Ahoy, Katherine, and welcome to planDisney! It sounds like you're planning a fun adventure to the Most Magical Place on Earth! If you're anything like me, you just love the Disney Princesses. Ariel is one of my favorites, and she's also one of my daughter's favorites! My daughter has a beautiful mermaid tail that she loves to wear in the pool, and she tells everyone that she got it from Ariel herself!
Katherine, the
Walt Disney World Resort Property Rules website states that the following is prohibited:
- Engaging with other Guests or impeding operations while posing as or portraying any character in costume.
- Photography, videotaping or recording of any kind, or otherwise engaging in any activity, for unapproved commercial purposes.
- Obstructing sidewalks, entrances, driveways, patios, vestibules, stairways, corridors, halls or landings.
In addition, it states:
- Proper attire, including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times.
- Costumes may not be worn in our theme parks, water parks or ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex by Guests ages 14 or older.
- Guests using the pools, spas, fitness centers or other Disney Resort hotel facilities must also adhere to the rules posted and applicable at those facilities.
Based on these guidelines, I would think that the Cast Members at a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel like
Disney's Art of Animation Resort would not allow you to take photos while wearing a mermaid tail throughout the Resort. You might consider asking direct permission from a Cast Member during your visit, but at this point, based on the rules mentioned above, I wouldn't assume it would be allowed.
Katherine, did you know that you can meet Ariel at Magic Kingdom Park? Open up the My Disney Experience Mobile App, go to the Map feature, and choose Characters from the drop-down menu. You'll actually be able to see where each Character, including the Princesses, will be greeting Guests throughout the day!
I hope you have a delightful visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth! Please swim back over to planDisney with any other questions you have as you prepare for your vacation!
See you real soon!
Jennifer