Originally Posted By AmyK-PrincessMom We are leaving Wed for 3 full days at DL/DCA. I want to compile a MUST DO list for our trip. What are your top 5 attractions, rides, etc for a 5 year old Princess lover? (She may be a bit scared of scary dark rides.) I know I read a thread on this kind of topic earlier, but I can't find it. Thanks for your help!
Originally Posted By ImTinkerbellsfan King Arthor's Carosel Snow White-If she can handle the dark rides Story Book Ride - Big Whale in Front Dumbo Alice in Wonderland - Again if she can handle the dark rides It's a Small World Anything in ToonTown The rest of Fantasyland as well Tarzan's Treehouse Pirates - If you think she can handle it Tom Sawyers Island Mark Twain's Steam Boat Teacups Honey I shrunk the Audience In DCA Animation Muppets Soarins over California All of Bugs Land Redwood Creek Challenge Trail Jumpin Jellyfish King Triton's Carosel The Sun Wheel - not the swinging gondlas I did a list for DL and DCA hope it helps and have fun!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Disneyland: 1) Princess Storytelling in the toy shop in Fantasyland. Our daughter always loved this, so did us parents! Very well done! 2) Fantasyland: Dumbo/Carousel/Peter Pan (actually all are appropriate for a 5 year old IMHO) 3) Tom Sawyer's Island: If you have multiple people going, split up into groups and play Hide 'n Seek. Our family used to love to do this with my brother-in-law's family. 4) DCA: Disney Playhouse show 5) DCA: Aladdin
Originally Posted By fidoprincess Agree! The story telling is soo soo good but not really advertised so just pop in and ask what time. They just have the kids sit on the carpet in the back of the store so get there early. I think last time it was 11:30. If my 5 year old was a girly girl, I would let her do Libby Lu. I went in and checked it out last time and it was so cute, not at all offensive as some imagined. It was reasonable too, $20 for the total package. I'd also let her wear one of the princess dresses all through dl. I was surprised how many little girls were dressed up but they loved it-skip the high heels though for obvious reasons! Another thing they loved was in downtown disney, rainforest cafe and build a bear workshop. My kids did the build a bear last time and they just loved it and still love their animals. My girl did a cat and my boy did a rabbit dressed up as a magician. They are so cute but expensive, around $50 with all the accessories they picked out. I don't mind because they are still played with almost daily! Don't forget the pooh ride past splash mountain. My dd loves this and rides it over and over while the guys go on splash. My girl also loves the Autopia too. Also try to get into the Princess Breakfast. Even my girl, who isn't a girly girl, gets "starstruck"!
Originally Posted By 5150-4-Disney Try a character breakfast. The princess breakfast has moved over to Ariel's Grotto in DCA. Out of the dark rides, Peter Pan is probably the least threatening to a 5-year-old. I have two princesses: 5 and 8. The top five has been the same for both: 1. Princess storytelling 2. Snow White 3. Peter Pan 4. Pirates 5. Character breakfasts In DCA, their favorites are: 1. Disney Playhouse 2. Muppets 3. Tough to be a Bug 4. Aladdin 5. Grizzly River Run
Originally Posted By wendebird As fidopriness recommended, I also recomend Club Libby Lu. I checked last month & it's gone up to $25, but they give you a backpack now. It's every girlie-girls dream.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Thanks to the earlier recommendation on LP, my daughter has already visited their website and picked out the look she wants on our upcoming trip. I thought it would be a fun thing for her to do! For anyone in the No. Cal. area, I noticed they have one in Sacramento at the Arden Fair Mall! It would make a great birthday party for little girls (or not so little girls...mine is 12).
Originally Posted By 3disneygirlz Have to agree w/ the Club Libby Lu suggestion! I have two girly girls - ages 4 and 8 and they think Libby Lu is one of the best places ever. There are three different packages...all include the makeover and 5 items from the "pick-a-mix" section (hair tyes, lip gloss, little toys, etc)...just those basics are $20. For $25 you get that plus one bottle of mix your own perfume or shampoo or body gel, whichever she picks. For $30 you get the $20 pkg plus a bag w/ three small bottles for making your own perfume, etc. It really does end up being a good deal. Check out their website at: www.clublibbylu.com
Originally Posted By wendebird >>There are three different packages...all include the makeover and 5 items from the "pick-a-mix" section (hair tyes, lip gloss, little toys, etc)...just those basics are $20.<< The brochure I picked up from the Libby Lu in Downtown Disney 2 weeks ago stated the price was $25 for the basics. Maybe it's higher because it's in Downtown Disney?
Originally Posted By 3disneygirlz That might be...or they had some inflation...our last visit was in Washington state approx 3 months ago. Still not a bad deal considering the stuff they get to pick and forgot to mention each makeover comes w/ an accessory - hair piece, tiara, sunglasses, etc depending on the style.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe If you want to see the different styles they offer, just click on the link: <a href="http://www.clublibbylu.com/" target="_blank">http://www.clublibbylu.com/</a>
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan 1. Storybook Land Canal Boats. This charming original offers the young princess a unique way to survey her kingdom. To me, this ride is the equivalent of a favorite story with warm cookies and milk. 2. Main Street Magic Shop. If you can get here when it isn't a super busy time, she'll enjoy watching the performances. 3. Minnie's House. What princess' visit would be complete without saying hi to the original Disney princess? 4. Have a silhouette created on Main Street. Capturing the princess' profile at the age of five will be a priceless treasures in the years ahead. 5. Princess name badge. All day long, loyal subjects will greet your princess by name. It's quite a treat when boarding rides, makes you feel rather special.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe >>> 5. Princess name badge. All day long, loyal subjects will greet your princess by name. It's quite a treat when boarding rides, makes you feel rather special. <<< Really? My DD had a birthday pin once and they wished her Happy Birthday all day. She loved it. I will definitely have to get her the pin when we go this time! I know they are available right inside the gate by the bank.
Originally Posted By SleepingBeauty82 If you happen to pass by the castle and see Snow White over by her wishing well be sure to bring her by and say hi!
Originally Posted By AmyK-PrincessMom Thanks for all you suggestions! We leave in the morning & are super excited!!
