The Little Mermaid Archives

Ariel’s Adventure Continues: Disney 2 Movie Collection

November 16, 2013 by Momstart 1 Comment

The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning and The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea comes out November 19th.

Zoe was really hoping to find out the story of Ariel’s mom. Since this collection includes Ariel’s Beginning and doesn’t have the story of her mom, Zoe decided to tell me what she things it should be. She said, that long ago the mermaids would go up to the surface to see the stars and one time a boat came a long and they tried to capture the mermaids. Well Triton told everyone to go below quickly and she did but then she went back up to help someone and she was captured and that’s why Triton hated humans so much.

But this is what Ariel’s Beginning is really about:

One of Disney’s most beloved characters reveals the extraordinary events that led up to her transformation into a princess! Long before Ariel walked on land and into Prince Eric’s heart, she was one of seven beloved daughters of powerful King Triton. But times were troubled in the underwater kingdom – and music was banned! In this magical adventure, Ariel, her fun-loving sisters, and her loyal friends Sebastian and Flounder strive to bring music and friendship back to Atlantica. Featuring breathtaking animation – and some thrilling surprises – The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning is an enchanting tale you’ll share with your family again and again!

And it’s been a long time since I’ve seen The Little Mermaid 2 Return to Sea, ironically Ariel’s daughter wishes to be a mermaid.

All of your favorite characters from The Little Mermaid continue their adventures in this enchanting sequel to one of the most celebrated animated films of all time. Even though her parents tell her merpeople and Atlantica are just “old fish tales,” Ariel’s daughter, Melody, dreams of being part of that magical world. In an unforgettable story that will take your breath away, all the good creatures on the land and under the sea must join forces to show Melody that both her worlds can live in perfect harmony.

Bonus Features: THE LITTLE MERMAID II: RETURN TO THE SEA

(Blu-ray & DVD) "The Little Mermaid II" Storybook

Deleted Song "Gonna Get My Wish"

Classic Animated Short “Merbabies”

THE LITTLE MERMAID: ARIEL’S BEGINNING

Splashdance: A Dancer’s Adventures Under The Sea

Deleted Scenes with intros by Director Peggy Holmes

Music & More

Sing Along With The Movie

The Little Mermaid: Under the Sea and Behind the Scenes on Broadway (DVD only)

Mermaid Discovery Vanity Game (DVD only)

What’s In The #IHeartAriel Box: The Little Mermaid Toys and Accessories

October 13, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

Disney Consumer Products sent me a gift box with all of the Ariel products in it, well not all of them just a small sampling of products and I took a video of our family opening the box. Hopefully you don’t find my children too distracting.

Ariel & Eric Pullover
Manufacturer: Simsotex MSRP: $32.50 Retailer: Hot Topic Available: Now
This crew neck pullover top features an allover Ariel & Eric design inspired by The Little Mermaid.

Ariel Charm Bracelet
Manufacturer: Disney Store SRP: $16.95 Retailer: Disney Store Available: Now
A sparkling new treasure for her private collection is Ariel’s silvery costume jewelry chain link bracelet with 10 cloisonné charms featuring favorite characters and icons from The Little Mermaid.

Ariel Costume Collection for Girls
Manufacturer: Disney Store SRP: $12.95 – $44.95 Retailer: Disney Store Available: Now
Under the sea or above ground, your little mermaid will feel part of a fairy tale world when wearing our Ariel Costume Collection for girls. She’ll find everything she needs for happily ever after moments, including Ariel Costume, Tiara and Wand.

Ariel Long John Pajamas
Manufacturer: Hanna Andersson MSRP: $42.00 Retailer: Nordstrom and Hanna Andersson.com Available: Now
Sail into sweet dreams with this Hanna quality organic cotton sleepwear. All of the long and short johns are made from 100% organically grown cotton. To make sure kids won’t feel anything but the softness of this beautiful combed cotton ribbknit, the sleepwear features smooth flatlock durable seams. Ready-to-grow cuffs keep the fit neatly in place while the stretch waists are great for every age. Ribbknit has a silky surface, a softly stretchy character, and is ruggedly resilient in the wash.

Ariel Musical Light Up Dress
Manufacturer: JAKKS Pacific MSRP: $34.99 Retailer: Mass Available: Now
Little girls can shimmer and shine just like Ariel does in their very own Ariel Musical Light Up Dress. Ariel’s dress features magical motion-activated lights and music! With just a twirl, the dress lights up and plays “Under the Sea”.

Here is a photo album of more of the toys from The Little Mermaid line.

