Rest In Peace Pat Carroll, who voiced Ursula and sang Poor Unfortunate Souls. Died last year at 95

This movie was the first of 4 movies that truly saved & changed Disney forever. The Little Mermaid first, then Beauty & the Beast, next was Aladdin, and finishing it off was The Lion King. Those 4 movies in the late 80s and early 90s are some of the most memorable movies Disney ever made period. And all in a span of about 5 years.

We don't actually know how much time passed after Ariel is reunited with Eric at 16 & their marriage. There is a cut right to it, but this is how movie scenes generally work, leaving it ambigious what happened in the meantime. Actually, the "typical" Disney trope to "marry a guy after only 1 day" never truly existed. Snow White is never even seen marrying the prince (they just ride into the sunset). Same with Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), she just dances at the end. And Cinderella can be given the same doubt as Ariel, as the cut between the glass slipper scene & her wedding also never states when exactly she married. This stereotype is often laughed at & attributed to the classic Disney princesses, while it never accurately existed. 🤷‍♂️

Disney was going through an aimless depressed funk for years, but Little Mermaid brought Disney back to life! They made a string of great movies after Little Mermaid.

This movie launched what historians now often call the Disney animation renaissance. For me, what really drove the resurgence was Disney's embrace of the feel of more modern musical theater. Over the next several years -- through Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), and The Lion King (1994) -- the animation techniques did evolve (especially to incorporate common live-action film effects like the rack focus), but the modern musical theater vibes had been present ever since The Little Mermaid (1989).

R.I.P. Samuel E. Wright thank you for providing us the voice for Sebastian

Seeing as though you’re going through more of the classic Disney animated films, one you should definitely watch one day is Oliver & Company, one of the forgotten & most underrated films they made. It’s from 1988, the year before Little Mermaid & it’s a real gem.

The funniest part about this is that Ursula is like: ‘Yeh, you can TOTALLY seduce a somebody without a voice 😏’ (One day later) ‘OH SHIT! She can actually do it!! 😨’

Songwriting team Ashman & Menken were crucial to the success of this film. Their broadway musical sensibilities injected new energy into the Disney sound. "Little Shop of Horrors" was one of their broadway successes, that was made into a film- you MUST react to that one!

In the early concepts of the film, Ursula was supposed to be King Triton's sister, and this Ariel's aunt!

In case you missed it why Triton is so hard on Ariel with the human world is because her mother was killed by humans therefore that’s why he’s so protective of Ariel. But that’s in another movie

I watched this movie uncounted times thanks to it being one of the only movies my grandparents had on VHS

A very fun movie. So well animated and written. The music is iconic now. Sebastian is the best. He's Hilarious and Ursula is a fantastic villain. I think its a bad idea but It's not suprising she got married that young based on the era the story takes place in. The Little Mermaid" (Danish: Den lille havfrue) is a fairy tale written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The original story follows the journey of a young mermaid who is willing to give up her life in the sea as a mermaid to gain a human soul. The tale was first published in 1837 as part of a collection of fairy tales for children.

Ursulas voice actress Pat Carell sadly died last year wir 95! Ariels Voice Jodi Benson just published her book Part of my World.

The scene when Ariel brings Eric to the beach was recreated in 2017 in Wonder Woman. 🧜‍♀️

Such a golden age of Disney animation but also clever funny storytelling with it and songs that we all still, love! Letting those things and only those things take the driving seat rather than making them fit just to suit todays culture wars...how a great authentic time was back then. Whoever lived through this era and especially was young during the years of Little Mermaid Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin Hercules...how lucky and a privilege it was!!

6:02 "Oh, she has a hidden place full of treasures." When I see WALL-E's collection (and spork) in his home, I'm usually reminded of Ariel and her grotto.

Sebastian is the coolest Disney sidekick ever ..

R.I.P. to Pat Caroll,you gave us the best Ursula and Morgana

This movie saved Disney from going into bankruptcy. This was a last ditch effort to save the company

When I watched this movie for the first time, I was like no way the little mermaid’s name is Ariel too. My name is Ariele but as you can see the spelling is different. Other than the spelling, I cherish this movie a lot.

Wow. Never expected anyone to react to this. This is from my childhood. I was 1 when it was released. Beauty and The Beast, Lady and the Tramp, and Aladdin are also great Disney movies from my childhood.

