Voyage of the Little Mermaid at Hollywood Studios

The Voyage of the Little Mermaid is a 17 minute live action show. Located in the Animation Courtyard in Hollywood Studios, the theater is well air-conditioned, so it's perfect for a hot day. I love to watch this show; the music and special effects are delightful.

The show starts approximately every 25 minutes, so if you arrive just after a show starts, you will have about a 20 minute wait. Fortunately, the waiting area is covered, so it does offer some relief from the Florida sun. Once inside the outer room, there is a brief pre-show with one child chosen from the audience to help introduce the show. This outer room has fascinating decorations, such as old diving suits, the kind with the huge brass helmet, tridents, nets, and many more ocean related objects, so it's worth taking the time to look around.

When you enter the theater, choose a row that is partially filled, or allow others to go before you so that you can be close to the center of the row. And try to stay at lest 4 rows back from the front for the best view. After everyone is seated, the lights dim and a wonderful stage show begins.

The Voyage of the Little Mermaid is full of music, fish, and special effects. The fish, directed by Sebastian, sing "Under the " a fun, black light, underwater dance. Bubbles float down from the ceiling and a cool breeze blows. Ariel rescues Eric and sings "Part of Your World" while flipping her tail. She then goes to see Ursula, who is a huge and amazing puppet that may frighten small children. Ursula sings "Poor Unfortunate Souls" as Ariel gives up her voice. There are laser Ursula's on the walls and ceiling and mist falling on the audience. Parts of the movie play out on a large screen at the back of the stage. You see Ariel and Eric fall in love and scenes leading up to the final battle with Ursula. Ariel is left wishing she could be with Eric. King Triton takes pity on his youngest daughter, and magically transforms her tail into a sparkly dress so that she and Eric can live happily ever after.

If you like watching The Little Mermaid, you will enjoy The Voyage of the Little Mermaid. This is a dark show that has occasional frightening moments that may be too intense for young children. You can see the show daily, approximately every 25 minutes. Be sure to pick up a Times Guide for exact times. Audio Description, Reflective Captioning and Assistive Listening are available. This show is Wheelchair/ECV accessible.

Ursula K. Le Guin Quote

Photo by Marion Wood Kolisch

"People who deny the existence of dragons are often eaten by dragons. From within."

- Ursula K. Le Guin, The Wave in the Mind

Ursula K Le Guin Quote

Photo by Dana Gluckstein

"The exercise of imagination is dangerous to those who profit from the way things are because it has the power to show that the way things are is not permanent, not universal, not necessary."

- Ursula K. Le Guin, "A War Without End"

The Little Mermaid Trailer

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A new trailer for Disney's The Little Mermaid appeared during the Oscars last night. This one shows several more familiar characters, including King Triton and Ursula. And there's a new poster, too.

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

The film stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian, Awkwafina as the voice of Scuttle, Jacob Tremblay as the voice of Flounder, Noma Dumezweni as Queen Selina, Art Malik as Sir Grimsby, Javier Bardem as King Triton, and Melissa McCarthy as Ursula.

The Little Mermaid arrives in theaters on May 26.

Villainous Treats at EPCOT

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The most villainous cupcakes have appeared at EPCOT this week, just in time for Halloween. The three spooktacular desserts can be found at Sunshine Seasons, but only until October 31.

• Ursula - bubblegum mousse on vanilla cake with a black mirror glaze, and Ariel's contract and Ursula's shell necklace decoration
• Cruella DeVil - chocolate and meringue cake with cream cheese filling and a kiss decoration
• Queen of Hearts - chocolate cake with strawberry cream cheese icing, a crown, and a "painting the roses red" decoration

They all sound enticing, but which one to try first? Decisions, decisions...

The Little Mermaid Character Posters

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Take a closer look at Ariel and the gang with these The Little Mermaid character posters. First up is Halle Bailey as Ariel.

Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric 

Jacob Tremblay as Flounder

Awkwafina as Scuttle

Daveed Diggs as Sebastian 

Javier Bardem as King Triton 

Melissa McCarthy as Ursula

Disney's The Little Mermaid arrives in theaters on May 26th.

The Little Mermaid - Choices

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With each new trailer for Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid, I'm drawn further into Ariel's world. It's looking like it will be quite good, much like the live-action Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. 

