LP Lotion: Fantasy Faire Opening Day at Disneyland

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This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View-1430.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Lotion: Fantasy Faire Opening Day at Disneyland</b></a>
Doug covers the March 12th opening day for Disneyland's new Fantasy Faire area.

 

Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt

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I know it's all in fun, both those poor little girls look ridiculous.

Niiiiice:

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Originally Posted By Dabob2

That night shot is great.

 

Originally Posted By mawnck

But ... but ... but ... SWING DANCING!! (eyeroll)

 

Originally Posted By gurgitoy2

The little girl in front only looks weird because she has Merida's hair in a weird spot on top of her head. But, other than that, they look like they're playing dress up, which is fine.

 

Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt

They look silly to me. Sorry.

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

I have no problem with little girls playing dress-up. However, it seems like a waste of perfectly good time in the theme park (not to mention the insane $200 pricetag for the high-end package) to do it at DL. But if people want to waste their time and money, who am I to stop them; it certainly doesn't take anything away from my day in the park.

 

Originally Posted By CuriousConstance

"I know it's all in fun, both those poor little girls look ridiculous."

LOL

 

Originally Posted By Bellella

The fact that they aren't utilizing the area during the night defies all common logic seeing as how they "improved" the area so that it could be used more.

How about this- princesses and shows during the day, dancing at night, everyone wins, HELLLOOOOOO!!!!!!

 

Originally Posted By Manfried

I've seen the smiles on those dressed up little girls faces, and their parents. I see no problem with it at all.

 

Originally Posted By CuriousConstance

"How about this- princesses and shows during the day, dancing at night, everyone wins, HELLLOOOOOO!!!!!!"

Hasn't Disney and everyone on LP for the past year been saying this is exactly what they are doing?

 

Originally Posted By kennect

The little girl thing as far as dress up it just plain strange....Did anyone see Ellen where the two little British gals did it? Too funny...One of their final words was"my scalp itches".

 

Originally Posted By mawnck

>>Hasn't Disney and everyone on LP for the past year been saying this is exactly what they are doing?<<

Yeah, but it's starting to look like that may not actually be the case. I think the general consensus around here is that most of us are OK with that.

And I'm sort of kind of starting to get the impression that Bellella might not be.

 

Originally Posted By TheParsec

"I've seen the smiles on those dressed up little girls faces, and their parents. I see no problem with it at all."

I agree! It's all about the kids!

I can't wait to take my Grand-daughter! From all the picture's I've seen, the new Fantasy Faire area looks very nice!

 

Originally Posted By TP2000

My only problem with the girls hairdo's is the amount of hairspray used. It looks very stiff and scratchy. I'd like to see a softer, more tousled look while still keeping a lot of glamorous height at the crown.

Something like this, instead? <a href="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt67/bdavies_photos/FabFashion/541x756-bridgitte-bardot-.jpg" target="_blank">http://i598.photobucket.com/al...dot-.jpg</a>

Okay, maybe without the cigarette and the cocktail as accessories.

 

Originally Posted By TP2000

My only problem with the girls hairdo's is the amount of hairspray used. It looks very stiff and scratchy. I'd like to see a softer, more tousled look while still keeping a lot of glamorous height at the crown.

Something like this, instead? <a href="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt67/bdavies_photos/FabFashion/541x756-bridgitte-bardot-.jpg" target="_blank">http://i598.photobucket.com/al...dot-.jpg</a>

Okay, maybe without the cigarette and the cocktail as accessories.

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

>>The fact that they aren't utilizing the area during the night...<<

The area is kept open at night. Crowds still gather to watch fireworks, and the passageway to Frontierland is open. They just don't do the shows and meet 'n greet.

The official word is that they will use this exclusively as Fantasy Faire until they see how the public reaction works out. My guess is that they want to have the option of extending into evening hours before deciding about the return of swing dancing. If they can keep families in there, most likely the dancing will remain at Downtown Disney.

As it is, it turns out that there are a lot of dancers who prefer Downtown Disney. They can invite friends who do not have ticket media to join them. And Downtown Disney has a great party vibe on the weekends. For dancers who like to show off, it beats that out-of-the-way corner off Disneyland's central plaza.

 

Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt

"The little girl thing as far as dress up it just plain strange....Did anyone see Ellen where the two little British gals did it? Too funny...One of their final words was"my scalp itches"."

LOL!

 

Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795

"I have no problem with little girls playing dress-up. However, it seems like a waste of perfectly good time in the theme park (not to mention the insane $200 pricetag for the high-end package) to do it at DL."

Yes, but for some little girls, getting to dress up like a princess for the day is the absolute highlight of their trip. My stepdaughter is a total girly girl, and when she was little dressing up like a princess and having sparkles in her hair was a very big deal to her. The cast members tend to make a big deal of it too, calling them by the name of the princess they are dressed up as, or at least just calling them princess. Taking time out of the day is not useless if it makes your daughter feel special and happy, and if you can afford it, why not?

 

Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt

Miceage has posted some rather scary pictures of the new area that makes it appear like a nicely themed stroller parking lot.

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Growing up I don't recall there being as many strollers in the US parks as there seem to be today. Has anyone else noticed an upswing in strollers over the years?