I Dressed Up As Ariel To Rewatch Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID 🧜‍♀️❤️ (Movie Reaction)

Hey Everyone! Today we're watching Disney's 1989 "The Little Mermaid" animated movie in preparation for the 2023 live-action remake! If you enjoyed it, please don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE. xo 💖
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In Disney's beguiling animated romp, rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel (Jodi Benson) is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which is forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula (Pat Carroll) to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter.
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[@videohistory722]

Don't forget Ariel was already fascinated by humans before she ever met Eric. Falling in love was just the final straw.

[@katarinadreams6955]

It is definitely a perk

[@ravinialee269]

YAS! Totally agree

[@Vincent.E.M.Thorn.Author]

No, I think Triton destroying her grotto was the final straw. She was only planning to meet the guy on the beach before all that

[@OpticalSorcerer]

Not to mention the fact that Eric is a fascinating prince; his adventurous spirit matches Ariel's, and her perspective on the human world is refreshing for him.

[@Hope-vg8ig]

That is true was already interested in the human world but she didn’t do anything about it till Eric so she still left her underwater kingdom for HIM even if she was already interested in the world she didn’t leave until he came around so …

[@HookedOnByRenee]

Fun fact, Ariel was the only princess to have aggressive tendencies towards the villain intentionally

[@OpticalSorcerer]

Really? What about Jasmine, Raya, and Mulan?

[@danielleforbes9762]

@@OpticalSorcerer She used “was” as in past tense now idk when Mulan and Aladdin came out but raya came out recently so for a time Ariel may have been the only aggressive princess 😭

[@OpticalSorcerer]

@@danielleforbes9762 I was confused since she used "only" instead of "first." BTW, Aladdin was 1992, Mulan was 1998, and Raya was 2020.

[@danielleforbes9762]

@@OpticalSorcerer oh yeah then she’s right cuz the little mermaid came out in 1989! GO ARIEL 😭

[@f41ry90]

and tiana.

[@everest2677]

Can we just appreciate how beautiful she looks as Ariel?

[@RukiyaReacts]

Awe, thank you so much!!🥹🥰❤️🧜‍♀️

[@fabriziofriuli3688]

One moment of silence for Pat Carroll.

[@RukiyaReacts]

@@fabriziofriuli3688 yes 🕊️🌹❤️

[@Iklz.1]

@@RukiyaReacts hello rukiya can i say that u so god damn nice person fr

[@sarahrenner6307]

I know right she beautiful

[@sydwashington5703]

Ursula is iconic! Also considering Ariel’s mother was killed by humans, I understand why the king was displeased. Not saying it was right, just saying it was not out of the blue.

[@OpticalSorcerer]

I wish this was covered in the original film. At least it was ammended on Broadway and the 3rd film.

[@notbree7673]

I love how she always dresses as the Disney characters in the movies It's not a want it's a NEED 😭❤❤❤

[@broadwaybrook2319]

Cause she pulls it off so well, no matter who the character is!

[@notbree7673]

Exactly, couldn't had said it better 💅

[@notbree7673]

OML 93 LIKES TYMSMOMAOFWMAOFWMA

[@videohistory722]

Tritons daughters are all named after the 7 seas. Attina- Bering sea (Bering is the largest, Attina is the oldest) Alana- Black sea (hair) Adella-Mediterranean sea (personality is romantic) Aquata- Coral sea (personality is shy) Arista- White sea (hair) Andrina- Caribbean sea (personality is carefree) Ariel- Red sea (hair)

[@Imthekingoftheworld-io8uj]

So there’s a sea out there in the world called Ariel

[@Froggo11]

@@Imthekingoftheworld-io8uj no ariel is based on the red sea not a sea named ariel

[@Vizible21]

​@@Froggo11 so does everyone. Why do they say it's name after the seas when literally it's their design and characteristic that is inspired by the name of the seas. Lmao

[@L1V1_3]

Wow I never knew that through out my whole childhood lol😂

[@LannyLeArtist]

Thats so smart omg

[@Bex23fox]

Eric: “When I find her, I’ll know..without a doubt, I’ll just, bam, hit me, like lighting! “Well Eric, you did get hit by lightning. Probably not the way you wanted to, lol” HAD ME DYING💀

[@KetALlfe]

King Triton:WHAT ABOUT HUMANS? Rukiya:"That was kinda hot"

[@faithkirstene.304]

The ORIGINAL is ICONIC and will always be, it will always remain SUPERIOR to any remake.

