For those who dream about exploring Ariel’s world, the Disney® Visa® Credit Card can be your ticket to incredible ocean experiences. First, you can catch the live-action movie The Little Mermaid by purchasing tickets at AMCTheatres.com or on the AMC Theatres Mobile App and using your Disney Rewards Redemption Card to redeem Disney Rewards Dollars.1 And if the beautiful tale inspires you to seek out your own aquatic adventures, you can use special vacation financing on select Disney vacation packages to help make your ocean-filled fantasy a reality!2 We’ve gathered some of the best ways to vacation at sea in Disney style below.
Take to the seven seas on Disney Cruise Line
Enjoy the salty sea air aboard the Disney Wish—the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line family. You’ll be able to experience the open sea and be immersed in the dazzling Broadway-style show “Disney The Little Mermaid.” Then, you can sample spirits surrounded by Norse seafaring folklore at Keg & Compass, the Old World pub with a variety of dishes and Viking vibes. With a treasure trove of fabulous dining, fantastic shows, interactive experiences and more, there will be plenty of memorable moments on deck. Pro tip: Use your Disney Visa Card to purchase a photo package and save 10% while preserving those memories forever.3
Snorkel the Galapagos Islands with Adventures by Disney®
Feed your adventurous spirit on the incredible Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise—the experience of a lifetime for aspiring ocean explorers. With four different routes to choose from, you’ll tour the islands and soak up the beauty and rarity of your surroundings, accompanied by a Disney-trained Adventure Guide to help you along the way. You may even get up close and personal with such rare species as Giant Land Tortoises, marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies! From snorkeling with local experts and exploring the islands with naturalists, to visiting the exhibits (and baby tortoises!) at the Charles Darwin Research Station, this is sure to be a vacation like no other.
Step into Ariel’s world at the parks
Dive into The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at the Disney California Adventure® Park or Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid at Magic Kingdom® Park. You’ll cruise on a clamshell past some favorite scenes and enjoy appearances from Sebastian, Flounder, Scuttle and, of course, Ursula and her sneaky eels. Plus, you’ll have the chance to meet the live-action Ariel herself by visiting Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® or along the promenade near “it’s a small world” at Disneyland® Park. Be sure to say hello when she steps into the human world to make new friends!
Explore a private saltwater lagoon at Aulani Resort
Explore the majestic sea life of O‘ahu on the island’s only private snorkeling lagoon, where you can swim among tropical marine creatures including brilliant butterflyfish, sparkling surgeonfish and many more. Experience the serenity of Rainbow Reef, Aulani Resort’s crystal-clear lagoon, free of waves and currents, perfect for beginning snorkelers. Cardmembers, you can save 10% on snorkeling with your Disney Visa Card.45
Observe nesting sea turtles at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
Ariel’s undersea treasure trove is impressive—but Florida’s famous Treasure Coast is special, too! These beaches are key turtle-nesting habitats in the western hemisphere, used by three threatened or endangered sea turtle species: loggerheads, greens and leatherbacks. A morning walk on the beach at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort will give you a chance to see the Disney Conservation Team Wildlife in action as they help protect sea turtles nesting along the shores. Summer visitors may even catch a glimpse of a newly laid nest or hatchlings heading out to catch their first waves!
Go dolphin spotting at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
When you stay at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, take to the waters on the Dolphin and Nature Discovery cruise, a 1.5-hour boat ride along Broad Creek. You’ll be able to take in the picturesque Atlantic coast in search of wildlife. Guides are on a first-name basis with many of the dolphins you might get to meet!
From riding Ariel’s attractions at the parks to swimming with marine life, there are so many ways to experience aquatic thrills with Disney. And remember, you can also be immersed in the world below the surface by redeeming your Disney Rewards Dollars toward movie tickets for the new The Little Mermaid when you purchase them at AMCTheatres.com or on the AMC Theatres Mobile App.1
