Ursula was Ariel’s Aunt When He was a Small Child.
Ursula, the sea witch from The Little Mermaid, is one of the Disney’s most beloved villains, and she first appeared on the big screen in 1989. Ursula provides Ariel with the ability to transform into a human in order to aid her in her pursuit of the Prince Eric’s affections.
Ursula was once thought to be King Triton’s sister, which would have made her Ariel’s great-grandmother. However, this was later disproved. When Ursula informs Triton that she has been expelled from Triton’s palace because she is a member of the mermaid royal family, the film alludes to their previous relationship between the two characters.