A young mermaid princess who longs to live among humans despite her father's disapproval. After saving Prince Eric from a shipwreck, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula, trading her voice for legs to pursue a life on land. Although Ursula attempts to sabotage the budding romance by using a magical disguise, Ariel’s animal friends expose the deception and help defeat the villain. Ultimately, King Triton uses his magic to grant his daughter’s wish, transforming her into a human permanently. The narrative concludes with Ariel and Eric reunited and ready to share a future together.