Audiences are familiar with the enchanted underwater world of Ariel, King Triton, Sebastian, and Flounder. But life in the deep sea kingdom of Atlantica wasn’t always concerts and melodies. It’s all explained in The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning.
It’s the story of a younger Ariel in a time when music was banned from the kingdom. Reprising their roles as Ariel and Sebastian, vocal talents Jodi Benson and Samuel E. Wright create a new spellbinding chapter in this Disney princess’ saga. With new fishy friends and foes, and bubbling up with new beats, this prequel splashes onto DVD August 26th!
GreatDad Celebrity Dad Contest: Tell
us your favorite celebrity dad, real or fictional, and why. Use the comment form below to let us know your vote. We’ll draw three winners from the best responses on August 16 who will get a free DVD of The Little Mermaid.
Read the rules and regulations.
Contest Update: The contest is closed. See the winner’s page.
Laura says
won this in August and immediately sent my address when I received the win notice. I purposely did not buy this for my daughter as I had won this. It has been 2 months and when I sent an email nicely asking about when I might receive it I never received a reply.
Timothy says
It has got to be Brad Pitt!
Lily says
Homer Simpson, because he is so funny!
Shirley says
Garth Brooks. He has always been a doting, hands-on dad and gave up his career until his daughters are raised. He realized that they were more important that his ambitions.
He’s great!
kathy says
I always thought Mel Gibson would be a great Dad.
kathy says
I always thought Mel Gibson would be a great Dad.
Cherie says
I would have to pick Ralph Waite as John Walton from the Waltons. That dad had a full time job for sure, and I think he was portrayed as a very upstanding and respectable person.
kerri says
mike brady from the brady bunch he is kind and to the point and not to stern
Amanda says
My favorite celebrity dad is Dan Conner from Roseanne. The show seemed more real life and Dan seemed like the fun kind of dad I would have wanted when I was younger.
Evelyn says
Red Forman from that 70’s show ha
Kirsten says
Will Smith seems like he would be an excellent dad.
Janet says
Brad Pitt because I always see him pictured with his children.
He also looks as if he enjoys being a parent.
Catherine says
my favorite dad was ward cleaver. i loved how he called his daughters princess and kitten and he treated them as though they truly were his princesses
Amy says
I loved Cliff Huxtable growing up.
Vicky says
kurt russell.
Tia says
i hope i win
Amy says
My favorite fictional celebrity dad would have to be Keith Mars from the show Veronica Mars. There’s a great father/daughter relationship right there. I think he would make an awesome dad.
Tina says
Ozzie Nelson
jenni says
my favorite celebrity dad is ben affleck he is so hands on and seems like his daughter has a normal life!
Carol says
father know best dad!
Ken says
My favorite celebrity dad is Brad Pitt for adjusting so quickly from handsome playboy to husband to father
Cathy says
My fave dad was Clif Huxtable….he was just a normal goofy dad…
James says
Brad Pitt
Jill says
My favorite celebrity dad was Tim Taylor on Home Improvement. Although he was definitely goofy and accident prone he was always involved and there for his boys.
Thank you so much for offering this wonderful giveaway.
I would LOVE to win !!
Renee says
I like Bill Cosby. He is real and his message makes alot of sense.
Sarah says
I think Bill Cosby is a classic favorite because he’s funny and has values and was a great represenation of what family could be to the African American community
Robin says
Ward Cleaver is the man
Starla says
My favorite celeb dad would be Bill Cosby from the Cosby Show. He always taught his children lessons in a humorous way.
Jessie says
My favorite celeb dad would be Pa Ingles from Little House on the Prairie, Michael Landon played him on the tv show. Pa Ingles was a fantastic version of a loving, kind, fun dad and one that I totally adored as a little “half pint” growing up.
Terri says
Al Bundy
Christina says
My favorite celebrity dad is Stephen King. Can you imagine the bed time stories those kids got!
valerie says
I always trhought it would be fun to have a dad like Cliff Huxtable or somebody like that.
Steve says
Ward Cleaver
Vicki says
I picked Cliff Huxtable
glen says
mine is al bundy
Anthony says
Ward Cleaver
Kathy says
Bill Cosby
JONI says
My favorite dad was JOHN GOODMAN on Roseanne…I still cach all the reruns.
Kelli says
My Two Dad’s Paul Reiser and Greg Evigan, I mean what is better than having two Dads, one down to earth and one a little spontaneously fun. Best of both worlds…on tv that is.
Crystal says
I would have to go with Heath Ledger. He was always with Matilda. You could just tell that he loved her dearly. Thank you!
sharon says
Bill cosby, he has brought so much enjoyment over the years, from his standup comedy to his TV shows, to his Little Bill books and then Little bill show, even his jello commercial…
Love Bill…
Paula says
Cliff Huxtable (Bill Cosby) of the Cosby Show. He was funny, caring and jusr the right amount of strict. He was goofy, too.
kathy says
i would have to say heathcliff huxtable from the cosby show 🙂
Jaime says
My favorite celeb dad is Gerald McRaney when he was on Jericho. I loved him on that show! He’s the dad I always wanted!
