The Little Mermaid (1989 film)/Trailer transcripts

Original Teaser Trailer

 * (The Walt Disney Pictures logo appears)
 * Mark Elliott: From Walt Disney Pictures comes our 28th all-new animated feature film: "The Little Mermaid". And for the very first time, we're going to an incredible world under the sea to meet Ariel, the little mermaid.
 * Sebastian: (sings) The seaweed is always greener in somebody else's lake. You dream about going out there, but that is a big mistake. Just look at the world around you right here on the ocean floor. Such wonderful facts surround you. What more is you looking for? Each little snail here know how to lament here. That's why it's hotter under the water. Yes, we're in luck here down in the muck here. Under the seeeeeeeaaa!!!
 * Mark Elliott: "The Little Mermaid". Coming to theaters this holiday season!

Original Theatrical Trailer

 * (The Walt Disney Pictures logo shows up)
 * Mark Elliott: For over 50 years, Walt Disney has turned classic stories into classic animated motion pictures. Now, the tradition continues as one of the world's biggest stories becomes the newest Disney motion picture classic: "The Little Mermaid".
 * Ariel: (sings) I wanna be where the people are, I wanna see wanna see them dancing. Up where they walk, up where they run, up where they stay all day in the sun.
 * Mark Elliott: It's the story of Ariel, a beautiful young mermaid who wants to become human.
 * Ariel: He's very handsome, isn't he?
 * Scuttle: I dunno, he looks kinda hairy and slobbery to me.
 * Ariel: Not that one. The other one!
 * Mark Elliott: And she'll strike a bargain with a powerful sea witch.
 * Ursula: Have we found a deal?
 * Mark Elliott: To make her dream come true.
 * Ursula: What I want from you is......your voice.
 * Ariel: My voice?
 * Ursula: You've had it, sweet-cakes.
 * Flounder: Ariel's been turned into a human!
 * Triton: Have you lost your senses fully?
 * Sebastian: The human world, it's a mess.
 * Mark Elliott: Now, "The Little Mermaid" is exploring the mysteries of her strange new world.
 * (Ariel blows its contents into Grimsby's face)
 * Eric: What's your name? What's wrong? You can't speak?
 * Mark Elliott: But to regain her voice, the sea witch's spell must be broken.
 * Scuttle: Move it, we have an emergency here!
 * Mark Elliott: Broken by the kiss of true love.
 * Chorus: Kiss the girl!
 * Mark Elliott: It's Walt Disney Pictures' 28th feature-length animated motion picture, featuring dozens of delightful new Disney characters and seven magical new songs.
 * Sebastian: (sings) Sha la la la la la, don't stop now. Don't try to hide it how, you want to kiss the girl!
 * Mark Elliott: This holiday season, share the wonder and magic of a very special entertainment event. A fantastic adventure above the waves and under the sea.
 * Sebastian: (sings) YEAAHHHH, under the sea!
 * Chorus: Under the sea!
 * Chef Louie: Yeow!
 * Sebastian: (singing) Under the sea!
 * Chorus: Under the sea!
 * Ariel: Watch out!
 * Flounder: AAHHHH!!!!
 * Sebastian: (singing) If the sardine begin the beguine, it's music to me. Yes, we're in luck here down in the muck here. Under the seeeeeeeaaa!!!
 * Mark Elliott: Walt Disney Pictures' "The Little Mermaid"!

