Navarez, Martin. "[RECAP] Anime Expo 2018: Day 2". Archived from the original on April 19, 2019 . Retrieved November 9, 2018. Ariel is a meet-and-greet character appearing at Disney theme parks around the world, including in specific meet-and-greet locations such as Ariel's Grotto. [109] A dark ride based on the film, Ariel's Undersea Adventure, opened at both Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort and Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in 2011 and 2012, respectively. [110] Both attractions tell the story of the film by taking riders through scenes based on the film's various musical numbers. Various live entertainment shows based on the film can be found at Disney theme parks worldwide, including Voyage of the Little Mermaid at Disney's Hollywood Studios and King Triton's Concert at Tokyo DisneySea. The Mermaid Lagoon land at Tokyo DisneySea is also based on the film. [111] Sequel and prequel

In 2018, an all-male Princeton a capella choir, the Tigertones, was criticized for using the song " Kiss the Girl", and in particular the way their performance played into the lyrics. The film depicts a mute female character in a romantic setting with a male character, while the lyrics encourage him to kiss her. The Tigertones would bring on stage two unsuspecting members of the audience, one man and one woman, and encouraged them to kiss. Critics have raised issues of informed consent being at stake, as well as toxic masculinity. [102] Comparisons were also drawn to other Disney animated films that provoked similar arguments, such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, wherein the prince kisses an unconscious Snow White. [103] [104] Some Princeton students told The New York Times that the lyrics were not troubling, but the Tigertones choosing people at random was. [105] Controversy arose regarding the artwork for the film's original VHS release when consumers noticed an oddly shaped structure on the castle, closely resembling a human penis. [93] [94] Disney and the cover designer insist it was an accident, resulting from a late-night rush job to finish the cover artwork. The object does not appear on the cover of the second release of the film. [93] Emery, C. Eugene Jr. (March 1996). "When the Media Miss Real Messages in Subliminal Stories". Skeptical Inquirer. p.16.a b Ulaby, Neda (December 14, 2022). " 'Iron Man,' 'Super Fly' and 'Carrie' are inducted into the National Film Registry". NPR . Retrieved December 14, 2022. Pat Carroll as Ursula, a manipulative and conniving sea witch who takes Ariel's voice in exchange for turning her into a human, planning to use Ariel as ransom to get her father's magical trident and take over Atlantica. [16] Korkis, Jim (February 23, 2011). "How Basil Saved Disney Feature Animation: Part One". Mouse Planet. Petski, Denise (September 25, 2019). "John Stamos & Graham Phillips Join 'The Little Mermaid Live!' On ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 16, 2019 . Retrieved September 26, 2019. Jodi Benson as Ariel, the 16-year-old adventurous and headstrong mermaid princess of Atlantica who is fascinated with the human world and falls in love with Prince Eric. [15]

AFI's 100 Years...100 Heroes & Villains Nominees" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on September 29, 2017 . Retrieved August 19, 2016. Andrew Gans (January 8, 2009). "The Little Mermaid to Celebrate First Broadway Anniversary January 10". Playbill. Archived from the original on February 5, 2015 . Retrieved October 22, 2010. In May 2023, while reviewing the live-action adaptation, /Film writer Vanessa Armstrong admitted to not being a fan of the original film, lambasting the romance, saying in full: Benson also voices Vanessa, Ursula's human alter-ego and disguise she uses to sabotage her deal with Ariel. a b c Moore, Roger (June 20, 2004). "After the Magic". Orlando Sentinel. pp.F1, F6. Archived from the original on October 3, 2019 . Retrieved November 3, 2021.

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