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As part of the DCA $1bn masterplan (//http://www.photosmagiques.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=615).

The long-lost EuroDisney/Disneyland CA project is finally becoming a reality... at Disney's California Adventure. In Paradise Pier, the attraction will arrive using an omnimover rather than the suspended (Peter Pan's Flight-style) system originally planned.

It seems it will use parts of the current Golden Dreams on the opposite shore to California Screamin', with an overall theme suggest some kind of lavish seaside aquarium (correct me if I'm wrong..).

Expected: 2011

Concept art

Main concept:

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Building:

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Show scene:

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(with thanks MasterGracey, micechat)

Jim Hill also reports today that it might arrive at WDW's Magic Kingdom by about 2015, giving it quite a few years of DCA exclusivity.

It's being sold as a "major attraction" rather than an E-ticket, since although it's very expensive, they don't expectations to be wrong.

Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh! This is the best news ever! I guess The Little Mermaid DVD made a big difference in the plans for this ride!

Do you think there is any chnace it will come to Paris? After all, it was supposed to be put here in the first place!

Quote from: "Atlantica"Do you think there is any chance it will come to Paris? After all, it was supposed to be put here in the first place!

I think that it'll definitely increase the chances of it coming to Paris :)

You cannot belive how excited I am ! I know it's ears away and everything, and hasnt even been built yet, but it's so wonderful that this is officially in the planning stages now!

I so hope something like this will come to WDS instead of the original planned Little mermaid ride for disney mgm studios europe

Do you think it should go in WDS? I think it should be put in the actual park itself.

hmm i would think WDS to be honnest

Well WDS does need a good-old-fashioned Disney dark ride, perhaps this could be it :wink:

Quote from: "Dlrpfan"I so hope something like this will come to WDS instead of the original planned Little mermaid ride for disney mgm studios europe

There was never a Little Mermaid ride planned for Disney-MGM Studios Europe, it was always for Euro Disneyland, between Videopolis and "it's a small world".

See here (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2006/10/18/the-long-lost-undersea-adventure/) and here (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2006/10/19/diving-deeper-into-the-lost-mermaid-attraction/) for the original concepts.

This absolutely increases the chances of Paris finally getting a similar attraction, but I'd say not until several years after it opens in DCA, at the earliest.

oops sorry baloo

I think they should build the ride. You have rides from other stories but from this one you don't and it's unfair :P but it would be, in my opinio to fantasyland. It fits better there than in the studios I think

Quote from: "Dlrpfan"oops sorry baloo

No need to apologise! Before Toon Studio was announced, there were actually constant rumours of a Little Mermaid area or ride going in there.

It's amazing how this was obviously green-lit thanks to Tony Baxter & co. plugging it on the DVD - and the great sales figures of the DVD itself. There's something really great about that.

I agree Baloo, it's so fantastic that this is all becoming a relaity due to the success of the DVD!

Also, on the DVD, Jodi Benson (Ariel) recorded a line for the virtual ride, "Someday I'm gonna be part of that world .. ..". Do you think, as she is still very much an active member of the Disney Company, that she will come and do the audio for Ariel on this ride? Much like Kathryn Beaumont performing her original role as Alice in the US darkride of 'Alice in Wonderland'? It would make the ride 100% better if Jodi was involved, I feel.

Hearing their recent voices for things like Crush and Cars doesn't fill me with confidence that they'd get Jodi Benson, but if any Disney resort were to get her, it'd be California. They always seem to have the closest links with Disney itself, it's near Hollywood, so it's a good possibility. I never knew Kathryn Beaumont voices Alice in their dark ride, cool! :)

Was the dry-for-wet technology (where there are windows which fill with water as you "dive") planned for the original ride? This new version doesn't seem to have it, with its The Seas with Nemo & Friends clamshells...

Are they going to have the same sort of thing as 'the seas with nemo and friends'? With the real fish and the characters? That would be so cool... I was amazed to see Nemo and Dory swimming with real fish... and it would suit the little mermaid so well!!!

I totally agree that its about time Ariel got some Disney ride attention!!!

She sure did Baloo! Here is some info:

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Kathryn returned to Disney to promote the '83 re-release of Peter Pan, and also resumed her voice-over career, recording as Alice and Wendy for theme park attractions, videogames, and television programs. When a new "Alice" Fantasyland Attraction was created for Disneyland, Kathryn created a new track to replacing the original show audio she had recorded in 1958. In 1992, she returned as Wendy: it is Kathryn who calls out to Peter Pan during the pirate sequence of "Fantasmic!" at Disneyland.

Actually, I'm pretty confident that Jodi Benson will voice her. She has done anything and everything to do with Ariel, from audio books, to dolls, to games, to CDs, park attractions (like shows) . . . so I really really think she will do it! I know it seems a silly thing to think of, as we are very lucky that the ride is being built at all, but this would really, REALLY make it for me.

For people who havnt seen it, here is the video of the ride:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBUMRk-nkdA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBUMRk-nkdA)

A bit more info on DCA's new ride, The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure. The ride will be located in Paradise Pier, a land that pays tribute to the classic Victorian-Era boardwalks of the early 20th century. This land features aquatic themes, with King Triton's Carousel, Jumpin Jellyfish, and Paradise Bay right next door - Ariel will be right at home.

The building the ride will be housed in is actually modeled after a historic building in Venice Pier, California. The building has the whimsical architecture that was found in early boardwalks of that time. The facade will feature sea motifs, and is also made to resemble a fanciful aquarium next to the shore. Here you can see some concept art -

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Vertical construction is well underway and the showbuilding is taking shape... i've seen it in person and the building is pretty big!

