Live-Action Version of Ariel Will Be Appearing at DL

[Brer Oswald]

Disney has kind of created a situation now, do they make this permanent to give more people this experience (and have 2 Ariel’s in the park), remove the original Ariel and risk a political firestorm, or keep this temporary and deny people the opportunity?

Put Live Action in one park and animated in the other. Occasionally swap which appears in which park?

I can’t see them abandoning the original film. The IP makes them a ton of money and is nostalgic to a ton of people.

 

[waltography]

Put Live Action in one park and animated in the other. Occasionally swap which appears in which park?

I can’t see them abandoning the original film. The IP makes them a ton of money and is nostalgic to a ton of people.

Agreed. They do the same with both Cruellas come Halloween time, and in fact I think both Cruellas appear in the same park during Oogie Boogie Bash (one hosts the treat trail while the other's in the parade). This is how they make the distinction in-app over at WDW:

Regardless, this isn't a problem I'm worried about even if both Ariels stay in Disneyland.

Edited to add the in-app screenshots.

 

[SoCalDisneyLover]

Wouldn't it make sense to move the cartoon Ariel to DCA, where there's actually a ride in her honor?

 

[TsWade2]

Wouldn't it make sense to move the cartoon Ariel to DCA, where there's actually a ride in her honor?

That’s what I heard.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

Is that set straight out of the movie? It's ugly as all get out. Arial is a very good representation of Halle Bailey. Very sweet!

 

[Phroobar]

What happens if the live action version has a shorter line?

 

[asianway]

What happens if the live action version has a shorter line?

Animated Ariel MAY appear as part of the 3 princesses in the hall so you can’t really compare. Even at WDW she has some “magic” helping with her line so that’s not the same either

 

[chadwpalm]

What happens if the live action version has a shorter line?

Given that opening weekend was abysmal internationally and that tracking is showing a major percentage loss this weekend, I would say that the live action version won't last very long.

 

[DavidDL]

They should have had her meet near the Animation Building's Ursula Grotto.

..I only say this because I really want that area back. This would have been the perfect excuse to revive it.

 

[BubbaisSleep]

They should have had her meet near the Animation Building's Ursula Grotto.

..I only say this because I really want that area back. This would have been the perfect excuse to revive it.

It is utterly disgraceful that they took out the at portion of the Animation Building. It was a great finale of a really fun experience! I let out the biggest eye roll when I have to u-turn from Beast’s library.