A New Addition

Yesterday, I bought The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition Blu-ray Disc. Finally, yey! J

Ever since they announced it last year that they are releasing a blu-ray version of the movie, I knew that I had to buy it. But here’s the thing, I do not own a blu-ray disc player hahahahaha Oh well, I did not care even it did cost me a lot. 

I actually own the Diamond Edition DVD, which I bought as a Christmas gift for myself last December 2013. The resolution of the whole movie is definitely enhanced, a far cry from the old edition of the movie. It also includes the Fathoms Below Deleted Scene and the Fight with Ursula Alternate Ending. It pretty much is just a rough sketch of the supposed scenes complete with very raw audio. Interesting actually, especially the alternate ending.

On the blu-ray disc, it contains Jodi Benson's Voyage to the New Fantasyland (also found on the Diamond Edition DVD) and the Harold the Merman Deleted Scene. I actually saw this deleted scene on Youtube, and found it an interesting scene. A good precursor to what would be the fate of mermaids who does not fulfill their deals with Ursula.

Apart from these two, I also own a three-disc collection of The Little Mermaid Trilogy Box Set, which I bought in 2007 I think. It’s got a nice box design, which what made me buy it in the first place.

What I really liked about the Special Edition of the original movie in this set is its bonus features. I got to learn a little bit of history about the movie – from the conceptualization down to the final product that we all so love up to this day. Pretty cool featurettes actually J

A little trivia I learned from the bonus tracks is that Ariel was originally designed to be blonde.  I know right?! Good thing they changed it to her signature red hair. She would not be as iconic if she were the typical blonde mermaid.

And The Little Mermaid III: Ariel’s Beginning contains lots of insightful tidbits about her sisters. It was pretty neat to read all their profiles on the disc :D

However, I have a confession to make. Actually, my very very very first Little Mermaid DVD is actually a pirated DVD *gasps* I know, bad Lee.

But I am a changed person now. That is why even if it cost me quite a lot of money, I really bought the original blu-ray disc weeeeeeee This is pretty good reason to actually buy a blu-ray disc player right now hahahahaha

So, what’s next? I am eyeing my sights on the 3D disc this time LOL

The First Splash

From that very first moment when I saw the young girl with a fin, I knew instantly that she will hold a special place in my heart.

Her long, luscious flaming red hair 

Her shimmering aqua-green tail 

Her sweet and beautiful voice

Her incessant desire for knowing 

And her tenacity to follow her heart 

Ariel listened to her own voice and heart, above all others.

I know this may sound silly to some. But deep down in my heart, I truly believe that beneath the ocean waves, my Little Mermaid exists.

I know that she is out there somewhere.  

Please come and join me in my very own treasure throve of the world’s most beloved mermaid – Ariel.

This blog is specially dedicated to my intense fascination (fixation, to a point) of my Little Mermaid Ariel. I will share with you my collection of everything Ariel (and mermies and Disney) and my sometimes very silly and childish thoughts and mundane daydreaming.

So, come on! Be part of my world! (hahaha I just had to say that. Shameless, I know)

See you around fellow Ariel lovers!