[@DanGamingFan2846]

Best Ariel cosplay ever. Tock that Dinglehopper! Here it is, the film that pulled Disney out of it's darkest era, and into a new age of greatness. There are just so many reasons to love this movie. The characters are all great, the animation and music are gorgeous, and the songs are next level Broadway style hits. "Part Of Your World" is just beautiful, "Under The Sea" is a massive bop, and "Poor Unfortunate Souls" is still one of the best villain songs Disney has ever made.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Right? Pat was amazing, may she rest in peace. ♥

[@ajam5988]

I agree “Poor Unfortunate Souls” Is a great villain song but Judge Frollo’s “Hell Fire” is such a menacing song that still gives me the chills to this day.

[@ouijacorn]

The dress thing is so weird because Colleen Atwood did the costume designs for the live action movie and she's usually fantastic but she really dropped the ball here and I want to know why.

[@mzalchemy9236]

📍

[@elevatedone7096]

Apparently, they had more costumes planned and created, but because the movie was 90% CGI, they had to scrap a lot of the costumes. It’s a shame too because they could have done a lot with Halle’s wardrobe in the movie. The blue dress grew on me, but that pink dress…absolutely not😭

[@ouijacorn]

@@elevatedone7096 Yet another one of life's simple pleasures ruined by CGI.

[@spinosaurusstriker]

@@ouijacorn not ruined by cgi, but disney's current inability to good creative process. Becauae cgi clothes still need designers.

[@ouijacorn]

@@spinosaurusstriker That's valid, but I can't stand how much cgi is in this shit, so I'm not cutting them any slack.

[@OpticalSorcerer]

Can we just appreciate how Jodi Benson still plays Ariel after all this time? She's a pretty underrated voice actor.

[@virlinehonore9767]

2:19-2:23 exactly!! There’s just things that animation can do that live action can’t. The possibilities are endless and even all the different art styles too. Like Spider-Man into the spiderverse/across the spiderverse or arcane

[@daerrinizz]

3:30 "I'm sixteen years old!" its giving Zoey Johnson girl you ain't grown you ain't even "grown-ish" 😂✋

[@osmanyousif7849]

Geez, why does Disney feel the need to remake these Disney Renaissance movies, especially this one, which is PERFECTION, “Everything down to the last minute detail”….

[@DMovieman]

COME ON, VOCALS!!! 😭😭😭 First, it was Zeus in Hercules. Now, it's King Triton? Methinks you're telling on yourself, my friend..... Fun Fact: Ursula's cackle used to send chills down my spine. So, for the longest, I wouldn't watch the film and would only read books about it. 🙃🙃🙃 Ironically, she became one of my top Disney villains when I became older. Phenomenal voice acting!

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Melissa performed horribly as Ursula in the live-action :( it was sad, though I will say I liked the glowing tentacles. But Pat will forever be the *real* Ursula ♥I miss her.

[@thatismyopinionsis918]

​@@RedRoseSeptember22 i loved Melissa as Ursula i mean she can't replicate something that was so loved by everyone

[@purpleclaws202]

​@That is my opinion Sis I don't think she was that great...in fact most of the cast couldn't really act. Eric and Ariel had like no chemistry

[@thatismyopinionsis918]

@@purpleclaws202 trust me Melissa can act

[@Rainie_Daze]

The little mermaid was my FAV when I was younger! I had dressed as her for Halloween and Ursula was terrifying to me. I even watched the stage play! Can't wait to see how far the Live action one goes

[@sleepybish.]

