Jodi Benson Introduces The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure

Introduction by Jodi Benson

• 🎤 Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, introduces "The Little Mermaid, A Musical Adventure" at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
• ✨ She expresses excitement for the audience to experience the show for the first time, noting its magical transformation since rehearsals.
• 💖 Benson reflects on her nearly 39-year connection to the film and the joy of sharing its story.

Ariel's Desire for the Human World

• 🧜‍♀️ Ariel expresses her fascination with the human world, collecting human artifacts and dreaming of walking on land.
• 👑 Her father, King Triton, forbids her from going to the surface, emphasizing her obedience to his rules.
• 💭 Ariel longs to understand the human world, believing that a world capable of creating such wonders cannot be inherently bad.

Ursula's Deal and Ariel's Choice

• 🐙 Ursula offers Ariel a deal: to become human for three days in exchange for her voice.
• 💋 The condition for remaining human permanently is to receive a kiss of true love from Prince Eric before sunset on the third day.
• ⚠️ If Ariel fails, she will become Ursula's captive forever.

Eric's Pursuit and the Kiss

• 🤴 Prince Eric is intrigued by Ariel, despite her inability to speak, and tries to guess her name.
• 🎶 Through a romantic song, Eric is encouraged to kiss Ariel, creating a magical moment.
• ⏳ With time running out, Eric finally kisses Ariel, fulfilling the condition of the deal.

Resolution and Reconciliation

• 💔 Ursula attempts to interfere, but Ariel is ultimately saved.
• 🌊 King Triton witnesses Ariel's love for Eric and realizes she needs to live her own life.
• ❤️ Ariel reconciles with her father, expressing her love and understanding that his actions stemmed from his own fear and love.