The live-action Ariel character at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is temporarily relocating from her usual Animation Courtyard location to make way for holiday festivities. Starting October 28, the meet-and-greet experience will be unavailable indoors as the character moves outdoors to Echo Lake near the 50s Prime Time Cafe. This seasonal shift mirrors last year’s schedule when Ariel similarly vacated the space so Santa Claus could take over during the holidays. Disney has not officially announced an end date for this temporary relocation, though last year Ariel returned to her indoor castle terrace in mid-January. Guests planning visits in the coming weeks should head to Echo Lake to find the mermaid character. The move allows Disney to prepare the Walt Disney Presents area for its traditional holiday programming while keeping Ariel accessible to park visitors.
Key Points:
- The temporary relocation begins on October 28
- Ariel will greet guests outdoors at Echo Lake near the 50s Prime Time Cafe
- Last year Ariel returned to her indoor castle terrace in mid-January
- Santa Claus took over the Walt Disney Presents meet-and-greet space during last year’s holiday season