Ariel

This article is about the Disney Jr. show. For articles that share the same name, see Ariel.

Ariel
Genre	Fantasy Adventure Educational Comedy
Format	Animation
Number of seasons	1
Number of episodes	8 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Lynne Southerland Norma P. Sepulveda Keith Wagner
Running time	11 minutes
Production company(s)	Wild Canary Animation
Broadcast
Channel(s)	Disney Jr.
Streaming Service(s)	Disney+
Original run	June 27, 2024 –

Ariel is an animated preschool series that premiered on June 27, 2024 on Disney Jr. Following Ariel's childhood adventures in Atlantica, the series serves as a reboot/reimagining of The Little Mermaid franchise with alternate iterations of its characters and world. Prior to its premiere, a series of shorts titled Ariel's Mermaid Tales premiered from June 4 to June 14, 2024.

Synopsis

Set in the fantastical Caribbean-inspired underwater kingdom of Atlantica, the series follows an 8-year-old Ariel as she embarks on fun-filled, action-packed mermaid adventures with her friends. Driven by a deep and unending curiosity about the world around her, Ariel discovers land treasures, like a big floppy hat, squeaky rubber ducky, and whisk, that she collects and keeps safe in her crystal cavern. Sometimes, Ariel uses the treasures to help solve problems.

With each discovery, Ariel is filled with joy, and her mermaid tail, which changes colors depending on her emotions, lights up and shimmers. Full of charm, big ideas and a powerful voice, "Disney Junior's Ariel" is coming into her own, learning how to discover and appreciate the world around her and use her voice to inspire others.

Cast

• Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel
• Gracen Newton as Flounder
• Kevin Michael Richardson as Sebastian
• Taye Diggs as King Triton
• Amber Riley as Ursula
• Elizabeth Phoenix Caro as Lucia
• Cruz Flateau as Fernie
• Jessica Mikayla as Alanna
• Dana Heath as Ayanna
• Parvesh Cheena as Ravi
• Danni Washington as Tantie Chantale
• Alanna Ubach as Cristina Cuttles

Production

On June 13, 2023, Disney announced that they had given the green light to an animated series for preschoolers with Disney Jr.'s Ariel.

Dr. Patricia Saunders, professor of English and hemispheric Caribbean studies and director of graduate studies at the University of Miami and author of two books, serves as cultural consultant on the series.

Sean Skeete, chair of Berklee College of Music's ensemble department, is the Caribbean music consultant.

The show is planned for 120 episodes.

Trivia

• This is the second television series to be based on The Little Mermaid.
  • Unlike the 1990s television series, this series is not produced by Disney Television Animation, but rather by an outside studio named Wild Canary Animation.
• The Little Mermaid is the eighth Disney franchise/film to have more than one television series based on the films of the franchise. The first seven are:
  • The Jungle Book (TaleSpin and Jungle Cubs)
  • Lilo & Stitch (Lilo & Stitch: The Series, Stitch!, and Stitch & Ai)
  • The Lion King (Timon & Pumbaa and The Lion Guard)
  • Winnie the Pooh (Welcome to Pooh Corner, The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The Book of Pooh, My Friends Tigger & Pooh, Playdate with Winnie the Pooh, and Me & Winnie the Pooh)
  • One Hundred and One Dalmatians (101 Dalmatians: The Series and 101 Dalmatian Street)
  • Alice in Wonderland (Adventures in Wonderland and Alice's Wonderland Bakery)
  • Big Hero 6 (Big Hero 6: The Series and Baymax!)
• The humanoid characters have been reimagined for the series (Ariel, especially, because of the successful performance from Halle Bailey in the 2023 live-action film), while Flounder and Sebastian retain their original designs from the 1989 film.
• This show marks one of the few The Little Mermaid animated productions in which Jodi Benson does not voice Ariel (the first being the 2004 V.Smile game The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Majestic Journey). In fact, none of the original voice cast from the 1989 film are confirmed to reprise their roles in this show thus far.
• This is the second confirmed Disney Princess TV series to be self-titled, after Tiana.
• This series debuted during the 35th anniversary of the original animated feature film.
• Ursula is portrayed as Ariel's loving aunt in this series in part of being a benevolent character, rather than a villain.
  • The idea of Ursula as Ariel's aunt and Triton's sister in the series comes from a deleted concept from the 1989 animated film, which is reinstated in the Broadway musical and the 2023 live-action remake.
• Flotsam and Jetsam are renamed Ebb and Flo in the series, which happen to be the same names of two alligators who appeared in The Little Mermaid series episode "Beached".
• This is the first Disney Jr. show to feature the rebranded logo.
• Like Ariel's sisters in the original film, their names always begin and end with the letter A.
  • However, the reimagined Ariel only has two older sisters that are identical twins instead of six in this series.
• Similar in vein to 101 Dalmatians: The Series, the series does not take place in the same continuity as the 1989 or 2023 movies and are possibly non-canonical to each other; examples include
  • Both Ariel and King Triton in the series are both depicted as black mermaids, as opposed to both Caucasian/White mermaids as in the 1989 film, or either one in the 2023 live-action remake:
  • Ursula being depicted as Ariel's loving aunt and a benevolent character rather than a villain as in both movies (in addition to Ursula being reimagined as a black half-octopus/human hybrid in this series).
  • Ursula's eels Flotsam and Jetsam being renamed as Ebb and Flo in the series.
  • Ariel having only two older sisters that are identical twins named Alanna and Ayanna in this series, as opposed to having six older sisters as in both movies.

