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‘Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid’ Season 2 Now Available on Disney+

January 28, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Disney+ release date: January 28, 2026
Disney Jr. release date: November 10, 2025

Synopsis: In the second season, Ariel and her pals discover a magical new undersea realm and embark on imaginative journeys through the beautiful Crystal World, meeting new friends like the adventurous mermaid Akiko and her crystal axolotl, Axyl.

Voice cast:
Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel
Taye Diggs as King Triton
Amber Riley as Ursula
Gracen Newton as Flounder
Cruz Flateau as Fernie
Elizabeth Phoenix Caro as Lucia
Kai Zen as Akiko

Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel in the original 1989 animated feature film The Little Mermaid, guest stars as Marina Neptina, Ariel’s favorite singer.

‘Disney Junior’s Ariel’ Teaser Trailer: Animated Musical Series for Preschoolers Premieres This Summer

March 29, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Disney Junior’s Ariel is an animated musical series for preschoolers inspired by the The Little Mermaid. It follows 8-year-old Ariel as she and her friends embark on underwater adventures throughout their kingdom of Atlantica and beyond.

The series features King Triton, Ursula, Sebastian and Flounder, as well as new additions like Ariel’s two best friends, Lucia and Fernie, and lots of other sea creatures.

The series stars Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel, Taye Diggs as King Triton and Amber Riley as Ursula.

‘LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest’ Official Trailer

August 8, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Update: You can watch the entire special for free on YouTube.

Release date: August 18, 2023 on Disney+.

Synopsis: Tiana, Moana, Snow White, Rapunzel, and Ariel are unexpectedly transported to a mysterious castle. Shortly after arriving, they discover that Gaston has hatched an evil plan to take over all their kingdoms!

The Princess characters must work together to solve challenges hidden deep within the castle walls and try to save their kingdoms from Gaston. Will bravery, quick-thinking, and teamwork prevail?

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Walt Disney Records’ Legacy Collection Box Set Includes 12 Special Edition Soundtracks

November 20, 2015 / / 0 Comments

Earlier this year, Walt Disney Records recognized the milestone anniversaries of a dozen of its animated movies with The Legacy Collection; a series of special edition soundtracks presented with exclusive new content and artwork. Now, Disney is wrapping all 12 special editions into The Legacy Collection Box Set and to celebrate the release, Walt Disney Records will be offering special discounts on the box set on disneymusicemporium.com.

The CD collection includes classic songs, background scores and rare recordings–plus music from Disneyland Park. In addition to remastered tracks, each album in Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Box Set comes in its own hardcover book, filled with art treasures, exclusive essays, and new illustrations by Lorelay Bove, a visual development artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Bove was recently named one of ’10 Animators to Watch’ by Variety.

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