Planet Mermaid Blog
The New “The Little Mermaid” Film is coming to our screens!
There has been massive excitement recently with news that filming has now finished for the new “The Little Mermaid” Disney film, although the release date is set for May 26 2023 fans are already super excited and are counting down the days..months..years until it comes out in the cinema. All the team at Planet Mermaid cannot wait and have been debating as to which Planet Mermaid inspired tail would look the best on the gorgeously talented Halle Bailey who has been cast as Ariel little mermaid. Past castings has seen Ariel little mermaid in green and purple, similar to our very own Sea Star or Purple Surf collection Or will they completely change and maybe go for a Sunset Splash style? This tone would look amazing on Halle Bailey really showing off her amazing colour! What do you think Halle should wear; we would love to hear from you on our socials! Next let’s talk material; will it be an inexpensive silicone mermaid tail to go with a silicone monofin? Or will it be a custom silicone mermaid tail or something completely different such as a neoprene mermaid tail?! Planet Mermaid would also love to see Halle in its very own Magic Fin Monofin with three colours available to choose from. Halle would have no problem in choosing which one to go with her mermaid tail! The choices are just endless and we cannot wait to see what the end result will look like. It has not been plain sailing for Halle Bailey, who at only 19 was hit with criticism soon after she was announced by Disney that she would be Ariel in the live action production of the animated classic, “The Little Mermaid”. Twitter and other social media channels were inundated with an online petition #NotMyAriel which saw opinionated and cartoon purists complain that she did not look like the original version of princess Ariel mermaid who was white and a redhead in the 1989 version of the film. Halle however came back in true mermaid style commented: “"I just feel like this role was something bigger than me and greater. I feel like I'm dreaming and I'm just grateful and I don't pay attention to the negativity. It's going to be beautiful and I'm just so excited to be a part of it." Source: BBC Newsbeat Such inspiring words from such a young actress! Planet Mermaid applauds you for your courage, professionalism and ultimate girl power! Disney also hit back defending Halle by pointing out that the original “The Little Mermaid” story was created in 1837 by the famous Danish author Hans Christian Anderson, and that Danes come in many colours including, black and finishing the argument that “The Little Mermaid” is a cartoon, not a biopic and could cast her in any colour they wished! The upcoming film is full of other wonderful characters, including Sebastian played by Daveed Diggs, King Triton played by Javier Bardem, Flounder played by Jacob Tremblay, Ursula played by Melissa McCarthy, Prince Eric played by Jonah Hauer-King and Scuttle played by Awkwafina… Who is your favourite character in the film? The full casting line up looks simply phenomenal…..come on May 26 2023 we can’t wait!! Don’t forget to let us know which Planet Mermaid tail would look great on Halle! Happy Mermaiding
Where is the Little Mermaid set (and other interesting facts)
The Little Mermaid is one of the most famous animated films by Disney that is based on a fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen and our absolute favourite. In this article we are going to cover a few interesting and controversial facts about this cartoon. Who wrote the Little Mermaid? As we have mentioned, the original story was written by Hand Christian Andersen, a famous Danish author who is most known for his fairy tales. The story that he tells is more dramatic and less cheerful than Disney’s interpretation. Where is the Little Mermaid set? The Little Mermaid action takes place under the sea, in the kingdom of Atlantica that is supposedly located in Denmark, where Hans Christian Andersen is from. This may be true for an original story and in fact there is even a statue of Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. However, when it comes to Disney version of the story, the location seems to be different. There are multiple versions and opinions on where the film takes place. Eric’s castle and other onshore houses are made from white material that seems to be marble, which is a popular material in Mediterranean or Southern Europe. General aesthetics of the town and house fittings remind us of France, whilst flora and fauna seem quite tropical and we can see flamingos and palm trees. On the other hand, being a prince, Eric could have easily afforded to import flamingos to his private lake as well as plant and maintain the palm trees, after all you can occasionally see palm tree varieties in some gardens in the UK. All in all, according to our independent research and knowledge of merworld, we have came to the conclusion that the Little Mermaid is set in the Mediterranean sea, with Eric’s castle being located on one of the islands. How old is Ariel the Little Mermaid? Ariel is 16 years old when the first film takes place. She is over 28 years old in the second film, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea and she is a little mermaid-girl in the third movie that depicts her early childhood, “The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning”. She wears a green tail similar to the Planet Mermaid flagship Sea Star tail https://tinyurl.com/planet-mermaid Who is playing the Little Mermaid? As many other Little Mermaids fans we can’t wait to see the new live action remake by Disney that is gossiped, but not confirmed to be released in November 2021. Ariel is played by Halle Bailey and we think that her cheeky smile and beautiful eyes match Ariel’s character perfectly. Let’s hope that the rest of the movie would be as good as our expectations set very high thanks to the success of the original film. What is Sebastian from the Little Mermaid? Sebastian is Ariel’s crustacean friend that speaks with a Jamaican accents and self identifies as a crab, even though he looks a bit like a lobster and official Disney sources name him a lobster. He loves music and in fact, after the success of the Little Mermaid, Disney has released three albums under the name of Sebastian from The Little Mermaid that feature reggae-inspired hits by Sebastian and a few hits from the film itself. What type of fish is Flounder from Little Mermaid? Despite his name, Flounder is not actually a flounder but a tropical fish. His look combines features of multiple fishes of tropical appearance. To us he looks like a mix of a puffer fish(left) and Caribbean Blue Angelfish (right).
