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Think You Know Ariel? Here Are 14 Facts to Test Your Disney Princess Knowledge

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Facts About Princess Ariel

Think You Know Ariel? Here Are 14 Facts to Test Your Disney Princess Knowledge

17 April, 2016 by Ashley Paige

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If you grew up singing and dancing with Ariel and friends in The Little Mermaid, the ambitious, redheaded princess probably holds a unique place in your Disney-loving heart. We feel the obsession 100 percent, which is why we rounded up the most interesting facts about our beloved mermaid-turned-human. See them all ahead!

Ariel is considered to be the first Disney princess to embody the go-getter attitude.

Footage of Sally Ride was used to create the effect of Ariel's hair underwater.

Ariel is a teen.

Ariel and Hercules are first cousins, once removed.

The decision to make Ariel's hair red was for a couple reasons.

Ariel is the only Disney princess who wasn't born human.

Ariel's appearance was based on Sherri Stoner.

Ariel's look was also inspired by a young Alyssa Milano.

Ariel is the first Disney princess to have biological siblings.

The color of Ariel's fin was specially created by Disney.

Ariel is thought to be King Triton's favorite child.

Ariel's song "Part of Your World" was almost cut from the movie.

Ariel's eyes were redesigned in the second film, Return to the Sea.

Ariel retains her power of speaking to aquatic life in human form.

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