Live-Action Ariel Meet & Greet Returns to Walt Disney Presents

Guests can once again meet Ariel from the live-action The Little Mermaid in Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Ariel temporarily moved to Echo Lake near 50’s Prime Time Cafe in October to accommodate the limited-time Santa Claus and Santa Duffy meet and greets in Walt Disney Presents.

Live-Action Ariel Meet & Greet

We previously reported Ariel would return to her original location at Walt Disney Presents on January 12. She’s meeting there from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In the event of a schedule change, hours are posted outside the meet and greet, plus they are available in the My Disney Experience app and on the Walt Disney World website.

Ariel from the live-action movie has met guests in Disney’s Hollywood Studios since the film’s release in May 2023.

While her Echo Lake meet and greet was un-themed, Ariel’s spot in Walt Disney Presents is inspired by Prince Eric’s castle with a sunset background and props like books, a telescope, and a map.

Walt Disney Presents is also now hosting a preview of Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 with costumes and props from the Disney+ show on display.

The gallery gained several new exhibits over the holidays. Christmas movie displays included costumes from The Muppets Christmas Carol. Some of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour costumes remain on display for a few more weeks. There is also a preview center for upcoming Walt Disney World projects.

Guests can meet animated Ariel at her grotto in Magic Kingdom. The animated version of The Little Mermaid received a new live show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios last year.