My favorite song in this movie is Part of your World and this movie was released after I was born in 1988. I had fun watching this Disney iconic movie brings back memories. Great reaction, Lia and Michelle!❤❤

Fun fact: in the musical King Triton and Ursula are actually brother and sister

You can start to see Disney's creepy past showing when you realize 16-year old Ariel was the *_oldest_* "Disney princess" they created at the time in 1989.

13:30 "It's better down where it's wetter." Michelle, while not wrong, let's remember this is a children's movie lol. The ladies also need All Dog's go to Heaven in their lives

1:14 Who introduces the conductor with a kazoo?! 🤣 2:50 Scuttle’s such a goofball. 😅 4:06 And probably one of the most difficult characters to animate in Disney history. Remember, this was mostly hand drawn. 9:20 She’s closer than you realize, boyo. And Max already approves of her, which is a great start. 😊 9:40 An early example of, “Well, THAT escalated quickly!” 13:51 Duke Ellington?! 17:50 Yeah, THAT’S not creepy at all! 😓 23:53 Never fails to make me laugh. 😂 24:29 “Les Poissons”, a.k.a., the Let’s Traumatize Our Children Song! 37:00 She’s going kaiju! Someone call Gojira! 38:07 Impalement *and* magical overload! Definitely one of Disney’s most brutal villain deaths!

Hands down the best disney movie. I love little mermaid so much!

The movie that fully revived Disney. Such a classic.

I’m late to the party. This was the Disney movie that came out when I was a kid. So, Ariel was always my favorite Disney Princess. And Eric 😍 I’ve seen it soo many times, I know every word. I use to sing “Part of That World” to my little sister to put her to sleep. And “Poor Unfortunate Souls” is my FAVORITE villain song. Such a good movie. My absolute favorite Disney movie. I love seeing y’all enjoy it. 🥰🥰🥰

Live action version cannot follow this masterpiece.

King Triton is the son of Poseidon, brother of Zeus

The ending scene from the 1989 version and the 2023 version of Disney's The Little Mermaid is very heartwarming and tearjerking at the same time.

The kitchen horror scene with Sebastian . . . 🤣🤣🤣

saw this movie when i was 7 in 1991 on vhs with my family members great movie

I read that this was the last Disney animated film to use hand-painted cels.

If you're thinking of watching Studio Ghibli anime, I recommend Ponyo (on the Cliff by the Sea) as not only is it a great and cute movie (it's my favorite Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki movie), it's inspired by both the fairy tale version and Disney movie version of The Little Mermaid. It has a similiar story to it: Ponyo is a fish girl who meets a five year old boy named Sosuke and she wants to become a human in order to be with him. She does it by being exposed to her father's magic potions but doing so, she unwittingly released a tremendous power that throws the balance in nature out of whack. They need to show true love in order to stop cataclysmic consequences and for Ponyo to truely stay human forever.

Fox and the Hound would be a great reaction!

it's the only Disney fairy tale whose lyrics and songs I know by heart in Hungarian , although where can I start the story :-D my favorite characters are the crab and the cook

4:10 Ursula used to be a mermaid but from doing dark arts and killing siblings to be in heir for throne triton banished her and I think either cursed her or she changed herself. Triton and Ursula are siblings( and Percy Jackson would be Ariel’s uncle)

The little mermaid is not stupid, she asked the witch for good legs to give her gift to the prince hahaha

You ladies need to watch Casablanca. One of the best movies ever made, and it has Bulgarian characters in it.

My new favorite Little Mermaid reaction. I loved it!

im so happy you watched this. its my favorite childhood movie and i loved your commentary on it.

This was one of my most favorite cartoons as a kid

17:03 No, they are Moray Eels (which aren't electric).

I loved this movie & the tv animated series

I always laugh whenever I imagine Ariel meeting Captain Jack Sparrow.

I wonder what Gordon Ramsay will say about the chef and his kitchen

I saw this in the theaters when I was 6 or 7. Haven't seen it since... Until now. Thanks for the great show and wonderful reaction.

The new one just came out on digital yesterday, you guys should watch it!!!!

The litte murmured 2 is good too

The voice of Ursula just passed away last year. 🥀🐙

Is this full reaction on Patreon? I can't seem to find it

16 seems so young. But back in the late 1800's, the average life expectancy in America for a white male was only 35. Black males was only 34. Women also had to make it through child birth...over and over. For everyone....infections was a major concern. Whether by being shot or getting stuck by a rusty nail. A Union General died near the massive Shiloh battle during the American Civil War, not from battle wounds but by getting tetnus from a nail, to which he later died.

