Originally Posted By stampinshock When I went to Disneyland last year we didn't do many characters cause my youngest was only 11 mo. and not interested and my older 2 have done the autographs and photo's before so there just wasn't a need. My now 2 year old loves the princesses and from reading on here they are now longer scattered around Sleeping Beauty's Castle, and they also took away story time with the princesses. Can anyone tell me for sure if the only place to meet with them is Ariel's Grotto (and is Ariel there sitting like where she was in DL?) and the Fantasyland theater? Also what are the review of Ariel Grotto? Thanks so much.
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan they now have the Princess Fantasy fair, at the Fantasyland theater. You can meet all the princesses there. they rotate in and out so no guarantee who you will see, we have done it a couple of times and saw Belle, Snow White and Cinderella both times and then once saw Mulan and once Ariel. the wait was about 90 min last time, I would suggest doing it first thing for shorter wait times.
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan you can still see Jazmine with Aladin in Adventure Land but I think she is at the fantasy fair too. Princess Tiana has her own meet and greet in New Orleans square or at least she did in March. You can have a picture with Ariel while you are waitning to be seated at Ariel's Grotto, but her seashell in DL was replaced with Pixie Hollow, Tinkerbelle and the fairies.
Originally Posted By Sparrow There are certain times they all congregate around the main entrance. I've seen them there on a couple Saturdays. Might want to ask a CM about that...
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Beyond the above suggestions, when you arrive you can go to City Hall and they can tell you where to find the princesses, or any other characters you are particularly interested in meeting.
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan Just Remembered We have seen Snow White and Cinderella in the Anamation building in DCA. so check with DCA for Meet and Greet times. Not sure where to check but there is an information kiosk right as you come into sunshine plaza and they have been very helpful to us.
Originally Posted By PastKnight Tiana has been moved to Princess Fantasy Faire for meet and gree, but does still have a great show a few times a day on the Mardi Gras Stage in NOS
Originally Posted By PastKnight Tiana has been moved to Princess Fantasy Faire for meet and gree, but does still have a great show a few times a day on the Mardi Gras Stage in NOS
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Princess Fantasyfaire use to have a storytime with a princess, not sure if they still have that or not. But I would also recommend you get there right when they open or before which is usually at 9am I think. The line takes forever even if it appears short.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Ariel's Grotto is a lot of fun for a family dinner. You meet Ariel right before you're seated and take a picture with her. Then you sit down to dinner and the other princesses all come out one at a time and make their rounds around the restaurant. It's expensive, but if you have a princess lover, it's worth it.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Well, I just wanna' meet and greet Princess CuriouserConstance the next time I go to Disneyland. I mean I don't have her picture or her autograph or ANYTHING with her at all! And she's one of the sweetest princesses there is!
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORGOCH: Run, Constance, run!!! (If'n ya knows what's good fer ya.)
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance I'll put an autographed picture in the mail for you Orwen, I'll make sure to where my Princess Ball gown in the picture, and I'll fashion a tiara out of forks and foil. lol.
Originally Posted By stampinshock Thank you all for the responses. I loved having the atmosphere of the castle and gardens with the princesses but you got to take what you get! I was thinking of doing Ariels Grotto but had heard some pretty bad reviews so was scared. I have had great experiences with the other character meals though. Anyway, thanks again
Originally Posted By Dalia3001 I had a great meal at Ariel's Grotto with my family. My niece, age 4, was the primary inspiration for making the reservation. She got to meet five princesses, and they all spent a fair amount of time with her and posed for photos. The adults in the group all enjoyed our meal. The food was quite good, and there were "adult" beverages available. It was a bit noisy and pricey, but I thought it was a highlight of our trip, slightly upscale dining for the adults, and a high marks on the cute factor for character interaction. I believe that seating is done in groups; they seat the whole restaurant and the princesses make the rounds, while that group all eats, then you clear out and another group comes in. This wasn't a problem for us, we had ample time to meet princesses and eat. But absolutely make reservations, and check in a bit early.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance I agree with everything Dalia said. Great fun, pretty good food, great atmosphere. It was my daughter's birthday, and they had everyone in the restaurant sing to her
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan We were at Ariels Grotto a few years ago and the foood was not so good but the expereince was way worth it. They have since gotten a new menue and I hear it is pretty good. It is not buffett style like the other Character meals so that may be something people dont like but like CC said if you have a princess it is worth it
Originally Posted By 1Gee1 I ditto what Dalia3001 said. I was at Ariel's Grotto for lunch 2 days ago. We had a great time with 4 year-old twins, who were celebrating their birthdays. Dalia is spot-on with the procedure and we also enjoyed our lunch. Food: I had the "Herb-crusted chicken with cheddar-herb mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables." It was delish! Someone at our table had a "Cioppino"--a soupy dish with lobster, scallops, mussels and shrimp...not my taste, but she loved it. Someone else had the "Santa Maria Tri-Tip" and liked it too. It's a full dinner and a nice presentation from the pre-dinner "towers" and bread to the tasty desserts. Pricey...yes... $30+/adult, but for a special occasion it was perfect.
