The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure — Attraction in Bay Lake

Beautifully staged, fabulous puppetry, a stunning Ariel with consistently amazing singing voice regardless of which actress is playing the role that day; this show is a delightful break from crowds & heat. A brisk running time makes sure no one gets too restless, but the show as a whole feels a bit dated. Especially Ursula. Service dogs & those in wheelchairs/scooters are welcome here in the top row along the back of the theater.

SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!!

I don't think I'll ever quite get over my disappointment of a clunky animatronic figure in the role of Ursula, with only the operator's hands to convey emotion instead of an actress with a lower body suit & perhaps some marionette-type work for the octopus tentacles. The puppetry for the rest of the production was fantastic...I don't see why Disney couldn't pull off an upgrade/update to one of it's more memorable villains. As is, 'Ursula's' stage presence brings down the production as a whole. If they're going to keep the animatronic, at least give the face a bit more expression & the tentacles...

I love little mermaid, but this show is more outdated than any they have at the park. The running time has been reduced over the decades it's been open, so the "plot" reads as insane and making no sense. Of course they rely on you knowing already, but to skip around so much comes off as hilariously odd. The water effects seem to of been a dumb idea as the carpeted theater has an unpleasant smell to it. My husband won't even see the show with me because of the smell. And the reliance on screens makes sense for scene changes but really could be better and more cohesive. I do enjoy that Ariel is singing live. That's rare and worth the risk of them not being up to par. I like the giant Ursula, I LOVE the opening song with the puppets. It's a great IP and good idea for a show even, but it desperately needs a major revamp. More than anything else...

This is a SHOW, not a ride, so know that going in and I think you'll be happier. I wouldn't waste a fast pass on this one as they move large crowds each show time, and there isn't really long waits for this one. It's mostly geared towards fans of the movie and for smaller children.

They have good effects and I like the water elements. It kept our toddler interested throughout the show, which is a feat. It does skip giant chunks of the movie story telling by doing a screen show that moves things forward. The puppets are cute and the singer that plays Ariel was excellent with a great voice.

The seats are relatively comfortable for the short time and they have a dark theater vibe with AC going - so could be great for a hot Florida day.

Overall: A Solid puppet show with fun effects. It's more for little ones and huge fans...