How early to arrive for Princess Fantasy Faire?

[lilpixie]

Does anyone know how early to get in line for the Princess Fantasy Faire? For instance, if it opens at 10:00 a.m. -- do people start lining up at 9:30 or so? We are not doing the princess character meal this time around (We're trying Minnie and Friends), and I know my girls will just *have* to see the princesses! I wasn't sure if it was best to get there right when it opens -- or is there a better time of day?
Thanks so much for any info!

 

[DangerMouse]

I've seen the line form immediately after rope drop. So if the park opens at 9, head right to PFFT and you will definitely not be alone standing in line.

 

[MonkeyDishwasher]

You know... I will never understand the point of waiting in line for an hour before a location actually opens, just to avoid an hour line.

It's the same thing! I actually suggest waiting until just before the line is going to close for the night. It's usually shorter by the end of the operating day.

 

[mommy2allyandaveri]

Can someone give me a better description of what exactly and where exactly this event is?

 

[mommaU4]

Can someone give me a better description of what exactly and where exactly this event is?

This is pretty informative.


http://www.allearsnet.com/dlr/tp/dl/pff.htm

 

[momto2nenas]

We were there in June and lined up about 25 mins. before it opened and there was already a line and it took another hour and 1/2 of waiting and then meeting each Princess. The children do get great quality time w/ the Princesses and its magical for your kid when its THEIR turn. Mine had a hard time waiting b/c they couldn't see where the Princesses were or what they were waiting for.

Oh and they do NOT let you keep strollers in the line, this was horrible waiting with an almost 2 year old!

 

[zukeeper]

Just to clarify, the Princess Royal Walk (meet n greet) is the only thing you really wait for. Maybe the hair braiding and face painting which is done by cast members would have a wait, but not like the meet n greet. However, if you don't need one on one face time with an individual princess which would include an autograph and picture, you could easily participate in the other events and with some pre-planning, get a picture with your child turned around and the Princess telling the story in the background.

I have always been obsessive about the one on one thing, but I've learned to let it go. My daughter really never needed it as bad as I did. My favorite pic is when we were just walking through Frontierland and Pocohantas grabbed the kids hands and walked 20 ft or so. Luckily I was on hand to capture it, but it is so much more about the experience now. Goofy playing patty-cake as he goes along in the parade - just the best stuff there! I can only try to get as much as that captured so we can look back and reminisce. Pure joy!