==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 <ref name= "florida"> http://www.florida-project.com/walt-disney-world-photos/magic-kingdom/fantasyland/ariels-grotto </ref>. Found on the shores of the lagoon that had once held the attraction 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea <ref name= "yester"> http://www.yesterland.com/arielsgrotto.html </ref>, 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) <ref name= "yester"/>.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 <ref name= "florida"/>.