The Little Mermaid is a 1989 animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation. It tells the story of Ariel, a mermaid princess who dreams of becoming human and falls in love with a human prince named Eric. She makes a deal with the sea witch Ursula to trade her voice for legs, but must win Eric's love within three days or become Ursula's captive forever. The film features memorable songs such as "Under the Sea" and "Part of Your World" and was a critical and commercial success, earning two Academy Awards and spawning a franchise of sequels, TV shows, and merchandise.