{"id":49651,"date":"2016-10-13T08:00:58","date_gmt":"2016-10-13T12:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=49651"},"modified":"2022-05-04T20:06:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T00:06:07","slug":"under-the-sea-journey-of-the-little-mermaid-a-must-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/under-the-sea-journey-of-the-little-mermaid-a-must-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid (A Must Do)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Frozen Ever After. \u00a0Seven Dwarf Mine Train. \u00a0Soarin. \u00a0All fantastic and magical new rides in Walt Disney World over the past few years, but my family has another favorite that has been overlooked by many. \u00a0\u00a0Under the Sea- Journey of the Little Mermaid<\/a> is one new ride that we feel guests shouldn\u2019t miss while visiting Magic Kingdom.<\/p>\n

Found in Fantasyland at Disney\u2019s Magic Kingdom, our love for this ride started when my husband and I visited on our 10 year anniversary in 2014. \u00a0It continued this year as we were able to see the excitement and joy of this ride through our kids\u2019 eyes.<\/p>\n

Under the Sea- Journey of the Little Mermaid is considered a classic \u201cdark-ride\u201d but think Peter Pan, Winnie-the-Pooh, The Seas with Nemo and Friends. \u00a0Guests sit in clamshells (like Haunted Mansion style) as they move through Ariel\u2019s story as she searches to find her happily ever after.<\/p>\n

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Daughter outside with the ship<\/strong><\/p>\n

The magic of this ride begins before you even enter the queue and ride area. \u00a0Outside, Prince Eric\u2019s castle stands tall and majestic coming right off the movie screen and into the Magic Kingdom. \u00a0Resting of the side of a cliff much like in the movie, this castle make a wonderful backdrop for fun family pictures. \u00a0The ride\u2019s entrance is marked with a shipwreck where Ariel is the figurehead. \u00a0Take some time to look closely at this ship as the details are truly remarkable. \u00a0Across from Prince Eric\u2019s ship, the story continues with King Triton. \u00a0The king himself is located across the entrance to the ride where he is overlooking his daughter. \u00a0This is a great place to take pictures with the undersea king. \u00a0You can also grab a snack here as well.<\/p>\n

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Magic Shots are fantastic<\/strong><\/p>\n

A quick note, if there are PhotoPass photographers around, ask for magic shots with your kids for some additional magic.<\/p>\n

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One of the great features in the queue area<\/strong><\/p>\n

After taking in these areas, you get to head into the outside queue area. \u00a0We believe this is one of the best queues in the Magic Kingdom. \u00a0Waterfalls, bridges, and shells keep your walk under the sea beautiful. \u00a0The walk starts with being on a shoreline. \u00a0Pieces of lost ships can be discovered throughout the waterfalls and tide pools. \u00a0From here, guests go underground into the grottos. \u00a0Ariel\u2019s treasures can be discovered throughout from ship wheels to dishes and cups and even a few surprises.<\/p>\n

Your adventure under the sea is about to being as you enter the loading area where your clamshell is awaiting your arrival.<\/p>\n

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Getting the story started<\/strong><\/p>\n

Disney truly transforms guests under the sea as you are taken slowly backwards in your clamshell as special effects make one feel like they are traveling under water. \u00a0With unique temperature changes and water features, clamshells are taken to the ocean getting guests ready for a magical experience.<\/p>\n

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Ariel and Flounder Start\u00a0the Ride<\/strong><\/p>\n

As everyone\u2019s favorite seagull Scuttle welcomes everyone to the story, guests are quickly greeted by Ariel and Flounder as she is singing \u201cPart of Your World\u201d a favorite song from the movie as she looks through her treasures.<\/p>\n

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Under the Sea<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ride continues with one of the most colorful under the sea experience with Sebastian and friends singing another movie favorite \u201cUnder the Sea.\u201d \u00a0This is one of our favorite parts of the ride as the colors, music and animatronics bring a feeling a happiness that one can\u2019t help but smile as they travel through this scene.<\/p>\n

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The Sea Witch <\/strong><\/p>\n

Things quickly darken however as guest are transported into Ursula’s home where the details make you feel like you are in the movie itself. \u00a0As Ariel sings her voice away, you are slowly brought back above ground as you travel with her as she gains her human legs. \u00a0Arriving in the lovely lagoon with Ariel and Prince Eric, Sebastian in one again singing a favorite from the movie \u201cKiss the Girl\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Kiss the Girl<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ride does end happily ever after as Ursula is defeated, Ariel becomes human and they are married. \u00a0The final scene of the ride puts all of this together in a unique and magical way allow guests to feel like they experienced the happy ended along with Eric and Ariel.<\/p>\n

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Happily Ever After<\/strong><\/p>\n

There aren\u2019t any big drops. \u00a0No fast turns. \u00a0No major surprises. \u00a0It really is the movie brought to life which is why we like it. \u00a0We enjoy relaxing and being transferred into the movie with the sounds, sights and magic of Disney. \u00a0\u00a0Next time you are in Magic Kingdom we encourage you to stop by this under the sea adventure.<\/p>\n

Do you enjoy Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid? Share your thoughts of the attraction in the comments. <\/em><\/p>\n

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