Hello, Petra! Thank you for visiting the Disney Parks Moms Panel! I am happy to hear about your daughter’s love for mermaids, as well as to set the record straight on pool rules!
I called to speak with a cast member at
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and sadly,
mermaid tails or fins of any kind are considered a safety hazard and are not allowed in the pools. Likewise, any item that is secured to a swimmer, such as snorkels, flippers, or vests, are not permitted. If a toddler wear water wings or a puddle jumper, they must be supervised by an adult at all times. One of the reasons behind this policy is that items may pose a risk in case a lifeguard needs to use his services.
While your daughter will not be able to bring her tail, I hope that you have
Ariel’s Grotto and Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid on your to-do list. If you have extra time built into your vacation, consider calling the making a mermaid makeover reservation at the
Pirate’s League in Magic Kingdom Park. Meant for park-goers ages 3-12, the makeovers will transform guests into luminous mermaid!
There’s plenty of fun to be had by lovers of the sea! ~Lindsey P.