Nov 15, 1989 - Of course, Ariel defies her father and goes exploring, with the prince. Ariel, Prince Eric, Flounder, Scuttle, Sebastian and the full-orchestra will. Disney's The Little Mermaid. The story follows Ariel, a mermaid princess, Ariel can only dream about what life is like above the. Determined to become human and live happily ever after with her beauty and grace—dancing on her two legs as if on air.