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

"The Little Mermaid" is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy. The film stars Halle Bailey as Ariel; Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric; Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian; Awkwafina as the voice of Scuttle; Jacob Tremblay as the voice of Flounder; Noma Dumezweni as Queen Selina; Art Malik as Sir Grimsby; with Javier Bardem as King Triton; and Melissa McCarthy as Ursula.

The Little Mermaid arrives in theaters on May 26th. 

Villains Fabrics at Jo-Ann's

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Have you seen the new line of Disney Villain fabrics at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores? It is totally wild and yet an absolute must have for the Villain lover. My sister and I each bought a yard of the two different fabrics that were available at our local store. Apparently, there are five different fabrics, but they are selling out quickly. The online store only has one left at the moment, but they may have more in stock before Halloween. I certainly hope so, because I really want them all!

I love this lavender and gray fabric with each villain separate and a quote from her story. It has images of the Evil Queen, Cruella DeVil, Ursula, and my favorite, Maleficent.

I bought a yard of this gray lace print fabric. Hidden in the lace are tiny Maleficent dragons, the Evil Queen's apples, and Cruella's scissors. I plan to make a trick or treat bag for next year's Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party.

 

This dark purple fabric features Maleficent, the Evil Queen, and Cruella and says "Love to be Bad." The color is gorgeous and I really like the stylized look of the Villains.

The hot pink fabric with purple smoke and lace accents says "Fashionably Bad." It again features Cruella, the Evil Queen, and Maleficent. It's a rather bold background with the Villains in simple, somewhat muted, colors.

The final fabric is my least favorite of the collection. It's rather creepy with each of the Villains faces wearing a bleeding red lipstick and smeary eyeliner. The background is a pale pink and gray damask with the faces of the Evil Queen, Cruella, Ursula, and Maleficent. It is also the only one that it still available on the website. If you think this fabric is a must have, be sure to order soon. It's currently on sale for $5.99 a yard.

Even More Halloween Treats At Disney World

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Can you ever have too many Halloween sweets and treats? I think not. And apparently the creative crew at Disney WorldDisney World agrees with me because there are still more Halloween treats coming to the Parks and Resorts beginning September 29th.

EPCOT

Connections Café

• Mickey Halloween Liege Waffle: Dark chocolate liege waffle with purple and green icing 🎃 🦇

Sunshine Seasons

• Bat Mousse: Tri-colored layers of candy corn-flavored white chocolate mousse with dark chocolate glaçage and bat wings 🎃 (October 28-31)

Animal Kingdom

Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery and Tamu Tamu Refreshments

• Halloween Colossal Mickey Cinnamon Roll: Colossal Mickey cinnamon roll with Halloween-themed icing ⚰️

Pizzafari and Restaurantosaurus

• Scar Cupcake: Delicious red velvet cupcake with toasted marshmallow filling, chocolate frosting, chocolate pebbles, white chocolate flames, and an edible Scar image 👻

Hollywood Studios

ABC Commissary

• Spider Web Tart: Spiced milk chocolate tart filled with orange curd, pomegranate-molasses whipped cream, candied orange peel, and a dark chocolate spider 🕷
• Frozen Apple Cider topped with green apple boba balls🧋🕷
• Frozen Apple Cider Whisky featuring Crown Royal Whisky topped with green apple boba balls 🕷

Backlot Express 

• Graveyard Cupcake: Fudge-filled chocolate cupcake topped with cookies ‘n cream buttercream, chocolate cookie tombstone, white chocolate bone, and Halloween sprinkles 🕷
• Frozen Apple Cider topped with green apple boba balls🧋🕷
• Frozen Apple Cider Whisky featuring Crown Royal Whisky topped with green apple boba balls 🕷

Dockside Diner and Fairfax Fare

• Pumpkin Patch Cookie: Pumpkin-spiced snickerdoodle topped with pumpkin-spiced buttercream and pumpkin candies 🕷

Hollywood Scoops 

• Candy Corn Milk Shake: Vanilla and candy corn milkshake topped with an orange doughnut and Halloween sprinkles 🕷

PizzeRizzo 

• Halloween Candy Cookie Pizza: Sugar cookie ‘pizza’ topped with strawberry jam, white chocolate, Halloween candy, and sprinkles 🕷
• Frozen Apple Cider topped with green apple boba balls 🧋🕷
• Frozen Apple Cider Whisky featuring Crown Royal Whisky topped with green apple boba balls 🕷

