiere.
This wasn’t the first time that Bailey and Benson had interacted. According to the LA Times, Benson makes an on-land cameo in the film and was on set for the filming of “The Little Mermaid.” Benson was a source of on-set support for Bailey.
She told me how proud she was of me and how I’m handling everything, and encouraged me to just go for it. I appreciate her for being so warm and welcoming to me because she’s the GOAT, and it was important to me to get her stamp of approval.
Have you seen this film yet? What are your thoughts? What do you think of the new Ariel magnet and ornament? Let us know in the comments.
Check out some of the live-action-inspired merchandise now available at Walt Disney World Resort:
- New Live Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ MagicBand+ at Walt Disney World
- Live Action ‘Little Mermaid’ Loungefly Mini Backpack Available at Walt Disney World
- PHOTOS: New Merchandise With Prices For ‘The Little Mermaid’ Live Action Remake in Walt Disney World
If you’re interested in getting some other Disney ornaments added to your collection, here are some other recent options:
- New Orange Bird, Mr. Toad, Tiana, and More Sketchbook Ear Hat Ornaments Premiere on shopDisney
- New Main Street Electrical Parade, Disney100, and More Disney Hallmark Ornaments Coming Soon
- New Light-Up Walt Disney World Ornament Available
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