This article is about the character Morgana from The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea. For other characters, see Morgana (disambiguation). Morgana is the younger sister of Ursula and the main antagonist in The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea.

Is Ursula and Triton siblings?

In this version, Ursula is King Triton's sister, a concept for the original film that was eventually dropped. When Ursula and Triton's father died, the pair were given equal share of the sea plus two magical items. Triton received the trident while Ursula received the magic Nautilus shell.

How did Ariel's mom died?

Athena was the wife of King Triton, and the mother of Ariel, Andrina, Arista, Aquata, Adella, Alana, and Attina. ... Unfortunately, she died as a result of a run-in with a big pirate ship when Ariel was very young, fueling Triton's hatred of humans and music as a result.

Is Marina actually Ursula?

Unlike Ursula and Morgana, Marina is a mermaid (just like the film's protagonist) and is a staff of the palace. Marina is the second main villain in the franchise to have Eels as henchmen (the first being Ursula).

How old is Ariel's daughter?

Princess Melody is the 12-year-old tomboy daughter of Princess Ariel, Prince Eric and the main protagonist of The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea. She is voiced by Tara Strong.

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Why is Ariel's hair red?

According to Oh My Disney, "The color of Ariel's hair was a point of contention among the team." While they originally wanted Ariel to be a blonde, some thought it was too similar to Hannah's character. Since red is a complementary color to Ariel's green tail, the choice was made.

Who does the little mermaid marry?

Ariel is the seventh-born daughter of King Triton and Queen Athena of an underwater kingdom of merfolk called Atlantica. She is often rebellious, and in the first film, she longs to be a part of the human world. She marries Prince Eric, whom she rescued from a shipwreck, and together they have a daughter, Melody.

What did Ursula look like before?

During pre-production, Ursula was not originally designed as a Cecaelia; a legendary hybrid of human and octopus. It was thought that she would be another species of sea creatures, such as a rockfish or lion fish, or would have a snake-like appearance, as revealed in The Disney Sketchbook.

Why did Ursula takes Ariel's voice?

Giant Ursula When Ariel comes "too close" to succeeding in her task, Ursula decides "to take matters into her own tentacles" and takes the form of a very beautiful human female with Ariel's voice in order to sabotage her relationship with Eric.

What is Ariel's last name?

Ariel is the seventh-born daughter of King Triton and Queen Athena of an underwater kingdom of merfolk called Atlantica. She has no last name.

What is a good name for a mermaid?

• Ariel – The Little Mermaid.
• Ava – River goddess.
• Adella – Ariels older sister.
• Azalea – Mermaid statue in Norfolk, Virginia.
• Brizo – Greek goddess of sailors.
• Coralia - Mermaid name from an 18th-century ballet.

Why is The Little Mermaid cover banned?

The unfortunate mistake was on the cover for about a year, when in 1990 an employee at a grocery store chain pulled the videos from their shelves because a customer complained about the inappropriate castle spire. The customer contacted Disney about the issue, and the cover art was changed.

How old was Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid?

According to the film's official novelization, Eric had just turned 18 in the film, which would make him two years older than Ariel. Eric is voiced by Christopher Daniel Barnes in the original film and Kingdom Hearts II, by Jeff Bennett in the prequel television series, and by Rob Paulsen in the direct-to-video sequel.

Is King Triton related to Poseidon?

Triton, in Greek mythology, a merman, demigod of the sea; he was the son of the sea god, Poseidon, and his wife, Amphitrite. According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Triton dwelt with his parents in a golden palace in the depths of the sea.

Where did Ursula get her necklace?

Sofia the First

Ursula's Necklace appears as part of the Wicked Nine, a collection of objects which have the potential to unleash unspeakable power if brought together. In Return to Merroway Cove, the Necklace has been hidden in a chest in the Stormy Shipwreck.

What was the deal Ariel made with Ursula?

Ursula offers to change Ariel into a human in exchange for her voice ("Poor Unfortunate Souls"). Prince Eric must kiss her within three days or Ariel will turn back into a mermaid and become Ursula's slave.

What is Ursula's necklace called?

Ursula's Necklace is an enchanted nautilus shell belonged to the sea witch Ursula who wore it as a necklace and it is an object is featured in Disney's The Little Mermaid. It was used to capture Ariel's voice as part of the deal to grant her legs.

What makes Ursula a villain?

Ursula has a pretty intimidating physique, as far as villains go. After all, she is a sea monster, and her tentacles are always creeping and crawling around. This is triply compounded when she grows into her most terrifying form, tripling in size and tentacle span. Ursula's form definitely makes her pretty scary.

What did Ursula turns mermaids into?

The Little Mermaid (TV series)

In this, Ursula steals a magical stone which she uses to transform the denizens of Triton's Palace into what she calls "worms".

What happened to Eric's parents in The Little Mermaid?

Character information

Prince Eric is the deuteragonist of Disney's 1989 animated feature film, The Little Mermaid. ... The character is based on the "prince" character of Hans Christian Andersen's story The Little Mermaid but adapted by writer Roger Allers for Disney's film.

Was Sebastian a crab or a lobster?

Sebastian (full name Horatio Thelonious Ignacious Crustaceous Sebastian) is a crab and one of the main protagonists in Disney's 1989 hit film The Little Mermaid, its prequel film, its TV series, and its sequel.