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Info about some of the other products:

Little Mermaid Reversible Bedding
Manufacturer: Franco MSRP: $14.96-$29.98 Retailer: Walmart Available: Now
Become part of Ariel’s world by joining her and her friends in their enchanted underwater kingdom with the reversible seascape bedding collection. Set features a cuddle pillow, blanket, and the option of twin or full sheets and comforter.

The Little Mermaid Read-Along Storybook and CD
Imprint: Disney Press MSRP: $6.99 Available: Now
When the daring mermaid princess, Ariel, rescues the human Prince Eric from drowning, she falls in love with him. The little mermaid trades her voice to the scheming sea witch, Ursula, for the chance to become human. Unless Eric falls in love with Ariel in three days, she will become Ursula’s captive forever! Experience the enchanting fairy tale with this beautifully illustrated storybook that features all new artwork and a read- along CD with the voices of the beloved characters from the award-winning film and thrilling sound effects!

Disney Princess Mermaid-to-Princess Ariel
Manufacturer: Mattel MSRP: $24.99 Retailer: Mass Available: Now
Girls will be delighted to re-create Ariel’s unforgettable transformation from mermaid to princess – over and over again! Magically transform Ariel into a princess by pulling her skirt over her tail to reveal a shimmery pink gown. Then, transform her back into a mermaid by pulling down on her sparkly tail. To further add to the fairy tale fun, Ariel “sings" two different songs from the movie as she transforms!

YES, It’s The same The Little Mermaid BUT High Definition (Disney’s The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition)

October 1, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

Ha! My daughter was so confused about when this movie was made. We received the Little Mermaid on Blu-ray combo pack and she thought it had never come out into homes before. When we were watching it she was so excited that one of her friends was over to watch it with her. She was happy because she thought she was sharing a new experience with this little girl because it’s the first time you can watch it on TV. (It’s out today by the way..)

My son was annoyed because I was singing along with every song

And then my daughter found out that her friend had seen the Little Mermaid on VHS, not knowing what VHS is she was still confused as to how her friend had seen it before when we were the “FIRST” to own it. I had to explain to her that it’s the first time you can watch it in HIGH DEFINITION, but the Little Mermaid came out when I was a little girl.

Somehow, she still misunderstood. She thought this was a new version and this was still the first time it came out. Then her dad explained it, in what I thought was the exact same way I did, but finally she understood. The Little Mermaid is now in High Definition, it’s the same movie mommy saw as a little girl and the world is ok with everyone being able to sing along.

Well, unless you ask my son, he still groans every time I try to sing along. Little does he know I could quote the entire movie. LOL….

“It’s a dinglehopper. Humans use these little babies… to straighten their hair out. See? Just a little twirl here and yank there and voila! You’ve got an aesthetically pleasing configuration of hair that humans go nuts over.” – Buddy Hackett voicing ‘Scuttle’ in The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid is the Disney classic that inspired a whole generation to find their voice! To celebrate the October 1st Diamond Edition release of The Little Mermaid on Blu-ray Combo Pack, we’re delighted to share Ariel’s music themed activities and clips featuring some of the film’s most memorable songs!

Disney Back To School Supplies: Perfect Time To Give Back

August 16, 2013 by Momstart 2 Comments

I love to give back, meaning I love to support my community in as many ways as I can. Back to school is one of the times where our community relies on donations. The YMCA, our local foodbank, and local grocery stores all do backpack drives. In these drives they request back packs full of school supplies and I’m happy to be working with Disney to support one of these local donation spots. I believe we’ll be taking ours to the YMCA. Plus, I have to mention how Disney feels about Back to School as the Perfect time to give back.

Back to School Is the Perfect Time to Give Back

Disney Store is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s national supply drive, "Tools for Back-to-School." From August 1 – Sept 3, customers are invited to donate school supplies to help support Clubs and youth in local communities, giving them supplies needed to succeed in school and beyond. For more information, please visit www.greatfutures.org/backtoschool.

We received two backpacks and two lunch bags from Disney and I kept them in the box, they are two very popular characters with Zoe and Miles and I don’t want to torture them when I tell them that we’re donating them. Really, my children do have big hearts, and I did buy them new backpacks this year but I didn’t get them character backpacks, so I have a feeling they are going to want to trade, and I supposed that would be ok, but I made a commitment with Disney saying that I’m donated whatever they sent and they sent more than I expected. so, yeah!

