Ariel’s Grotto, one of the many shuttered meet and greet locations in Magic Kingdom, has had its sign removed recently. While Disney hasn’t commented on the removal, we’re hopeful that it is related to a refurbishment and not a permanent closure. When we visited, we noticed that the queue was used as an overflow area for the nearby Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid attraction.

Here’s a look back at the entrance as it stood until recently.

And here’s a look at the area from our recent visit to Magic Kingdom.

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