Videos

Meet Disney Junior's Ariel 🧜🏾‍♀️ - Teaser - @disneyjunior

Ariel - For The First Time - Teaser Trailer I Disney TVA 40th Years

Ariel - Riddle Me This - Teaser I Disney TVA 40th Years

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Theme Song 🎶🧜🏾‍♀️ - NEW SHOW - @disneyjunior

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Mermaid Tales 🧜🏾‍♀️ - Trailer - NEW SHORTS - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Official Trailer 🧜🏾‍♀️ - NEW SERIES - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.'s Ariel Exclusive Clip - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Mermaid Tales 🧜🏾‍♀️ - Ariel's Tail - Shimmer Song ✨ - NEW SHORTS - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Mermaid Tales Short -2 🧜🏾‍♀️ - The Quiet Game - NEW SHORTS - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Mermaid Tales Short -3 🧜🏾‍♀️ - Palace Puzzle - NEW SHORTS - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Mermaid Tales Short -4 🧜🏾‍♀️ - Ariel's Palace Tour - NEW SHORTS -@disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Mermaid Tales Short -5 🧜🏾‍♀️ - Friendship Smoothie - NEW SHORTS - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Mermaid Tales Compilation🧜🏾‍♀️ - NEW SHORTS - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Mermaid Tales Short -6 🧜🏾‍♀️ - A Fashion Emergency - NEW SHORTS - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Mermaid Tales Short -7 🧜🏾‍♀️ - Dress Up Mess Up - NEW SHORTS - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Mermaid Tales Short -8 🧜🏾‍♀️ - Magic Breakfast - NEW SHORTS - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Mermaid Tales Short -9 🧜🏾‍♀️ - The Silly Trumpetfish - NEW SHORTS - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Mermaid Tales Short -10 🧜🏾‍♀️ - Hiccup Gone Amuck - NEW SHORTS - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel 🧜🏾‍♀️ - Discover the Sea of Magic 🐚 - NEW SERIES - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel First Full Episode 🧜🏾‍♀️ - Atlantica Day - NEW - S1 E1 Pt.1 - @disneyjunior

Disney Jr.’s Ariel First Full Episode 🧜🏾‍♀️ - A Winner's Spirit - NEW - S1 E1 Pt.2 - @disneyjunior

Disney Jr.’s Ariel 🧜🏾‍♀️ - Meet Ariel's Best Friends 🐚 - NEW SERIES - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Full Episode 🧜🏾‍♀️ - Ursula's Magic Camp - NEW - S1 E2 Pt.1 - @disneyjunior

Disney Jr.’s Ariel Full Episode 🧜🏾‍♀️ - Fernie's Notebook - NEW - S1 E2 Pt.2 - @disneyjunior

Disney Jr.’s Ariel "Making Waves" Song 🎶 - @disneyjunior-2

If Triton says it’s chores day, it’s chores day 😍 -Ariel -DisneyJr

Disney Jr.’s Ariel "One Colorful Ocean" Song 🎶 - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel "The Right Place" Song 🎶 - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel "Zim Zam Bazoo" Song 🎶 - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel "Trust In What You Know" Song 🎶 - @disneyjunior-2

Turtles 🐢 - Disney Animals- Under the Sea with Ariel - @disneyjunior

Disney Jr. "Let's Play" Song 🎶 - Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Bluey, Spidey & MORE! - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Jr.’s Ariel "Catch Me If You Can" Song 🎶 - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Animals- Under the Sea with Ariel - Crabs 🦀 - @disneyjunior

@disneyjunior Under the Sea - Mickey Mouse Funhouse, Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends & MORE!

