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Artist Rendering of Ariel’s Grotto Released

The Walt Disney World® Resort has released an artist rendering of Ariel’s Grotto, a new meet and greet location that will be part of the New Fantasyland® Expansion.

Ariel’s Grotto will be located near the Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid Attraction, but will be a separate experience. When Ariel moves to her new location, she will meet her guests in mermaid form. The new Grotto location will officially open Dec. 6, but a preview period will start Nov. 19, 2012.

All images are artist renderings. Actual construction may vary.

Additional Character Dining Opportunity at Disneyland® Resort

Due to popular demand, a character meal experience will now be available for dinner at Ariel’s Grotto at Disney California Adventure® Park. “Ariel’s Disney Princess Celebration,” an enchanting Character Dining experience filled with music, laughter, and delicious food was previously only available for breakfast and lunch. This expansion will allow guests to meet, greet, and eat with Ariel and other Disney Princesses – including Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty – during the restaurant’s total hours of operation.

Character Dining during dinner at Ariel’s Grotto will begin on Jun. 15, 2012. To accommodate this change, World of Color dining packages will no longer be offered at Ariel’s Grotto after Jun. 14, 2012. The World of Color prix fixe dinner at Wine Country Trattoria and World of Color picnic meals from Sonoma Terrace will continue to be available. Guests may also continue to obtain a FASTPASS® ticket from the designated distribution location near Grizzly River Run.

For more information about “Ariel’s Disney Princess Celebration” or to make a reservation for your upcoming Disneyland® Resort vacation, please contact your Magic Maker®