OMG, can we talk abouthow flawless her singing is tho?❤💅🏻

[@kourtneyo12]

I love this cosplay of Ariel because rukiya looks good

[@RukiyaReacts]

Thank you! I felt very bonita 🥰

[@SCR33NH3AD]

​@@RukiyaReacts wanna watch Spirit Untamed (the spin-off sequel to Stallion of The Cimarron)?

[@littlemissmonster6969]

Less than two minutes in and we’ve found a character to simp for. Never change queen 😭 Edit: I got no room to talk because this video reminded me of the chokehold Ursulas human form had on me as a little girl

[@osmanyousif7849]

Just like Moto Moto: “ I like them BIG, I like them CHUNKY, I like them BIG, I like them PLUMPY, I LIKE THEM ROUND, WITH SOMETHING SOMETHIN’….”

[@lilwinborne]

I’m not over Ariel’s dresses or the animation either! I didn’t know Sebastian was a Jamaican character. Thanks, for a SPECTACULAR sing along you’re gorgeous, Rukiya!! 🧜‍♀️❤️👗🙌🏼 Excited to hear your thoughts on the new live action movie! My sister and, I loved the original, also anything to do with mermaids honestly.

[@OpticalSorcerer]

I love her redesigned 2013 green dress. I always wished Triton gave her that instead.

[@sleepysparrow7971]

Me and my mom rewatched the little mermaid with my nieces, and when we visited my dad for a week, we kept calling the forks "Dinglehoppers" and he was so confused 😭

[@lilachodan4941]

2:46 That is my childhood. Love this bird. He is hilarious. This scene was always so funny

[@agenttheater5]

Ursula's design was based off Divine, the drag queen of the century, famous for songs like 'You Think You're A Man', and for famously movies that were deliberately camp and deliberately disgusting like 'Pink Flamingoes' and 'Female Trouble' (both directed by John Waters, the Pope of Trash himself) and was the original Edna Turnblad in the 1980s movie 'Hairspray' (also directed by John Waters in his first relatively tame movie) that inspired the 2000s musical and 2007 movie musical 'Hairspray). She was also supposed to voice Ursula but sadly died due to heart failure before rehearsals could start. When people visit their grave they've been known to leave flowers, donuts and make-up on her grave, and have also been known to have sex on her grave or even allegedly defecate on it in homage to her most iconically disgusting scene at the end of 'Pink Flamingos' - and yes it was real (won't say what). John Waters claims it's what she would have wanted.

[@Snake-Lover]

A: I love your look as Ariel, you're so pretty! 💜 B: The live action Flounder and Sebastian are low-key scary looking 👀' C: Loved you as the tellatubbies sun at the end 😂 And D: My next recommendation for you to watch would be "The great mouse detective" Absolutely one of my FAVORITE disney movies!

[@johnsantos507]

Ugh. I knew Disney Remake movies are awful and garbage because they learn nothing.

[@osmanyousif7849]

Not until she watches The Emperor's New Groove and almost loses herself from laughing too hard.

[@johnsantos507]

@@osmanyousif7849 Ah yes. The Emperor's New Groove movie is so hilarious!🤣🤣

[@idaf3028]

They don't even look bad it doesn't matter plus its actually a really good film

[@Crawlingdreams418]

Minor correction: Sebastian is Trinidadian, not Jamaican. The animated series expand on that by saying he was an immigrant and, iirc, his parents even came to Atlantica to visit him.

[@tigerwolf2243]

"What's up with her and disappearing?" - Maybe instead of musical numbers they should try to keep her in place with stuff she actually cares a lot about, like old furniture.

