Disney Legend Jodi Benson Teases Surprise ‘Ariel’ Mystery Project
Disney is full of surprises this week! While fans are still recovering from yesterday’s Moana 2 announcement during Wednesday’s first quarter earnings call, it seems Jodi Benson has a surprise of her own!


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Famous as the voice of Ariel in Disney’s 1989 animated classic The Little Mermaid, Jodi Benson has certainly earned her status as a true Disney icon.


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This week, the 62-year-old Disney legend teased an exciting upcoming project. Let’s check it out!
Jodi Benson’s Mystery Project
Disney’s sweetheart is at it again! Jodi Benson is in the recording studio this week, as she lends her voice to an upcoming Ariel-related mystery project.
Jodi Benson just posted that she is “working on a new surprise project” recording for Ariel. 👀 pic.twitter.com/DL7b2NMehq
— Drew (@DrewDisneyDude) February 8, 2024
“Working on a new surprise project,” she wrote. “Always thankful to be in the studio with my incredible engineer Shawn Coleman.”
Benson keeps the details under wraps, but we couldn’t be more excited to see what she has in store!
The Legacy of Jodi Benson
Benson, who began her career in the New York theater scene, first assumed the role of Ariel in the original, animated version of The Little Mermaid back in 1989. Over the past 15 years, the singer-actress has reprised the iconic role in several sequels including The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000) and The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning (2008).


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In the years since Benson has continued to bring life to our favorite feisty mermaid. The actress has recently participated in projects like Disney+ specials LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest and Once Upon a Studio, which both aired on the streaming platform in 2023.


Jodi Benson
Most Disney fans know Benson for her work as Ariel, but many don’t realize that the actress has lent her voice to a litany of other Disney projects. This includes everything from a small role in 2007’s Enchanted to her role as the voice of Barbie in Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3.
She even appeared in a cameo role in 2023’s live-action version of The Little Mermaid!


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We don’t know what Jodi has up her sleeve, but we’ll be keeping a close watch on the possibilities!
Stay tuned to MickeyBlog for all the latest on Disney’s mystery Ariel project!