Disney Jr.’s Ariel "Treasure" Song 🎶 - @disneyjunior-2

Manatees - Disney Animals- Under the Sea with Ariel - @disneyjunior

Disney Jr.’s Ariel "Find Your Own Thing" Song 🎶 - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Animals - Eels - Under the Sea with Ariel - @disneyjunior

Disney Jr. "Let's Play" Song 🎶 - Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Bluey, Spidey & MORE! - @disneyjunior-3

Disney Jr.’s Ariel "Teamwork Is Fun" Song 🎶 - @disneyjunior-2

Disney Animals - Rays - Under the Sea with Ariel - @disneyjunior

Gallery

Featuring the original Disney Junior logo

Poster

External link

• Ariel (TV series) on Wikipedia

References

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Media Films: The Little Mermaid (video/soundtrack) • The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (video) • The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (video) • The Little Mermaid (2023) (video/soundtrack) Shows: The Little Mermaid (videography) • A Poem Is... • The Wonderful World of Disney: The Little Mermaid Live! (soundtrack) • Sebastian's Caribbean Jamboree • Ariel Video Games: NES game • Sega Genesis Game • Ariel's Story Studio • Kingdom Hearts • Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories • Kingdom Hearts II • The Little Mermaid 2: Pinball Frenzy • Disney's The Little Mermaid: Magic in Two Kingdoms • Disney Emoji Blitz • Disney Heroes: Battle Mode Books: The Art of The Little Mermaid • Disney Princess Enchanted Stables: The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Baby Beau • Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch • Official Comic Adaptation • Disney Comics • The Little Mermaid's Treasure Chest • Disney Princess Beginnings • Marvel Comics • The Little Mermaid: The Full Film Script • Prince of Song & Sea • The Little Mermaid: Against the Tide Music: The Legacy Collection • Sebastian from The Little Mermaid • Sebastian: Party Gras! • The Little Mermaid: Songs from the Sea • The Little Mermaid: Splash Hits • Ariel's Favorites • Songs from The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea & More! Cancelled projects: Little Mermaid's Island Disney Parks Mermaid Lagoon • Disney's Art of Animation Resort • Ariel's Grotto • Country Bear Musical Jamboree • Triton's Garden • Blowfish Balloon Race • Disney Animation Building • Fairy Tale Forest • Flounder's Flying Fish Coaster • It's a Small World • Jumpin' Jellyfish • King Triton's Carousel of the Sea • Mermaid Lagoon Theater • Ariel's Playground • Mickey's PhilharMagic • Princess Pavilion • Scuttle's Scooters • Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom • Sorcerer's Workshop • Storybook Land Canal Boats • The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure • The Whirlpool • Voyage to the Crystal Grotto Entertainment: Animagique • Believe! Sea of Dreams • Castle of Magical Dreams • Disney Dreams: An Enchanted Classic • Disney KiteTails • Disney's Wishes • Fantasmic! • Feel the Magic • Golden Fairytale Fanfare • King Triton's Concert • Mickey's Magical Celebration • Mickey's Magical Music World • Mickey and the Magical Map • Mickey and the Wondrous Book • The Golden Mickeys • The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure • The Starlit Princess Waltz • Villains Tonight! • Voyage of The Little Mermaid Restaurants: Ariel's Grotto Parades: Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade • Disney's Fantillusion • Disney's Magical Moments Parade • Disney Carnivale Parade • Disney on Parade • Disney Stars on Parade • Festival of Fantasy Parade • Mickey's New Year's Eve Parade • Mickey & Friends Street Celebration • Mickey's Soundsational Parade • Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play It! Street Party • Paint The Night Parade • SpectroMagic • The Wonderful World of Disney Parade • Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams Fireworks: Believe... There's Magic in the Stars • Celebrate the Magic • Disney