Free Disney Junior’s Ariel coloring pages: 15 printable designs from the 2024 Disney Junior series that reimagines Ariel as an eight-year-old mermaid princess. Each page downloads as a PDF to print or opens in the browser for online coloring.
Disney Junior’s Ariel premiered on June 27, 2024, produced by Wild Canary Animation and created by Lynne Southerland. The CGI series is set in Atlantica, a Caribbean-inspired underwater kingdom, and follows Ariel’s adventures with her best friends Flounder, Lucia, and Fernie. Unlike the original 1989 film, this version gives Ariel two twin older sisters, Alanna and Ayanna, and reframes Ursula as Ariel’s mischievous but good-natured aunt rather than a villain.
This collection of 15 pages covers Ariel, her mer-friends, and her family. All pages are free, with no account or sign-up required.
What Is Inside This Collection
The 15 pages are split between Ariel’s friendships, her family, and the show’s most recognizable supporting character.
Ariel with Flounder, Lucia, and Fernie
6 pages showing Ariel together with her three closest mer-friends, swimming, exploring, and spending time together. Flounder appears in most of these pages, carrying over from the original 1989 film, while Lucia and Fernie each join for one scene apiece as the two friends created specifically for this series. Together, the three friendships anchor most of the show’s everyday adventures in Atlantica.
Ariel Solo and With Ursula
4 pages, including two solo Ariel portraits, one page of Ariel exploring sea shells on her own, and one page showing Ariel hugging Ursula, reflecting the show’s warm, family version of that relationship. The solo portraits work well as a first introduction to Ariel’s design for colorists who are not yet familiar with her friends.
Ariel’s Family
4 pages covering Ariel’s family: her twin older sisters Ayanna and Alanna, her father King Triton, and Ursula, shown here on her own. This is a smaller family circle than the original film’s seven sisters, and it gives each family member more room to appear as an individual character across the collection rather than as part of a large group.
Sebastian
1 page featuring Sebastian, the Jamaican-accented crab who has served as an anxious but devoted royal advisor across every version of the Ariel story, from the original film through this newest series.
What Disney Junior’s Ariel Coloring Pages Do
Simple CGI-style shapes suit early coloring practice. The character designs in this series use large, rounded features and clean outlines built for a preschool audience, which makes these pages approachable for colorists who are just starting to practice staying inside the lines.
Fine motor development. The American Academy of Pediatrics identifies fine motor skill development as a core benefit of structured coloring for children ages 2 through 7. The show’s target preschool age range lines up closely with this benefit, and the pages’ simple shapes match well with early crayon and marker control.
Anxiety reduction through focus. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal documented measurable reductions in anxiety following structured coloring sessions. The show’s gentle, low-stakes tone, built around friendship and family rather than conflict, supports the same kind of calm, low-pressure focus.
A reflection of the show’s family and friendship themes. Disney Junior’s Ariel centers its stories on close friendships and warm family relationships, including reframing Ursula as a family member rather than a villain. Coloring pages that pair Ariel with her friends and family reinforce those same themes of connection.
How to Color Disney Junior’s Ariel Pages Well
- Ariel’s hair: keep it a bright, warm red, consistent with every version of the character across the franchise.
- Ariel’s tail: In the show itself, Ariel’s tail changes color based on her emotions, so there is no single correct color for it. Try a different tail color on each page, or pick one favorite shade and stay consistent across the whole collection.
- Flounder: keep his body a warm yellow with blue stripe accents, consistent with his classic design across the franchise.
- Sebastian: color him a deep red across his whole body, keeping the shading simple so his round shape and large claws stay the visual focus of the page.
- Triton: his tail is a deep green, his hair and beard are white, and he carries a gold crown and trident, consistent with his classic design as king of Atlantica.
- Ursula: Keep her coloring in the classic purple-to-black gradient with pale skin, even though this version of the character plays a much warmer, more family-oriented role than the original film’s villain.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Disney Junior’s Ariel Coloring Pages
1. Bookmark
Color a smaller page, trim it down to a narrow bookmark shape, and laminate it or cover it with clear tape. Punch a hole at the top and tie on a short ribbon.
2. Character Standee
Color a favorite page, glue it to a piece of cardboard, and cut around the outline. Fold a small cardboard tab onto the back so the finished character can stand upright on a desk or shelf.
3. Greeting Card
Print and color a page sized to fit a folded card. Cut it out and paste it onto the front of a blank card, then write a short message inside.
4. Underwater Friends Garland
Color four or five pages, trim them to a similar size, and punch two holes along the top edge of each. Thread string or ribbon through the holes to string them together into a garland for a bedroom or playroom.
5. Character Trading Cards
Print several pages, color them, and trim each to a small card size. Write the character’s name on the back, then keep the set together with a rubber band or in a small box.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Disney Junior’s Ariel coloring pages?
They are free printable and online coloring designs based on the 2024 Disney Junior series, Ariel, featuring the young mermaid princess along with her friends and family. This collection includes 15 pages, available as downloadable PDFs or in an online coloring tool, with no account required.
What is Disney Junior’s Ariel about, and how does it relate to the original Little Mermaid?
Disney Junior’s Ariel is a CGI series that reimagines Ariel as an eight-year-old mermaid princess living in Atlantica, a Caribbean-inspired underwater kingdom. It shares its core characters and setting with the original 1989 film but tells new, standalone stories built for a preschool audience rather than adapting the film’s plot.
Who are Flounder, Lucia, and Fernie?
Flounder, Lucia, and Fernie are Ariel’s three closest friends in the series. Flounder is a familiar face from the original film, while Lucia and Fernie are mer-friends introduced specifically for this show.
Is Ursula a villain in this series?
No. Disney Junior’s Ariel reframes Ursula as Ariel’s aunt, a mischievous but good-natured family member rather than the sea witch antagonist from the original film.
Who are Alanna and Ayanna?
Alanna and Ayanna are Ariel’s twin older sisters in this series. This is a change from the original film and its sequels, where Ariel had six older sisters rather than two.
Does Ariel’s tail always look the same color?
No. In Disney Junior’s Ariel, her tail changes color based on her emotions, so there is no single fixed color for it across the show, which gives colorists room to choose their own favorite shade for these pages.
Are these coloring pages suitable for young children?
Yes. Disney Junior’s Ariel is rated TV-Y and made for a preschool audience, and the simple, rounded character designs across this collection are well-suited to young children just starting to practice coloring.
When did Disney Junior’s Ariel premiere, and is it still airing?
The series premiered on June 27, 2024, on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, and Disney+. It has continued into further seasons since then, with new episodes airing beyond its first year.
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