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The Blue Sky Cellar was updated this week with a new exhibit featuring The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure

New video with a segment on TLM concept/construction

[youtube:2nl6h2g9]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTFwWYF-mas[/youtube:2nl6h2g9]

From MiceChat

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pictures by MintCrocodile

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the building will feature art glass, tile work, and sculpted murals

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its inspired by seaside buildings like this one

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ride vehicles

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"Under The Sea"

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Disabled guests will ride in King Triton's chariot, it can accommodate a wheelchair and one other guest

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This attraction looks really great! Hopefully it will get built in Paris, too.

Construction continues at the Little Mermaid site - the big entrance arch is now in place

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a view from across the bay

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This brand new video gives a behind-the-scenes look at progress they're making inside the attraction building

[youtube:3l0s34yv]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JM1XCgfnS8[/youtube:3l0s34yv]

QuoteAs the exciting expansion of Disney California Adventure park moves forward, the Disney Parks Blog continues to give you a front row seat and backstage pass to all of the excitement. Since the expansion was announced, we have opened Toy Story Mania!, Games of the Boardwalk, Mickey's Fun Wheel, Silly Symphony Swings and of course, the nighttime spectacular, "World of Color."

 Now, Walt Disney Imagineering has turned its sights to the next highly-anticipated opening: The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure, coming soon in 2011. In this video, Imagineer Lisa Girolami takes you behind the curtain (or under the waves) to give you a first look at Ariel's world. From the drawing board to the incredible scenery, this is an attraction sure to make a splash with guests.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2 ... maid-ariel (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/exclusive-first-look-behind-the-scenes-of-the-little-mermaid-ariel%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)'s-undersea-adventure/

Thanks for posting the video. I've just watched it on the disneyblog. This attraction looks so great. I really wish that it will get built at DLRP.

TLM update for February 2011 -

First, a presentation and overview by Lead Imagineer Lisa Girolami

[youtube:s3gibu0p]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm7ly4m74aM[/youtube:s3gibu0p]

Here's a set of pictures featuring new art, sketches, and preview of the 6 1/2 minute-long ride

A preview of the TLM building at night

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Blacklight model of Ursula, in the ride the AA will be 8 feet tall and 12 feet wide.

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The art glass entrance marquee will be located at the Palace of Fine Arts rotunda

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A look at the materials and architecture

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source: MiceChat Blue Sky Cellar update.

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Interior show scene design

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The Mermaid building at night

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Stills from the Cellar video show the intricate layout and design of the building, layer by layer

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Painting of the 86-ft long mural has begun

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The mural will be the backdrop of the loading area

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Finally, a look at the construction progress

They have begun installing the relief murals that will form the arch facade:

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The new entrance marquee will go here:

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A closer look at the new relief murals

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New details are being revealed, among them seashells and other designs

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A stained glass window has already been installed on this side of the building

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When finished, the building will feature relief murals, art glass, tile art, etc

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A look from across the bay

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Sources: MouseInfo, MiceChat, MintCrocodile.

Thanks for the pictures! I'm sure this ride will be great. That's what we can only dream about here in Paris.

The pictures are really good, thanks :)
The looks like its going to be fantastic, if only it would come to Paris aswell...

The bulding is absolutaly beautiful!

King Triton has been added to the main archway:

[youtube:4tizua8y]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onOn5cQ-R9s[/youtube:4tizua8y]

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2 ... adventure/ (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/02/king-triton-joins-cast-of-characters-at-the-little-mermaid-ariels-undersea-adventure/%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)

Here's a sneak peek of the Ursula AA:

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A look at the newly-installed King Triton figure,

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Thanks for another update. The computer renderings are great. I'm wondering if WDI used such computer renderings for TSPL as well? :lol:  :lol:

The Little Mermaid building looks fantastic. .

Mermaid ride vehicles have arrived!

[youtube:37v5m5pp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV3PsBf8lKw&feature=feedlik[/youtube:37v5m5pp]

QuoteIt's always fun to see the evolution of an attraction. From renderings to construction to opening day – every step is Disney magic at its best. In the past, we couldn't really take you along for the ride. But now, the Disney Parks Blog gives you a backstage pass. In this video, shot at Disney California Adventure park, we once again take you behind the scenes of The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure. By the way, the idea of a Little Mermaid attraction has been bantered about since the movie opened back in 1989.

Recently, the Mermaid ride vehicles – which look like clam shells – were installed on the attraction at Paradise Pier. There are more than 100 clam shells. Some are green. Some are orange. And some are marigold. They each hold 2-3 people. (The ADA vehicles are "chariots" and they're styled after carved chariot seats from carousels of the early 20th century.)

This video is from the recent installation. It reminds me of the holidays as one of the clam shells is unwrapped before being installed in the attraction. I am happy to be able to share this behind-the-scenes peek with you as we take the journey from creation, construction and grand opening of this amazing attraction. Enjoy!

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2 ... ture-park/ (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/03/the-clam-shells-have-arrived-at-disney-california-adventure-park/%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)

Thanks for the video! It's really great how Disney in the US lets people be part of the construction progress. Over here we don't even know what's happening next year.

Behind-the-Scenes video of Ursula Moving Into Her Lair - Disney California Adventure

Quote[youtube:18moqblb]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pi9ZRz_oIs[/youtube:18moqblb]

The infamous evil sea witch, Ursula, has taken her place inside The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure attraction opening June 3 at Disney California Adventure park. When you're on the attraction, you can't miss her. She's 7 ½ feet tall and 12 feet wide! Of course, the Disney Parks Blog was there to capture this exciting day! Come with us behind-the-scenes as we show you Ursula being installed, and meet some members of the amazing team of Walt Disney Imagineers who brought Ursula to "life."

