Jodi Benson, Voice of Disney’s Ariel: The Interview #LittleMermaidEvent

In 1989 a new voice hit our ears that was like waves on the ocean; soft, lilting and absolutely hypnotic. Disney’s mermaid wild child, Ariel, had us giggling about dinglehoppers and clutching at our shirts anxiously as we waited for true love to come through at the end. Her voice rang out across movie theaters and television sets across the world …and is still, today, echoed by children everywhere as they pretended to be in …

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Peek Inside Disney’s Animation Research Library #LittleMermaidEvent

When I found out that part of my trip to Disney Studios was going to include a tour of the Disney Animation Research Library I geeked. I geeked hard. The only thing I love more than drawing and designing is seeing the work done by the masters. I couldn’t believe I would actually see the original artwork from classics such as Bambi, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid and more. The ARL (Animation Research Library) is …

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Interview with John Musker and Ron Clements, Disney Animation Writers and Directors #LittleMermaidEvent

During our amazing tour of the Disney Animation Studios, we had the privilege of meeting with John Musker and Ron Clements, writers and directors of numerous Disney animated classics including The Little Mermaid. In preparation for the release of the Diamond Edition of The Little Mermaid in October, we were allowed a brief peek into their brilliant minds and hear their thoughts on their work together in the animated film industry. Q : How did …

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New Little Mermaid Products Make a Splash on Store Shelves #LittleMermaidEvent

As if the October release of the Diamond Edition Little Mermaid DVD wasn’t exciting enough, we also have a ton of new Little Mermaid treasures to look forward to. I was given a peek into the new product line for The Little Mermaid and I’m letting you in on the secret! I wish I could accurately convey the feeling as we stepped into the Little Mermaid reception at the Roosevelt Hollywood Hotel. It was as …

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Disney Planes Premier – Los Angeles Here We Come! #DisneyPlanesPremier #LittleMermaidEvent

Ah, Los Angeles; bright lights, movie stars, talking planes and mermaids. No, I haven’t lost my mind – I’m talking about the LA Premier of Disney’s Planes and a spectacular The Little Mermaid event! Just in case you’re wondering – I’m not Andrew. I don’t even play Andrew on TV. My name is Kenda and I have the awesome privilege of representing Mommy’s Busy, Go Ask Daddy at the upcoming Planes premier in sunny California. …

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