Ariel falls in love with a human prince named Prince Eric after saving him from drowning, and visits the sea witch, Ursula, who agrees to turn her into a human in exchange for her voice. Ariel must make Prince Eric fall in love with her and romantically kiss her within three days, lest she belong to Ursula forever.

Ariel's most defining feature is her long, flowing, thick, bright red hair. From the waist down, she has a green horizontal fish-like tail with sea-green scales and sea-foam green fins and a matching V-shaped waist-line resembling fish-lips that reveals her midriff and her belly button.

Ariel's unflappable spirit and resilience carry her through her journey of self discovery, through which she becomes a courageous young woman who discovers her place in the world. Whether on feet or fins, she stands up for what she wants, and always finds the courage to dive into something new.

He says they were looking for the best actor for the role of any ethnicity who could not only sing but convey traits such as strength, passion, beauty, joy and intelligence, which they found in Bailey.

Disney's version portrays a more censored moral: one is able to achieve true happiness and acceptance by undergoing extreme change for the one they love. Through minor sacrifice and patience during said change, eventually they will gain the love and respect of those they changed for.

Character Info Ariel from “The Little Mermaid” has been headcanoned as autistic, because no one who sings a song about wanting to not just learn about an interest, but literally be in that world, is neurotypical.

Ariel has six sisters. The color of Ariel's green-blue fin was specially created for her. The hue is also named Ariel. “Part of Your World” almost didn't make the movie!

Her story of bravery, sacrifice, and seeking the “kiss of true love” remains one of Disney's best princess fairytales, though it may be Ariel's unique design that's more memorable than anything.

white skin In Anderson's telling and the original Disney film, the mermaid possessed white skin. In Disney's upcoming live action version of the story, Ariel will be portrayed by black actress and singer Halle Bailey.

White In the original 1989 Disney animated classic, Ariel's character is White, with straight red hair. But as Murphy and other young Black and brown girls head to theaters this weekend to see “The Little Mermaid,” they'll find an Ariel that is very much a reflection of themselves.

You need people who support you through change. He gave his best to support Ariel outside the sea, making himself key on her journey. Sebastian always looked after Ariel's safety and was always there, under and above the sea, giving his advice, even through songs, but letting her be what she wanted to be.

In the movie The Little Mermaid (Clements & Musker, 1989), Ariel displays symptoms of disposophobia, which is defined as the fear of getting rid of things.

She is known throughout Atlantica for her immense vocal prowess. Her temporary disability of muteness is more noticed by characters later.

curious, spunky, and strong-willed. Once Ariel decides she wants something, she's determined to get it, no matter what her father may say. But for all her teenage rebellion, Ariel has a good heart. She may cause headaches for her father like any headstrong 16-year-old, but she won't hesitate to help anyone in trouble.

7 Facts About Disney Princess Ariel

• Ariel's swirling underwater locks were inspired by space footage of astronaut Sally Ride.
• Princess Ariel is the fourth Disney Princess and was the first princess introduced by Disney in over thirty years!
• Ariel was almost a blonde.
• Ariel has six sisters.

In Andersen's fairy tale, the Little Mermaid is described as follows: "her skin was as clear and delicate as a rose-leaf, and her eyes as blue as the deepest sea." And if you're wondering if Andersen's Little Mermaid had that signature bright red hair that has become synonymous with mermaids, the answer is unclear.