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2 ... ture-park/ (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/03/ursula-moves-into-her-lair-at-disney-california-adventure-park/%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)

I've said it before, but she looks brilliant! :D

She's normally has blue skin, though, doesn't she? :?

Just a thought but if they're using Black (uv) light in the attraction as with most dark rides, maybe it'll turn blue then? haha

The incredible Ariel audio-animatronic:

[youtube:39tq99vt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx2NBncpdiE[/youtube:39tq99vt]

I have to say, I'm a little bit disappointed by the Ariel animatronic, based on this video. After seeing the excellent job they did with the Ursula figure, I was expecting something more. Ariel looks really rubbery and her animatronic hair just looks like a large lump of plasticine. I mean, it's a good figure, but something about it is just wrong.

Quote from: "Alan"I have to say, I'm a little bit disappointed by the Ariel animatronic, based on this video. After seeing the excellent job they did with the Ursula figure, I was expecting something more. Ariel looks really rubbery and her animatronic hair just looks like a large lump of plasticine. I mean, it's a good figure, but something about it is just wrong.

I thought I was alone. This is getting loads of praise on the US sites. I love the Ursula AA, but her hair looks aweful, and the eyes are too big. Overall, I think she's creepy looking.

I was wondering why I didn´t like her, but you said it davewasbaloo! Her eyes are to big! Besides that, her facial expression is a little creepy overall...

But it might look MUCH better with the actual show lighting and stuff, so I still got some hope that Imagineers didn't screw this up ;-)

Agreed, with show lighting and moving characters, it could be cool. Being walked off of PotC, it is not as great under house lights.

Eyes do look a bit big there, yes. The rubbery look probably is the bright work lights, as you can see when she's in the background of the interviews she doesn't have that same odd shine.

I was impressed how the hair moves independently, and quite authentically for how it would underwater. Her hair in the film always stayed as one single clump for the ease of animation anyway.

And wow - compare this to stuff like Snow White's Scary Adventures. :shock: Oh, there's a question - is this the first Audio-Animatronic princess? I can't think of a comparison right now.

Ariel does look a bit weired, especially her eyes, but I think that she will look great in the finished ride. At least I hope so. I can imagine that it isn't that easy to transform a drawn character into an AA.

Quote from: "Anthony"I was impressed how the hair moves independently, and quite authentically for how it would underwater. Her hair in the film always stayed as one single clump for the ease of animation anyway.

And wow - compare this to stuff like Snow White's Scary Adventures. :shock: Oh, there's a question - is this the first Audio-Animatronic princess? I can't think of a comparison right now.

I think the WDW/TDL Mickey Mouse Revue had Snow White and Cinderella, though I don't know how elaborate those animatronics were.....

I thought it looked acceptable for being a work in progress under non-show conditions. I guess I'll reserve judgement until I've seen it in the actual ride...

New video from the Disney Parks Blog, including a first-look at the King Triton AA:

[youtube:30h4elxp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oymjLVjVHqU[/youtube:30h4elxp]

QuoteFor those who saw "The Little Mermaid" back in 1989, you know the music in the movie was just as magical as a mermaid falling in love with a prince and living happily ever after. Remember "Part of Your World," "Under the Sea," "Poor Unfortunate Souls" and "Kiss the Girl"? You'll hear all these classics throughout the new attraction, The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure, set to open at Disney California Adventure park in June.

More than 20 years ago Alan Menken wrote the movie score that won an Academy Award, and he collaborated with Howard Ashman on the songs. For the attraction, the music needed to be arranged somewhat differently, so well-known musical arranger and orchestrator Danny Troob, who has worked often with Menken, took on the challenge. In this video, we go into the music studio and give you a front row seat in a session with Troob and a 65-piece orchestra, as they recreate the amazing Little Mermaid music we all know and love.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2 ... adventure/ (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/04/the-music-behind-the-little-mermaid-ariels-undersea-adventure/%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)

Watch original Little Mermaid animators Andreas Deja, Mark Henn and Glen Keane tour the attraction:

[youtube:1apl4jhe]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py9Gfuhhf20[/youtube:1apl4jhe]
And then drool over the attraction poster why don't you: http://twitpic.com/4w3ngp (http://twitpic.com/4w3ngp%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)

How is everyone enjoying Toystory Playland? Lol.

This is looking very good. Though I am not a huge fan of the source material, this does look very high caliber indeed.

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I like how the poster looks.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2 ... ky-cellar/ (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/05/new-disney-california-adventure-updates-coming-to-blue-sky-cellar/%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)

The Walls are down.... It looks realy great...

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Shame World of Colour has ruined the lagoon though.

Yeah, what's up with that? I thought the World of Colour rig was motorised so that it could be lowered (hidden) throughout the day, then raised at night for the show. Leaving it up all day makes the lagoon look like it's full of litter. Not the most attractive sight.

It was designed that way, but the mechanisms were damaged in an earthquake and therefore I believe it is up all the time.

I wonder why the dome-thing (forgive me, I dont know what its called!) is a differant colour scheme. Now it neither looks like the original monument, or blend in with the 'Mermaid building colour scheme.

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As a native San Franciscan, it does make me sad....

Quote from: "davewasbaloo"It was designed that way, but the mechanisms were damaged in an earthquake and therefore I believe it is up all the time.

Uhm i saw pics from the last few days and it was lowered. i think the mechanism works but maybe they had it up because of some cleaning or something else. don´t know!!

Here is a pic of the sign....
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Quote from: "Alan"Yeah, what's up with that? I thought the World of Colour rig was motorised so that it could be lowered (hidden) throughout the day, then raised at night for the show. Leaving it up all day makes the lagoon look like it's full of litter. Not the most attractive sight.

