Originally Posted By officerminnie The first time we took my DSD to DL, she was already 10 years old, way past the princess-worship days. We've been several times with the DS's, who were always into 100% boy things. But now I am taking my 5 year old DGD for her very first visit to DL and I don't really know how to "do" DL with a little girl. She is all about the princesses and fairies. We are gong the first week of December. I am looking for suggestions of what not to miss with a little princess. Should we do Ariel's grotto? The Princess Fantasy Faire? What other ideas? Help please!!! And TIA.
Originally Posted By dlkozy Yes, on the Princess FF. I took my little DGD for the first time this past summer. We did the dress and the whole 9 yards. Buy a autograph book and bring a pen for sure. Here are my hints for the FF that I have posted before. Be early for the line for the PFF because it moves very slowly. Make sure that you have a potty break beforehand and bring water, snacks with you for the line. We waited just about 2 hours this summer for our 10 minute Princess time. Bring a big plastic bag (fits in a purse) for your little princess to sit on. There are wooden steps and such as you go through the line that they can sit on but they are pretty dirty. My little princess got pretty tired waiting in line so her being able to sit every now and then was a good thing. Send ALL men away. They will not understand the whole Princess wait thing and will be much happier doing something else!
Originally Posted By dlkozy By having a Princess costume on my DGD got lots of extra attention from both costumed characters and regular CMs.
Originally Posted By Mickeysbestfan Ariel's Grotto is the best way to see the most Princesses. They have Ariel at the start and then there is usually 4 that come to your table for pictures and autographs. If she is dressed up as a princess I am sure she will get even more attention.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt make sure you get her a "My 1st Visit" pin. CM's seem to make a fuss over anyone celebrating anything!
Originally Posted By seafairy1622 Pixie Hollow is really cute. It has Tinkerbell and friends. We went to Goofy's kitchen last December with my 7 year old niece and my son It was alot of fun. It was my son's 10 birthday. They sang Happy birthday and had balloons at the table. Jasmine and Belle were there. Jasmine paid lots of attention to the kids. Goofy came out and let all the kids bang pots and pans. The food was good too.
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is pretty great...the girls get to have their hair and makeup done like a princess and then they get a tiara to wear.
Originally Posted By audreysmom A tradition we have is every night of our stay Tinkerbell leaves a little surprise gift for our daughter to wake up to. I usually stock up throughout the year on little princess and fairy themed trinkets and bring them with me on the trip. It doesn't have to be anything grand, she is so thrilled that Tinkerbell visited and remembered her!
Originally Posted By Dalia3001 My four year old niece LOVED the Fantasy Fair and Pixie Hollow. The long lines meant that I was happy her mother and grandmother wanted to take her there (at least once a day), but I thought the photos were adorable. Our meal at Ariel's Grotto (we did the first lunch seating, inside because of all the construction and I believe you get more princess time inside) was a highlight of the trip for all of us, men and adults included. The food was good, not cheap, but tasty and lots of it. There were cocktails and beer/wine available, although at the first lunch seating none of us indulged. I think the idea that we could have added to the experience somehow, ha ha. The princesses were so sweet with my niece. I didn't really get the "meet and greet" thing until I saw it in action with a little girl. Watching her go from shy and in awe of the princesses to confidently and joyfully knowing the drill about blowing them kisses, giving them the autograph books, posing for photos and then giving them a big hug was fantastic! I think it added to our experience that she wore a sticker that looked like a cast member badge with her name on it. They all called her "Princess Olivia," which she loved, and some remembered her from day to day. <a href="http://imtooexcitedtosleep.shutterfly.com/" target="_blank">http://imtooexcitedtosleep.shu...fly.com/</a> This website made the nametag graphics for us at no charge! It was such a sweet thing to do, and made our trip very memorable.
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan we took my 5yo dd to see pixie hollow this summer. the line was pretty long and they kind of rush you through when seeing the fairies. So we went back in the evening just before the fireworks to kill time. it is all lit up and really beautiful, no lines (no fairies) and she loved crawling up in the giant flowers/ toad stools and it made for some really cute pictures in front of tinks house. not sure if it is open in evening all the time. It was not when we were there last spring. Also face painting at the PFF was wonderful and not as expensive as Bibity bobety boutique. we did it first thing in the morning so she could enjoy it all day.
Originally Posted By officerminnie Thanks everyone or all the wonderful ideas! We will definitely do lunch at Ariel's Grotto (I guess I better make some ressies) and do the PFF and PH. ssturgeo, we are staying on property at the PPH. Dalia3001, those nametags are adorable and what a great idea! Do you order them on the site or do you copy the pattern and make your own? Not clear on that... I showed DGD the Disney Vacation Planning DVD and she is so excited! Now I just need to find her a Belle dress to wear to meet the princesses and she will be on top of the world .
Originally Posted By ssturgeo officerminnie...since you are staying on property...contact VP and arrange for a balloon bouquet and a picture of her favorite character to be waiting at check-in...this is free...and makes the trip special from the moment of arrival. You can also ask VP for a basket list of goodies you can have delivered to the room (pricey!!...but fun). And, you can have cookies and milk delivered one night, chocolate covered strawberries...lots of different items for a special treat after a day in the park.
Originally Posted By Dalia3001 <a href="http://imtooexcitedtosleep.shutterfly.com/contactme" target="_blank">http://imtooexcitedtosleep.shu...ontactme</a> This link explains how to contact the person who designs the graphics. You should give them about what names you would like, which design, and any extra details like hometowns or Happy Birthday or First Visit. They then post on their site for you to download the graphic image which you can then print onto sticker or iron-on paper. I hope that makes sense! : )
Originally Posted By officerminnie Yes, thanks, it makes sense. I sent an e-mail and hopefully will hear soon.