[@kaylagaymon4873]

Love your Ariel costume Rukiya. This movie is so beautiful and emotional. Great songs, dark drama, wonderful romance and funny moments. RIP to Samuel E Wright as Sebastian and Pat Carroll as Ursula 🎵🎵🎵💗💗💗😢😢😢🤣🤣🤣

[@virlinehonore9767]

12:53-13:00 she’s so proud of herself 😂😂

[@sunnidaydream8265]

holy crap...this was literally my entire childhood this came out the year i was born my mom says she played it for me as a baby and i have memories of a baby sitter telling me to stop fighting my sleep to watch the movie lol

[@P1nkB3ars2]

Sorry I'm late but Ursula has always been my favorite Disney villan and I was so happy to see her in live action 🤩

[@My-mind_me.]

the first thing i saw was Rukiya combing her hair with a "dinglehopper" and i died with laughter!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Rukiya your the best

[@Vulpes_Ailurus]

It’s funny. Your costume has more vivid and bright color in it than the one in the live action movie.

[@thatonkgau5221]

I heard in the book about Ursula she and Triton are confirmed to be related.

[@queenyo1602]

The fact we didn’t get the sparkling dress and they made her wear that same ripped up dress broke my heart!!! And I do wish she wore a princess dress but it was still the best live action by far

[@amaresjournal]

YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SINGING VOICE! Love your videos!🫶🏾

[@user-hm7qr2ho2k]

GIRL! when the live action movie comes out, you have gotta react to it, It's so good!

[@Niki..................]

Ursalaaa is a iconic disney villan❤❤

[@RukiyaReacts]

Yes! Her attitude and sass is everything!!😍✨

[@martikaellison9472]

Who else hopes and prays that we get to rukiya react to the live action

[@Juicyxcouture]

Vanessa is the Megan fox of Disney and also Vanessa is what Ursula looked liked, when she was human.

[@ElvishReactions]

I loved the live action and I haven't liked many of the live action films. Halle brought so much emotion to the character. Honestly all the actors did a great job, and I loved the romance between Ariel and Eric.

[@louisfrancisiii2847]

If I'm not able to see it in theaters,I'll just wait until it's on Disney Plus 3:16 yeah,I love how cool that looks 7:16 like Meg from Hercules,lol 13:29 I started to cry like a proud parent 16:00 Lady and the Tramp I guess?

[@Drewski217]

NTM on Ms. Colleen Atwood - she was going for period accuracy ok?? Ariel had one dress because that was all someone else could spare for her (and it makes the blue dress more meaningful!)😭😭 I do wish she had a transforming formal wear dress in the style of the time but can appreciate the reinterpretation of the pink dress as a day dress that is detailed but in the style of that time (1830s). Even so, only 2 dresses and no peek at the wedding dress wasn't enough!

[@robbinsnest6163]

Your hair is beautiful!

[@itz_RandomlyRandom]

I wanna cryyyy 😢, i miss the old days 😥 nostalgic 😔

[@sareaqq]

AHHHH THIS BROUGHT BACK SOOOOO MANY MEMORIES!! This literally made my day. I thank you for bringing back a hugeeee part of my childhood. Now I think we need to watch the 2nd little mermaid movie. Don’t you think? ..please?

[@wattsink2009]

19:26 This scene terrified me as a child! 🫣

[@Des329]

I literally searched up "little mermaid movie reaction" just to see if you had done a reaction video for it yet and, lo and behold, you do!😆

[@freedomsoul7027]

Hi Rukiya, so glad that you took a trip down memory lane. My daughter and I loooove you and your reaction, absolutely hilarious. I did see Halle Bailey in The Little Mermaid, she did an amazing job. Vocally, she gave so much depth to the song, I cried a few times…lol. I can’t wait until you’re able to react to the new film.

[@k.r.jrandomchannel8022]

i dont plan on watching the new movie, Ive set up a standard for myself where I dont watch unnecessary reboots or sequels. Hollywood needs some new ideas

[@moonlightj0y]

The live action was so enjoyable!! I liked it.