That picture was taken early in the morning while the park was still closed. The platforms are submerged during the day when the park is open, there was no permanent earthquake damage.

They are raised out of the water when the park is closed to perform maintenance, as you see in the picture above.

Here's a recent picture of the bay with the platforms at hidden level -

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Quote from: "Columbiad"I wonder why the dome-thing (forgive me, I dont know what its called!) is a differant colour scheme. Now it neither looks like the original monument, or blend in with the 'Mermaid building colour scheme.

The new color scheme complements the main attraction building. It has a different color than the rest of the building because it acts as the main entrance to the ride.

It may not look that way in the pictures, but the colors make the rotunda stand out as the entrance and also complements the tones/colors of the main building.

awesome news, that pic with it submerged is great. Glad to hear the earthquake damage wasn't long lasting.

Thanks for the pictures and informations. The building looks fantastic.

Here is an Update from the DCA makeover/expansion
Now you can see the deteils ct. from the mermaid building.. I realy love it, looks just grgeous...
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A nighttime look at the building  :thumbs:

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WOW!  Thanks Alka. I always think the parks look their best lit up at night. There is no exception with this one. As per usual, it too is even prettier at night.

Thanks for the picture, Alka1. The building looks really amazing when illuminated. That's a "real" Disney attraction.

It is so lovely, it looks like it could be a Tivoli or Efteling!

The building is full of details and the theming is really great. It would fit perfectly at the entrance of Tivoli. Do we know which Imagineer is responsible for that. They should send him over to Paris to get rid of TSPL.

After watching World of Colour, that would be a great thing to turn around and see.

Magical, Wonderful and so much Disney! This i want in DLP!

It really is quite beautiful, here's a look at some of the other details

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Embedded seashells in the concrete resemble beach sand

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Sea urchins and more

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And here's a closer look at the archway with the clamshells riding past the hand-painted mural

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Thanks for the pictures! The building looks so great and makes TSPL even more ridiculous.

I really wish DLRP would get such an attraction. The last attraction of that scale was TOT.

Dagobert, some interesting things are afoot in Fantasyland right now, I am awaiting further info...

Dave, are you talking about the Fantasyland in Paris? Can't wait to hear more!

Yep :)

Quote from: "davewasbaloo"Yep :)

Since you used a smiley in your post, it seems to be very exciting!

Don't get your hopes up too high. WDI are sniffing around (not the Small World post show area), and last time they did there was action near where Splash Mountain was planned, we got Woody's Roundup instead. So I am trying not to get my hopes too high, but there were potential blue sky plans. Fingers crossed here.

As long as there is no official confirmation about anything, or at least some kind of construction, I don't get my hope too high. Even Ratatouille isn't still confirmed.

Due to the bad financial situation I don't expect anything. There were also blueprints and concept arts of the Indiana Jones Adventure and it wasn't built.

However, I do think Disney understand how DLP is starting to embarrass them and negatively impact the brand (pirate ship anyone?). There is a possibility of a gift, or loan like Space Mountain.

Quote from: "davewasbaloo"However, I do think Disney understand how DLP is starting to embarrass them and negatively impact the brand (pirate ship anyone?). There is a possibility of a gift, or loan like Space Mountain.

BeDay from Micechat.com claims that Space Mountain is owned by WDI and leases it to DLRP:

Maybe it is possible for TWDC to re-invent the draconic solution that was made up for Space Mountain in Paris. Actually Space Mountain is not a Disneyland Paris attraction but is owned fully by Walt Disney Imagineering and is also payed for by WDI. DLRP leases SM from WDI. Nevertheless, these kind of solutions will give DLRP an unlawfull competitor advantage to other parks. Plus debtholders will be upset necause they are left with the debt which ED is still not able to pay.

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Even if WDI were to gift Disneyland Paris several large attractions such as the Little Mermaid and Splash Mountain, would Disneyland Paris have the money to maintain them? I mean, they seem to be struggling to maintain everything that currently exists in Disneyland Park. If they had more attractions to maintain, surely they would be struggling even more. It would be more of a burden than a blessing.

Quote from: "Alan"Even if WDI were to gift Disneyland Paris several large attractions such as the Little Mermaid and Splash Mountain, would Disneyland Paris have the money to maintain them? I mean, they seem to be struggling to maintain everything that currently exists in Disneyland Park. If they had more attractions to maintain, surely they would be struggling even more. It would be more of a burden than a blessing.

That's a good point. DLRP struggles to maintain the parks, but without any new rides people get tired of DLRP and will not return. New festivals each year will not help to improve attendance. And cheap additions like TSPL is definately not what I expect from Disney. Maybe TWDC realized that Disneyland Paris needs help and that they shouldn't neglect the resort. It is still a Disney resort, even if it isn't fully owned by TWDC, and the public doesn't differentiate between Disney and Euro Disney. For them it is the same company.

Don't you think that Star Tours II would be a better choice. I'm sure it's cheaper and it can also be promoted as a new attraction.

I would far prefer Star Tours or Indy or Splash, but since the majority of people Disney market to eat up the character stuff, I think Mermaid would have a draw.

After all I think DLRP will not get Mermaid, Indy, Splash or Star Tours II. DLRP will come up with new meet and greets and Central Plaza shows, but no new ride. Maybe Ratatouille turns into reality in the next years. It would at least be a huge improvement over TSPL.

Sad, in the meantime, Europa Park just announced a new hotel for next year that looks like it is going to best the Newport Bay, sounds quite exciting. and little old Legoland Windsor opened their amazing new Atlantis Sub Ride (hotel opens next year). Efteling announced their new water show next year and a dark ride the year after. Phantasialand is in major expansion mode too. As is Parc Asterix and Alton Towers. Universal Studios Orlando is expanding for those that want to travel further. DCA, WDW, Tokyo, Hong Kong.

