Ariel's Grotto

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Ariel's Grotto
Ariel's Grotto, Fantasyland, Disneyland, Anaheim, CA, 2008.08.08 16 37, 3Dl dsc08598.jpg
Meet & Greet the Little Mermaid at Disneyland
Disneyland
Area Fantasyland
Status Closed
Opening date Early 1996
Closing date August 17, 2008 (2008-08-17)
Replaced by Pixie Hollow
Magic Kingdom
Area Fantasyland
Status Operating
Soft opening date 12 October 2012
Opening date 1996, 6 December 2012
Disney California Adventure
Area Paradise Pier
Status Operating
Opening date February 9, 2001 (2001-02-09)
Tokyo DisneySea
Area Mermaid Lagoon
Status Operating
Soft opening date March 14, 2005 (2005-03-14)
Opening date April 15, 2005 (2005-04-15)
General statistics
Attraction type Meet and greet area
Theme The Little Mermaid

Ariel's Grotto is a meet-and-greet area at several Disney parks based on The Little Mermaid, as well as a restaurant in Disney California Adventure.

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Disneyland

Formerly a colorful grotto in which Ariel, in mermaid form, was available for autographs and photo opportunities. The meet-and-greet area was decorated with starfish, coral, and waterfalls. King Triton's Fountain leading to the grotto featured a soft-surface "sandy beach" play zone dotted with jumping fountains. In August 2008, the area at was closed. It has now been re-themed to Pixie Hollow, a Disney Fairies meet-and-greet attraction amid oversised 'plants' which gives guests the sense of being much smaller.

Magic Kingdom

In April 2010, the Ariel's Grotto attraction at Magic Kingdom was closed. Soon it opened again in Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid attraction. It features a similar meet-and-greet, inside the area of Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid. It is in a cave, next to Prince Eric's Castle, surrounded by waterfalls and with a poster that includes a seashell with a pearl and the name: Ariel's Grotto.

Disney California Adventure

Ariel's Grotto, Paradise Pier, Disney California Adventure

Restaurant which offers Character Dining, an opportunity for guests to dine as Ariel and other Disney princesses visit tables. World of Color water show upcharge dining package reservations can be made as an alternate to required fastpass general viewing.

Tokyo DisneySea

Ariel's Greeting Grotto is a character meet-and-greet attraction.


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