Disney World is Casting A Live-Action Ariel in the Parks Right Now

It looks as if Disney has plans to bring the live-action Ariel to the parks as well as the silver screen. Here is what we know so far.

Live-Action Little Mermaid

Over the past years, Disney has developed a habit of rebooting animated classics as live-action films. Among the movies that have received the live-action reboot makeover are Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Lion King, Aladdin, and Dumbo.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid (1989), which was just named to the National Film Registry, is the next classic animated film in line to see its live-action remake’s theatrical release come to fruition. Its release date is set for May 26, 2023.

Of course, it takes a host of people to bring a live-action film to life. The cast of the new Little Mermaid movie was revealed last year. Most notably, Halle Bailey will play Ariel, and Melissa McCarthy will play Ursula the Sea Witch. Luca’s Jacob Tremblay will play Flounder, and Daveen Diggs will play Sebastian.

You can watch the theatrical trailer here. You can also read the director’s plans for changes to Prince Eric here.

Casting Call for Disney World

Now, Disney World has posted a casting call on Disney Careers for Disney Character Lookalikes: Live-Action Ariel. Online submissions are open now-February 5, 2023.

The listing states: Disney Live Entertainment is seeking Disney Character Look-alikes for the role of ARIEL as depicted in the upcoming live-action adaption of The Little Mermaid. Performers will have the opportunity to bring this role to life, in addition to performing as world famous Disney Characters at our Parks & Resorts near Orlando, Florida.

Disney Character Performers play before thousands of guests each day in character greetings, sightings, and other experiences across the Walt Disney World Resort. Performers sign autographs, pose for pictures, and help create magical moments with guests of all ages.

Further Details

More specifically, Disney World is looking for “candidates who are 5’2”-5’6” with warm, engaging, and outgoing personalities to portray Ariel. An inquisitive and daring mermaid princess, Ariel is fascinated by the world of humans. Whether she’s on land or under the sea, she’s eager to connect her two worlds, knowing they aren’t so different after all. Ariel appears as depicted in the upcoming live-action adaption of The Little Mermaid.” The description includes a picture of actress Halle Bailey as well.

From the looks of this description, it does seem as if Walt Disney World plans to bring the Live-Action Ariel to the parks for some form of Guest interaction. When and where this character will appear remains to be seen.

Walt Disney World is looking for a Live-Action Ariel Lookalike for the parks.

We do know Ariel’s Grotto is reopening in the Magic Kingdom. However, Ariel also appears in Fantasmic and the Festival of Fantasy Parade. It will be interesting to see when and where she may appear! Perhaps an appearance will coincide with the film’s May release date. We at the KTP writing team will keep you updated.

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