Ariel from 1989’s The Little Mermaid has some of the most iconic costume changes in Disney history. Ariel goes through five different dresses throughout the movie, and she has had some new ones made for her since promoting the film. Learn more about the fashion influences of Ariel’s dresses!
Read MoreThe story of The Little Mermaid can be dated back to 1836, written by famous fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen. The original story and the Disney film have many differences, with Disney cutting much of the gruesome details of the first version. Learn more about the origins of Ariel and The Little Mermaid!
Read MoreOne of The Little Mermaid’s unlikely heroes is Sebastian the crab. He performs the two highest awarded songs of the film, his character development is the most admirable throughout the story, and he drives the plot forward along. Learn more about the other ways Sebastian is a significant character of The Little Mermaid!
Read MoreHoward Ashman is the genius behind some of Disney’s most beloved songs, including “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid, “Belle” from Beauty and the Beast, “Prince Ali” from Aladdin, and many more. Learn more about Ashman’s career inside and outside of Disney, as well as the legacy he left behind.
Read MorePat Carroll, best known for her time voicing the wicked Disney villain Ursula, had an extremely fruitful life in entertainment. Beginning on the stage and transitioning to television during the golden age, Pat Carroll had the opportunity to star in many legendary series. Learn more about Pat’s career and her time with Disney.
Read MoreAriel from The Little Mermaid and Belle from Beauty and the Beast not only share a longing for adventure and an infectious curious personality, but they also share a live action reference model. Learn more about the life of Sherri Stoner and her time as Disney’s Ariel and Belle.
Read MoreThroughout the Disney parks, there are some incredible animatronics that Imagineers dreamed up. Learn more about some of the most iconic animatronics in Disneyland California, including the Jack Sparrow animatronic, Indiana Jones animatronic, Spider-Man animatronic, and more.
Read MoreMany of our favourite Disney characters from the Disney Renaissance Era made their way onto televisions sets throughout the 1990s and into the early 2000s. Successful Disney movies such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, and others all received their own spin-off television shows. Learn more about each one here.
Read MoreAs Walt worked toward the success of his company back in the 1930s, he had a list of movies he wanted to accomplish right after Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. We would’ve seen The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, and many other movies in a much earlier decade. Learn more about Walt’s original film timeline.
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