Disney begins casting performers for the new Little Mermaid show coming to Walt Disney World

Feb 05, 2024 in "The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure"

Posted: Monday February 5, 2024 1:20pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has posted audition notices for vocalists, actors, and puppeteers to perform at 'The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure' coming later this year to Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World.

Among the roles being cast are Ariel and Prince Eric, with Ariel required to be a lyrical pop soprano with belt to C.

Disney recently announced that 'The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure,' will be a fully reimagined theatrical production inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic "The Little Mermaid," and will debut in the newly refreshed Animation Courtyard theater in fall 2024 at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Disney says that when it opens, the show will feature stunning new set pieces, cutting-edge effects, and a bold new design that captures Ariel's imagination and emotions through her unique view of the world around her.

'The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure' will include musical numbers inspired by the film including "Part of Your World," "Poor Unfortunate Souls," and more.

The new show will replace the original Voyage of the Little Mermaid, which debuted on January 7, 1992, had its final performance in 2020 and did not reopen from the pandemic shutdown of Walt Disney World.

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    WondersOfLife1 day ago

    I wish they'd just make it an enclosed waiting area. That's be nice. (In the long run when the hype dies down)

    DCBaker5 days ago

    Looks like work has started on the theater queue:

    DisneyDreamer0810 days ago

    I’m so excited for this one! Going in November, just me and my 10 year old. She does not like big rides. So our day usually consists of Toy Story Mania, Alien Saucers and Runaway Railway 😂 We love the B&B show and the Frozen show. It’s great we will now have this and Villains show as well. And Fantasmic of course. We can enter mid morning and still have a full day!

    castlecake2.010 days ago

    Please open some of the shops attached to this building so this area stops looking like a dead mall

    dmc49310 days ago

    Finally!

    DCBaker10 days ago

    The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure is set to debut on May 27, 2025: https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/the-little-mermaid-a-musical-adventure-everything-you-need-to-know/

    jrhwdw21 days ago

    gerararFeb 15, 2025

    gerararFeb 14, 2025

    IG post of the above cards:

    DCBakerFeb 14, 2025

    Here's a link to a PDF version of the Valentine's Day cards promoting The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure that are being given to Guests in Hollywood Studios today: https://disneyparksblog.com/app/uploads/2025/02/25_DLE_Valentines_Day_CARDS_v2_ss_jm76.pdf

    DCBakerFeb 14, 2025

    Walt Disney World has launched a webpage for The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios/little-mermaid-musical-adventure/ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54327088578_4ec7f850fc_k.jpg

    gerararFeb 13, 2025

    TTA94Feb 04, 2025

    The sea spray was one of my favorite parts and I hope they keep it. It was one of the elements that made the show feel immersive.

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