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luvmyfam444 · 11-15-2009, 12:53 AM

Does your dd love it?

I'm thinking they are perfect for my dd's - so I'm planning to order - but just thought I'd see what y'all thought since I don't buy anything without consulting the DISboards first!

dreamalittledream · 11-15-2009, 09:14 AM

we have the ones from a few years ago. I got them on a great sale as a "trial" doll to see if the girls would like them enough to get the AG dolls. They did play with them nicely and we have since moved to the Engel Dolls from Germany. I got the Snow white and Aroura costumes for them and the clothes seem to fit ok on both.
They are made well But the hair on the Disney dolls is a ratty mess now. My girls are not bad at all with dolls and the hair just fuzzed terribly. Hopefully they have improved it.

Dancemom03 · 11-15-2009, 11:39 AM

I love the outfits and we use those on our AG dolls all the time, but the Disney doll wigs are very cheaply made. After less than an hour out of the box the hair on the three dolls we owned looked very mussy. Worse though is that it's very fine and so hard to brush without tangling it worse or pulling it out.

We kept the clothes and tied the hair into ponytails for the dolls' donation to our community's thrift shop. AG is more expensive but the wigs on AG and Engel dolls hold up very well making them more than worth the money IMO.

Kellydelly · 11-15-2009, 11:41 AM

The hair on these dolls is horrible, to say the least!

CarlisleMom · 11-15-2009, 12:39 PM

We have 2 of them. Display dolls only - one is Aurora from her tea party. The quality of AG dolls can't be matched in my opinion.

ceecee · 11-15-2009, 01:26 PM

Hair is messy and hard to control. DD never played with hers at all, go with AG if you want a doll that will last. Your DD will most likely want the AG anyway.

MsStinkerBelle · 11-15-2009, 03:37 PM

I got an AA version of the My Disney Girl doll for my DD a few years ago and while it is nice, it isn't any better than say, a doll you could get at Toys R Us. DD hasn't played with it much as she's recently gotten the Princess Tiana toddler doll from Toys R Us and I have to say, the hair on that doll is much better.

DD10 also has an AG doll someone gave her and like previous posters have said, the quality is unmatched. The price is hard to swallow though.

luvmyfam444 · 11-15-2009, 04:27 PM

Thanks for the imput - sadly though - now I'm BUMMED

My girls aren't interested in AG dolls - only wanted these 'cause they were dressed like going to the parks - if there was a AG girl like that we'd get her

but since there's not...UGH!

Is there another doll out there?

I'm not necessarily looking for a doll to last (collectible or anything) - we have oodles of dolls around here -just wanted something different - 1 dd has redhair - and she always point out dolls that look like her...

TBGOES2DISNEY · 11-15-2009, 05:48 PM

Well could you get an AG and just buy Disney outfits? Is this possible or do the outfits only come on the dolls? My girls just got their first AG dolls and would love some princess outfits for them.

luvmyfam444 · 11-15-2009, 05:54 PM

Yes you can buy the outfits (25-29.99)- I had a gf do this for her dd who has AG dolls. But the doll comes with the ears & t-shirt & lanyard is what's so cute & that you can't buy.

mantysk8coach · 11-15-2009, 06:43 PM

My 5-year-old DD got one on our last trip, and loves her. Yes, the hair is hard to manage, but what I did was use detangeling spray (that you'd use on a human), and combed through it the best I could, and then braided it. It's been okay since.

American Girl outfits do fit well on the Disney Dolls. We didn't get any of the extra Disney outlets...we'll save that for next trip. But we do live near the American Girl outlet in Oshkosh, WI, so we buy clothes there.

Our doll has a really pretty face, green eyes, and reddish brown hair. My DD has named her Riley, after her BFF in Kindergarten.

Astro Orbiter · 11-15-2009, 08:29 PM

We bought a Disney Girl two years ago. We've since bought an AG as well. Disney Girl "Lisa" has been a good doll for us. Her hair is not as nice as the AG dolls but we've kept it under control.

A real doll brush (metal bristles) - buy it and use it instead of the plastic one that comes with the Disney Girl it makes a world of difference! The doll has been everywhere except up the tree in our front yard and her hair is still good.

Clothes are interchangeable - DG can wear AG outfits, AG can wear DG outfits (we have Belle and Minnie). If you want an AG that wears disney clothes, do it!

princessmom29 · 11-15-2009, 09:10 PM

My DD has an AG Just Like Me dool that she got for her b'day last month and I will br picking up a princess outfit or 2 this trip for it. I do nto like the hair on the disney girls. DD's BFF got one last year and within a week it was a mess.

