Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid
Magic Kingdom · Fantasyland
Overview
Under the Sea follows The Little Mermaid's plot in clamshell vehicles, from the opening song through Ursula's lair to the wedding finale, with none of the physical intensity a 'journey' might suggest. It opened in 2012 as part of the New Fantasyland expansion, a year after its twin at Disney California Adventure, and the big 'Under the Sea' room is the one most families remember.
ParksLog verdict
Save your Lightning Lane for Peter Pan or Seven Dwarfs; standby here rarely runs past twenty minutes, so there's little upside to spending a pass on it. Young Little Mermaid fans will love it without needing convincing, and it's an easy, gentle ride for everyone else.
About this experience
Board a clamshell and become part of Ariel's world on a musical adventure awash with scenes from the animated classic.
Best for
- Families with young children
- The Little Mermaid fans
- Guests seeking a gentle, air-conditioned dark ride
Tips
- Wait times are typically shorter than other Fantasyland dark rides — 10 to 20 minutes is common, making Lightning Lane rarely necessary
Details
History
Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid opened in 2012 as part of the New Fantasyland expansion. It was Fantasyland's first new dark ride since The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in 1999.
Fun facts
- A twin of this ride, The Little Mermaid – Ariel's Undersea Adventure, opened at Disney California Adventure a year earlier, in June 2011