DLP is getting left behind. They will have to do something. At least though, the refurbs are looking great.

But if I had to spend additional money to go to DLP (our villa means we will return), I would be going to these other places instead.

New EP hotel:

http://presse.europapark.de/lang-en/m35 ... d7617.html (http://presse.europapark.de/lang-en/m359/Startseite-oben/Current-Topics.c814/d7617.html%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)

BTW - the EP hotels are destinations in themselves.

Quote from: "davewasbaloo"Sad, in the meantime, Europa Park just announced a new hotel for next year that looks like it is going to best the Newport Bay, sounds quite exciting. and little old Legoland Windsor opened their amazing new Atlantis Sub Ride (hotel opens next year). Efteling announced their new water show next year and a dark ride the year after. Phantasialand is in major expansion mode too. As is Parc Asterix and Alton Towers. Universal Studios Orlando is expanding for those that want to travel further. DCA, WDW, Tokyo, Hong Kong.

DLP is getting left behind. They will have to do something. At least though, the refurbs are looking great.

But if I had to spend additional money to go to DLP (our villa means we will return), I would be going to these other places instead.

New EP hotel:

http://presse.europapark.de/lang-en/m35 ... d7617.html (http://presse.europapark.de/lang-en/m359/Startseite-oben/Current-Topics.c814/d7617.html%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)

BTW - the EP hotels are destinations in themselves.

Whats happening at Phantasialand, do you know?
But Alton Towers have said SW7 will be a thrilling ride, and although 13 increased guests, no UK park will ever challenge DLP seriously for two reasons; Merlin have a total monopoly in the UK, and its more difficult to get to a UK park than a European one for someone on the continent. Plus if I said to someone on the street have you heard of Efteling, Phantasialand or Europa Park I'd get no, no and no. If I said have you heard of Disneyland Paris, they'd most likely tell me they had been there. Which is kind of sad really.
And just to throw it out there, I don't think TLM would be a good idea for Paris, the film came out in 1989 and to be honest has most likely been forgotten. WALLE however, that would make some amazing rides. :idea:

Thanks for the link. The hotel does look great, although it is just a model on the picture. DLRP also needs a new hotel. Last year they had 83% hotel occupancy and there is not much room to grow. It's not possible to have more than 90%, because you can't allocate people so that all rooms would be used.

Quote from: "dagobert"Thanks for the link. The hotel does look great, although it is just a model on the picture. DLRP also needs a new hotel. Last year they had 83% hotel occupancy and there is not much room to grow. It's not possible to have more than 90%, because you can't allocate people so that all rooms would be used.

well, to be fair, their existing awesome hotels look exactly like their models.

Quote from: "SM:M3"

Quote from: "davewasbaloo"Sad, in the meantime, Europa Park just announced a new hotel for next year that looks like it is going to best the Newport Bay, sounds quite exciting. and little old Legoland Windsor opened their amazing new Atlantis Sub Ride (hotel opens next year). Efteling announced their new water show next year and a dark ride the year after. Phantasialand is in major expansion mode too. As is Parc Asterix and Alton Towers. Universal Studios Orlando is expanding for those that want to travel further. DCA, WDW, Tokyo, Hong Kong.

DLP is getting left behind. They will have to do something. At least though, the refurbs are looking great.

But if I had to spend additional money to go to DLP (our villa means we will return), I would be going to these other places instead.

New EP hotel:

http://presse.europapark.de/lang-en/m35 ... d7617.html (http://presse.europapark.de/lang-en/m359/Startseite-oben/Current-Topics.c814/d7617.html%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)

BTW - the EP hotels are destinations in themselves.

Whats happening at Phantasialand, do you know?
But Alton Towers have said SW7 will be a thrilling ride, and although 13 increased guests, no UK park will ever challenge DLP seriously for two reasons; Merlin have a total monopoly in the UK, and its more difficult to get to a UK park than a European one for someone on the continent. Plus if I said to someone on the street have you heard of Efteling, Phantasialand or Europa Park I'd get no, no and no. If I said have you heard of Disneyland Paris, they'd most likely tell me they had been there. Which is kind of sad really.
And just to throw it out there, I don't think TLM would be a good idea for Paris, the film came out in 1989 and to be honest has most likely been forgotten. WALLE however, that would make some amazing rides. :idea:

Phantasialand (after this new Maus Chocolate ride) are building another coaster and a rumoured dark ride in the Mystery Area.

AT - there is a non thrill being looked at for Alton Towers. Merlin do have the monopoly, but Drayton Manor is starting to gain some ground now.

I am no fan of the Little Mermaid movie, but I am sure the ride would resonate very well. I am guessing you do not have a little girl. In my daughter's school, they all seem to love Ariel.

I have seen your pictures of the hotels and they do look fantastic. Maybe DLRP's hotels would be a little bit more themed when Imagineers instead of famous architects would have designed the hotels.

IF Disneyland is getting a ride from TWDC, then it can only be a copy of an existing one or of a ride that is currently under constructio, because it is cheaper than creating a new one. TLM would be perfect, because it fits into Fantasyland and twenty years ago there was already a TLM ride envisioned for DLP.

Quote from: "davewasbaloo"I am guessing you do not have a little girl. In my daughter's school, they all seem to love Ariel.

At 17 I should hope not :!:  :shock:
I didn't realise it still was that popular, says something about the newer films though. I knew about [strike:1218chhc]blatant Rat knock-off[/strike:1218chhc] I mean Maus au Chocolat, but I never knew about the new coaster. Thrown a bit of a spanner in the old trip plans  :?

