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Disney Jr.'s Ariel Season 2 Arrives on Disney+ Jan. 28

The preschool series reaches a wider streaming audience with a Caribbean reimagining steeped in original music.

Overview

  • The Disney+ launch follows the season’s November premiere on Disney Jr., shifting the latest episodes to streaming for broader access.
  • Titled Crystal Cavern, the season explores the Crystal World and introduces new characters Akiko and her crystal axolotl, Axyl.
  • Voice talent includes Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel, Taye Diggs as King Triton, Amber Riley as Ursula, and Gracen Newton as Flounder.
  • Disney Legend Jodi Benson will guest-star later this season as Marina Neptina, offering a legacy link to the 1989 animated film.
  • An 11-song soundtrack releases Jan. 30 on digital platforms, with the series highlighting Caribbean cultural guidance from Dr. Patricia Saunders and recent CAFE Emmy and NAACP nominations.