MichelleinMaine · 11-16-2009, 09:16 AM

Cheaper alternative to AG= Gotz dolls. (They are the original makers of AG.) You can often get the 18" ones for $30 at Tuesday Morning. Nice very nice quality. DD9 has had one since she was 2 and she still looks great.

luvmyfam444 · 11-16-2009, 11:20 AM

Well I gave in and ordered them - the tip to try detangling spray & braiding it said we'll go for it. My girls don't do the hair usually anyway - they just play with them in strollers & dress them - so we''ll see

and I know I'll get the big I told you so when I come back Day after Christmas & whine about it - LOL

11-15-2009, 12:53 AM	#1
luvmyfam444 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,671	do you have my disney girl doll? Does your dd love it? I'm thinking they are perfect for my dd's - so I'm planning to order - but just thought I'd see what y'all thought since I don't buy anything without consulting the DISboards first!

11-15-2009, 09:14 AM	#2
dreamalittledream DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: to far from the Mouse Posts: 1,233	we have the ones from a few years ago. I got them on a great sale as a "trial" doll to see if the girls would like them enough to get the AG dolls. They did play with them nicely and we have since moved to the Engel Dolls from Germany. I got the Snow white and Aroura costumes for them and the clothes seem to fit ok on both. They are made well But the hair on the Disney dolls is a ratty mess now. My girls are not bad at all with dolls and the hair just fuzzed terribly. Hopefully they have improved it. __________________ When can we go back to Disney?? POFQ 10/15-22 2008 for MNSSHP CR MKTower 11/30 -12/10 2006 Holiday Invasion to the World POFQ 2/5-2/8 2005 Princess #2 's first WDW trip! Poly LV 2/7 -2/14 2004 Bringing our Princess to meet Cinderella

11-15-2009, 11:39 AM	#3
Dancemom03 Flexican wannabe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: way too far from the magic Posts: 1,455	I love the outfits and we use those on our AG dolls all the time, but the Disney doll wigs are very cheaply made. After less than an hour out of the box the hair on the three dolls we owned looked very mussy. Worse though is that it's very fine and so hard to brush without tangling it worse or pulling it out. We kept the clothes and tied the hair into ponytails for the dolls' donation to our community's thrift shop. AG is more expensive but the wigs on AG and Engel dolls hold up very well making them more than worth the money IMO. __________________ *"Don't be offended by my frank analysis - Think of it as Personality Dialysis..." Wicked* >>> Uu - Another Official LMT Losers' Club Member <<< Proud Mom to three awsome kids & three adorable grandchildren! DS32 - DD20 - DD9 *Last Trip: 7/9-7/22/09 - From BC to FW and all over the magical world of pixiedust!* 2007--YCc/BWI/CSR/NICK Hotel/Universal Royal Pacific ; Poly/Swan/ASMusic > 2006--BCC/WL/AsSports/CSR-(we girls stayed on an extra week alone just for the DoodleBops) > 2005--BCC/POR(never again) > 2004--YCC/ASMovies > 2003--BCC/WDW Wyndham DTD Starpower Nationals & Powerpak > 2002-Poly/BC/Hard Rock Hotel/WDW-Wyndham DTD Starpower Nationals & Powerpak > 2001--Contemporary/YCC/WDW Wyndham DTD Starpower Nationals & PowerPak > 2000-- Poly/Portofino/DCL Magic/BC/Wyndham DTD Starpower PowerPak> 1999 & Before--I know there were lots of exciting trips before my smallest princess. If anything we traveled much more back then, so why is it all so fuzzzzzzy...

11-15-2009, 03:37 PM	#7
MsStinkerBelle Hittin' WDW Since Space Mountain was 'Coming Soon' Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Philly 'burbs Posts: 1,970	I got an AA version of the My Disney Girl doll for my DD a few years ago and while it is nice, it isn't any better than say, a doll you could get at Toys R Us. DD hasn't played with it much as she's recently gotten the Princess Tiana toddler doll from Toys R Us and I have to say, the hair on that doll is much better. DD10 also has an AG doll someone gave her and like previous posters have said, the quality is unmatched. The price is hard to swallow though. __________________ DD and her 'girls' at the Poly Proud Disney Company Stockholder! Past Trips (50+ WDW Trips already under my belt...) Polynesian (Dec '06, Aug '07, Dec '08) Pop (Apr '07, Aug '08, Dec '08) POFQ (Dec '06, Apr '07) Animal Kingdom Lodge (Dec '07)

11-15-2009, 04:27 PM	#8
luvmyfam444 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,671	Thanks for the imput - sadly though - now I'm BUMMED My girls aren't interested in AG dolls - only wanted these 'cause they were dressed like going to the parks - if there was a AG girl like that we'd get her but since there's not...UGH! Is there another doll out there? I'm not necessarily looking for a doll to last (collectible or anything) - we have oodles of dolls around here -just wanted something different - 1 dd has redhair - and she always point out dolls that look like her... Last edited by luvmyfam444; 11-15-2009 at 04:37 PM.

