Since the expansion of Disney California Adventureยฎ parkย was announced, Toy Story Mania!,ย Games of the Boardwalk,ย Mickeyโ€™s Fun Wheel,ย Silly Symphony Swings and of course, the nighttime spectacular, โ€œWorld of Colorโ€ have all opened. Now, Walt Disney Imagineering has turned its sights to the next highly-anticipated opening: The Little Mermaid ~ Arielโ€™s Undersea Adventure, coming soon in 2011. In this video, Imagineer Lisa Girolami takes you behind the curtain to give you a first look at Arielโ€™s world. From the drawing board to the incredible scenery, this is an attraction sure to make a splash with guests.

*Ariel’s Undersea Adventure Image: Walt Disney Imagineering Concept Art, actual construction may vary