The live-action Ariel greeting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will move to Echo Lake near 50's Prime Time Cafe beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28.
The indoor Meet Ariel experience at Walt Disney Presents becomes temporarily unavailable that day. The park has not announced an end date for the Echo Lake location or a date for Ariel to return indoors.
Where to meet Ariel
Through Oct. 27, Ariel is scheduled to continue meeting inside Walt Disney Presents in Animation Courtyard. The current room uses a terrace setting inspired by Prince Eric’s castle and the 2023 live-action film.
Starting Oct. 28, Ariel will greet guests around Echo Lake, close to 50's Prime Time Cafe. Guests selecting the Walt Disney Presents location for that Wednesday currently receive “No times available.” Check My Disney Experience for the day’s Echo Lake schedule.
The move applies to the live-action Ariel at Hollywood Studios. The animated Ariel greeting at Magic Kingdom is a separate experience.
Source: Walt Disney World’s Meet Ariel page.