Episode #139 - The Mystical Merfolk of Disney

In this wet and wild episode we submerge ourselves in mermaid mythology before embarking on an undersea exploration of Disney's merfolk - from classics like "The Little Mermaid" and "Peter Pan," to Pixar shorts and less expected occurrences in "Aladdin" and "Sofia the First." We delve into mermaid appearances in live-action films like "Splash" and "Dumbo," discussing how Michael Eisner's tenure influenced Disney's expansion into mature content, while also uncovering quirky facts like the intense audition process for Disneyland mermaids. Last but not least, we discuss the groundbreaking opening weekend of the live-action "The Little Mermaid," comparing critic and audience scores and sharing our own reviews!