The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure

The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure
The entrance for The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure at Disney California Adventure.
Disney California Adventure
AreaParadise Pier (2011–2018)
Paradise Gardens Park (2018–present)
Coordinates33°48′21″N 117°55′19″W / 33.8058064°N 117.9220354°W / 33.8058064; -117.9220354
StatusOperating
Soft opening dateMay 26, 2011
Opening dateJune 3, 2011; 13 years ago (June 3, 2011)
ReplacedGolden Dreams
Magic Kingdom
NameUnder the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid
AreaFantasyland
(Enchanted Forest)
Coordinates28°25′10″N 81°34′45″W / 28.4194705°N 81.5792776°W / 28.4194705; -81.5792776
StatusOperating
Soft opening dateOctober 12, 2012[2]
Opening dateDecember 6, 2012; 11 years ago (December 6, 2012)[1]
Ride statistics
Attraction typeDark ride
ManufacturerSansei Yusoki
DesignerWalt Disney Imagineering
ThemeThe Little Mermaid
MusicAlan Menken (music)
Howard Ashman (lyrics)
Danny Troob (transitional and queue arrangements)[3]
Length624 ft (190 m)
Capacity1,900 Guests riders per hour
Vehicle typeOmnimover
VehiclesClamshells
Riders per vehicle2 to 4, plus lap-sitting
Rows1
Duration6:30
Lightning Lane Available
Disabled access Wheelchair accessible
Must transfer from wheelchair
Assistive listening available

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure (stylized The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure) is a ride attraction based on the 1989 Disney animated film The Little Mermaid, located in Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure and in Fantasyland at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Park, where it is titled Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid (stylized Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid). The ride opened on June 3, 2011 at Disney California Adventure,[4] and on December 6, 2012 at Magic Kingdom.[2][5]

  1. ^ Fickley-Baker, Jennifer (August 7, 2012). "New Fantasyland Grand Opening Set For December 6 at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort". Disney Parks Blog. Archived from the original on August 9, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Disney opens New Fantasyland early for 'dress rehearsal'". Bay News 9. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
  3. ^ "The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure". Mouseplanet.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  4. ^ Himmelberg, Michele (February 25, 2011). "From Under the Sea to Galaxies Far, Far Away…Opening Dates Are Set For A Soundsational Summer at Disneyland Resort". Disney Parks Blog. Archived from the original on February 26, 2011. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  5. ^ Brigante, Ricky (May 29, 2011). "New Fantasyland art, models and details unveiled featuring The Little Mermaid, Be Our Guest restaurant, Belle meet-and-greet and Dumbo update". Inside the Magic. Retrieved June 3, 2011.