Ariel's Grotto Routinely Showed a 30 Minute Wait on January 22, 2023, the Reopening Date of Ariel's Meet and Greet
Ariel's Grotto Routinely Showed a 30 Minute Wait on January 22, 2023, the Reopening Date of Ariel's Meet and Greet

Ariel’s Grotto Reopens at the Magic Kingdom

After three long years, it’s finally time to go back Under the Sea.

Ariel's Grotto Routinely Showed a 30 Minute Wait on January 22, 2023, the Reopening Date of Ariel's Meet and Greet
Ariel’s Grotto Routinely Showed a 30-Minute Wait on January 22, 2023, the Reopening Date of Ariel’s Meet and Greet

 

Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom can once again meet Ariel on the ocean floor in Fantasyland. The reopening marks the first time in 3 years that there will be a character meet and greet in Ariel’s Grotto.

"LL" for Lightening Lane Now Appears on the Ariel Meet and Greet Landing Page.
“LL” for Lightning Lane Now Appears on the Ariel Meet and Greet Landing Page.

Ariel’s Grotto is located in Fantasyland and can be accessed near Under the Sea-Journey of the Little Mermaid. It also appears that the meet and greet will be included in the growing list of Lightning Lane offerings. The Walt Disney World mobile app now shows “LL” in the information section for “Meet Ariel at Her Grotto” and guests have reported signage for Lightning Lane has recently popped up in the area.

Under The Sea - Journey Of The Little Mermaid - Ariel Figurehead

The first day for meet and greets with Ariel was January 22, 2023. At the time this article was written, the average wait time to meet Ariel Under the Sea was fluctuating between 30-45 minutes.

Are you excited to see Ariel back in Fantasyland?