Dreams! • Disney Enchantment • Disney in the Stars • Disneyland Forever • Fantasy in the Sky • Happily Ever After • Ignite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light • Magic, Music and Mayhem • The Magic, the Memories and You • Momentous • Once Upon a Time • Remember... Dreams Come True • Wonderful World of Animation • World of Color • Illuminate! A Nighttime Celebration • Wondrous Journeys Spring: Disney Color-Fest: A Street Party! • Disney Pirate or Princess: Make Your Choice Summer: Stitch's Summer Dance Bash • Summer Blast Halloween: Are You Brave Enough? • Disney's Not So Spooky Spectacular • Frightfully Fun Parade • Happy Hallowishes • Let's Get Wicked • Re-Villains! Halloween Parade • The Villains World • The Villains' Halloween "Into the Frenzy" • Villains Night Out! Chapter 2 Christmas: A Christmas Fantasy Parade • Disney Winter Magic Cavalcade • Royal Christmas Wishes Characters Original: Ariel • Flounder • Sebastian • Scuttle • Prince Eric • King Triton • Ursula • Flotsam and Jetsam • King Triton's Daughters • Max • Grimsby • Carlotta • Chef Louis • Ursula's Garden • Glut • The Seahorse Herald • Harold • Merpeople • Sea Creatures • Lagoon Residents Sequel: Melody • Tip and Dash • Alex • Morgana • Cloak and Dagger • Undertow • Hammerhead Shark • Flounder's Guppies • Baby Penguin • Ursula and Morgana's Mother Prequel: Queen Athena • Marina Del Rey • Benjamin • The Catfish Club Band • Stevie • Electric Eels Little Mermaid's Island: Sandy • Scales TV Series: Urchin • Gabriella • Ollie • Dudley • Pearl • Pearl's Mother • Manta • Little Evil • Daniel • Moray • Simon • Lobster Mobster and Da Shrimp • The Sorceress • Glowfish • Ebb and Flo • Empreror Sharga • Sharkanians • Octopid • Brain Sponge • Zeus • Spot the Killer Whale • Claud and Claudia Crab • Crab Scouts • Hans Christian Andersen • Lucky • Thor • Augustus • Stormy the Giant Seahorse • The Magical Wishing Starfish • Howling Hairfish • Apollo • Archimedes • Seaclops • Neptune • Dr. Vile Comic Book: Indigo • Marlin the Magician • Jenny Remake: Queen Selina Episodes The Little Mermaid • Ariel Objects Prince Eric's Statue • Trident • Ursula's Cauldron • Ursula's Necklace • Melody's locket • Queen Athena's music box • Dinglehopper • Royal Ship • The Wedding Ship • Snarfblatt• Ursula's Magic Potion Locations Atlantica • Ariel's Secret Grotto • Ursula's Lair • Prince Eric's Castle • Sharkania • Morgana's Ice Cave Songs Films: Fathoms Below • Daughters of King Triton • Part of Your World • Under the Sea • Poor Unfortunate Souls • Les Poissons • Kiss the Girl • Down to the Sea • For a Moment • Tip and Dash • Here on the Land and Sea • Endless Sky • Just One Mistake • Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora) • I Remember • Man Smart (Woman Smarter) • I Will Sing TV Series: Just a Little Love • You Got to be You • The Edge of the Edge of the Sea • The Lobster Mobster's Mob • The Beddy Bye Blues • Sing a New Song • In Harmony • This is the Life • Never Give Up • You Wouldn't Want to Mess with Me • The Sound of Laughter • Daring to Dance • Just Give Me a Chance • Evil Lullaby Musical: She's in Love • Human Stuff • Positoovity • I Want the Good Times Back • Storm at Sea • Daddy's Little Angel • Her Voice • The World Above • The Contest • If Only • Beyond My Wildest Dreams • Sweet Child • One Step Closer • All Good Things Must End Songs from the Sea: The Sea Kingdom • What's It Like to Be a Mermaid? • The Scuttle Strut • There's Only One Ariel • He's a Friend • At the Mermaids' Ball • Party With Me • My Room in the Sea • Dreaming • H2O, What a Feeling! • We Share the Earth • Where Mermaids Dwell Splash Hits: In My Blue Backyard • Home is Remake: Wild Uncharted Waters • For the First Time • The Scuttlebutt Deleted: Silence is Golden • Gonna Get My Wish • Impossible Child Other: Music is in the Air • One Dance • A Mermaid Song See Also Musical • The Disney Afternoon • Disney Sing Along Songs: Under the Sea