Ariel meet and greet returns Jan. 22 to Magic Kingdom, Belle not far behind
Two of the last character meet-and-greets that have yet to reopen since Magic Kingdom’s closure due to COVID-19 nearly two years ago are coming back.
Staring on Sunday, Jan. 22, Ariel’s Grotto reopens with the opportunity to meet the Little Mermaid herself with a Disney Photo Pass photographer available. The meet and greet is next to Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid.
Next on the reopening list is Enchanted Tales with Belle on Feb. 19. This is a bit more than just a meet-and-greet. Inside Belle and Maurice’s quaint country cottage, guests tour Maurice’s workshop, where you’ll see his inventive gadgets—and a special enchanted mirror the Beast gave to Belle. Say the magic words and the mirror comes to life.
Guests then get to watch the story on how Belle and the Beast met, and then behold the walls disappear before your eyes as you are magically transported to the Beast’s castle.
After taking your place inside the Beast’s library, Lumière the talking candlestick directs the action. When Belle appears, you’ll get a chance to play your part in her fairytale story—or just cheer along as you observe the fun.
