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SYNOPSIS
Ariel, the fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, is enchanted with all things human. Disregarding her father’s order to stay away from the world above the sea, she swims to the surface and, in a raging storm, rescues the prince of her dreams. Determined to be human, she strikes a bargain with the devious seawitch, Ursula, and trades her fins and beautiful voice for legs. With her best friend, the adorable and chatty Flounder, and her reluctant chaperone Sebastian, the hilarious, reggaesinging Caribbean crab, at her side, Ariel must win the prince’s love and save her father’s kingdom – all in a heart-pounding race against time!.
DVD FEATURES FOR DISK ONE AND TWO
- All-New “Kiss the Girl” Music Video Performed
By Ashley Tisdale:
Ashley Tisdale, one of the singing stars of the break-out phenomenon Disney Channel Original Movie
“High School Musical,” performs an all-new rendition of the classic Little Mermaid favorite “Kiss The
Girl.” - Disney Song Selection
- Audio Commentary with Co-Writer/Directors Ron Clements and John Musker, and Composer Alan Menken
- Exciting Musical “Sneak Peek” Of The All-New Upcoming Movie “The Little Mermaid III”
- Under The Sea Adventure: A Virtual Ride Inspired By Walt Disney Imagineering—giving audiences a way to bring a theme park ride experience into their living room.
- Ride the Ride With Disney Imagineers –
Audio Commentary For The Ride (All-New)
The Walt Disney Imagineers share a “behind-the-scenes” commentary on the ride. - “Behind The Ride That Almost Was” With The
Disney Imagineers (All-New)
This featurette dives in-depth into The Little Mermaid ride that was proposed for a Disney
theme park. This unique tour of The Little Mermaid ride takes viewers from concept to the ride finally
being ‘built’ on DVD. - DisneyPedia: Life Under The Sea
This colorful and fun DVD bonus feature presents all sorts of “fishy” facts about the real-life animals that
inspired the characters in the film. For example – did you know an octopus can change colors? Ever
wonder what would happen if you tried to pet an eel? - Treasures Untold: The Making of The Little Mermaid (New)
There’s never been a comprehensive “making of” on The Little Mermaid—until now. . . and the new
“Treasures Untold” is one of most comprehensive programs of any Disney DVD. This fantastic “Making of” DVD bonus feature showcases the spectacular music and how it inspired the animation, and delves deeper into the development of the characters – such as how Ursula ended up as a big octopus – and how the memorable song “Part of Your World” almost got cut from the film. Looking for DVD “Easter Eggs”?? – here’s where viewers might find some. - Deleted Scenes and Alternate Ending (with filmmaker introduction)
- The Little Match Girl: Animated Short Film
New on DVD, this animated short film, set in Russia, is based on another one of Hans Christian
Andersen’s classic tales. - Storm Warning: The Little Mermaid Special Effects Unit
- The Story Behind The Story (All-New)
An insightful and celebration of the legacy of the great storyteller Hans Christian Andersen - originator
of “The Little Mermaid” legend. - The Little Mermaid Art Galleries
- Early Presentation Reel
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- “Silence Is Golden” song demo (audio)
CRITIQUE
The re-release of The Little Mermaid is an all-new, digitally restored presentation of this film with more vivid colors and clarity. No family or home should be without one of these DVDs. It is easily one of Disney's best productions. Everything about this story fits perfectly—the characters, songs, animation, plotline—it is virtually flawless.
The DVD features for this platinum edition really speak for themselves. They go on and on and on and on. A truly fantastic DVD package full of goodies for the young and old alike.
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