Hiya, Ali!
Welcome back to planDisney! No need for apologies, friend. One of the best reasons to visit The Most Magical Place on Earth is to spend time with some of our favorite princesses. The human world was a bit of a mess for some time, and Ariel has been spending a little more time at sea, where "life is the bubbles". I am sad to report that the opportunity to
meet Ariel at her grotto is still on hold for the time being. I recommend
keeping an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for all the latest news about Princess Ariel and her return to Walt Disney World Resort.
Now I know you may be thinking that your customers may have swallowed a bit too much seawater, but they are partially correct. While Ariel has been spending most of her time exploring the sea and shores of the human world, she does return to greet Guests near her grotto during
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. She and Prince Eric have set those evenings aside to help spread holiday cheer at Magic Kingdom Park. They traditionally start greeting around 7 PM and continue to hang around throughout the evening.
If a ticket to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is not part of your thingamabob collection, you can still wave hello to Ariel during the
Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom Park. She has also been known to join her fellow princesses at
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall when she is not spending time under the sea.
I'll be hoping that someday Ariel will be part of your world real soon!
Tammy