A fish named Flounder and a crazy crab called Sebastian join Ariel and the rest of the cast under the sea in "Voyage of the Little Mermaid," a unique show spectacular at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Featuring dazzling special effects, the show combines live performers with giant puppets and favorite clips from the film to tell the delightful story of Ariel.

Guests are plunged deep into fantasy as they enter a theater that recalls an underwater grotto complete with a curtain of water on stage. Even the air smells salty, and the audience can feel the sea mist and wind.

Sebastian kicks off the voyage with his Academy Award-winning melody, "Under the Sea," with more than 100 black-light puppets performing to the toe-tapping tune.

Ariel shares her dream of becoming human in a live performance of the song "Part of Your World," casting her ethereal voice throughout the theater. The segment is highlighted by several scenes from the movie, drawing the audience into the mermaid's wide-eyed fantasy of winning the heart of her true love, Eric.

But evil enters the picture in the form of the 12-foot-tall, 10-foot-wide villain known as Ursula. With her deep voice dripping of sarcasm, she belts out "Poor Unfortunate Souls," tempting Ariel with the chance to become human. Desperate for the opportunity, the red-headed mermaid agrees to trade her prized possession . . . her voice.

The transformation from mermaid to human is accompanied by a powerful musical composition that foreshadows Ursula's wicked plan.

The story unfolds in a climactic finale, combining film, live action and sensational special effects. Sebastian, Flounder, Triton the King of the Sea, and Max the Dog join Ariel and Eric in the exciting final segment, guaranteed to leave the audience with a smile.

"Voyage of the Little Mermaid" is a Disney fairy tale transformation -- from critically acclaimed feature film to record-setting video to sensory stage show.

"Voyage of the Little Mermaid" features the original music from the film, created by Oscar- and Grammy Award-winning composers Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.

"Voyage of the Little Mermaid" also features Disney's FASTPASS, an innovative system -- offered at no charge -- designed to reduce waiting times at popular attractions in all four Walt Disney World theme parks.

Type - show

Location - Disney's Hollywood Studios

When to go - See first show of the day or last show before park closing.

Fastpass

Duration - 17 minute shows presented intermittently

Restrictions
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.

Tips - For the best view, try to get a seat in the middle rows.
An elevated stage makes it tough for small children to see all the details in The Voyage of The Little Mermaid. Their best vantage point is from the lap of a grown-up.
Guests are sprayed with a fine mist of water during the show.

Reviews

"I thought this was an innovative and magical experience, however there was quite a long line for it, but thanks to fastpass, that's virtually no problem anymore. Over all, i loved this attraction, the songs, the lights, the effects, and the characters, and it really brings me back to the film's heyday since i grew up watching it Try to sit towards the back in order to get a good seat, leave all cameras outside as they will get wet, and be sure your children know that a 12 foot ursula will glide out menacingly!" (5/03) Tony Graham

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