Rosie’s All-American Café

• Frozen Apple Cider topped with green apple boba balls 🧋🕷
• Frozen Apple Cider Whisky featuring Crown Royal Whisky topped with green apple boba balls 🕷

Woody’s Lunch Box

• Pumpkin Lunch Box Tart: Pumpkin pie-filled pastry tart with marshmallow fondant, candy corn, and Halloween sprinkles 🕷

Popcorn Carts Near Grand Avenue, the Tip Board, and the Main Entrance

• Halloween Mickey Brownie: Chocolate brownie with Halloween sprinkles 🕷

Resorts

Animal Kingdom Lodge 

The Mara

• Black Cat Tart: Carrot cake topped with orange caramel, toasted coconut, and a pumpkin cheesecake 🎃🕷

Beach Club Resort 

Beach Club Marketplace

• Captain Hook Cookie: Vanilla sable with strawberry jam, peanut butter ganache, buttercream, and chocolate décor 🎃🕷
• Ursula Tart: Vanilla tart filled with spice cake, chocolate ganache, blackberry pearls, blackberry mousse, and chocolate décor 🎃🕷

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop 

• Butter Pecan-Pumpkin Shake: Butter pecan ice cream with pumpkin flavoring, caramel and chocolate sauces, and a vanilla cupcake decorated like a Mickey pumpkin with sprinkle décor 🕷

BoardWalk Inn

BoardWalk Deli

• Halloween Half Moon Cookie 🕷
• Creepy Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake with blood orange curd filling, vanilla whipped cream, chocolate cookie crumbs, and sugar pumpkins 🕷
• Boo Brownie: Mickey-shaped brownie topped with ganache and buttercream ghosts 🕷

Carousel Coffee

• Creepy Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake with blood orange curd filling, vanilla whipped cream, chocolate cookie crumbs, and sugar pumpkins 🕷
• Boo Brownie: Mickey-shaped brownie topped with ganache and buttercream ghosts 🕷

Contemporary

Contempo Café 

• Caramel Apple-Sugar Cookie 🎃 (October 1 - November 30)
• Haunted Mansion Éclair: Éclair filled with caramel apple mousse topped with chocolate-caramel ganache with Haunted Mansion edible images 🎃🕷

Grand Floridian

Gasparilla Island Grill

• Mike Wazowski Pop: Confetti cake enrobed in green chocolate 🎃🕷
• S’mores Ghost Tart: Graham cracker tart shell filled with ganache, milk chocolate mousse, and topped with a marshmallow ghost 🎃🕷
• Not-So-Poison Apple: Chocolate cauldron filled with apple spice cake, apple filling, and caramel buttercream topped with apple mousse 🎃🕷
• Minnie Mouse Witch Hat Cupcake: Cookies ‘n cream-filled chocolate cupcake enrobed in ganache 🕷

Fort Wilderness

Trail’s End Restaurant

• Pumpkin Sugar Cookie: Tie-dyed Halloween sugar cookie with buttercream 🎃🕷
• Spooky Mini Cookies and Dipping Cream: Halloween sugar cookies with dipping icing 🎃🕷

Polynesian Village

Kona Island

• Vampire Stitch Cake: Chocolate cake with ‘raspberry ice cream cone’ buttercream 🎃🕷

Pineapple Lanai 

• Not-So-Scary Pumpkin Soft-serve: Pumpkin-spiced flavored soft-serve and coconut haupia with caramel drizzle, graham cracker crumbs, and a white chocolate Mickey-shaped pumpkin 🕷

Riviera

Le Petit Café 

• Chocolate-Cherry Coffin: Biscuit sans farine, milk chocolate mousse, and morello cherries 🎃🕷

Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork

• Haunted Forest Apple Mousse: Green cake with cookies ‘n cream mousse and sour apple mousse 🕷

Yacht Club

The Market at Ale & Compass

• Captain Hook Cookie: Vanilla sable with strawberry jam, peanut butter ganache, buttercream, and chocolate décor 🎃🕷
• Ursula Tart: Vanilla tart filled with spice cake, chocolate ganache, blackberry pearls, blackberry mousse, and chocolate décor 🎃🕷

🎃 - New

🧋 - Non-alcoholic

⚰️ - Available September 29 - October 31

🕷 ‐ Available October 1-31

👻 - Available October 16-31

🦇 - Available October 31 only

Halloween Treats At Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

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There are so many delightfully spooky sweets and treats at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party each year, and this year is no exception. There are both returning favorites and new dishes to discover. The following treats will be available until October 31st in the Magic Kingdom.

