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− | 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: | + | 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>. |
==Official Website== | ==Official Website== |
Revision as of 19:39, 5 January 2016
Ariel’s Grotto is a meet and greet location in Fantasyland.
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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 location [1]. Found 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].As mentioned above, 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].
Official Website
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 [3].