Best times to meet Princesses/Tinkerbell

[Jperiod]

My sister is going this Thursday on an early entry day, but doesn't have early entry. I'm using touring plans to make her a 1 day disneyland plan but they don't give suggestions for princess fantasy faire or tinkerbell. When are good times to go? I noticed they only have 2 characters instead of 3 when they first open (in the past).

 

[lalasmama]

Parade times are going to be the shortest generally.

Princess hack, depending on the day: There's the little theatre at Princess Fantasy Faire that does vaudeville type shows. The princess star of the store (Belle, Rapunzel, Anna) will come back out a few minutes after the show to meet those who stay after. This occurs at each show except for the last one of the day.