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Ariel
Also known asDisney Jr.'s Ariel
Inspired by
Voices of
Opening theme"Ariel Main Title Theme", written by Chantry Johnson, Michelle Zarlenga & Rosemarie Tan
Ending theme"Making Waves", written by Anthony M. Jones, Olivia Waithe & Sofia Quinn
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes15
Production
Executive producers
  • Lynne Southerland
  • Richard Marlis
  • Carmen Italia
ProducerEzra Edmond
Running time22 minutes (11 minutes per segment)
Production companyWild Canary Animation
Original release
NetworkDisney Jr.
ReleaseJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27) –
present (present)

Ariel (also known as Disney Jr.'s Ariel) is an American animated television series produced by Wild Canary Animation. Inspired by "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, the 1989 animated film of the same name by Walt Disney Animation Studios, and the 2023 live-action remake, the series premiered on Disney Jr. on June 27, 2024.

Premise

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Ariel is growing up with her friends in the underwater kingdom of Atlantica. As she attends magic camp taught by her "tauntie Ursula", Ariel goes on a number of adventures, learning about her Caribbean-inspired surroundings and inspiring others with her voice.[1]

Characters

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Main

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  • Ariel (voiced by Mykal-Michelle Harris) is an 8-year-old mermaid princess of the underwater kingdom Atlantica.[2]
  • King Triton (voiced by Taye Diggs as an adult, Jeremiah Felder as a child) is Ariel's father, Ursula's brother and King of Atlantica.[2] As a kid, he had the nickname Tri-Tri.[3]
  • Ursula (voiced by Amber Riley), a sea witch and Triton's sister and Ariel's aunt.[2] Unlike the films, Ursula is not antagonistic and has been nicknamed "Tauntie" by Ariel.
    • Ebb and Flo, Ursula's pet moray eels[4]
  • Lucia (voiced by Elizabeth Phoenix Caro) is Ariel's friend.[2]
  • Fernie (voiced by Cruz Flateau) is Ariel's friend.[2]
  • Flounder (voiced by Gracen Newton) is a fish who is Ariel's friend.[2]

Recurring

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Guest

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Episodes

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No.Title [16][17][18]Directed byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal air date [16][17][18]Prod.
code [16][18]		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Atlantica Day"Kuni TomitaKeith WagnerClint Taylor & Wendy GriebJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)101N/A
"A Winner's Spirit"Steven E. GordonNorma P. SepulvedaPete Mekis & Rick Farmiloe
2"Ursula's Magic Camp"Dan FragaMaria EscobedoShawna Cha & Wendy GriebJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)102N/A
"Fernie's Notebook"Walinase J. MbekeaniRafael Rosado, Jordan Koch & Rick Farmiloe
3"Crystal Cavern Caper"Steven E. GordonWalinase J. MbekeaniClint Taylor & Wendy GriebJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)104N/A
"A Banner Moment"Maria EscobedoBarry Caldwell
4"The Endless Sleepover"Dan FragaKeith WagnerJordan KochJuly 5, 2024 (2024-07-05)[b]105N/A
"Daddy Daughter Dinner"Walinase J. MbekeaniRafael Rosado & Wendy Grieb
5"Copy Catfish"Monica TomovaMaria EscobedoRobert Souza & Wendy GriebJuly 12, 2024 (2024-07-12)[b]106N/A
"Happy Crabby Day"Shawneè & Shawnelle GibbsArthur Valencia & Floyd Norman
6"Smoothie Shake-Up"Steven E. GordonNorma P. SepulvedaPete Mekis & Wendy GriebJuly 19, 2024 (2024-07-19)[b]107N/A
"Family Picture Day"Walinase J. MbekeaniClint Taylor
7"The Cuttlebaby Sitter"Dan FragaStory by : Halcyon Person
Written by : Maria Escobedo		Rafael Rosado & Wendy GriebJuly 26, 2024 (2024-07-26)[b]108N/A
"Flounder the Leader"Joe PurdyJordan Koch & Rick Farmiloe
8"The Clean Team"Monica TomovaKeith WagnerRobert SouzaAugust 2, 2024 (2024-08-02)[b]103N/A
"Clamming Up"Norma P. SepulvedaArthur Valencia & Wendy Grieb
9"The Singing Dolphin"Steven E. GordonMaria EscobedoKelly James & Wendy GriebAugust 9, 2024 (2024-08-09)109N/A
"The Happy Patty Clap"Michelle CalderónClint Taylor
10"Ravi and Navi"Monica TomovaMaria EscobedoRobert SouzaAugust 16, 2024 (2024-08-16)111N/A
"Chef Flounder"Teresa KaleArthur Valencia & Wendy Grieb
11"The Brave Little Goby"Dan FragaKeith WagnerJordan KochAugust 30, 2024 (2024-08-30)110N/A
"Kid Triton"Walinase J. MbekeaniRafael Rosado & Rick Farmiloe
12"Ariel's Tall Mer-Tale"Monica TomovaKeith WagnerRobert Souza, Rick Farmiloe & Wendy GriebSeptember 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)114N/A
"Remy, the Houseguest"Walinase J. MbekeaniArthur Valencia
13"La Sirenusca"Steven E. GordonNorma P. SepulvedaClint Taylor & George Oliver HolguinSeptember 30, 2024 (2024-09-30)[c]112N/A
"Substitute Sebastian"Walinase J. MbekeaniKelly James Givan & Wendy Grieb
14"The Kite Monster"Dan FragaNorma P. SepulvedaRafael Rosado & Wendy GriebOctober 4, 2024 (2024-10-04)[c]113N/A
"The Spooky Mirror Trick"Maria EscobedoJordan Koch
15"Fernie's Dra Konfó"Steven E. GordonMichelle CalderónClint Taylor & Wendy GriebOctober 25, 2024 (2024-10-25)115TBD
"Lucia, Lucia, Lucia!"Kelly James Givan
16"The Lost Dogfish"TBATBATBANovember 8, 2024 (2024-11-08)118TBD
"Swim Scouts"
17"Daddy Daughter Adventure Day"TBATBATBANovember 29, 2024 (2024-11-29)[d]119TBD
"Rainbow Sea Caves"

