For adults, bath time is about getting clean. For kids, it’s all about the toys. A fact is clearly evident in my girls’ tub. At bath time there is barely room for two girls among all of the colorful, plastic toys – and that is with half of them put away.
Even though our bath is already overflowing with toys, I am a sucker for the laughter and bubbles (not to mention the yummy clean baby smell) that result from a bath. So when I was asked if I would like to review another bath toy, Ariel’s Floating Fountain, I couldn’t resist.
K recently spotted Ariel’s Floating Fountain at Target. She was very excited to tell me that her friend Sophie had the bath toy and how much fun it was. Little did she know, it was already on its way to our house. So when I presented her with the new toy, she squealed with delight.
Ariel’s Floating Fountain made its bath time debut last week, and in the eyes of my kids, it is a hit. It’s a Disney Princess they can play with in the bath plus it squirts water — what more could they want?
Pulling it out of the box, the fountain easily snapped together and it was ready for play in no time. The toy set comes with Ariel, and other figures are sold separately. While watching my girls play, I was pleased to discovered you do not have to buy additional figures for the set to be fun. Sure the girls would love additional mermaid friends, but it is fun with Ariel alone. My girls also quickly discovered their Color Splash Buddies Woody and Jessie from their Toy Story Color Changing Party Boat made a fun addition to fountain play. So any toys can play along.
Of course, what makes this bath toy a delight for kids is the fountain. Both girls had a blast taking turns squirting each other. WARNING – playing with this toy results in water everywhere. Water shoots from both yellow fish on the base and the top of the fountain. Within minutes I was wet, the floor was wet, the wall was wet and there were tons of giggles. Honestly, I am considering moving this toy to a pool toy.
While the kids (ages 5 and 18 months) have had a blast playing with Ariel’s Floating Fountain, I am not overly impressed. Fun factor, high. Functionally factor, eh.
The main problem with Ariel’s Floating Fountain is that it sinks. It starts off floating great, but the moment kids start playing with it water flows up the slides flooding the base and the fountain sinks – every time. It seems to be a design flaw. The hollow base has holes for draining, which is great for drying it off, but it also allow water in. Not at all like the Party Boat that pops up like a buoy even when we try to sink it. So the girls spend a lot of time dumping the water out. Again it doesn’t seem to bother them, but it seems silly to me.
Parents with young ones should also be aware that there is a small purple shell that easily pops off. Of course my toddler wants to do everything big sister does so they both play with the toy, but once she discovered the shell I had to get rid of that part. Defiantly a choking hazard, hence the 3-12 age recommendation.
My final thoughts – The girls love this toy, and isn’t that what it is really all about? Even with a half dozen or more baths with the toy, the girls don’t seem to notice the sinking fountain. The just pick it up and dump the water on each other and go back to swinging and squirting. I’ve even taught my oldest how to aim the fountain inside the tub, ie at her sister.
Ariel’s Floating Fountain is available from Amazon for $19.99. Additional floating dolls are also available – Cinderella is $5.74 and Tiana is $6.29.
This giveaway has ended.
I am a Mattel Disney Insider and was provided toys to facilitate this review, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Mandy Hillman says
I would love to win this for my daughter!
Jennifer says
My daughter loves mermaids and love Ariel!! I would love to win 🙂
jasmine says
I would love this for my 3 yr old shewould love this!
Katie Eldridge says
I would love to win this for my daughter!
Amanda Napier says
My 3 year old daughter, Piper, would love this! She loves princesses AND mermaids! Perfect bath toy!
desiree says
the gift will be bd gift for my neice
lindsay says
my stepdaughter
holly says
my daughter, she would love it! 🙂
Jeanine says
My baby girl, Courtney Leigh! She’s 4 and in love with every Disney princess there is.
Lesley W says
My daughter LOVES Ariel and has been begging for this – really really hope to win this for her!!
Sarah B says
My daughter would love this!
lsw4711 says
My 6 year old! She’d LOVE this!
Brett says
for my 3 year old who eats-sleeps-breathes princesses
donna z says
for my 3 yr old daughter
Sarah Hayes says
Id love to have this for my daughter
Summer says
I like to win for my niece. Thanks for the chance.
Amy K says
My son is obsessed with Ariel. For real. He has a thing for belly buttons and mermaids.
Janet Benthin says
I would love to win this for my granddaughter Aria!
Janet Benthin says
I would love to win this for my granddaughter.
beth cole says
My daughter, Maggie, would love this. She loves Ariel.
Sally says
The kids are going to love this, fingers crossed hope I win
Emily says
I would love to win this for my daughter. She loves Ariel.
