Perfectly Princess Tea Party-why so pricey?????

[mousefan73]

Wow. So bc YOU don't understand that means other moms are only doing it for themselves?

And your comment about the AG dolls is ridiculous. How is it any different then a boy that wants an expensive video game system? Or a kid that wants a fancy bike?

how is my comment on AG Dolls ridiculous?? Jeez people. I WAS DOING BASIC MATH. Perhaps JUSTIFYING why this costs so much. That besides the food, you are also getting a doll, comparable to an AGD..which is half the cost..

I just looove how on this board people have a problemm with basic reading comprenhension.

 

[NYDisneyKid]

I think what the OP is after here is: Is there a reason this is so much more expensive than other character dining experiences?

"because people will pay it" is half of an answer. Why do they pay it would be the other half.

Because if they dont the kid will throw a hissy-fit

 

[mom2rtk]

Because if they dont the kid will throw a hissy-fit

Yes. Precisely. That's how we make all of our parenting decisions. It might not work for everyone, but it gets us through.

Just don't tell my daughter I said that. She might throw a hissy fit next time I ask her to clean the bathroom or take out the trash.

 

[mom2rtk]

Thank you! It was our favorite dress ever lol, because I think it's the only one DD never complained was itchy, pinchy, or uncomfortable in some way.

Mom2rtk not only makes the most beautiful dresses, she captures the most wonderful photos, with just the right setting and poses! I've used some of her photos as guidance for photo opportunities.

Thanks guys.

And I'm loving all the photos. Your little princesses are adorable!

 

[RachaelA]

how is my comment on AG Dolls ridiculous?? Jeez people. I WAS DOING BASIC MATH. Perhaps JUSTIFYING why this costs so much. That besides the food, you are also getting a doll, comparable to an AGD..which is half the cost..

I just looove how on this board people have a problemm with basic reading comprenhension.

the daaaaaaarlings comment. How do you expect people to take that?

if you had said "I think it targets those parents whose children enjoy AG dolls (which cost around $100)" it would not have had the same negative tone as "daaaaarlings"

 

[RachaelA]

Because if they dont the kid will throw a hissy-fit

At least with something like the Tea Party, there is a good chance your kid will never know it exists. I understand that you can't really hide something like BBB when kids all over the parks are walking around with the sashes!

 

[mousefan73]

the daaaaaaarlings comment. How do you expect people to take that?

if you had said "I think it targets those parents whose children enjoy AG dolls (which cost around $100)" it would not have had the same negative tone as "daaaaarlings"

Well it's OT and I dont mean to be judging everyone.. But I am from Chicago and if anyone wishes to see the occasional spoiled, entitled, child being pampered, head over to the American Doll store in Water Tower.

Againing, not judginig everyone, but some of the best people watching and examples of how I will NOT raise my daughter I have seen there. Generally you have normal families buying a doll for a special occation, or grandparents spoiling their adorable, thankful kids and making a nice day of it..

but I have witnessed too many moms and daugthers being rude and going crazy if, God forbid a doll, or dress was out. How dare they travel all the way from the suburbs and their daughter not get the dress their doll got- asap. Or girls flipping out from the word NO, even though they got something.

Again, I wish to state to be clear, No everyone nor most are like this. Just a stereotype based on repeated experiences.

 

[jcemom]

how is my comment on AG Dolls ridiculous?? Jeez people. I WAS DOING BASIC MATH. Perhaps JUSTIFYING why this costs so much. That besides the food, you are also getting a doll, comparable to an AGD..which is half the cost..

I just looove how on this board people have a problemm with basic reading comprenhension.

Just FYI, for anyone considering the tea party, the Disney doll they give is not anywhere near as nice as an AG doll. I would never pay $85 for that Disney doll. My daughter barely got to play with it before her hair started turning into a rat's nest and she had to be put on a shelf to look at but not touch. Our AG dolls have been through years of play and still look like new. Still, the overall experience of the tea party was worth the cost, IMO.

the daaaaaaarlings comment. How do you expect people to take that?

if you had said "I think it targets those parents whose children enjoy AG dolls (which cost around $100)" it would not have had the same negative tone as "daaaaarlings"

Yes. That was what did it. I sort of read the PP's post as an attempt to justify the cost of the tea, initially, yet that daaaarlings comment sounded snarky.

 

[NYDisneyKid]

Yes. Precisely. That's how we make all of our parenting decisions. It might not work for everyone, but it gets us through.

Just don't tell my daughter I said that. She might throw a hissy fit next time I ask her to clean the bathroom or take out the trash.

lol,,,I wont, but if she doesnt clean or do the trash you may be the one throwing the hissy-fit

 

[mom2rtk]

Just FYI, for anyone considering the tea party, the Disney doll they give is not anywhere near as nice as an AG doll. I would never pay $85 for that Disney doll. My daughter barely got to play with it before her hair started turning into a rat's nest and she had to be put on a shelf to look at but not touch. Our AG dolls have been through years of play and still look like new. Still, the overall experience of the tea party was worth the cost, IMO.

