Climb inside a clamshell and journey under the sea – and enjoy all of your favorite moments from the 1988 film The Little Mermaid – in The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. This dark ride features the songs, characters, and stories you know and love (and don’t worry, you won’t get wet along the way!).
The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure Fast Facts
- Location: Paradise Gardens Park
- Height Requirement: None
- Attraction Length: About 7 minutes
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass: Yes
- Ride Type: Dark ride
- Early Theme Park Entry Eligible: Yes
- Extended Evening Hours Eligible: N/A
- Ride Switch Available: No
Queue
The queue for The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure is mostly outdoors, running along the front of the attraction’s building. Only the final portion of the queue is indoors (and in air conditioning!).
There’s not too much theming to check out as you wait here, but you will want to take a look at the ground beneath your feet. The queue’s cement is filled with seashells and sea-inspired touches that make it feel like you’re standing on a sandy beach.
AccessibilityÂ
Guests do need to transfer from wheelchairs and ECVs to ride, and a wheelchair access vehicle is available.Â
Additionally, handheld captioning and audio description are available.
On-Ride Photo
There is no on-ride photo for this attraction.
Is the Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure Kid-Friendly?
The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure is wonderfully kid-friendly. It’s a classic dark ride, which means it’s slow-moving and filled with characters kids know and love. Plus, this attraction features beloved songs from the film, adding to its magic.
While older kids like tweens and teens may not love this ride, The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure is a great fit for anyone who’s looking for a slower pace or an enjoyable ride with a line that’s rarely super long.
Best For: Toddler to tweens (and adults, too!) who love a good Disneyland dark ride or are fans of The Little Mermaid.
Will the Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure Cause Motion Sickness?
The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure doesn’t feature fast speeds or surprising, stomach-twist motion, so it shouldn’t cause motion sickness for most guests.
