To celebrate this past Friday’s International Mermaid Day,’ Disney Branded Television shared a new video of its all-new preschool animated musical series inspired by ‘The Little Mermaid’s timeless tale follows the young mermaid princess on fun-filled, action-packed mermaid adventures; coming Summer 2024.
Disney Branded Television celebrated this past Friday’s “International Mermaid Day” (yes, it’s a thing!) with the release of a first-look teaser from Disney Junior’s Ariel, coming summer 2024. The 3DCG animated musical series for preschoolers, inspired by the classic “The Little Mermaid” story, features Emmy Award winner Mykal-Michelle Harris (Raven’s Home) as Ariel and Broadway, film, and television stars Taye Diggs (Rent) and Amber Riley (Glee) as King Triton and Ursula.
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 adventures with her friends. Stories include well-known characters including King Triton, Ursula, Sebastian, and Flounder, as well as new additions, such as Ariel’s two best friends, mer-children Lucia and Fernie, and other sea creatures.
Disney Junior’s Ariel is executive produced by Lynne Southerland (Mulan II, Happily Ever After). The series highlights the multicultural diversity of the Caribbean through music, food, festivals, fashion, language, and folklore.
Watch the teaser Meet Disney Junior's Ariel:
Source: Disney Branded Television
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
