Well to start off here's 5 facts about The Little Mermaid

1. Ariel’s body type and personality in the 1989 movie were based on Alyssa Milano.(Milano was a child star on “Who’s the Boss?”)
 2. Sebastian originally was supposed to have an English accent instead of a Jamaican one
3. The animators created the character of Ursula for Bea Arthur, who declined as she was occupied with “The Golden Girls.”

4.In the opening scene when King Triton arrives at the arena, you can briefly see Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck in the crowd of sea-people.

5. During the wedding scene, the Grand Duke and King from “Cinderella” can be seen in the background.