Shorts

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Note: The shorts are titled Ariel: Mermaid Tales.

No.Title [citation needed]Disney+ release date [citation needed]YouTube/Disney Jr. release date [citation needed]
1"Ariel's Tail"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 4, 2024 (YouTube)
June 5, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
2"The Quiet Game"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 5, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
June 6, 2024 (YouTube)
3"Palace Puzzle"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 5, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
June 6, 2024 (YouTube)
4"Ariel's Palace Tour"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 6, 2024 (YouTube)
June 7, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
5"The Friendship Smoothie"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 7, 2024 (YouTube)
June 10, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
6"A Fashion Emergency"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 8, 2024 (YouTube)
June 11, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
7"Dress Up Mess Up"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 8, 2024 (YouTube)
June 12, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
8"Magic Breakfast"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 8, 2024 (YouTube)
June 13, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
9"The Silly Trumpetfish"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 8, 2024 (YouTube)
June 14, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
10"Hiccup Gone Amuck"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 8, 2024 (YouTube)
June 24, 2024 (Disney Jr.)

Production

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At the 2023 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Ayo Davis announced that Disney Branded Television had developed an animated television show inspired by "The Little Mermaid".[19] The main cast was announced in August 2023, which included Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel, Taye Diggs as King Triton, and Amber Riley as Ursula, among others.[2]

On International Mermaid Day, the first trailer was released with confirmation that Ursula was Ariel's aunt and instructor at magic camp.[20]

Discography

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All credits adapted from Apple Music and Spotify.[21][22]

Singles

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Year Title Album Writer(s) Producer(s)
2024 "Shimmer" Disney Jr. Music: Ariel Anthony M. Jones, Sofia Quinn, Olivia Waithe Anthony M. Jones
"Ariel (Theme Song)" Chantry Johnson, Michelle Zarlenga, Rosemarie Tan Chantry Johnson

Studio albums

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Title Details
Disney Jr. Music: Ariel
Track listing
  1. "Ariel (Theme Song)"
  2. "Shimmer"
  3. "Making Waves"
  4. "One Colorful Ocean"
  5. "Zim Zam Bazoo"
  6. "Let Your Music Play"
  7. "So Many Flavors"
  8. "Sebastian's Song"
  9. "Trust in What You Know"
  10. "Enjoy the Ride"

Release

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Ariel premiered on Disney Jr. and later aired on Disney Channel on June 27, 2024.[23] The series was subsequently made available for streaming on Disney+.[24] Furthermore, both Ariel and Ariel: Mermaid Tales were released on Disney Now.[25]

Reception

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Caleb Gottry of Plugged In complimented how Ariel depicts mixed and same-gender friendships, and asserted that children learn lessons about forgiveness, patience, and responsibility through the show.[26] Ashley Moulton of Common Sense Media gave Ariel a score of five stars out of five and noted the depiction of positive messages and role models, stating the character of Ariel is kind and caring. She acknowledged the educational value of the series, saying Ariel teaches social-emotional lessons, and wrote, "Fresh take on beloved mermaid will delight littlest viewers."[27]

In other media

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Disney Jr.'s Ariel made her debut at Disneyland during the Disney Jr. "Let’s Play! Parade," which took place on D23 Day at Disney California Adventure.[28][29]

Notes

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  1. ^ In Episode 13, he takes on the guise of his cousin Henrick.[6]
  2. ^ a b c d e These episodes were first released on Disney+ on June 28, 2024.
  3. ^ a b These episodes were first released on Disney+ on September 25, 2024.
  4. ^ These episodes were first released on Disney+ on November 27, 2024.