Main Street Bakery 

• Mickey-shaped Cheesecake: Pumpkin cheesecake with graham cracker crust and white chocolate-whipped ganache
• Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Roll with white icing and Halloween sprinkles

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

• Pumpkin Sundae: Pumpkin gelato with pumpkin-spiced caramel sauce, pumpkin brittle, and Halloween sprinkles 🎃🏴‍☠️

The Plaza Restaurant

• Pumpkin-spiced Coffee Barbecue Pork Sandwich: Coffee-rubbed pork featuring Joffrey’s Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Coffee Seasonal Blend, cold brew barbecue sauce, and a slaw with pumpkin-spiced aïoli on a purple sweet potato bun 🎃🏴‍☠️

• Skull Meatloaf: Caribbean-style glazed meatloaf served with loaded mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables 🎃🏴‍☠️

• Ghostly Delight Sundae: Chocolate ice cream topped with chocolate cookie crumbs, marshmallow cream, almonds, sugar cookies, and sprinkles 🎃🏴‍☠️

• Goblins and Ghoulies: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Disaronno Originale Liqueur, apple cider, and pomegranate juice 🎃🏴‍☠️

Casey’s Corner  

• Chipotle Barbecue Pork and Street Corn French Fries: French fries topped with fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, jalapeño ranch, and cilantro
• Chipotle Barbecue Pork and Street Corn Hot Dog: All-beef hot dog with fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, jalapeño ranch, and cilantro
• Chipotle Barbecue Pork and Street Corn Mini Corn Dogs: Mini corn dogs topped with fire-roasted corn, queso fresco, jalapeño ranch, and cilantro
• Candy Corn Verrine: Layers of salted caramel ganache, marshmallow panna cotta, and whipped cream topped with caramel corn and candy corn 🎃

Aloha Isle Refreshments

• DOLE Whip Mango and Chamoy Float: DOLE Whip Mango, pineapple juice, chamoy, and chili-lime seasoning 

Golden Oak Outpost

• Cajun Crawfish and Sausage BOOtine: Waffle fries topped with Cajun-inspired crawfish, andouille sausage gravy, and cheese curds 🎃

• Beignets from Beyond: Light, sweet, and fluffy beignets with powdered sugar and chocolate cookie crumbs served with cookies and cream cheese dipping sauce 🎃

• Hot Honey Lemonade: Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with hot honey and a chili-lime rim 🏴‍☠️🧋

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café 

• Buzzard Wings: Whole chicken wings tossed with grilled onions, jalapeños, and lime 🎃
• Grilled Masa Flatbread: Grilled corn cake topped with braised chicken, butternut squash puree, cilantro-pumpkin seed sauce, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and queso fresco

• Pumpkin Pie Mini Churros rolled in orange sugar and served with pumpkin pie dipping sauce 🎃
• Chocolate-Caramel Tart: Chocolate tart shell filled with chocolate ganache, caramel sauce, and caramel cream topped with TWIX cookie bar pieces and a chocolate piece

• Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Mayor Sipper 

Sleepy Hollow Refreshments  

• Creepy Kimchi Corn Dog: Hand-dipped corn dog rolled in malt vinegar and scallion with hades relish and kimchi-mayonnaise dipping sauce 🎃

• Pumpkin-spiced Funnel Cake Sundae: Pumpkin funnel cake topped with pumpkin gelato, whipped cream, pumpkin-spiced caramel, marshmallow pumpkins, and sprinkles 🎃
• Madame Leota Séance Candle: Red velvet cake and cookies and cream mousse 
• Jack Pop: Chocolate fudge brownie with marshmallow filling topped with a chocolate piece
• Sally Pop: Yellow cake with raspberry filling topped with a chocolate piece 

Spring Roll Cart

• Spicy Pork Spring Roll: with pineapple mustard

Liberty Square Market

• Jack Pop: Chocolate fudge brownie with marshmallow filling topped with a chocolate piece
• Sally Pop: Yellow cake with raspberry filling topped with a chocolate piece
• Magic Potion Slushy: Fanta Blue Raspberry slush with yuzu. Changes color from blue to green when you stir 🎃🏴‍☠️🧋

