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Ariel Meet and Greet Temporarily Moves to Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Oct. 28

No return date is set, with construction continuing near Animation Courtyard.

Overview

  • Walt Disney World lists the Walt Disney Presents location as temporarily unavailable starting October 28, with Ariel greeting at Echo Lake near 50’s Prime Time Café.
  • Disney characterizes the relocation as temporary but has not provided a timeline or an official reason for the change.
  • Visible work in the Animation Courtyard area includes construction walls and preparations tied to the return of The Magic of Disney Animation.
  • Walt Disney Presents recently installed a preview center showcasing upcoming resort projects, replacing the prior Disney Cruise Line display.
  • The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure and Walt Disney Presents remain open to guests, who should check the My Disney Experience app for Ariel’s current location.