All things Disney!
If the ultimate dream is to go to Disney and marvel amongst the wonders of all things fantastical then this dream has just got ultimate with the introduction of “mermaid schools” at four of Walt Disney Worlds resorts this spring. Fans of “The Little Mermaid” will be able to register to the “Mermaid Schools” this year at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club resorts. The hour long lesson for children aged 4 and above will include tuition on how to swim like Ariel whilst being fitted with a tail.This “Little Mermaid” inspired swimming idea is not a new concept last year Hotels.com launched Mermaid classes at selected resorts including Spain, Mexico and Japan where Planet Mermaid were delighted when they were asked to be the preferred supplier of tails.The activity was so popular that according to the hotel booking platform, 46 per cent of holiday-goers would book a holiday just to take part in a mermaid fitness class, while 37 per cent believe that mermaids actually exist.If however you cannot travel to these lavish destinations then please don’t worry Mermaid Wave Swim School has locations all across the UK where your little ones and even you can fulfil your Ariel dreams.These hour sessions are with an experienced mermaid instructor who will teach you all the mermaid moves. Not only that you will have the opportunity to swim in a mermaid tail and fin to ensure you get that VIP mermaid experience. @PlanetMermaid#planetmermaid @mermaidwave#mermaidwaveVisit www.mermaidwave.com to book your slot, places are limited and we do not want you to miss out on this fantastic experience. Or for those serious enough to want to go that extra mile and dress as a mermaid all the time there are plenty of mermaid tails for adults and children to choose from. To finish the look you can also accompany your tail with a mermaid top or mermaid bikini, mermaid leggings, monofin, mermaid accessories including scrunchies , mermaid t-shirts and kids swim bags.
Easter Mermaid Style
Easter is such a fun time of the year filled with family get together’s and lots of chocolate being consumed. It also has an important religious meaning as it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The holiday is a series of events that begin with Lent, a 40 day period of fasting ending with Holy Week, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The bible states that Christ died on Good Friday and came back to life on Easter Sunday. Easter falls on a different date each year depending when there is a full moon in spring. This year it falls on Sunday April 21st where it is tradition on this date to celebrate with family and friends and be gifted edibles such as Easter eggs and children have the fun of going on Easter egg hunts to get as many decorated or edible eggs as they can in their baskets. For children the most exciting part of Easter is eating the mountains of chocolate they receive which has now become a tradition, however in the early years eating eggs was not allowed by church wardens during the lead up to Easter and any eggs laid that week were saved and decorated to be given to the children as gifts during Easter Sunday. The Victorian era altered this tradition and replaced the traditional egg with satin- covered cardboard eggs filled with Easter gifts. This tradition has grown and grown each year and now boasts an array of chocolate and other Easter gifts to share amongst family and friends. Easter is also famous for the Easter bunny. It is thought that this story came to life in the 19th Century and rabbits, which always breed large litters, became a symbol of new life fitting perfectly into the traditional Easter story. For the mermaid lovers amongst us the thought of magical mermaid creations and glittery chocolate delights are far more exciting than Easter bunnies. The delight of receiving a mermaid inspired Easter gift far outweighs that of any other Easter treat. There are so many creations on the market now to choose from ranging from traditional chocolate creations to painted egg shells and DIY kits. Why not even go on a mermaid Easter egg hunt! These mermaid inspired baskets are amazing!Why not try making your very own mermaid egg creation:Or best of all send your friends a mermaid inspired Easter egg just like the ones below:There are some great mermaid inspired Easter crafts to keep your family entertained over the holiday, why not give some of the below a go:We hope we have given you lots of ideas to get those juices flowing…Easter bunnies watch out Easter mermaids are coming to get you! Please send us your creations through our social media platforms, we would love to see them and share with fellow mermaid lovers! @PlanetMermaid #planetmermaid Happy Easter Mermaid lovers! Keep mermaiding and sharking!
Why is there a big mermaid phenomenon?
If you have a little person like me who is obsessed with anything mermaid related do you ever stop to wonder how it all came about? It fascinates me that mermaids have occupied our imagination for thousands of years, originating in ancient Assyria with the legend of goddess Atargatis, whose worship spread to Greece and Rome and Atargatis the goddess of fertility who is associated with a fish-bodied goddess at Ascalon. It is even thought that worship of Atargatis and Ascalon eventually merged into one, leading to the description of one ‘mermaid-goddess’ It just blows my mind that mermaids are swamped in history and even to this day are such a big part of our lives through one way or another. Famous films, both for adults and children alike, are still a big hit and are watched time and time again never growing old. New and exciting merchandise is coming out daily including tails you can actually swim in and feel like a real mermaid and to my utter delight they are not just for the little ones! www.planetmermaid.com Other great examples I have found are.. Keyrings www.amazon.co.uk Cushions www.amazon.co.uk Mermaid Hangers www.planetmermaid.com Make up brushes…one for the older clientele! www.planetmermaid.com Beach Towels www.etsy.com Bath Bombs www.etsy.com and finally one of my favorites which I think just sums being a mermaid lover Bracelets www.etsy.com Personally I think its success comes down to the fact that there is no age limit associated with enjoying anything mermaid related, no matter whether you are big or small. Mermaiding in any form is just simply magical. Will this phenomenon end….I very much doubt it! Keep mermaiding!