Terry says
Fred McMurray from My Three Sons. He was always so calm and laid back.
Richard says
My fav celeb Dad would be Dr. Phil
Sherri says
Easy one…My favorite Dad is my very own. Believe me, I haven’t always been the best child, but no matter what, he has always been there to guide me and pick up the pieces when necessary.
Erma says
Ward Cleaver
Because he is always there when you need him.
Dianne says
Bill Cosby, at least on his show!
Paula says
Bill Cosby. He is great with kids.
Roxann says
My great dad would be Andy Taylor because when he was wrong he told Opie he was sorry.
hazel says
Michael Landon from Little House on the Prairie.
Edward says
Al Bundy. If you do everything the opposite of him you should be pretty good.
Laura says
I think my dad is the best dad you could ever have. He never fails to amaze me. He raised myself and my two sisters all by himself and did it with such style, grace and a wonderful sense of humor. I think now of all the embarassing questions and situations he was put through with three girls and yet besides turning red he never failed to answer them. He was always there to listen to our heartbreaks and he really did listen. He wiped away tears from our skinned knees and skinned hearts. He helped us to believe in ourselves and and never doubt that we were just as good as everyone else. He also taught us to appreciate what we had instead of worrying about what others had and we did not. Today we are all grown up and know that we are who we are today because of him. He has Macular Degeneration and cannot see anymore yet when we are with him he still sees our heart and souls. He is the best mom and dad I could have ever asked for.
Christine says
Gotta go with Cliff Huxtable (Cosby) from the Cosby Show…he always had an answer for everything!
Don says
Hmmm…I would have to say Will Smith as he seems to be very involved with his kids.
Ed says
Brad Pitt is the papa!
Jayme says
My Favorite Celeb Dad Would Have To Be Christian Bale Because He’s A Big Movie Star.
Annemarie says
Johnny Depp because he is so facsinating.
Debbie says
Brad Pitt seems like a good dad!
Michelle says
I love Steve Martin in Parenthood! His oldest son in the movie needed alot of help – he was such a whiner. Funny scenes with the littlest boy. 🙂
Rachel says
Will Smith. He really seems to know how to balance family life and work.
Karrie says
I think Brad Pitt, he is seems so caring
Heather says
my favorite hollywood dad would have to be brad pitt. he has really been putting forth the effort to make a loving and supportive home for children who probably would have survived. He has also help produced three of the pretties babies I have ever seen and really seems to get enjoyment in spending time with them. He has the means to spoil his kids rotten yet you can tell he wants them to be raised with a level head on their sholders so they dont let the fact that they have been in the spot light from birth (or adoption)..
Robert says
The Beaver’s Dad.
Lori says
He’s fictional. He’s canine. He’s Pongo from 101 Dalmatians! Not only is he willing to run across the country in the snow for his kids, he adopts another eighty-four and provides for them, plays with them, and loves them.
Barbara says
My favorite celebrity dad would be Tim McGraw. He takes his girls on tour with him when they are not in school. And one more important thing is that he loves their Mom.
Laura says
I am so embarassed as I put in my own dad instead of a pretend one. Of all the tv dads I still love Ward Cleaver as he was so understanding, He was firm but you could see that he really loved his sons and family. Now I will go put a paper bag over my head to hide my red face!
Roxann says
Brad Pitt is my favorite celebrity dad. Any guy that can have all those kids and keep his sanity has to be good.
Donna says
Archie Bunker is my favorite celebrity dad. He reminds me of my own dear dad. Seriously!
Jennifer says
I’d have to say Bill Cosby. I just loved the way he was so caring, yet he was able to bring so much humor into the household.
Buddy says
Fred Sanford from Sanford and son. His love for his son really shows.
Velma says
My dad is the GREATEST! He is a retired navy veteran and a retired teacher. But when I was in high school and did not have a date for the prom ( pretty girls never seem to have that problem) he found me a date. Thanks Dad
Frances says
ward cleaver
Rose says
Mike Brady he always kept his cool and loved both his kids and his step kids.
Sylvia says
i really like Johnny Depp, like once when he was daughter was really sick, even though he was in the middle of filming a movie he flew home to take care of her! plus he’s totally dreamy~
Michelle says
My husband !!!!
Arlenee says
My little girl’s name is Ariel (3 months old).
Jennifer says
Atticus Finch from “To Kill A Mockingbird” is my favorite fictional Dad.
Donna says
My favorite celebrity dad is Mike Brady–played by Robert Reed. He always seemed so fair with his decisions and punishments. He was never worried about being considered “uncool.” There are times I wish I had that good of a grasp on things.
Thank you for the contest!
Denise says
Heathcliff Huxtable – I loved the parts where they would pretend the kids were actually grown ups and show them what they actually got from trying to be a grown up. The show with son using monoply money to live on and trying to eat, get a furnished apartment and have a girlfriend. That was so funny!
Latisha says
I would say brad pitt
Giovanna says
Hal from Malcolm in the Middle. He hilariously reminds me of my childhood.
