The Little Mermaid: Ariels Undersea Adventure As the excitement and anticipation of the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom New Fantasyland continues, we can get a sneak peek at one of the new attractions with a quick visit to Disneyland Resorts California Adventure.
Originally planned for Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom in the mid-1990s, “The Little Mermaid” dark ride was “Shelved”. Researching the history of the attraction I uncovered some very interesting things, including the virtual ride-through of the “attraction never build” on the 2006 DVD version of the Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid Attraction was revived when the Disney California Adventure and WDW Magic Kingdom expansions were announced. The DCA version of the attraction opened on June 3, 2011, replacing the Golden Dreams Theater and the WDW version will be part of the fantasyland expansion phase 1, to open in 2012.
While the rides will be almost identical the attraction in Florida will have a much more elaborate theme as the Queue will lead to Prince Eric’s castle. Hope you agree the attraction looks to be well worth the wait.
For More from Disney California Adventure: Blue 13 Dance Company, Holiday Toy Drummers, Avengers Campus Opening, Mariachi Espectacular, Blue Sky Cellar Pixar Pier, The Grand Opening Special, The Tale of the Lion King, Pixarmonic Orchestra, Red Car News Boys, Five & Dime, Viva Navidad, Mickey’s Fun Wheel, World of Color, Disney Grand California from the Travel Channel, California Screamin, Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