"Coming Soon to Video" Trailer

 * (The black-and-red Walt Disney Home Video logo shows up)
 * Mark Elliott: For over 50 years, Walt Disney has turned classic stories into classic animated motion pictures. Now, the tradition continues as one of the world's biggest stories becomes the newest Disney motion picture classic: "The Little Mermaid".
 * Ariel: (sings) I wanna be where the people are, I wanna see wanna see them dancing. Up where they walk, up where they run, up where they stay all day in the sun.
 * Mark Elliott: It's the story of Ariel, a beautiful young mermaid who wants to become human.
 * Ariel: He's very handsome, isn't he?
 * Scuttle: I dunno, he looks kinda hairy and slobbery to me.
 * Ariel: Not that one. The other one!
 * Mark Elliott: And she'll strike a bargain with a powerful sea witch.
 * Ursula: Have we found a deal?
 * Mark Elliott: To make her dream come true.
 * Ursula: What I want from you is......your voice.
 * Ariel: My voice?
 * Ursula: You've had it, sweet-cakes.
 * Flounder: Ariel's been turned into a human!
 * Triton: Have you lost your senses fully?
 * Sebastian: The human world, it's a mess.
 * Mark Elliott: Now, "The Little Mermaid" is exploring the mysteries of her strange new world.
 * (Ariel blows its contents into Grimsby's face)
 * Eric: What's your name? What's wrong? You can't speak?
 * Mark Elliott: But to regain her voice, the sea witch's spell must be broken.
 * Scuttle: Move it, we have an emergency here!
 * Mark Elliott: Broken by the kiss of true love.
 * Chorus: Kiss the girl!
 * Mark Elliott: It's Walt Disney Home Video's 28th feature-length animated motion picture, featuring dozens of delightful new Disney characters and seven magical new songs.
 * Sebastian: (sings) Sha la la la la la, don't stop now. Don't try to hide it how, you want to kiss the girl!
 * Mark Elliott: On May 18th, share the wonder and magic of a very special entertainment event. A fantastic adventure above the waves and under the sea.
 * Sebastian: (sings) YEAAHHHH!!!! Under the sea!
 * Chorus: Under the sea!
 * Chef Louis: Yeow!
 * Sebastian: (singing) Under the sea!
 * Ariel: Watch out!
 * Flounder: AAHHHH!!!!
 * Sebastian: (singing) Till the sardine begin the beguine, it's music to me. Yes, we're in luck here down in the muck here. Under the seeeeeeeaaa!!!
 * Mark Elliott: Walt Disney's classic, "The Little Mermaid"!

"Now Available on Video" Trailer

 * (Screen fades from black, revealing the Walt Disney Pictures logo)
 * Brian Cummings: It's here––the most highly-acclaimed, the most successful, the most spoke about animated film of the year is now yours to own on videocassette. "The Little Mermaid".
 * Sebastian: (sings) Under the sea!
 * Chorus: (singing) Under the sea!
 * Sebastian: (singing) Under the sea!
 * Chorus: (singing) Under the sea!
 * Sebastian: (singing) If the sardine begin the beguine, it's music to me.
 * Brian Cummings: It's the story of Ariel, the rebellious teenage mermaid.
 * Triton: Ariel needs constant supervision.
 * Sebastian: Teenagers!
 * Brian Cummings: She discovers another world she can't exist.
 * Ariel: She's very handsome, isn't he?
 * Scuttle: I don't know, he looks kinda hairy or slobbery to me.
 * Triton: You're a human! You're a mermaid!
 * Ariel: Daddy, I love him!
 * Brian Cummings: And now, she'll strike a bargain with an evil sea witch...
 * Ursula: Have we had a deal?
 * Brian Cummings: To make her dream come true.
 * Triton: Let her go!
 * Ursula: Ah ha ha ha!
 * Eric: I'm not going to lose her!
 * Brian Cummings: "The Little Mermaid" on videocassette.
 * Sebastian: Sing with me now.
 * Chorus: Sha la la la la la!
 * Brian Cummings: Now, you're invited to experience the wonder and magic of this newest Disney classic, featuring dozens of delightful new characters and one of the most highly-acclaimed and award-winning musical scores of all time.
 * Chorus: Kiss the girl!
 * Brian Cummings: It's pure Disney enchantment above the waves and under the sea.
 * Sebastian: (sings) YEEAAHHHH, under the sea!
 * Chorus: Under the sea!
 * Sebastian: (singing) Under the sea!
 * Chorus: Under the sea!
 * Sebastian: (singing) Till the sardine begin the beguine, it's music to me. Yes, we in luck here down in the muck here. Under the sea!
 * Brian Cummings: "The Little Mermaid", available for a limited time on videocassette!
 * Scuttle: I wouldn't miss it!