Inside the Little Mermaid Stage Show Coming to Disney Wish

Disney Cruise Line has partnered with a team of Broadway talent to create an original stage adaptation of The Little Mermaid exclusively for the Disney Wish, featuring cutting-edge puppetry, state-of-the-art video projections, and a reimagined script. The show promises sweeping undersea environments and a fresh take on three beloved musical numbers. It is set to debut when the Disney Wish launches in summer 2022.

Disney Cruise Line has unveiled new details and concept art for Disney The Little Mermaid, an original stage production created exclusively for the Disney Wish. Developed in collaboration with top Broadway talent, the modern retelling features innovative theatrical design, cutting-edge puppetry, state-of-the-art video projections, and a reimagined script and score designed to surprise guests of all ages.

A Modern Take on a Classic Story

Disney Cruise Line's creative team has joined forces with Broadway professionals to develop the production exclusively for the Disney Wish. Rather than a straightforward stage reproduction of the 1989 Walt Disney Animation Studios film, the show is a contemporary retelling that revisits iconic scenes, acclaimed music, and beloved characters through a fresh lens. The production incorporates innovative theatrical design elements, dazzling special effects, and artistic choreography throughout.

Three Standout Scenes

Disney Cruise Line has spotlighted three signature moments from the show that showcase its technical and artistic ambitions.

Under the Sea

The show's largest production number, Under the Sea, serves as the centerpiece of the production. The number features an extensive puppetry showcase, with sea creatures and fan-favorite characters including Sebastian and Flounder filling the stage for a high-energy celebration of song and dance.

Kiss the Girl

During Kiss the Girl, playful scenic design and state-of-the-art video projections transform the Walt Disney Theatre into a 360-degree undersea environment. Sebastian leads a chorus of sea life through the refreshed rendition of the melody while the audience is visually transported into the scene. In a twist exclusive to this production, Ariel's inner voice plays a meaningful narrative role in the number even though the character has lost her speaking voice at that point in the story.

Poor Unfortunate Souls

Poor Unfortunate Souls receives a more soulful, theatrical interpretation in this production. Ursula's confidence and glamour take center stage, culminating in a jaw-dropping physical moment in which the villain truly becomes larger than life through stagecraft and special effects.

What This Means for Disney Wish Guests

The production represents one of the flagship entertainment offerings aboard the Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Line's newest ship. Families sailing on the Wish will find a stage show that goes beyond a direct adaptation, offering storytelling surprises alongside the classic songs and characters they know. Upcoming sailings and itineraries can be browsed at DisneyCruise.com.