Tamar says
this would go to my cute little daughter
Monique Rizzo says
My niece. She is a Mermaid fanatic.
Thanks for the chance.
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keely hostetter says
For my daughter, she would love it.
Laura Jacobson says
I would love to win for my niece Kayla!
carol says
I would love to win this for my grandkids
Ani says
I want to win it for my nieces.
Kelly R. says
This would be for my daughter.
Angela Yeremenko says
I would love to win this for my daughter.
Karyn P. says
My 3 kids would flip for this! Ariel is their favorite Princess.
Victoria Carlson says
Would love to win this floating toy for my niece! She would absolutely love it!
Breenah says
My niece would LOVE it! She loves Ariel.
Stephanie Larison says
I’d love to win this for my daughter!
Dawn Ganey says
For my niece as a christmas gift.
Melissa T. says
I want to win this floating fountain toy for my niece.
Lori Walker says
I’d like to win this for my niece.
Lori W. says
I would love to win this for my niece!
Melissa Hartley says
This would be for my second cousin Bella who turns 4 in June 🙂
Sarah says
My niece, but I wouldn’t be surprised if my son claimed it as his own.
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I want to win for my niece!
Jeanna says
I’d love to win this for my daughter! She’s a huge Ariel fan!
Taryn Pasco says
My two year old! She loves her bath toys & she loves The Little Mermaid!
Brynn says
MY 5 year old niece would love this!
Lauren Eggers says
I want to win this for my daughter. She loves Ariel
Jessamine D. says
I’d love to win this for my 2 and 4 year old daughters 🙂
Rachel says
Such a cute bath-time item. My 4 year old would love it!
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
My granddaughter
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Rebecca Peters says
I want to win this for my daughter.. her favorite princess is ariel
lisa says
For my girls
DebraPapay says
I would love this for my granddaughter.
Rochel S. says
For my daughter!
Nicole C. says
I would love to win Ariel’s Floating Fountain for my daughter.
Christina Tietz says
I would love this for my two daughters who spend half their life in the water!
Christina Tietz says
My daughters love Ariel and live in the tub!
richelle bowers says
my granddaughters
denise says
For brooke
shawna says
I would love this for my daughter.
April Bever says
I would like this for both of my daughters
Laurie Emerson says
I would love to win this for my daughter.
Breanne says
My niece
carol lewis says
For Rachel, my granddaughter.
susan smoaks says
I would love to win ariel’s floating fountain for our daughter, she would have a blast with it!
Deborah Mireles says
I would like to win it for my grandaughter
Dawn Reid says
I would love this for my daughter.
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Vikki Billings says
I would love to win this for my granddaughter!
Belinda Parker says
For my three year old daughter Bella!
Dawn Ganey says
I love this. Ariel bath fun so imaginative.
Jessamine D. says
This is sooo cute. My daughter spend LOTS of time taking a bath (90% of the time is spent playing) and I think this would make them stay LONGER. LOL. 🙂
Jessie C. says
This is a fun one for DD, she would love it.
Cindy Merrill says
This would be something nice to store for later- my niece is only 2, but I could save it for when she’s old enough to play with this.
keely hostetter says
my kids love bath toys, my daughter would enjoy this
Jean says
My girls love TLM and love bath toys, so I’m always on the hunt for new ones. I’m not sure I want one that gets water everywhere though. I better keep looking. Thanks for the review!
Julie Wood says
Ariel’s Floating fountain is a great present to give to my niece! She would love this for Christmas, and I like that it is so colorful!
alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says
this is such a cute little set!
Lisa Brown says
so perfect to entice your kid into the bath 🙂
Barbara Montag says
I have grand kids who would love this!
Barbara Montag says
What a fun bath toy!
Jessamine D. says
This looks fun! My daughters love playing while taking a bath so I think they’ll enjoy this very much. 🙂
Cassandra Eastman says
This is adorable, I love that it’s small so it doesn’t take up too much room in the tub. My daughter would love it as well as my niece!
Sarah Hayes says
Id love for my daughter to have this and I have a feeling she will have it one day lol. super fun and we all are for disney!
alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says
ariel is a favorite in this household!!
Tammy S says
This is adorable for any little girl too have. the movie is fabulous also.
Carrie with Children says
Ah, my girls would absolutely flip out for this toy! My oldest is obsessed with mermaids lately! 🙂
courtney b says
my daughter would love this! she loves bath time and loves all her bath toys.. she also loves toy story
ANN*H says
My niece or my great grand daughter both would love this. The younger one is always wanting to play in water so the way this is done she would have a ball with it. As anytime water is involved the water will be everywhere as usual. Just how it always goes.