1989                   

The film is based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, "The Little Mermaid."

The film was originally planned as one of Disney's earliest films. Production started soon after Snow White, but was put on hold due to various circumstances.

Ursula the Sea Witch is a Cecaelia- a hybrid mythological creature not unlike mermaids that is half-human and half-octopus

The Little Mermaid won the 1990 Academy Award for Original Music Score. "Kiss the Girl" and "Under the Sea" were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Song; the Oscar went to "Under the Sea."

Daughters of Triton Video, Lyrics
Fathoms Below Video, Music, Lyrics
Kiss The Girl Video, Music, Lyrics
Les Poissons Video, Lyrics
Part of Your World Video, Music, Lyrics
Poor Unfortunate Soul Video, Lyrics
Under The Sea Video, Music, Lyrics

The Little Mermaid is the last Disney feature film to use the traditional hand-painted cell method of animation.

Live actors and actresses were filmed for reference material for the animators.

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