[@idaf3028]

Yh it was one of the best live actions but I really wish she had good dresses

[@moonlightj0y]

@@idaf3028 Yes I totally agree!

[@little_kawala_baby5761]

I just saw the little mermaid in theaters and it was breath taking she killed it I swear have me singing and crying and feeling so much nostalgia. Some things were different but it was still so good

[@salliejones6002]

Me too! Agreed

[@Karelena_Madrigal]

When Ariel finds out Rukiya is going to be her Stepmom : 😱

[@RukiyaReacts]

HAHA!😂🤣

[@lilachodan4941]

1:11 omg I love this beggining

[@Lanagotsnubed]

Miss ruky is giving us SINGER DANCER AND A MERMAID like-……❤️💁‍♀️

[@galacticagamer2000]

Rukiya, why didn't you audition? You'd definitely have gotten the role. 0:08

[@jessicachavez8344]

I love Ariel and her sisters the Disney cartoon version 👍🏼💗🧜🏻‍♀️🎶👸🏻👑

[@amandagrubbs3000]

Girl,I love your sense of humor

[@UNHINGEDxvx]

Omg! What look can you not pulls off!? I swearing it doesn't matter what you wear you always look amazing ♡ I love ur videos so much thanks for always making laugh♡♡

[@osmanyousif7849]

8:49 - 8:54 “Daddy, oh no! Daddy!” DADDY, OH YES!!! (Sorry, I had to….)

[@ProfesserUniverse]

I've actually watched this film twice recently just so I can watch the whole Disney Renaissance I will be seeing the remake tomorrow with my girlfriend

[@user-ph8we6ob9o]

I personally love that they redesigned Ariel to look black like it makes her red hair stand out beautifully❤

[@itz_hailyloo]

girly u should be ariel in the live action movie your slaying

[@ranboo_goddess2000]

but actually tho, Rukia has a beautiful voice. with singing and justt speaking 💖

[@Xander_P.G.K]

Man, the nostalgia chills I get from Part of Your World is unparalleled! Just those waves crashing on the rocks while she holds her note is 👌 Also, I didn't know just how many cosplay options there are for Arial and Eric. A really fashionable movie.

[@lloydtxw]

Your cabaret flourish added to Part of Your World plus your self assessment that you nailed it were superior 😂😂

[@Kacey11]

Watched the live action on Tuesday and it was phenomenal!! You’ll loveeee it!

[@kakakzarra9450]

Sabastian and Chef Louie are so iconic

[@girlyjawn9150]

I love this movie! And the you made watching it again so much better Rukiya! ❤❤

[@Lav_Pixie2007]

Halle has competition girly that red hair is amazing on u 🤩

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

They really should've put a gorgeous cherry red wig or something on Halle, would've looked much better.

[@idaf3028]

@RedRiseSeptember22 No, respect halles locs which she's had her whole life. They looked amazing on her. She doesn't need a wig

[@bethowusu6898]

hi Rukiya! yes i did go to see the little mermaid (2023) and loved it! loved your rewatch and cosplay

[@RealKingNeik]

Rukiya I absolutely ADORE YOU your an absolute ✨️IDOL✨️ Yes I've seen the live action and loved it💗 People are hating on for cgi or something but you CANNOT tell me that Ariel, Ursula, Vocals, and songs weren't hitting they ate that movie up. You bring up the wedding dress tho...I see it now😂. I LOVE YOU RUKIYA YOU MAKE MY DAY!!!!💗

[@user-dr2yz8um3d]

You’d be perfect for the stage play or even playing Ariel’s daughter in a sequel

[@Darkstalker1012]

I love that shade of red!! ❤

[@RukiyaReacts]

Thank you!!🥰

[@Darkstalker1012]

@@RukiyaReacts Np 😊👍✨

[@Thegirlwithnoreason]

But in the original, her dress was pink, but in the live action, her dress is blue when she first comes on land, I am confused? 13:28

[@virlinehonore9767]

20:24 that dress was so pretty and sparkly 😍😍😍😍🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@morningrosie3684]

Love the red hair on you! Looks beautiful. I wish they did that for the remake, that would have been so cool.