I totally agree. I think my daughter's doll got donated to Goodwill just recently. But the AG dolls are carefully packed away for her own daughters one day I suppose. They were cherished and well cared for. And they held up to lots of play and hairstyling. But the hair on the Disney doll...... so sad. But if nobody has been to the party or seen the doll, they would likely compare it to the AG doll. Still though, the tea party is a cherished memory for us. So glad we did it.


auroragirls by mom2rtk, on Flickr

lol,,,I wont, but if she doesnt clean or do the trash you may be the one throwing the hissy-fit

Hey, whatever gets the job done.

 

[LSUfan4444]

I can honestly, and happily say I have no clue what an American Doll girl is, either does my wife and it had ZERO influence on our decision.

 

[ssdeverell]

The age range of the Wonderland Tea Party is conflicting on different websites-does it start at age 3 or age 4?

I actually just booked the Wonderland Tea Party a few minutes ago for our trip. When reading the script, the CM said the ages are 4-12 - no exceptions.

We have also attended the Princess Tea. DD has been a Princess Aurora fan since she was 1. This was a gift from my parents and it was wonderful. DD was 4 at the time and although she had an AG Bitty Baby, you could not convince her that doll was not a "big" AG doll. She knows better now that she has McKenna, but she still plays with her Aurora doll.

It really is about the experience as some PP's have said.

 

[aristocatz]

Thanks guys.

And I'm loving all the photos. Your little princesses are adorable!

Mom2rtk: You are very talented!!!

 

[mom2rtk]

Mom2rtk: You are very talented!!!

Many thanks for the kind words!

 

[bjakmom]

Well it's OT and I dont mean to be judging everyone.. But I am from Chicago and if anyone wishes to see the occasional spoiled, entitled, child being pampered, head over to the American Doll store in Water Tower.

Againing, not judginig everyone, but some of the best people watching and examples of how I will NOT raise my daughter I have seen there. Generally you have normal families buying a doll for a special occation, or grandparents spoiling their adorable, thankful kids and making a nice day of it..

but I have witnessed too many moms and daugthers being rude and going crazy if, God forbid a doll, or dress was out. How dare they travel all the way from the suburbs and their daughter not get the dress their doll got- asap. Or girls flipping out from the word NO, even though they got something.

Again, I wish to state to be clear, No everyone nor most are like this. Just a stereotype based on repeated experiences.

And I don't mean this to be snarky, but I have also seen multiple meltdowns in Target and KMart when parents tell their children 'no' to something they want, or take away a toy after they have let their kids touch it, take it off the shelf, play with it, carry it around and sometimes damage it while they are shopping. So I imagine you can see that behavior anywhere - not just the AG doll store (where, not saying you haven't seen it, but I never have).

Same thing for expensive experiences - just as many kids act bratty at the food court as do at the GF Princess Tea Party (even though we didn't see any of that behavior either).

And thanks for the laugh that I ever treated my kids or now my grands to anything in this world because they would throw a hissy fit if I didn't! That's a good one!! They wish!!
A hissy fit in my house gets you . . . . ummm, nothing!! (not referring to you mousefan but to PP and I didn't multiple quote)

 

[DOREEN1779]

I have taken my daughter to the tea party, twice. We are going again in August. Do I think it is pricey? Yep! But It is something she looks forward to all year. They do a nice job with presentation and story telling. All of the kids waltz around the Grand Floridian lobby and the CM's bow to them like they are royalty. Tons of opportunities for pictures. The only thing I would like to see done differently is the food. On average, there is about 12 little girls and sometimes boys at this event that are between 3 and 11. I have never seen such a group of well behaved children. Aurora remembered my DD from the year before and when she mentioned that to her, to see her face, was worth it.

 

[Cinderella909]

Mousefan73, it sounds a bit like sour grapes to me. When I first took my sons to WDW, as we rode on the monorail through the Contemporary Resort, I saw everyone having such fun at Chef Mickey's (although, it might not have been quite the same as it is now). It sadden me not be able to do this with my sons, as it just wasn't in the budget. That said, we had a most magical time and lots of good memories from our trip.

Now, many years later, I have a DGD, she's probably be my only grandchild. And, having two sons and now a girly girl, well I always say she is quite pampered. I can afford these experiences now, and intend to enjoy as much as possible with her. While I do get enjoyment from watching her and sharing these moments, these are her moments and moments like these are what memories are made from.

But, one of the best things about Disney, is that there are magical experiences for all budgets... for all people... for all ages.... No one comes close to what Disney offers it's patrons.

Enjoy! Karen