Disney Cruise Line's newest and largest ship will set sail with new entertainment offerings. During Destination D23, two shows for the Disney Wish were announced: Disney Seas the Adventure and The Little Mermaid. These broadway-style shows will feature Disney characters like Minnie, Goofy, Tinker Bell and Moana in Disney Seas the Adventure and characters from... Continue Reading →
Halle Bailey Breaks Silence on “The Little Mermaid” Casting Backlash
Halle Bailey, who's been tapped to portray Ariel in the live-action version of Disney's "The Little Mermaid", addressed the online backlash to role. She sat down with Teen Vogue where the topic came up during an interview. Bailey says she's still very thankful for being cast and she’s balancing the good with the bad when... Continue Reading →
30th Anniversary Pins “The Little Mermaid” Pins Splash into Disney Parks
It's been exactly 30 years since Ariel swam into our hearts. The Little Mermaid first debuted November 17, 1989-- and ever since then, fans have been flipping their fins over the movie. Avid pin collectors can celebrate with special pins . There's one jumbo ($64.99) and a set of larger pins featuring some of the... Continue Reading →
Disney Casts Jonah Hauer-King to Play Prince Eric in Live-Action “The Little Mermaid”
The Little Mermaid has found its Prince Eric. British actor Jonah Hauer-King has been tapped to play the coveted role, which Harry Styles was previously in talks for. Hauer-King will appear opposite Halle Bailey as Ariel, with Mary Poppins Returns helmer Rob Marshall directing. Also reportedly on board are Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Daveed... Continue Reading →
Jodi Benson Shares Photos from “The Little Mermaid Live!” Hours Before Cameo
Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, is getting a major cameo in The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Little Mermaid Live!. Earlier this morning she was featured in a special Good Morning America sneak peek of the live production airing on ABC tonight. Now, just hours before the performance, she shared photos from... Continue Reading →
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes with “The Little Mermaid Live!”
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Little Mermaid Live! airs tonight, and Good Morning America is giving us a behind the scenes (or under the sea) look at the live production. The special feature on this morning's show gives us an inside look at song rehearsals, costumes, props, puppets and even reveals a very... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World Distributing Commemorative Buttons to Celebrate ABC’s “The Little Mermaid Live!”
Fans of The Little Mermaid can flip their fins over to Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios to get a commemorative button celebrating ABC's The Little Mermaid Live! Guests will receive one button for either riding Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid or watching Voyage of The Little Mermaid at Hollywood Studios. ABC's... Continue Reading →
ABC Publishes Character Posters for “The Little Mermaid Live!”
ABC Network is going all-out in its promotion of a one-night special: The Little Mermaid Live! The TV special airing Tuesday night features the likes of Auli'i Cravalho, Queen Latifah, Shaggy, John Stamos and Graham Phillips. ABC just released these character posters ahead of the airing. The Little Mermaid Live! airs Tuesday November 5th on... Continue Reading →
First Look at Cast in Costume for “The Little Mermaid Live!”
Anticipation is building for Disney’s live TV musical presentation of The Little Mermaid and on Wednesday ABC debuted photos of the production’s stars in full costume as their iconic characters. The live musical stars Auli’i Cravalho as Ariel, with Graham Philips as Prince Eric. In addition, Shaggy plays Ariel’s crustacean sidekick Sebastian and John Stamos... Continue Reading →
ABC Gives First Look at Stars in “The Little Mermaid Live”
The voice of Moana is taking her talents under the sea. Auli'i Cravalho is taking on the role of Ariel for ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Little Mermaid Live! Back in August we first told you about the star-studded casting featuring the likes of Cravalho, Queen Latifah, Shaggy & John Stamos. Now,... Continue Reading →