The Little Mermaid was a groundbreaking film for Disney, ushering in a new era of animated musicals that would dominate the box office for the next decade.
The film’s catchy songs and stunning animation made it an instant classic, and has since become a beloved favorite for generations of fans.
So, how well do you remember Ariel, Sebastian, and the rest of the undersea gang?
Let’s find out with this Little Mermaid trivia and see if you’re a true fan of this Disney classic.
The Little Mermaid Trivia
#1. Eric is hypnotized by Ursula and forgets about Ariel.
#2. How many times has The Little Mermaid’s soundtrack been certified platinum?
#3. What is forbidden between merpeople and humans?
#4. How does Ursula disguise herself to trick Eric?
#5. What is Ariel’s dream in The Little Mermaid?
#6. How is Ursula’s enchantment over Eric broken?
#7. Which of the following awards did The Little Mermaid NOT win?
#8. What does Triton give up to secure Ariel’s release?
#9. What must Ariel receive from Eric to remain a human permanently?
#10. Triton agrees to take Ariel’s place as Ursula’s prisoner.
#11. What does Ariel collect in her grotto?
#12. Which song from The Little Mermaid won the Gloden Globe Award for Best Original Song?
#13. Who convinces Ariel to visit Ursula the sea witch?
#14. How old is Ariel?
#15. Who composed the score for The Little Mermaid?
#16. Who rescues Eric from the water?
#17. What year was The Little Mermaid released in theaters?
#18. Who kills Flotsam and Jetsam?
#19. Where does Ariel live?
#20. The Little Mermaid was the first Disney animated major box office and critical hit since The Rescuers in 1977.
#21. Why is contact between merpeople and humans forbidden?
#22. What event does Ariel, Flounder, and Sebastian go to on the ocean surface?
#23. Ariel transforms back into a mermaid permanently after failing to receive “True love’s kiss” from Eric.
#24. How does Ariel save Eric?
#25. What does Eric vow to do after he regains consciousness?
#26. What kind of advisor is Sebastian to King Triton?
#27. What happens to Ariel at the end of the story?
#28. For how many days does Ariel have to receive “True love’s kiss” from Eric?
#29. When was the soundtrack for The Little Mermaid certified double platinum?
#30. Ariel must receive true love’s kiss from Eric within three days to remain human permanently.
#31. Who takes Ariel to the surface after she becomes human?
#32. Who does Ariel fall in love with at first sight?
#33. The Little Mermaid was Disney’s first animated fairy tale since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).
#34. Ariel discovers that Eric will be married to Vanessa.
#35. Who wrote and directed The Little Mermaid?
#36. Which song from The Little Mermaid was inducted into the Hall of Fame – Songs category?
#37. Who does Eric almost marry?
#38. Who takes Ariel’s place as Ursula’s prisoner?
#39. What does Ursula do with Ariel’s voice?
#40. The effect of Ariel’s hair underwater was based on footage of Sally Ride when she was in space
#41. What does Ursula use to grow to a monstrous size?
#42. How does Eric kill Ursula?
#43. What happens if Ariel fails to get Eric’s kiss within the given time?
#44. The Little Mermaid was inducted into the Online Film & Television Association Awards Hall of Fame for which categories?
#45. Scuttle is a crab who serves as Triton’s adviser and court composer.
#46. What does Scuttle do to disrupt Eric and Vanessa’s wedding?
#47. Melissa Fahn was cast as the voice actor for Ariel in The Little Mermaid.
#48. What does Ursula do to Eric to make him forget about Ariel?
#49. Who wrote the film’s songs and composed the score?
#50. How does Ursula die?
#51. How many Academy Awards did The Little Mermaid win?
#52. What type of film is The Little Mermaid?
#53. What is the name of the prequel of The Little Mermaid?
#54. What era is The Little Mermaid credited with starting for Disney?
#55. Which song from The Little Mermaid won the Academy Award for Best Original Song?
#56. Ursula puts Ariel’s voice in a seashell.
#57. What does Triton do to Ariel’s collection of artifacts?
#58. What deal did Ariel make with Ursula in The Little Mermaid?
#59. Where is Atlantica located?
#60. What is The Little Mermaid based on?
Results
Bravo! You have proven yourself to be a true Little Mermaid expert. From Sebastian’s catchy tunes to Ursula’s evil schemes, you know everything there is to know about this underwater adventure.
You could probably swim alongside Flounder and Sebastian and help Ariel defeat Ursula herself.
Be proud of yourself for acing this quiz and proving your love for this classic Disney movie. Keep up the great work!
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Uh oh, it looks like your knowledge of The Little Mermaid could use some work.
You might know the basics of the story and recognize a few of the characters, but you probably wouldn’t be able to name all of Ariel’s sisters or sing all the lyrics to “Under the Sea.”
But don’t worry; there’s still plenty of time to brush up on your Little Mermaid trivia and become a true expert.
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