Recently, The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure, reopened
after an annual refurbishment. Most noticeable among the changes was
the lighting in several of the scenes to a black light based scheme,
which made everything look softer and more realistic, but also a little
more challenging to photograph. In addition, more static fish were
added, and "Kiss the Girl" Ariel received a new hair treatment!
Here are some snapshots from my most recent ride aboard this attraction.
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As usual, Scuttle greets guests at the beginning of the ride and begins his convoluted narration. |
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Changes are noticed immediately in the first scene, with the addition of more sealife and a change in lighting. |
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The "Part of Your World" scene remains largely unchanged. |
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...Except for the lighting, which is softer. Less spotlights. |
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The "Under the Sea" scene remains wonderfully fantastic. The entire room is under black light now. |
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This makes Sebastian easier to photograph in my opinion, though he's an exception to this. |
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Ariel's hair did not revert to "strawberry soft serve" mode in this scene. Even though that was more amusing (to me). |
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Ursula is just as impressive as ever. |
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The sea witch is all for helping those "poor unfortunate souls." |
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In "Kiss the Girl," Sebastian serenades Ariela and Prince Eric. |
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Ariel's hair has been changed here to more realistic "human" hair rather something rubbery. |
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Finally, everyone lives happily ever after, and there's a great celebration. |
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Princess Ariel and Prince Eric wave goodbye to the guests. |
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