References

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  1. ^ Mishra, Shrishty (March 30, 2024). "The Little Mermaid Has "Fin-tastic" Adventures in First Disney Junior's Ariel Trailer". Collider. Valnet Inc.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Andreeva, Nellie (August 18, 2023). "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Revival Leads Disney Junior Slate; Taye Diggs To Voice King Triton With Amber Riley As Ursula In Ariel Animated Series". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  3. ^ "The Brave Little Goby / Kid Triton". DisneyNow. August 30, 2024. Archived from the original on August 30, 2024.
  4. ^ "Atlantica Day / A Winner's Spirit". DisneyNow. June 27, 2024. Archived from the original on June 29, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i ""Disney Jr.'s Ariel" to Make a Splash Thursday, June 27" (Press release). Disney Branded Television. May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
  6. ^ "La Sirenusca / Substitute Sebastian". DisneyNow. September 30, 2024. Archived from the original on October 1, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Crystal Cavern Caper / A Banner Moment". DisneyNow. June 28, 2024. Archived from the original on June 29, 2024.
  8. ^ "The Cuttlebaby Sitter / Flounder the Leader". DisneyNow. June 28, 2024. Archived from the original on June 28, 2024.
  9. ^ "The Clean Team / Clamming Up". DisneyNow. June 28, 2024. Archived from the original on June 28, 2024.
  10. ^ "The Singing Dolphin / The Happy Patty Clap". DisneyNow. August 9, 2024. Archived from the original on August 10, 2024.
  11. ^ a b c d "Ravi and Navi / Chef Flounder". DisneyNow. August 16, 2024. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024.
  12. ^ a b c "Ariel's Tall Mer-Tale / Remy, the Houseguest". DisneyNow. September 6, 2024. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024.
  13. ^ "Ursula's Magic Camp / Fernie's Notebook". DisneyNow. June 27, 2024. Archived from the original on June 29, 2024.
  14. ^ "Copy Catfish / Happy Crabby Day". DisneyNow. June 28, 2024. Archived from the original on June 28, 2024.
  15. ^ "The Kite Monster / The Spooky Mirror Trick". DisneyNow. October 4, 2024. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024.
  16. ^ a b c "DISNEY JR.'S ARIEL (DISNEY JUNIOR)". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  17. ^ a b "Disney Jr's Ariel Season 1 Episode Guide". Zap2it. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  18. ^ a b c "Disney Jr.'s Ariel". Disney Branded Television Press. Disney General Entertainment Content. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  19. ^ Hopewell, Joh (June 13, 2023). "Disney Branded Television Greenlights Disney Junior's Ariel, Inspired by The Little Mermaid (Exclusive)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on June 13, 2023.
  20. ^ Swift, Andy (March 29, 2024). "Disney Junior's Ariel Reinvents Ursula as the Little Mermaid's Magical Mentor — Watch Trailer". TVLine. Penske Media Corporation.
  21. ^ "Ariel - Cast on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  22. ^ "Ariel - Cast on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  23. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (May 8, 2024). "Disney Junior Debuts 'Ariel' Theme Song Ahead of June 27 Premiere". Animation Magazine. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  24. ^ Harris, Raquel 'Rocky' (June 26, 2024). "How to Watch 'Disney Jr.'s Ariel': Will the Animated Series Be Streaming?". TheWrap. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  25. ^ "Watch Disney Junior Ariel TV Show | Disney Junior on DisneyNOW". DisneyNow. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  26. ^ Gottry, Caleb. "Disney Junior's Ariel". Plugged In. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  27. ^ Moulton, Ashley. "Disney Jr.'s Ariel TV Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  28. ^ "Disney Jr. Ariel Debuts in Disney Parks During Disney Jr. Let's Play! Parade". Daps Magic. August 8, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  29. ^ Manning, Luke (August 8, 2024). "Photos / Video: Disney Jr. Let's Play! Party Takes Over Disney California Adventure with Special Cavalcade, Debut of "Disney Jr.'s Ariel," and More". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
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