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11-15-2009, 11:41 AM	#4
Kellydelly DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 938	The hair on these dolls is horrible, to say the least!

11-15-2009, 12:39 PM	#5
CarlisleMom Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 162	We have 2 of them. Display dolls only - one is Aurora from her tea party. The quality of AG dolls can't be matched in my opinion.

11-15-2009, 01:26 PM	#6
ceecee DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 7,399	Hair is messy and hard to control. DD never played with hers at all, go with AG if you want a doll that will last. Your DD will most likely want the AG anyway.

11-15-2009, 05:48 PM	#9
TBGOES2DISNEY DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,084	Well could you get an AG and just buy Disney outfits? Is this possible or do the outfits only come on the dolls? My girls just got their first AG dolls and would love some princess outfits for them. __________________ Free dining pincode: ? AsMo September 2006 Free Dining___AsMo January 2008___POP September 2008 Free Dining___POP Sept 2009 - Nope --> POP Dec 2009 Free Dining

11-15-2009, 05:54 PM	#10
luvmyfam444 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,671	Yes you can buy the outfits (25-29.99)- I had a gf do this for her dd who has AG dolls. But the doll comes with the ears & t-shirt & lanyard is what's so cute & that you can't buy.

11-15-2009, 06:43 PM	#11
mantysk8coach Proud member of the DIS chapter of NKOTB Anonymous! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northeast Wisconsin Posts: 1,226	My 5-year-old DD got one on our last trip, and loves her. Yes, the hair is hard to manage, but what I did was use detangeling spray (that you'd use on a human), and combed through it the best I could, and then braided it. It's been okay since. American Girl outfits do fit well on the Disney Dolls. We didn't get any of the extra Disney outlets...we'll save that for next trip. But we do live near the American Girl outlet in Oshkosh, WI, so we buy clothes there. Our doll has a really pretty face, green eyes, and reddish brown hair. My DD has named her Riley, after her BFF in Kindergarten. __________________ 5/84 - Offsite (the trip that started it all!) 2/92 - Offsite 3/94 - CBR 6/00 - All Star Movies 6/03 - All Star Movies 5/05 - Pop Century 6/06 - Pop Century 12/06 - All Star Movies 12/07 - Pop Century 9/09 - Pop Century

11-15-2009, 08:29 PM	#12
Astro Orbiter Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South California Posts: 363	We bought a Disney Girl two years ago. We've since bought an AG as well. Disney Girl "Lisa" has been a good doll for us. Her hair is not as nice as the AG dolls but we've kept it under control. A real doll brush (metal bristles) - buy it and use it instead of the plastic one that comes with the Disney Girl it makes a world of difference! The doll has been everywhere except up the tree in our front yard and her hair is still good. Clothes are interchangeable - DG can wear AG outfits, AG can wear DG outfits (we have Belle and Minnie). If you want an AG that wears disney clothes, do it! __________________ Deb me , DH , DD7 [font=Comic Sans MS]WDW - 2006-2008 - AP holders - multiple resorts/trips

11-15-2009, 09:10 PM	#13
princessmom29 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 3,264	My DD has an AG Just Like Me dool that she got for her b'day last month and I will br picking up a princess outfit or 2 this trip for it. I do nto like the hair on the disney girls. DD's BFF got one last year and within a week it was a mess.

11-16-2009, 09:16 AM	#14
MichelleinMaine DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,048	Cheaper alternative to AG= Gotz dolls. (They are the original makers of AG.) You can often get the 18" ones for $30 at Tuesday Morning. Nice very nice quality. DD9 has had one since she was 2 and she still looks great. __________________ 1977 FW, 1986 offsite, 1998 SoG, 2000 WL, 2003 CR, 2008 SoG April 2010 will be SoG

11-16-2009, 11:20 AM	#15
luvmyfam444 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,671	Well I gave in and ordered them - the tip to try detangling spray & braiding it said we'll go for it. My girls don't do the hair usually anyway - they just play with them in strollers & dress them - so we''ll see and I know I'll get the big I told you so when I come back Day after Christmas & whine about it - LOL

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