Columbia Harbour House  

• S’mores Cup: Layers of graham cracker crumbs, chocolate ganache, chocolate popping candies, milk chocolate panna cotta, and marshmallow cream 🎃🏴‍☠️

Pinocchio Village Haus  

• Phantasmal Fried Pumpkin Ravioli served with black garlic aïoli 🎃

• Undead Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Strips: Fried chicken strips tossed in garlic-parmesan sauce, parmesan, and parsley 🎃

• Captain Hook Treasure Whoopie Pie: Chocolate whoopie pie with caramel filling and fruit-flavored cereal treasure 🎃
• Scary Ghost Slushy: Blue raspberry slushy with marshmallow foam and a marshmallow ghost 🧋

Be Our Guest Restaurant

• Beef Short Rib with Purple Potatoes braised with red wine, figs, peppers, and a touch of dark chocolate
• Roasted Beef Marrow Bone with pinot noir-beef marmalade, toasted baguette, and pickled mustard seeds
• Poulet Rouge Chicken with butternut squash puree, roasted pumpkin seed sauce, pomegranate
• Pumpkin Crème Caramel with sour cherry jam and pumpkin seed brittle

• Apple Cider Margarita: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, and apple cider 🎃

• Castle Fog: Empress 1908 Gin, Bols Blackberry Liqueur, lemon juice and cane syrup 🎃 

Cinderella’s Royal Table

• Supernatural Shrimp: Poached shrimp in a Bloody Mary sauce garnished with crisp wonton chips 🎃

• Beef én Croute: Braised beef short rib cooked in blood red wine demi-glace, served with roasted seasonal vegetables 🎃

• Chicken Roulade: Chicken stuffed with mousseline and black truffles over fregola pasta with aji amarillo and red pepper sauces 🎃 

• Creepy Cheesecake: Pumpkin cheesecake, spiced oranges, orange curd, and chocolate crumble 🎃

• Pumpkin Margarita: Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Minute Maid Orange Juice, lime juice, and pumpkin spice 🎃

• Violet Specter: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, lemon juice, and Sprite 🎃

The Friar’s Nook   

• Haunting Jalapeño Ranch Tots: Tots topped with black bean chili, cheddar cheese sauce, and jalapeño ranch 🎃
• Bowl of Bones: Pork wings fried with jalapeños and tossed in barbecue sauce made with Cherry Coca-Cola
• Buffalo Chicken Hand Pie: Buffalo chicken and mozzarella wrapped in a flaky dough topped with blue cheese crumbles and buffalo-ranch

• Not-So-Poison Apple Doughnuts: Apple cider doughnuts rolled in apple cider sugar and drizzled with caramel sauce 🎃

Storybook Treats

• Ursula Cone: Wild berry soft-serve with candy coral and citrus cotton candy in a black vanilla cone 🎃

Cheshire Café

• Mummy Treat: Flaky pastry with chocolate filling topped with white icing stripes and sugar décor

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café  

• Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken Strips drizzled with Korean barbecue sauce and topped with black sesame seeds, fried garlic, and green onions
• Terrifyin’ Twice-spiced Chicken Sandwich: Fried chicken breast dipped in hot honey and topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapeño poppers, and baconMinnie Witch Hat: Chocolate cookie topped with peanut butter mousse, milk chocolate ganache, and buttercream
• Not A Poisoned Apple Slushy: Frozen apple cider topped with cinnamon whipped cream and sour gummy candy 🎃🧋

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

• Candy Bowl Sundae: Salted caramel soft-serve topped with chocolate cone dip, SNICKERS bar pieces, TWIX cookie bar pieces, and M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies Halloween Blend 🎃
• Cauldron Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee with pumpkin-spiced foam and Halloween sprinkles 🏴‍☠️

The Lunching Pad 

• Jalapeño Popper Dog: All-beef hot dog topped with sriracha cream cheese, crispy onions, bacon, and Hades relish 
• Skull Cake: Banana cake filled with dulce de leche 🎃

• Ghoulish Blue Raspberry Slushy: Fanta Blue Raspberry slushy with black vanilla drizzle 🎃🏴‍☠️🧋

Popcorn Carts Throughout the Park

• Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Gravestone Bucket

🎃 - New 

🏴‍☠️ - Also Available During Regular Park Hours

🧋 - Non-alcoholic