By the way why doesn't ED SCA try to get a sponsor for a new ride, especially for ST II. There is also no sponsor of attractions for the the DCA expansion. Did Disney stop asking other corporations to sponsor a ride? Even at WDW and DLR there are no new sponsors.

When DLRP opened there were so many companies sponsoring attraction. I have just looked at TDR and there nearly every big ride has a corporate sponsor.

Only RNRC got a new sponsor.

Quote from: "dagobert"By the way why doesn't ED SCA try to get a sponsor for a new ride, especially for ST II. There is also no sponsor of attractions for the the DCA expansion. Did Disney stop asking other corporations to sponsor a ride? Even at WDW and DLR there are no new sponsors.

When DLRP opened there were so many companies sponsoring attraction. I have just looked at TDR and there nearly every big ride has a corporate sponsor.

Only RNRC got a new sponsor.

I suppose they don't want other companies having their logos everywhere. Also isn't Star Tours currently sponsored by IBM? Plus it seems in recent years Disney have been getting rid of sponsors anyway, there was the big thing with getting rid of all the Mcdonalds branding worldwide.

Quote from: "SM:M3"I suppose they don't want other companies having their logos everywhere. Also isn't Star Tours currently sponsored by IBM? Plus it seems in recent years Disney have been getting rid of sponsors anyway, there was the big thing with getting rid of all the Mcdonalds branding worldwide.

I think the main reason behind getting rid of McDonalds was, that TWDC didn't want to be associated with unhealthy food, but themepark food, especially fast food, isn't healthy at all.

I'm not sure, but I think IBM isn't a sponsor of Star Tours anymore, although IBM is still s sponsor of the resort. Autopia was sponsored by Ford until the contract wasn't renewed. Indy was sponsored by Esso, but anymore. I think Kodak still sponsors Captain EO. Opel sponsored Moteurs...Action! and Orange/SonyEricsson still sponsor the Studio Tram Tour. Nestle and Unilever companies still sponsor restaurants and bars.

Sponsorship only works if businesses are willing to buy in. Sadly, sponsorship is not a good return on investment, and frankly, with the state DLP is in, when I used to work in a multinational, I would have never signed off on such a deal unless they improved their standards.

Dave, when do you think there'll be any more signs about WDI interest in DLP Fantasyland?

Quotebut without any new rides people get tired of DLRP and will not return.

It sounds like, at least for Disneyland Park, they don't actually need to add any new attractions, but rather, replace existing ones. They don't need to expand the park, they need to freshen up and change what's already there, to keep it state-of-the-art, current, and really attractive to today's guests.

But the Walt Disney Studios Park, that place definitely needs new attractions and facilities, to increase the size of the park and improve its capacity.

Quote from: "DopeyDad"Dave, when do you think there'll be any more signs about WDI interest in DLP Fantasyland?

Not sure, will make some enquiries, but I have to be careful on this one, it's a sensitive one.

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I didn't realise the ride will have a different name in Florida: Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid. What's the reason for that? Just to differentiate between the two very different exteriors?

Will the actual rides be mostly the same in both parks?

Quote from: "Meph"Will the actual rides be mostly the same in both parks?

Yeah, the ride layout is supposed to be identical for both rides. The only difference will be the exterior building/facade.

Here's the first video of the ride:

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I think it looks great and I'm sure lines will be long. I think they should have ended the rided before the last scene.

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Little disappointing for me. Nothing big for WOW. Dancing Ariel looks very weird with red icecream on the head. Little out of life - too much sterile and robotic.
But water efect with bubbles is very nice and "Kiss the Girl" scene is cute! ;)

Yes, while it looks great, and all excellent quality, it doesn't strike me as the next big thing. Aside from the going underwater effect, and the animatronic hair, there isn't anything particularly innovative or next-generation about this attraction. I guess I was somehow expecting more.

Still, I totally would not complain if this came to Paris :-)

This was never meant to be a huge, earth-shattering ride. It was planned as a family dark ride to supplement the many new additions coming to the park. It replaces a film attraction that was never really popular with guests, so it's definitely an improvement and a welcome addition to the park.

The real "E-Ticket" attraction is expected to debut next year with the opening of Radiator Springs Racers.

The ending was very sudden, but it was a nice ride overall, and worth the wait. :)

Rides like this aren't really supposed to be about technological innovation, as much as I know you crave that, Alan, haha. It's all about atmosphere and charm. Ingenious uses of simple tricks, that's a Disney dark ride in a nutshell. The Imagineers have managed quite a bit using cardboard and glow-in-the-dark paint in the past, and the projections on the shell buggy in front of you as you dip under water are certainly in that category. Why not use the back of a ride vehicle a projection surface? Simple and effective.

What I'm finding unfortunate are slightly creepy Ariel animatronics — particularly the Under The Sea one, Ursula's less-than-convincing lip sync (she seems to be suffering from an urgent medical condition) and that odd CGI image of Ariel getting her legs. And it's only the last one you can really blame Disney for.

Oh, and some of the voices seem "off," rather in the manner of cheap sequels. Have the original actors died or become litigious? I'm somehow guessing it's the latter.

I like the nods to classic dark rides, particularly the loading area mural and the happily-ever-after-smiling-bride-and-groom scene. And the unapologetically visible ceiling and wire holding the schools of fish in place. And the Cast Member sailor costume is superbly appropriate. (Is it wrong that I want one?)

Overall, it looks like a lovely, solid Disney dark ride to me. Fun fun fun fun, as one visionary has put it. The sort of ride you can do over and over again. And it sets a new category — what kind of "ticket" would this be? A D-Ticket? It seems to inhabit a new space between a Fantasyland dark ride and Pirates of the Caribbean.

