Tag: The Little Mermaid
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Disney’s Live-Action The Little Mermaid Gets a Release Date
Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid now has a release date. Disney has revealed the date and mermaid fans will have some time to wait. The movie will be released on May 26, 2023. Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid stars Halle Bailey. She is joined by Javier Bardem, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Jonah Hauer-King, and Melissa McCarthy.…
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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Reveals What’s in the Works!
This week during the Disney Investor Day, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures revealed what it has in production that will be released in the next couple of years. So say there are a lot of things coming would be an understatement. It should be noted that a lot of these titles will end up on…
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Jodi Benson Invites Fans to be Part of Her World during Walt Disney Family Museum Event
The Little Mermaid was the first movie I ever saw in theaters as a toddler. I grew up loving Ariel and was the epitome of a “Little Mermaid” kid. Shirts, cups, bed sheets, toys, you name it; I was Ariel obsessed. Into my adulthood, The Little Mermaid remained my favorite Disney movie, and still is.…
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Pictorial: Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite is a Radical Return to the 80s
On January 29, 2020 Disneyland celebrated the 80s with a special ticketed event. Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite was a return to the 80s through the lens of the Happiest Place on Earth! The night included special photo ops, entertainment, characters, food, merchandise, and more! Unfortunately, due to the weather the planned fireworks for the night…
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50 Haunted Years – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot happening at the Disneyland Resort and beyond! Things start with ending of the Disneyland Resort 2019 All-American College Band season. This week also had the 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion. Both were covered extensively by the DAPS MAGIC team. In…
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Electrifying Bundle – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 944 (#462)
Welcome to a very fun episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks talk about a multitude of different topics. The show begins with a discussion about the Main Street Electrical Parade returning to the Disneyland Resort. It then moves on to the new streaming bundle that was announced by Disney that includes Disney+, ESPN+,…
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Auliʻi Cravalho Takes on ‘The Little Mermaid” Live As Second Color-Blind Casting of Ariel
Don’t you want to be where the people are? This Fall, Disney is making us a part of their world with a special TV special coming to ABC! “The Little Mermaid” live will bring the magic of the classic Disney tale, as well as the wonder of live theater, into homes across the country. When…
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Shaking Things Up – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of news going on. Things start off with two earthquakes striking near the Disneyland Resort. Also at the Disneyland Resort, Pixar Pals parking structure is now open. In movie news, Aladdin has reached $900 at the global box office making it…
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Disney Casts Halle Bailey as Ariel in Upcoming Live-Action The Little Mermaid Movie
Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel in Disney’s upcoming live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid. The film is directed by Rob Marshall and produced by Marshall, John DeLuca, Marc Platt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film will feature beloved songs from the animated classic by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as new songs by Menken…
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Dive Right In and Get Your Tickets for ‘The Little Mermaid’ at the Hollywood Bowl – On Sale Now!
One of the most beloved classic Disney animated films, The Little Mermaid is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year. To celebrate this milestone, the Hollywood Bowl is bringing back the concert-to-film experience, where guests can go under the sea while enjoying the soundtrack live! This was done a couple of years ago, and they’re bringing it back with…
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The Galaxy Gets Closer – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, things start off with quite a bit of news about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. However, that’s not the only news coming from the Disneyland Resort. The 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has begun. It was also announced this week that Jessie’s Critter…
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The Little Mermaid Signature Edition – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
It’s hard to believe but it has already been thirty years since Ariel first sang about wanting to be “part of your world.” Over those three decades, it has become a favorite Disney classic for generations of Disney fans! The Little Mermaid kicked off the second golden age of animation for Disney Animation Studios. It…
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Sunday Spotlight: The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
On June 3, 2011, The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure opened at Disney California Adventure. This dark ride tells the story of The Little Mermaid and can be found in the former home of Golden Dreams. The attraction utilizes an omnimover system and recreates many of the magical moments from the film. The exterior of the…
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Playtime at Epcot – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week Caitie is sitting in for Mr. DAPs. There is a lot of news from around the Disney and geek communities to cover. This ranges from Disney Channel news, Disneyland news, Walt Disney World news, and a giveaway! We hope you enjoy this week’s DISNEY Reporter and…
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Goat Cheese Seashell Bites – GEEK EATS The Little Mermaid Recipe
30 years ago The Little Mermaid became part of our world. Now available for digital download, it will be available on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ on February 26th. As you prepare to watch this Disney classic, it is even more fun to add in a themed food to accompany the movie. Today, we are…
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Make “The Little Mermaid” on Blu-Ray Part of Your World with this Giveaway!
“Life under the sea is better than anything they’ve got up there” It’s time to go under the sea once again! Just in time to celebrate the 30th anniversary, “The Little Mermaid” is coming back to our homes! Available now on On Digital 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere and 4K Ultra HD and Blu –…
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid 30th Anniversary Edition Swimming to Digital on Feb 12 and Blu-Ray on Feb 26
Disney’s The Little Mermaid is swimming to digital downloads and Blu-ray in February. This 30th Edition release will include 45 minutes of bonus material. It also will be released in 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever. The musical story of Ariel received two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song…
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8 Best/Worst from Disney Films
Balance. It’s found everywhere, even in the Disney canon. Everything can be ranked, and as a person with strong opinions (why are some foods relegated to breakfast?! Do not stifle my culinary adventures, hollandaise sauce!) I feel uniquely qualified to find the best and worst examples in Disney lore. What follows is a dissection of…
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Disney’s Top Choice for The Little Mermaid Director: Rob Marshall
Rob Marshall is a popular director around Walt Disney Studios. Recently he direct Mary Poppins Returns but could one of his next projects be the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid? According to Deadline, Marshall is their number one choice to direct this film. It will feature new songs by Hamilton‘s Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken and a script…
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Sunday Spotlight: Animazement – The Musical
Animazement – The Musical was a show that was previously performed at the Fantasyland Theater. This was a fan favorite for several years at Disneyland before its final performance on October 28, 2001. The show featured musical moments from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Lion King, Pocahontas, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The show…
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New Starbucks Tumblers Arrive in Disney California Adventure
The trend of new tumblers and You Are Here mugs appearing in Disney Parks continues. This time, the new tumblers can be found in Disney California Adventure. These new tumblers are similar to the ones in Disneyland. With Mickey Mouse on them, they showcase the icons of Disney California Adventure. This includes The Little Mermaid,…
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Disney Nixes Netflix – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 645
Welcome to another week of Geeks Corner! There is a lot going on this week. Disney has appeared to ditch Netflix. Disneyland has changed the parking prices at Downtown Disney. Whosits and Whatsits have a Pop-Up Shop at the Anaheim Gardenwalk. Abraham Lincoln has been enhanced by Garner Holt Productions. The Little Mermaid has been…
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Ant-Man, Star Wars, and Mermaids – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to Great Moments with Mr. DAPs. Every week we will be sharing with you news highlights from the Disney and geek worlds. For this first edition of Great Moments we highlight several posts from DAPs Magic this week. Take a look! Posts from this week’s Great Moments with Mr. DAPs Ant-Man and the Wasp…
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THE LITTLE MERMAID Live Postponed by ABC
The Little Mermaid won’t be swimming live on ABC as soon as initially thought. Originally, the live musical was supposed to be presented on October 3rd. However, ABC has pulled this program from its schedule. A new date has not been set. “We are postponing the Little Mermaid Live special,” ABC said in a statement.…