Ariel (TV series)

*Disney Junior Ariel*

Information

Genre
Preschool

Based on
*The Little Mermaid* by John Musker & Ron Clements

Voices of
Mykal-Michelle HarrisTaye DiggsAmber Riley

Seasons
1

Theme music composer
Sean Skeete

Production

Executive producers
Lynne Southerland

Producers
Ezra Edmond

Production Companies
Wild CanaryDisney Television Animation

Running time
11 minutes (regular episodes only)22–44 minutes (special episodes only)

Distributor
Disney Platform Distribution

Release

Network
Disney JuniorDisney+

Release date
2024 - present

Chronology

*Ariel: Mermaid Tales*

***Disney Junior Ariel*** is an upcoming animated preschool adventure series created for Disney Junior. It is produced by Wild Canary and Disney Television Animation and is set to premiere on Disney Junior and Disney+ in 2024.

Premise
Set in the fantastical Caribbean-inspired underwater kingdom of Atlantica, the series follows Ariel as she embarks on fun-filled, action-packed mermaid adventures with her friends. 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. Full of charm, big ideas and a powerful voice, “Disney Junior’s Ariel” is coming into her own, learning how to discover and appreciate the world around her and use her voice to inspire others.

Content
Seasons
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Cast
Main Cast* Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel
* Gracen Newton as Flounder
* TBA as Sebastian
* Taye Diggs as King Triton
* Amber Riley as Ursula

Production notes
Pre-Development
On July 8, 2022, Disney Enterprises, Inc. began trying to license *Disney Junior Ariel*. They requested to license entertainment services, education services, distribution services, production services, clothing, footwear, headwear, and goods and services such as school supplies, houseware, and non-medicated cosmetics.

Development
On June 14, 2023, Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television announced *Disney Junior Ariel* during the Annecy International Film Festival in Annecy, France. Davis said, “For more than 30 years, the story of ‘The Little Mermaid’ has been beloved by audiences all over the world. It brings me so much joy to be able to introduce our new Disney Junior version of Ariel to preschoolers everywhere.” *Disney Junior’s Ariel* is executive produced by Lynne Southerland. Norma P. Sepulveda and Keith Wagner are the story editors. Ezra Edmond is producer. Kuni Tomita Bowen is supervising director, and Chrystin Garland is art director. The series is produced by Wild Canary in association with Disney Junior.

Music and cultural influence
Throughout the series, the multicultural diversity of the Caribbean is highlighted through music, food, festivals, fashion, language and folklore.Dr. Patricia Saunders, professor of English and hemispheric Caribbean studies and director of graduate studies at the University of Miami and author of two books, serves as cultural consultant on the series. Sean Skeete, chair of Berklee College of Music’s ensemble department, is the Caribbean music consultant.

Casting
In August 2023, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Taye Diggs, Amber Riley, Elizabeth Phoenix Caro, Cruz Flateau and Gracen Newton joined the cast.

Broadcast
*Disney Junior Ariel* is set to debut on Disney platforms worldwide in 2024. Disney Junior and Disney+ in 2024.

Trivia* The series was announced on June 14, 2023.

Gallery

References
1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Disney Greenlights ‘Disney Junior’s Ariel’ Animated Series Inspired By ‘The Little Mermaid’
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse’ Revival Leads Disney Junior Slate; Taye Diggs To Voice King Triton With Amber Riley As Ursula In ‘Ariel’ Animated Series
3. ↑ DISNEY JUNIOR ARIEL