And I just realized that this is the first proper dark ride based on a '90s film. Please let this be the start of a trend, haha. Aladdin would make such a good dark ride. The child in me (never particularly far below the surface) would be ecstatic.

Quote from: "pussinboots"Rides like this aren't really supposed to be about technological innovation, as much as I know you crave that, Alan, haha. It's all about atmosphere and charm. Ingenious uses of simple tricks, that's a Disney dark ride in a nutshell. The Imagineers have managed quite a bit using cardboard and glow-in-the-dark paint in the past, and the projections on the shell buggy in front of you as you dip under water are certainly in that category. Why not use the back of a ride vehicle a projection surface? Simple and effective.

What I'm finding unfortunate are slightly creepy Ariel animatronics — particularly the Under The Sea one, Ursula's less-than-convincing lip sync (she seems to be suffering from an urgent medical condition) and that odd CGI image of Ariel getting her legs. And it's only the last one you can really blame Disney for.

Oh, and some of the voices seem "off," rather in the manner of cheap sequels. Have the original actors died or become litigious? I'm somehow guessing it's the latter.

I like the nods to classic dark rides, particularly the loading area mural and the happily-ever-after-smiling-bride-and-groom scene. And the unapologetically visible ceiling and wire holding the schools of fish in place. And the Cast Member sailor costume is superbly appropriate. (Is it wrong that I want one?)

Overall, it looks like a lovely, solid Disney dark ride to me. Fun fun fun fun, as one visionary has put it. The sort of ride you can do over and over again. And it sets a new category — what kind of "ticket" would this be? A D-Ticket? It seems to inhabit a new space between a Fantasyland dark ride and Pirates of the Caribbean.

And I just realized that this is the first proper dark ride based on a '90s film. Please let this be the start of a trend, haha. Aladdin would make such a good dark ride. The child in me (never particularly far below the surface) would be ecstatic.

Sums it up perfectly, it never was going to be a Forbidden Journey Spiderman uber ride, more a Fantasyland classic and thats what it is. I think one thing is that the animatronics are a bit shiny, and almost IASW creepy at times.Talking of fun;
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"A girl, rescued me... She was singing... She had the most beautiful voice."

I think from the video and the exterier the ride is very impressive !
Some of the animatronics of the ride are a bit strange but it still looks very good, especialy the fish and the under the sea part.
I just hope that one day this ride will come to Disneyland Paris!

It is a very Lovely and charming Dark Ride, a perfect Fantasyland Dark Ride like it used to be. It
never was meant to be like HM and POTC, don´t understand the comparison. Sure there are some
parts i also don´t like and think they could be better, but still its a nice Family Dark Ride between
Peter Pan ect. and the great Haunted Mansion.

I was just thinking, could it be possible that Fantasyland at Disneyland Paris will get a Tangled dark ride, perhaps to replace either Pinocchio or Snow White?

Also, watching the video of the Little Mermaid ride again, it does look great. It looks like the kind of ride you'd come off very happy and very satisfied. Hopefully the executives at Disneyland Paris will fly out to California to ride it in person, and then decide if it's an attraction that would benefit our park.

If they built it at Disneyland Paris, what kind of impact do you think it would have on attendance? Would it attract lots of people, the way Space Mountain did back in 1995? Is another dark ride something that Disneyland Paris actually needs at this moment in time?

Please don't replace Pinocchio or Snow White, I love those dark rides. Two of my favourite Disney films.

This was always designed to be a D ticket like Buzz. I think Mission accomplished. although I am no fan of the source movie or the Ariel AA's, but overall I think this is pretty awesome. And better than a Crush Coaster or many of the other attractions to come from WDI recently.

Besides, I would be a little surprised if they replaced Snow White or Pinocchio (and I would be sad if they do go), but Fantasyland still has 2 official expansion pads from the original masterplan, as well as WDI taking over the Fantasy Festival Stage area....

Wasn't there supposed to be a Beauty and the Beast dark ride at DLP, or was it the Little Mermaid? I remember something about it on my 1992 park map.

If you'd never seen the Little Mermaid film, and only followed the story displayed in this ride, you wouldn't think of Ursula as a bad person. She casts a spell and gives Ariel legs. Eric kisses Ariel in a boat and then they get married. Thanks Ursula :-)

Quote from: "ed-uk"Wasn't there supposed to be a Beauty and the Beast dark ride at DLP, or was it the Little Mermaid? I remember something about it on my 1992 park map.

There was a Little Mermid dark ride planed next to it's a small world. There is a documentation on the Little Mermaid DVD where you can see how it was supposed to be. I think WDI planed a Beauty and the Beast restaurant with Audio-Animatronics and and a show. Unfortunately none of those attractions turned into reality.

Can't Disney use the space next to it's a small world instead of the space behind the Fantasyland Festival Stage for the Little Mermaid ride?

Isn't that space opposite Bella Note (behind Videopolis) actually a terrible place to put a ride? I mean, whenever there's a parade on, it's totally cut off. How would you get over to the ride, when Disney's Once Upon a Dream Parade is on?

Quote from: "Alan"Isn't that space opposite Bella Note (behind Videopolis) actually a terrible place to put a ride? I mean, whenever there's a parade on, it's totally cut off. How would you get over to the ride, when Disney's Once Upon a Dream Parade is on?

I thought the same, but the Imagineers must have come up with a solution. I prefere have the rides inside the berm than outside, but the ride would be cut off during the parade.

There is also a small space between Fantasia Gelatti and Sir Mickey's Boutique. Is this space big enough to put a ride there?

I like the look of the Little Mermaid dark ride, I like dark rides anyway Peter Pan, Snow White etc. But in the Little Mermaid ride they have cut the battle scene with Ursula which was a climax in the film. Mind you 6 minute ride, the film is 70 minute. something had to be cut.

