Triton is the son of Poseidon in Greek mythology. In The Little Mermaid (1989), he was reimagined as King Triton.
History[]
Background[]
Origins[]
King Triton is presumably the son of the Greek god of the seas, Poseidon. By the 18th/19th century, Triton was king of the ocean and mer-people, ruling using a magical trident similar to (if not that of) his father. Triton had seven daughters who performed musically for him: Attina, Alana, Adella, Aquata, Arista, Andrina and Ariel. At some point, Triton was involved in the banishment of the sea-witch Ursula (who may have been his sister). Triton also had a hatred of humans and forbid mer-folk from making contact with them.
The Little Mermaid[]
Appearances[]
Triton has appeared in parades.
Disney California Adventure[]
Paradise Gardens Park[]
King Triton's Carousel of the Sea[]
This carousel was named after King Triton and used his likeness.
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure[]
A bronze sculpture of King Triton decorates the outside of the aquarium themed ride-building. Inside, he appears in the final scene of the ride.
Sorcerer's Workshop[]
King Triton represents Aquarius on the zodiac wheel around the Magic Mirror.
Fantasyland[]
In the Magic Kingdom, King Triton's likeness appears on a a map within the cartographer building across from Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid. There is also a wooden sculpture of King Triton outside of the building.
King Triton’s Garden[]
This area was named for King Triton and had a fountain sculpture of him.
Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid[]
King Triton appears in the final scene, using his magic to turn Ariel human and bidding her farewell. His voice can also be heard talking to Ariel and Scuttle at different parts of the attraction.
Submarine Voyage[]
The Triton (D-305) and Triton (307) were named after Triton in mythology.
Voyage of the Little Mermaid[]
King Triton's trident appears in the queue and begins glowing.
Trivia[]
- The bronze sculpture of King Triton in Disney California Adventure is repurposed from a fountain in the garden of Fantasyland.
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