The whole group should watch The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea

After watching this, I have a question that everyone could answer. I'm actually very curious to read your answers: Who is looking forward to see the REMAKE of this? 🤔🤔🤔

There's always a huge monster 37:00

I wonder if Max was modelled after the dog Wordsworth from "Jamie And The Magic Torch"?

Ursula's garden are mermaids and mermen transformed into polyps. Or at least that is what i heard they are.

Best intro to a Disney movie LoL 0:30

My favorite Disney movie of all time

Maybe is a language issue, but fathers do not feel jealous of their daughters having boyfriends. They worry that they will be hurt, which in many cases they will be (in real life). At 16 (!!) Triton does not expect his daughter to fall "in love" with a total stranger. This is cute in fantasy world, but he is trying to protect her from the evil of others. And yes, many fathers mishandle these situation but then then parents are humans also. Maybe one day if you guys have kids and raise them for 16+ years, protecting them from the world and they want to walk off with "some guy" you will understand. :-/ It is a fantasy movie but it does reflect many real world emotions. Including "I am 16 and I know better".. of course, it turns out great, in a movie. Just like real life, right? :-)

Michelle "It's better down where it's wetter" lmao 😆

I can’t wait for new The Little Mermaid (2023)💙

I love it when you ladies laugh

Ellie & Viki Should Love This Classic Disney Kids Movie Called “The Little Mermaid”.

You should watch the prequel to Ariel! It’s underrated

Now for you to do: _The Little Mermaid_ (1989) *GROUP REACTION* - with right hands over hearts!

“Actually, you thought of it, I continued it!”

Ah yes. 1989 is were I was born.

1:32 The word you were looking for is "conductor."

Actually, it's mostly AMERICAN dads that are overprotective toward their daughters to the point that they distrusts their crushes until they get to know them. That's not the case with every part of the world, especially here in Sweden where the dad's are open to their daugher's crushes, their potentially future son-in-laws.

My favorite! I saw this in the threaters when I was 8 years old!!!!!

You should watch 101 Dalmatians _ it's the movie Walt Disney did not like the animator that drew it but it was one of their biggest movies

Kiss The Girl is a beautiful scene. It's my favorite scene in the movie.

i love ariel because im semiverbal and sometimes completely nonverbal so it's really cool seeing someone kinda like me

I love your reactions! please react the little mermaid two

Prayers!! 🙏🏻❤️

Just saying... Arielle was a hoarder. ("Look at this stuf, isn't it neat?" 😂😶)

Now start going backwards, with Jungle Book, Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, Dumbo, Aristocats, 101 Dalmations, Lady and the Tramp, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Mary Poppins, Pinocchio etc etc.

I wish Michelle would cosplay Ursula! 🤩😁

U guys should watch the hunchback of notredame. It is the most underrated Disney cartoon movie ever ❤️❤️👍

Ah, we are the daughters of Triton, Great father who loves us, And named us well, Aquata Andrina Arista Atina Adella Alana Ariel

wow you girls got so involved in the cooking scene

Hello,i would like to suggest two movies to watch and react.First Old boy(korean version),and i saw the devil korean movie too.

Have a little mercy on us guys 😂, remember he never actually saw her clearly

I love The Little mermaid I watched that when I was nine or ten years old

In 1989 is was two years out of High School (18) …. So I guess I’m Really Old 😅

I m speechless. You Girls watched my most favourite Disney Movie! I dont know how I Shall love you more than I already Do! 🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘

Great Classic!

You should watch Hunchback Of Notre Dame

One of my favorite movies! Can’t wait for the live action thats coming out in May🧜🏽‍♀️✨

The MAKING OF The Little Mermaid: 🧜‍♀️ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9t4hZiLtL3UXYk.html

Please react to Aladdin (cartoon version only) you’ll love it

Please react to Over the Hedge 😣🙏

Fish don't live as long as humans so 16 fish years is probably closer to 35 human years

Very nice reaction! QUESTION: Has the entire channel made New Year's resolutions to do 1) many fewer reactions and 2) more multiple reactions to the same movies? Just sayin'...

React to The Man with the Iron Fists!

I love classic animation