[@jaythebillz9543]

You're getting there Rukiya, just keep going. You got the mermaid's voice inside you.

[@Iklz.1]

GURL THAT VOICE IM DYING RUKIYA GOD DAMN GURL SLAY

[@Cupcake_5]

@4:16 OMG! That beautiful harmony! ❤

[@thiaharris858]

gurl you had me cracking up, I hay crying, I love this reaction video, you deserve a subscribe. I look forward to seeing many more of your videos.

[@sockygaldamez9492]

I love that you did The Little Mermaid 😁 also I love the Ariel inspired outfit 💚❤️💚❤️💚I love this movie growing up and it will always be a Disney classic In my eyes 😃 I love everything about it from the story itself and the songs and the music probably one of the best soundtracks ever and I love Ursula she is one of my favourite Disney Villains and I love the other characters too. Thanks Rukia for doing this Disney masterpiece 😊😉😉 and can’t to see if you do the sequels or another video 😁😄😃😃 🧜🏻‍♀️ 🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏻‍♀️

[@4n0nym0usm4r3y]

Omg when you make a video of you watching the live action, you should definitely wear red locs! It would look sooo good!😍😍🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@princesslilyfromtheisleoft2649]

Hey Rukia! I love how fun your videos are! Ariel has been my favorite princesse since I was really little (I actually look a lot like her because I have red hair and blue eyes like her)! Also, you are so beautiful! 💖❤️

[@wattsink2009]

4:41 I don’t know if that was referencing something specific, but it made me laugh! 😁

[@oceanarylomeli-8930]

Wow,You sing so good 😂❤ And I love you sooo much Rukiya,Your so funny and I’m always excited when you post!

[@KanakiYui391]

I absolutely loved the 1998 Little Mermaid and the new 2023 one is so beautiful!!! I also love how you take time before recording to dress according to the things you are reacting too!!!❤❤

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

1989 lol. That's when the original came out.

[@KanakiYui391]

@@RedRoseSeptember22 thanks I knew it was around that time 😅😅

[@MOVIECASTTHENANDNOW]

​@@KanakiYui391Mulan was out in 1998 and Ariel in 1989

[@max-yn2mo]

Rukiya I love your channel! Also you look fabulous today and u always make me laugh with your sense of humor!😂

[@nez01]

ursala at throughout the movie was the definition of, "if I had her voice, I would never shut up"

[@p.l.j.9825]

7:28 With this copyright pitch, it sounds like the version Tituss Burgess did sing when The Little Mermaid was on Broadway. And the reason Broadway used the same pitch was because Tituss was a tenor

[@agbonungozi7861]

I started watching ur videos 3 days ago and now im addicted 😅😅

[@Nari457]

OMG I LOVE YOUR HAIR ITS SO PRETTY 😍❤️❤️

[@shotii7397]

Loved the video and reactions 😂 I love the little mermaid and I also loved the live action and totally agree with the wardrobe opinion they had her in that blue dress for 3 days

[@lilihenderson905]

I just came back from the movie theaters and I can't wait till I get to watch the live action one

[@cocopuffs1234]

someone give Rukia a austin oward for every high note in this video

[@geekgirl616]

Lol how is her costume more accurate to Ariel than what we actually got? 😂

[@soleekgives]

the live action is seperate from the animated

[@geekgirl616]

@@soleekgives ok It’s based on the animated one and therefore should have reflected it more faithfully

[@Niviahlovely]

Omg I screamed when I saw this was out I love you smm

[@wattsink2009]

5:00 I happen to be a cat person, myself. 🐈 We’re more sophisticated than dog lovers. 🧐 Lol

[@thicccy4528]

0:07 straight comedy 😂❤ I love uuu Lolol