More on the Disney Consumer Products for back to school:

Boys can look cool with Jake and the Never Land Pirates tee shirts and rolling backpack. Always ready for adventure on the high seas, this spacious 12" rolling mini backpack with large graphics of Jake along with Hook and Skully is perfect for preschoolers. With Disney’s Planes footwear, boys will be ready to take flight: featuring lovable characters from the movie, the footwear is available in a variety of styles in sizes 5-15. Boys can also sport a variety of Disney’s Planes backpacks featuring Dusty and cool graphics. At Disney Store, older boys will find Spider-Man tees, supply kits, backpacks and lunch totes which are the perfect way to show off their Super Hero style.

A wide range of new Disney books can help kids prepare for going back to school, including You’re Wearing THAT to School!?!, The Classroom: Student Council Smackdown and Oh My Godmother: The Glitter Trap. Kids can get back in learning mode and have fun too with new apps such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Paint and Play and Sofia the First: Story Theater.

Back to the Beach (and Classroom) With Teen Beach Movie Products

Tweens can take their summer beach memories back to school with Disney’s Teen Beach Movie-inspired fashions, accessories, backpacks and lunch totes in biker or surfer styles just like in the movie. At retailers such as Target, Walmart and Toys "R" Us, products embodying the fresh energy of the new Teen Beach Movie on Disney Channel are perfect for tweens who don’t want the summer fun to end.

From Super Heroes to Villains and a Stylish Mouse & Mermaid, Disney Sets the Trends for Teens & Young Adults

Young fashionistas will find Forever 21’s new Marvel Comic Trend Shop apparel packs a punch of style. Debuting just in time for the back-to-school shopping season, Forever 21’s line features funky clothes inspired by characters such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wolverine, Thor, Hulk and full groups of Marvel Heroes. The trendsetting teen will truly make a statement in the Vault by Vans x OG Classics Disney Collection and Vans x Marvel Collection.

Both lines offer a timeless collection of Vans styles inspired by vintage Mickey Mouse, and amazing new Spider-Man patterns. Teens can also get decked out in styles featuring their favorite mermaid, Ariel, in a trendy and fun Ariel t-shirt and tank collection from Hot Topic inspired by Ariel’s bold and determined personality. Additionally, the Melissa Ultragirl Minnie Flats available at Nordstrom and Saks.com are fashionable jelly shoes that will have any girl stepping in style across campus

We’re very thankful for the samples we received to donate.

Disney Princesses Splashing little Hearts Under The Sea Swimming Ariel & Sisters

August 23, 2011 by Momstart 19 Comments

Princess Zoe is a princess through and through. A few years ago at Target they had princess costumes at a ridiculously low price so I bought all the dresses they had left for Zoe and she’s WORN them out. She loves anything princess. Now thanks to Disney and Mattel, Zoe can take princess time to the bath tub and swimming pool. Zoe loves to reenact all of the different princess movies with her friends. They play the princess, the evil witch and the prince. The toys and costumes help them feel like they are really there as they play their own versions of each princess movie, like The Little Mermaid.

Now we can’t take a bath or shower without Princess Ariel joining us. The Disney Princess Swimming Ariel has become a favorite during outside play time too. Of course she also loves the Disney Princes Ariel & Sisters for outdoor play because she loves those little princess dolls and it’s a good thing because she’s getting a dollhouse for Christmas. The little princess collection is the perfect size for her coming dollhouse. Shhh don’t tell her, it’s a secret as Christmas is a few months away yet.

So the Disney Princess Ariel & Sisters is the first time in Mattel’s Disney Princess line where girls can play out their mermaid adventures with Ariel and her two sisters, Alana and Arista! All three dolls have magical tops that change color when dipped in water and playful swivel hips that mimic mermaid-like movements. We did have a little trouble changing the color, we figured it had to be cold water.

The Disney Princess Swimming Ariel makes water play a splash away. Turn the seashell at Ariel’s waist and then place her into the water to see her really swim. Watch as her tail moves up and down to swim through the water just like in The Little Mermaid. She does float and moves forward just a bit. The kids like passing her back and fourth in the bathtub. And here’s a video of Zoe when she first got her Little Mermaid Disney Princess Swimming Ariel.

We received samples for this review

A trip through Disney Princess’s with my Princess

March 11, 2010 by Momstart 7 Comments

I have to post this because I love Disney, and Disney Princesses. Even my three year old can name almost all of the Disney Princesses. I don’t get to give a copy of The Princess and the Frog, but I’m sure I’ll buy it on Blu-ray soon enough and I know that once all the giveaways are over, you might be buying it for the Princess in your life. There is a list of places to enter at the bottom of this post. Here is my princess and all the Disney Princesses too!