Is it necessary to get a FP for meeting Ariel in her Grotto?

[parith1114]

I'm keep tweaking FP for our upcoming trip. I was able to snag an Anna and Elsa FP, but let go of our Ariel fast pass. Do you think we'll need an Ariel fast pass? I'm having a princess made into a mermaid at 9 am and we would like to go see Ariel directly after. I'm more than willing to wait 30-45 minutes. Do you think it will be longer, if so I may change another FP. Our travel dates are May 20-25, if that makes a difference. Thanks all!

 

[mesaboy2]

These kinds of questions are answered in the posts linked to in my signature below, in this case Priorities & Tiers.

 

[parith1114]

Thank you!

 

[parith1114]

These kinds of questions are answered in the posts linked to in my signature below, in this case Priorities & Tiers.

I found your post helpful, but am curious if anyone knows on average the wait time to see Ariel mid morning...

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

We have met her several times in the morning before 9:45 with less than a 5 minute wait.

However, when we were there last week, with the high crowds, we walked by at 9:30 and her wait was 20 minutes (we thought the posted wait time might have been wrong so we walked into the cave- there were a lot of people). We opted not to meet her that time.

 

[parith1114]

Thank you, that's very helpful. Her appointment is at 9, so I'm guessing we would get over there closer to 10. I think we'll try it without a fast pass, it shouldn't be too warm that time of the morning.