Disney Jr.’s Ariel is an animated musical series inspired by The Little Mermaid that follows young mermaid princess Ariel as she embarks on fun-filled, action-packed adventures with her friends throughout their Caribbean-inspired fairytale kingdom of Atlantica. Geared towards preschoolers and their families, each episode features two 11-minute stories that highlight themes of community, self-expression, curiosity and resourcefulness and celebrate the multicultural elements of the Caribbean through music, food, festivals, fashion, language and folklore. The new children’s series is executive produced by the legendary Lynne Southerland (Mulan II, Happily Ever After, Bebe’s Kids) and features voice talents from Mykal-Michelle Harris, Taye Diggs, and Amber P. Riley.
Set in the fantastical Caribbean-inspired underwater kingdom of Atlantica, the series follows young mermaid princess Ariel as she embarks on fun-filled, action-packed mermaid adventures with her friends. It features fan-favorite characters, including King Triton, Ursula, Sebastian and Flounder, as well as exciting new additions like Ariel’s two best friends, mer-children Lucia and Fernie, and lots of other adorable sea creatures.
The series highlights the multicultural diversity of the Caribbean through music, food, festivals, fashion, language and folklore.
Series premieres June 27th.