Both my son and daughter had their first haircuts at Disney. They do a great job! We take them back every trip, it's become a tradition for us

I definately recommend it for the first haircut.
Make sure you go as early as you can or during the parades since it can get crowded. It's first come - first served. The hours are usually 9-5 (but we've been able to get in at 8:45 during EMH)
Both my kids, as well as most others, did fine with it, but not every kid does. We have seen a few meltdowns but for the most part the children do well. (Some parents really stress about it but, I think the meltdowns make for a really cute video and pic for when they get older.

)The CM's are experts at distraction and having fun with them. They usually give them a toy to play with and/or a ton of Mickey stickers. My son was 14 months (now almost 6 already :sniff: ) for his first and laughed hysterically the whole time! The CM was laughing along with him.
They get a First Haircut certificate, the CM will wrap the hair in a tissue w/ Mickey Sticker and give the child Mickey Ears w/ First Haircut on the back. Then they give you a chance to take some cute pics.
Apparently, not all the CM's know about this either. LOL When we got DD's 1st haircut in June we were walking down Main Street and she had her "ears" on. A CM came up to us and said "Wow! Your daughter's name is so long! What is it?" DH told her "First Haircut".....she looked at him funny for a minute and then realized what he meant