Have a Fantastic Festive Season!
Have a fantastic festive season! Who said Christmas can’t be all about mermaids? From the top of the tree to the party games and wrapping paper, we’ve got your Under The Sea theme covered… Tree-mendous trees Whether you live by the sea or by the train station, you can still bring the ocean into your home. From starfish baubles to jingling jelly fish and colourful clown fish, these types of Christmas trees are every mermaid lover’s dream. Sea-ing is believing! All wrapped up Ready to wrap up your Planet Mermaid tail, but fed up with all the snowmen, sprigs of holly and cute teddies that adorn all the usual festive wrapping paper? Just use some gorgeous mermaid wrapping paper instead – then place it perfectly under your mermaid-mad Christmas tree. It’ll look so so-fish-ticated. Oh, La La Toast! What’s your Christmas morning breakfast tradition? Forget the salmon and Bucks Fizz and try these delicious French toast mermaids. All you need is a mermaid cookie cutter, a frying pan, eggs, milk and bread. Then, voilà, you have your very own festive treat. Snail’s pace Who needs pigs in blankets when you can have sea snails? With some yummy hot dogs and puff pastry, you’ve got the ideal accompaniment to your turkey and roast potatoes. We’re not sure they’d go swimmingly with gravy though! Twist it Filled your tums with Christmas dinner and all the trimmings? Now it’s time for Mermaid Twister! The rules? Simple: they’re the same as normal Twister, you just need to wear your Planet Mermaid Tail and spin the wheel – ‘Left hand right, tail fin left!’ Just keep that balance and you’ll be fin-tastic! Lazy mermaids The games are over, the turkey sandwiches are in the fridge and it’s time to chill on the sofa. But instead of the same old Home Alone, Elf and Love Actually, these films might float your boat instead: The Little Mermaid Splash Aquamarine Barbie In A Mermaid Tale Killer Mermaid The Little Mermaid II: Return To The Sea Mermaids Mr Peabody and The Mermaid The Thirteenth Year Fish Tales If this isn’t enough to make your Christmas mermaid-filled, just head over to grab one of our festive stockings and fill it to the brim with all our stocking fillers. You’ll be saying Ho Ho Ho in no time!
Ginger Spice transforms into Mermaid Spice
Mermaid tails are making waves in the celebrity world, with the likes of Myleene Klass and Britney Spears enjoying a break at the pool wearing their tails. However, our favourite celebrity mermaid is former Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell, who posted a video of her mermaid transformation back in August of this year. She swam beautifully in our Sunset Splash Mermaid Tail and Magic Fin. Geri’s daughter Bluebell must be mermaid obsessed too as she was seen wearing our “Mermaid Off Duty” t-shirt in an Instagram video. Our t-shirts are perfect to pair with our leggings, which will give off mermaid vibes even when you can’t be by the sea. Geri looks at ease in the water and posted about how happy she was to be taking Monty to swimming lessons. Maybe one day we will see all of the Halliwell family dressed head to tail in our products, now that we have our brand new Planet Shark tails for Monty to swim alongside his mum and big sister. The perfect mermaid family!
The Little Mermaid - A Disney Classic
The Little Mermaid is amazing because it gives an insight into a world we can only dream of – the deep blue sea. What little girl wouldn’t want to be a mermaid and have underwater adventures?! We’ve pulled together some of the main reasons why you need to re-watch this mermaid film which made everyone want to live ‘under da sea’! Important lessons Disney movies are renowned for teaching children the ways of life. Whether it’s to follow your own path in life like Pocahontas, there’s always something to learn. One of the most important lessons in The Little Mermaid is to follow your dreams, however impossible they may seem. Ariel never thought she could live above the water but her dream eventually came true. Mermaid hair Out of all the Disney heroines, there’s no doubt about it – Ariel’s hair takes the crown. It’s so thick and lovely, and most of all it’s bright red. How many Disney princesses have red hair?! This makes Ariel really relatable to red haired girls all over the world and proves they can be just as beautiful as blondes or brunettes. Something for everyone Some Disney films can be a bit girly and don’t appeal to a wide audience – but this film isn’t one of them. While Ariel’s love life is the centre of the plot, the baddy is the scariest baddy in the whole Disney archive and there’s sharks, seagulls and plenty of other wildlife to capture attention. Would you like to become a mermaid just like Ariel? Here at Planet Mermaid we sell Mermaid tails, Tops and Fins to make the dream a reality!
