ARIEL is ready to surface once more, this time on Disney Junior. The new animated series coming this summer features Ariel as an 8-year old embarking on new adventures in the Caribbean-inspired underwater kingdom of Atlantica.
About the Series
The ARIEL series on Disney Junior is set in the fantastical Caribbean-inspired underwater kingdom of Atlantica. It follows 8-year old Ariel as she embarks on fun-filled, action-packed mermaid adventures with her friends. The series 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.
Driven by a deep and unending curiosity about the world around her, Ariel discovers land treasures, like a big floppy hat, squeaky rubber ducky and whisk, that she collects and keeps safe in her crystal cavern. Sometimes, Ariel uses the treasures to help solve problems. With each discovery, Ariel is filled with joy, and her mermaid tail, which changes colors depending on her emotions, lights up and shimmers.
Behind the Scenes
Throughout the series, the multicultural diversity of the Caribbean is highlighted through music, food, festivals, fashion, language and folklore. Crew on board include:
Cultural Consultants:
- Dr. Patricia Saunders: Professor of English and hemispheric Caribbean studies at the University of Miami.
- Sean Skeete: Chair of Berklee College of Music’s ensemble department.
Additional Crew:
- Executive Producer: Lynne Southerland.
- Story Editors: Norma P. Sepulveda and Keith Wagner.
- Producer: Ezra Edmond.
- Supervising Director: Kuni Tomita Bowen.
- Art Director: Chrystin Garland.
- Produced by Wild Canary in association with Disney Junior.
See it for Yourself
Disney Junior ARIEL becomes part of your world Summer 2024.