It would have been a great climax, though, to be inside a whirlpool and seeing Ursula above it.

A whirlpool starts to sound like Crushes Coaster.

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Quote from: "Alan"There is also a small space between Fantasia Gelatti and Sir Mickey's Boutique. Is this space big enough to put a ride there?

This is an expansion pad that was designed to host the BatB AA attraction (or could fit one the size of Winnie the Pooh dark ride, also considered at one point).

I'd like a Winnie the Pooh dark ride. Winnie the Pooh is so popular, I wouldn't have been surprised if DLP had gone with it. Doesn't he sell more than Mickey Mouse, or did.

DatelineDisneyland from MiceChat have posted the best on-ride video of this new attraction to date. It's been shot with a wide angle lens, giving you a very natural view of the ride. And it's all in High-Definition. It looks fantastic, both the ride and the video:

[youtube:en2bhvbk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhrdr3yU7QE&feature=player_embedded[/youtube:en2bhvbk]

Thanks for the video. The ride does look great and I think it would be the perfect addition for DLP.

Yes, thanks for posting. It looks very immersive, and follows in the grand tradition of Disney dark rides. At one point I even thought I saw a whirlpool. Fantastic.

Magnificent video and the ride looks spectacular in a very classic Disney way... A true Disney Dark Ride combined with new and better AA technologies! I would love to see it in Paris at some time :-)

The only thing that doesn't work for me is the Ariel in the "Under the Sea" scene, but that should not ruin the general picture of an amazing attraction with roots in the original and simple magic of a top class dark ride.

I think the "Under The Sea" scene could do with some fog, to give the room more depth and atmosphere.

Quote from: "davewasbaloo"as well as WDI taking over the Fantasy Festival Stage area....

ahh, is this the WDI interest in Fantasyland you mentioned earlier?
What can they do with the stage area?

Quote from: "Alan"I think the "Under The Sea" scene could do with some fog, to give the room more depth and atmosphere.

Good idea  :thumbs:

AllEarsNet videoed a recent Q&A session with Lisa Girolami and Larry Nikolai at DCA, where they talked about Ariel's Undersea Adventure.

[youtube:1a9q2x0u]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPX5NeOPqHE&feature=feedu[/youtube:1a9q2x0u]

Opening ceremonial in California 2/6/2011:

[youtube:2p0s0fw0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYJ5nNdja2A&feature=feedu[/youtube:2p0s0fw0]

AllEarsNet (//http://allears.net/) just posted this video on YouTube. It's a full on-ride video of the new Little Mermaid ride at DCA, but with live commentary by Disney Imagineer Frank Reifsnyder. It's really a very unique video and well worth watching if you want to learn more about this attraction.

[youtube:3v3h9h8x]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AuDC8dL3Ec&feature=feedu[/youtube:3v3h9h8x]

It does look very classic dark ride, and that's nice, but I still want to see the little mermaid ride that was planned for dlp.

Quote from: "Alan"AllEarsNet (//http://allears.net/) just posted this video on YouTube. It's a full on-ride video of the new Little Mermaid ride at DCA, but with live commentary by Disney Imagineer Frank Reifsnyder. It's really a very unique video and well worth watching if you want to learn more about this attraction.

[youtube:6k111oe9]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AuDC8dL3Ec&feature=feedu[/youtube:6k111oe9]

That was a long way to go for such a vapid interview.

"So do you have a favorite scene?"

Must have seemed like a good idea. Ah well, at least there are some nice views of the scenes.

I think it feels strange that almost all the scenes are representations of all the songs of the movie wich isn't in most of the other movie-inspired darkrides at the disney parks.

I like to have tat ride in DLP. It seems like a ride, where you can see different hings every time you go on!
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Quote from: "woriflan"I think it feels strange that almost all the scenes are representations of all the songs of the movie wich isn't in most of the other movie-inspired darkrides at the disney parks.

This is the first darkride from the musical-style films of the 90's. And music is used in musicals to tell the story so I think this work perfectly.

Watched a few videos of the ride now, I thought I'd love it as TLM is possibly my favourite Disney film, but surprisingly I don't. Overall I think they've done a good job with certain parts of it - the Kiss The Girl scene is sweet and the Ursula AA is just amazing... But I don't like the Ariel AA at all, she looks a little strange, almost too pale and a bit ill; I can't put my finger on what it is though, I think it's her face that isn't right. The Under The Sea bit is great, but Sebastian's voice sounds weird - I know Samuel E Wright, who did the voice in all 3 Mermaid films, is still alive and in his mid-60s, so it's a bit odd if he didn't do the voice here... Made even stranger by the fact that Ursula's voice is spot-on and I very much doubt Pat Carroll could have done a reprise of that voice when she's in her 80s :s... Still I'm happy one of the Disney theme parks finally got a Mermaid ride, even if it was 19 years late!! ;)

Here are some new screenshots I took of the models and plans forThe Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure currently under construction at the Magic Kingdom in Florida. As you can see in the first screenshot, the ride has 11 show scenes, which are:

• Scene 1 - Load
• Scene 2 - Scuttle
• Scene 3 - Descent
• Scene 4 - Ariel's Grotto
• Scene 5 - Under The Sea
• Scene 6 - Ursula's Lair
• Scene 7 - Ascent
• Scene 8 - Kiss The Girl
• Scene 9 - Love's First Kiss
• Scene 10 - Happily Ever After
• Scene 11 - Unload

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It looks as though the ride is going to be almost exactly the same. It was still really interesting to see that video, though. I prefer this entrance to the one in DCA. It looks great, and it serves as much better setting. ^_^