STAGE TUBE: Jodi Benson Sings Ariel at UNDERSEA ADVENTURE Launch

Music, magic and galactic adventures marked the premiere of Disney Soundsational Summer 2011 on Thursday and Friday, June 2 and 3, at the Disneyland Resort. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs invited media and VIP guests on a journey to "fathoms below" and then to "a galaxy far, far away" as new attractions opened in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland parks.

The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure premiered on Thursday, June 2, in a ceremony highlighted by the appearance of Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel from the hit Disney animated film, "The Little Mermaid," singing a contemporary version of the award-winning song "Part of Your World." Representing the "dark side" of the mermaid tale was Sherie Renee Scott, star of Broadway's "The Little Mermaid," singing the anthem of Ursula the Sea Witch, "Poor Unfortunate Souls."

The new Little Mermaid attraction takes guests into the world of Ariel and the cast of characters from the classic tale, immersing guests in the story and songs of the motion picture with a combination of Audio-Animatronics technology, special effects and Disney magic.

In the video, the original voice of Ariel, Jodi Benson, sings the mermaid's anthem "Part of Your World" as a part of the launch. Click below to check it out!

The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks - Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure park - plus the Downtown Disney District comprised of unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort's three hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent DVC units; the magical 969-room Disneyland Hotel and the 481-room Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel with its "day-at-the-beach" fun. For information on new attractions and vacations at Disneyland Resort visit www.disneyland.com, call (866) 60-DISNEY or contact local travel agents.