Walt Disney World is hiring performers who look like the live-action Ariel as portrayed by Halle Bailey in the upcoming live-action “The Little Mermaid.” This isn’t the first time Disney has specifically sought performers who look like the live-action version of a character who was originally animated, but it is the first time that the … Read more
Noah Fine Art is back for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. The booth is known for Noah Elias’s detailed paintings of Disney characters, and this year’s no exception! Noah Fine Art The kiosk can be found in the Japan Pavilion. There are both parks related pieces and Disney character art. There are … Read more
Look at this stuff, isn’t it neat? Any “The Little Mermaid” collection will be complete with this new Princess Ariel seashell ear headband available at Walt Disney World. Ariel Seashell Ear Headband – $34.99 The headband is teal green, the same color as Ariel’s tail. The ears are covered in tiny pink and teal sequins, … Read more
The US government’s Library of Congress has added two Disney films to the National Film Registry: “Iron Man” (2008) and “The Little Mermaid” (1989). The National Film Registry adds 25 new movies a year to its list for preservation based on “historical, cultural, and aesthetic contributions.” A film only become eligible for inclusion 10 years … Read more
Disney has released a poster for the upcoming live-action “The Little Mermaid” adaptation. Halle Bailey, who plays Ariel, shared the poster on Twitter, writing, “Words can’t describe how immensely honored I feel to play the mermaid of my dreams, Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Come under the sea with me, in theaters May 26, … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, September 11, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, September 9, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Today at the D23 Expo, during the “Studio Showcase Day 1: Celebrate the Magic of Disney and Pixar” panel, a teaser trailer debuted for the upcoming live action version of “The Little Mermaid” coming to Disney+ next year. Shortly thereafter, it was sent out on the official Disney Studios Twitter account. In addition to the … Read more
For World Princess Week, the Mermaid Tail Cupcake has returned to Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Unlike the other celebratory treats, this cupcake will stick around past August 27 (though beyond that, no official end date has been confirmed). Mermaid Tail Cupcake – $6.29 Vanilla Cupcake filled with Pineapple and topped … Read more
Emmy and Grammy award winning actor Pat Carroll has passed away at age 95, according to Deadline. She played Ursula in “The Little Mermaid” and reprised the role many times, and as recently as 2020. Carroll won an Emmy for Best Supporting Performance by an Actress in “Caesar’s Hour” (1954), and the Best Spoken Word, … Read more
A new limited edition pin featuring Ariel and other characters from Disney’s Art of Animation Resort celebrates ten years of the resort. Limited Edition 10th Anniversary Art of Animation Resort Pin – $19.99 Ariel is front and center, with the Art of Animation Resort logo over her tail and Flounder at her side. The rock … Read more
Construction walls went up around The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure in Disney California Adventure last month. Most of the walls have now been removed. The ride has remained open during the exterior construction. It looks like the pavement next to the building was replaced. The new pavement is lighter than the old pavement. … Read more
Several new split-building Sketchbook ornaments have arrived at Disneyland Resort. These ornaments are inspired by iconic Disney Parks buildings but feature them split open to show a scene from inside. Though some of these are also Disneyland Resort attractions, these are actually all modeled after their Walt Disney World counterparts. We found them at Plaza … Read more
Construction walls have been erected around The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at Disney California Adventure. The ride remains open while construction is ongoing outside. We captured photos of the walls throughout the past few days, but didn’t see many changes. The walls aren’t themed, just an off-white color with squares of latticework. The … Read more
Three new split-building Sketchbook ornaments have arrived at Walt Disney World. These ornaments are inspired by iconic Walt Disney World buildings but feature them split open to show a scene from inside. The new ones are inspired by Space Mountain, the Main Street train station, and Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid. … Read more
Four new shirts inspired by Disney Princesses Tiana, Pocahontas, Ariel, and Jasmine are now available at Disneyland Resort. Tiana Shirt – $36.99 This shirt is white with pink sleeves and a pink neckline. Tiana’s crown is pictured in yellow with a pink outline on the left breast. “I’m not your everyday princess” is embroidered on the … Read more