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| − | On April 12, 2010 the original Ariel's Grotto was closed to make way for the New Fantasyland expansion. When the area opened in 2012, a new version of Ariel's Grotto reopened | + | On April 12, 2010 the original Ariel's Grotto was closed to make way for the New Fantasyland expansion <ref name= "yester"/>. When the area opened in 2012, a new version of Ariel's Grotto reopened next to the new [[Under the Sea- Journey of The Little Mermaid Attraction]] <ref name= "florida"/>. The current version of Ariel's Grotto does not feature a water play area like the original; however it does allow guests to meet Ariel in her mermaid form <ref name= "allears"> http://allears.net/tp/mk/ariels-grotto.htm </ref>. |
==Fun Facts and Trivia== | ==Fun Facts and Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 10:55, 5 January 2016
Ariel’s Grotto is a meet and greet location in Fantasyland.
| Ariel's Grotto | |
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| Ariel meets guests within Ariel’s Grotto. | |
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| Land | Fantasyland |
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| Attraction type | Meet and Greet |
| Opening date | 1996 |
| Closing date | April 12, 2010 |
| Reopened | December 6, 2012 |
| Fastpass + | Yes |
| Based on | The Little Mermaid |
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Contents
Attraction Description and History
Original Ariel’s Grotto (1996-2010)
Ariel's Grotto initially opened in the fall 1996 as a water play area and meet and greet [1]. Located on the shores of the lagoon that had once held the attraction 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea [2], Ariel's Grotto featured a small water play area themed after the 1989 Disney movie The Little Mermaid. Originally, a waterfall fell into the lagoon, serving as the backdrop for a large statue of King Triton (Ariel's father) [2]. Besides just being a play area, Ariel’s Grotto also gave guests the opportunity to meet Ariel in her mermaid form.
In 2004, the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Lagoon was filled in. At this time Ariel's Grotto continued to operate, although the waterfall and statue of King Triton were removed [1].
New Fantasyland Ariel’s Grotto (2012-Present)
On April 12, 2010 the original Ariel's Grotto was closed to make way for the New Fantasyland expansion [2]. When the area opened in 2012, a new version of Ariel's Grotto reopened next to the new Under the Sea- Journey of The Little Mermaid Attraction [1]. The current version of Ariel's Grotto does not feature a water play area like the original; however it does allow guests to meet Ariel in her mermaid form [3].
Fun Facts and Trivia
- Although Ariel can be found in her human form at Akershus Restaurant in Norway, Ariel's Grotto is the only place where guests can meet the princess in her mermaid form.
References
http://www.yesterland.com/arielsgrotto.html
http://www.charactercentral.net/C10_DisneyCharacters_PrincesPrincesses_Ariel.aspx