Erica says
Dennis Quaid. He adores his wife and children. And he is handsome.
Janet says
bill cosby
Susanne says
It has got to be Brad Pitt!
Sonya says
My favorite TV Dad is Cliff Huxtable
Donna says
Michael Landon from Little House on the Prairie. He was always good with the kids.
Jenny says
Bill Cosby is an amazing person and a wonderful role model.
Holly says
John Travolta…He seems like such a cool dad and has his own plane!
Monique says
My favorite TV dad is Clif Huxtable. He is awesome!
Victor says
Homer Simpson because he’s everything a father should NOT be.
Dave says
Cliff Huxtable. Bill Cosby’s character on the show was the ideal dad.
beth says
My favorite Dad is my husband. He always wants to be with the kids and is just fantastic all the way around. Oh and hes really cute too!
Tonya says
Nicolas Cage, he is a great actor.
Tina says
Brad Pitt! He’s really cute!!!!!!
Tracey says
My favorite celeb dad would be Bruce Willis.
Shannon says
Favorite Celebrity dad would be Will Smith. He just seems really down to earth for a star!
Anna says
My favorite celeb dad is Johnny Depp because he makes it such a priority to keep his children out of the public eye
Angel says
Brad Pitt (oh and Depp, also). They seem very committed and “normal”, and Brad Pitt has so many of them now to take care of.
crystal says
My fav celeb dad is brad pitt . He seems to be a fun loving father and he also loves the adopted children just the same as his own biological children.
Rita says
My favorite celebrity dad is Ben Affleck… he seems to relish his role as a daddy.
Bee says
My granddaughter needs this terribly.. can’t you see the P.B. & J. all over the screen from her pointing to the prize : )
Clifton says
Great prize.
Thanks for this excellent contest!
Gregor says
Ward Cleaver. Calm, cool and collected.
Erica says
Patrick Dempsey is a good dad because he keeps his kids out of the spotlight
Denyse says
Gotta love Ward Cleaver.
christopher says
favorite celebrity dad, fictional, cliff huxtable (bill cosby) he was always there for his kids
Kathleen says
My favorite would have to be Will Smith. He seems so committed to his wife and children and really seems like a great guy and father!
Rita says
Fav celeb dad. Garth Brooks. He dotes about his daughters all the time and changed his career to be a dad.
martha says
My favorite celebrity dad is Will Smith. He has a great personality, been married or a long time adores his children and is a great actor.
rachel says
dad would be jerry seinfield love him
Sheila says
Cliff Huxtable. He knew how to parent using a sense of humor and authority.
Sheila says
Cliff Huxtable. He knew how to parent using a sense of humor and authority.
Brooke says
Character – Dr. Huxtable from the Cosby show. Very wise.
Real life celebrity – Kirk Cameron. 6 Kids, been married 17 years, pretty good accomplishment to me.
TONI says
MY FAVORITE CELEB DAD IS PETER HERMANN THE ACTOR BECAUSE HES MARRIED TO MY FAVORITE ACTRESS MARISKA HARGITAY
Carol says
I also think that Ward Cleaver was the ultimate t.v. dad. He had to put up with a lot with Wally,the Beave and Eddie Haskell.
Kari says
dave matthews!!!
Michelle says
Ward Cleaver because he’s always dresses nice and never gets angry.
Andrew says
Mr. C. AYYYYYYYYYYYY
Mike says
homer j. simpson-funniest guy on the planet
Cynthia says
I like Judge Hardy from the old Andy Hardy movies. He always had such good words of wisdom for Andy.
Valerie says
Clif Huxtable he is great on TV and off as well. He is the ideal father and commentator for bringing up kids.
carol says
Charles Ingall-(Little House on the Prairie) because he always took care of his family.
Susan says
Andy Griffith was my favorite dad. He had a cool job and always had time to go fishing!
Nikki says
Will Smith!
Sylvia says
Brad Pitt is great
Heather says
Brad Pitt for sure, he’s always hands on!
Jason says
Mr. Rogers, he was always kind and gentle.
tim says
Andy Griffith cant be beat
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
Rhonda says
I like Cliff Huxtable from the Cosby show.
Linda says
WARD CLEAVER from Leave It To Beaver.
Linda says
WARD CLEAVER from Leave It To Beaver.
donna says
the kids love this
Lisa says
Ward Cleaver because he knew his kids weren’t perfect and always had great patience with them.
Linda says
Tim “the toolman” Taylor
Denise says
Pa Ingalls from Little House on the Prairie
Kathy says
My DAD of course…He’s the best!!
Gina says
Ben Affleck
Frank says
Dr. Cliff Huxtable
Sharon says
Brad Pitt!
Soha says
I like Mr Rogers. He seemed nice.
Stephen says
I don’t have one actually…
rebecca says
Yul Brennar would be my choice.
jeannette says
I say Brad Pitt, he is so awesome with all those children, God bless him
Geri says
Homer Simpson: he may be a selfish buffoon but he really does love his kids.