Ariel's Grotto

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Ariel's Grotto is an area in the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort and a restaurant at Disney's California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. This colorful grotto based on the film The Little Mermaid, is one of the few places for kids to get autographs and take pictures with Princess Ariel in her mermaid form. The area is completely surrounded by starfish, coral, and waterfalls. It is also used as a play place for kids, as it features a soft-surface play zone dotted with fountains. There is a sandy beach behind the grotto. According to Disney, "It's a fanta-'sea' come true."