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Little Mermaid voice actors Jodi Benson and Christopher Daniel Barnes are coming to C2E2

The stars of The Little Mermaid are here to make us part of their world in Chicago this March

News by Trent Cannon, Senior Contributing writer

Published on Thu Jan 15 2026

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We’re going back to the world under the sea this March, as a very special reunion of two Disney icons has just been announced. The cast of The Little Mermaid is heading to Chicago for C2E2, as the voice actors for Ariel and Prince Eric will be with you for the whole weekend.

That’s right, Disney fans: the pair who embodied one of the most iconic stories in Disney animation history will be at C2E2 2026 from Friday to Saturday. Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel, and Christopher Daniel Barnes, the voice of Prince Eric, will be on the show floor. They will be signing autographs, doing photo ops with fans, and will appear onstage at their own panel to talk about everything The Little Mermaid.

If you want to meet the voices behind Ariel and Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid, you’re in luck – tickets for C2E2 2026 are on sale right now. Beyond just a ticket, you can get a host of extra perks by signing up to become a C2E2 Popverse Superfan. What perks, you ask?

C2E2 Popverse Superfans get:

Guaranteed first access to tickets
$15 voucher for Epic Photo Ops
An on-site Fast Pass line for Celebrity Autos & Photo Ops
Premium access to purchase photo ops, autographs, and exclusive merch
Access to Popverse's exclusive Superfan Lounge
VOD access to all the C2E2 2026 panels we film
Access to the 3+ years of convention panels we've recorded from C2E2, New York Comic Con, Emerald City Comic Con, MCM Comic Con, and Florida Supercon

You can learn more about a C2E2 Popverse Superfan membership right here.

C2E2 2026 runs from March 27-29 at McCormick Place in Chicago. We’re going to be there, and we hope we’ll see you there!

Can't get enough? Here's everything you need to know about Chicago's C2E2 2026.

About C2E2

Comics, cosplay, gaming, authors, and anime abound in the only pop culture convention in the heart of Downtown Chicago! We've gathered your favorite celebrities, unique exhibitors, incredible comic creators, and larger-than-life literary authors into one place to celebrate the fandoms you love. From the halls of Artist Alley to the depths of the Show Floor, our goal is to provide a space of creativity and fun, but most importantly, one that cultivates a sense of belonging, safety, and inclusiveness.