Photos / Video: Live-Action Ariel Temporarily Relocates to Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The live-action version of Ariel has found a temporary new home at Disney's Hollywood Studios, now meeting guests over near Echo Lake.

What's Happening:

• As of today, October 28th, Meet Ariel at Walt Disney Presents is temporarily unavailable to guests. But don't worry, you can still meet with Ariel elsewhere in the park, over near 50's Prime Time Cafe.
• As the Walt Disney World website specifically states that this move is temporary, it's likely that Ariel will make her way back to Walt Disney Presents at some point in the future.
• The relocation is to allow for Santa Duffy to move into her spot at Walt Disney Presents during Disney Jollywood Nights.

• This move comes as much work is taking place in the Animation Courtyard area to prepare for next year’s return of The Magic of Disney Animation.
• Walls have gone up around much of Animation Courtyard, with guests viewing the finale of Walt Disney Presents (whether it be One Man’s Dream or a film preview of a coming feature) having to walk out through the doors they came in and back into the exhibit space.

• Over at Walt Disney Presents, the Meet Ariel signage has been taken down, with the marquee only advertising "Walt Disney: One Man's Dream."

• The Ariel meet & greet has been a part of our world since the debut of the live-action version of The Little Mermaid in May 2023. The space replaced what was formerly a meet & greet with Mike and Sully from Monsters Inc.
• Next door, guests can still enjoy the new The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, a stage show inspired by the classic animated film.

More Walt Disney World News:

• A new collection of apparel from Bret Iwan, Disney Fine Artist and the official voice of Mickey Mouse, is set to debut with a special celebration featuring Iwan himself at Disney Springs this weekend.
• The name and menu for the new snack stand coming to Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom has been revealed.
• In the latest episode of Imagineer That!, Tom Morrow 2.0 takes a look at how Imagineers make things in the Disney Parks look so old and creepy.
• From fabulous new desserts themed to The Muppets, to jolly cocktails that make spirits bright, check out this year's Foodie Guide to Disney Jollywood Nights.