First Time Disney Mom

[TigerGal]

I am taking my 4 year old daughter in October to Disney. She is a lover of the princesses. I was told that I need to make reservations way in advance to do dining with the princesses and other activities. My question is what are some of the things that are a must see? Which meals at which places are a better value, more time, better experience? There is so much info out there and I am completely overwhelmed!

 

[prudence64]

I am taking my 4 year old daughter in October to Disney. She is a lover of the princesses. I was told that I need to make reservations way in advance to do dining with the princesses and other activities. My question is what are some of the things that are a must see? Which meals at which places are a better value, more time, better experience? There is so much info out there and I am completely overwhelmed!

We did breakfast at cinderella's castle and my 4 year old loved it. It saved of from having to wait in line around the park to meet the princesses. We thought the breakfast was good too. It was worth the 2 credits on the meal plan to get everything done in one swoop and have the picture souvenirs.

 

[jiminykrikkit]

We haven't tried Cinderella's Royal Table, but we LOVED Akershus in Epcot. Definitely recommended.

Lots of princess meet and greets throughout the day in their respective countries in World Showcase at Epcot, for example Snow White in Germany, Mulan in China, etc.

Have so much fun!

 

[lazer]

Lunch at hollywood and vine (at Hollywood Studios) is great too. Sofia and Doc are there now. My four year old little boys also loves Nemo and Turtle Talk with Crush (at Epcot) and all of Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom, but especially Little Mermaid and Peter Pan. Honestly, there aren't many things not worth seeing. Stitch's great Escape is scary for some kids, mine won't ride it (at Magic Kingdom). Don't forget to stop in city hall at Magic kingdom or at the front desk of your resort and get First Time Visitor pins.

My son will be going on his 4th trip this fall, feel free to send me a msg if you have any specific questions about that age group, I know the info can be overwhelming!

 

[TigerGal]

We are staying for a week. I didn't think hopper passes would be needed. I was going to take her to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, wasn't sure where else to go. We are at a good resort with lots of pools and she gets to see her grandparents so we don't need to be going everyday. I just don't want to miss the best stuff for a memorable time!

 

[Wild4Walt]

If you have trouble getting into Cinderella's Royal Table a good alternative is 1900 Park Fare. We did dinner there one evening and it had the cast from Cinderella there.

Both the Prince and Cinderella stopped at the table to interact and take photos with the kids. We had boys and girls in out party ranging in age from 2 to 7 and all had a good time.

 

[GigiDisneyfreak]

In my opinion the best and easiest way to get to see the princesses is with either Cinderella's Royal Table or Akershus. CRT is in the Castle in MK and Akershus is in the Norway pavilion in Epcot. I prefer Akershus myself. At CRT you get a photo with Cinderella when you enter, she is not at the breakfast. When we were there the breakfast had Snow White, Ariel, Jasmine, Sleeping Beauty and Belle. At Akershus we had a photo with Belle who was not at the breakfast, but Snow White, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella were. If you are in Epcot you can meet them at their individual countries too. Anna and Elsa are in Norway with a crazy 3-4 hour wait right now, Mulan is in China. The same ones that are at the breakfasts are also in their countries. Alice and Mary Poppins are usually in England. At MK you can see Merida in her own area between the Castle and Tomorrowland. Rapunzel, Cinderella are 2 separate lines at Fairytale Hall behind the castle and they each have another princess with them. Ariel is at her grotto in New Fantasyland and here she is a mermaid (in the breakfast she is in a dress) And lastly Tiana is in Liberty Square. I think I got most of them and of course, nothing is set in stone, Times and appearances can change but this is the norm.

 

[bababear_50]

Hi Hon
I would definitely check out Harmony Barber Shop.

Link to info here

http://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_barber.htm

 

[jiminykrikkit]

Also check out Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/bibbidi-bobbidi-boutique-park/

That's the link for Magic Kingdom, and it's at Downtown Disney as well.

I think if she's into princesses, and if she likes playing dress up, then she'd love this.