Under the Sea- Journey of The Little Mermaid | Disney World

Last Updated on: February 1st, 2023

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s Under the Sea- Journey of The Little Mermaid ride including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Under the Sea- Journey of The Little Mermaid | Disney World Description

“Under the Sea- Journey of The Little Mermaid (Disney World)” is locked Under the Sea- Journey of The Little Mermaid (Disney World)In Under the Sea- Journey of The Little Mermaid, relive the tale of how one lucky little mermaid found true love—and legs!

Enter Prince Eric’s castle through an underground cavern at low tide, board a colorful clamshell and take the plunge. You’ll become part of a world where mermaids dream of dancing, fish form a conga line, evil sea witches ensnare souls and unlikely pairs fall in love… and live happily ever after.

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Hear classic songs, relive magical moments and visit memorable places from Disney’s The Little Mermaid during your underwater adventure—from Ariel’s gadget-filled grotto to a boisterous crab-conducted bandstand to a sinister eel-infested lair.

Emerge from the ocean’s depths and watch as Prince Eric and Ariel exchange intimate gazes aboard a rowboat then celebrate their union with a fairytale wedding finale. Immersive special effects make you feel like you’re really there, while new hand-drawn animation sequences depict Ariel as she is best known and loved.

On your undersea journey, you’ll encounter an ocean of beloved characters from the film, including Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, Flounder, Scuttle, King Triton and Ursula the sea witch—looming over you at 7.5 feet tall and 12 feet wide! (source)


Under the Sea- Journey of The Little Mermaid | Disney World Fun Facts

  • There are 183 characters included in the attraction.
  • 70% of the attraction’s characters are in the Under the Sea scene.
  • The Ursula audio-animatronic is 7.5 feet tall and 12 feet wide.
  • More than 20,000 live and artificial plants decorate the attraction, inside and out.


Under the Sea- Journey of The Little Mermaid | Disney World Details




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