Popsugar Lifestyle Fun Facts Facts About Princess Ariel Think You Know Ariel? Here Are 14 Facts to Test Your Disney Princess Knowledge 17 April, 2016 by Ashley Paige 4 Shares View On One Page Photo 2 of 14 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 2 Footage of Sally Ride was used to create the effect of Ariel's hair underwater. Ariel's swirling locks were inspired by footage of astronaut Sally Ride when she was in space. Previous Next Start Slideshow Fun FactsHistoryDisney PrincessesDisneyNostalgia