Princess Tea Party

[brutus]

Does anyone have any reviews for the Perfectly Princess Tea Party at the GF. It's pretty pricey, but was wondering what other thought who went.

Thanks

 

[angel's momma]

It was very difficult for us to decide to spend that much, but DD enjoyed it so much that I am glad that we went.

Here's a link to some reviews:

http://allearsnet.com/din/girlstea.htm

 

[leafette]

It is expensive, but I did it as a surprise for my daughter (age 7). I packed her Sleeping Beauty dress and refused to tell her why. She was in suspense for much of the trip. When she figured out what we were doing, the look on her face was worth the money! The tea itself was lots of fun, and the girls get their own doll dressed as Aurora. Lots of interaction. It was a very special event, and I'm glad we did it.

 

[MiknMinMouse]

Just another happy mom reporting in. I took my DD who was 7 at the time to the tea. SHE LOVED IT. She still plays with her doll, who she named Ariel. Another note, there were other princess costumes present. Some little girls were dressed as Cinderella, my daughter had her Snow White costume on and some didn't dress up. It was WONDERFUL. There actually was a little prince there the day my DD and I went.

 

[LIGrumpyGirl]

We just got back last week and we loved it! DD4 got a special invitation from a surprise princess that morning under our door (shhh ok I did it!). I was so happy I was able to keep it a secret. It was special mommy/daughter time for us before the new baby comes!

 

[psmomma]

Our DD, who was 4 at the time, loved it. She still talks about it (VERY OFTEN ;-) and wants to do it again. My husband and I took our daughter and there were a couple of other proud fathers there as well. The money is well worth it and the memories my daughter has from it are priceless! Hope this helps!

 

[My2Cinderellas]

We attended last Friday! And with 2 daughters, it was REALLY expensive. DH attended also, there were 3-4 fathers there, but most were mother/daughter and a couple of grandmas also.

Was it worth it? yes - this was a "once in a lifetime" special trip and we went all out. DD5 turns 6 tomorrow and is totally princess crazy. DD7 says she is past the princess phase but we told her she needed to be a good big sister and go along to celebrate DD5's almost birthday. Both girls had a great time and love their new dolls.

We were all tired from a week in the parks, so this was a welcome break from the heat and a nice way to end our trip.

 

[lucky1]

I may be in the minority here. We took our DD age 4 because DH wanted her to have this experience. You know your own child, so you will have to gaudge if the Tea experienced will fit your child's temperment. My DD sat well and behaved throughout the whole experience, but really could care less about the doll and the bracelet they were given. She was more interested in the music and the piano player (Baron Branch) and the food and her special tea (apple juice).

I felt it was really more geared towards 7 and 8 year olds and while majority of the child there during our tea were between 4 and 5, the mom's spent majority of the time coralling the children and getting them to follow princess Aurora's instructions or listen to Rose Petal story.

 

[123SA]

DD5 and I went last May. Mixed review here. Yes my daughter enjoyed it. However, it was a little heart breaking for me. We were seated in the far left hand corner as you enter and she felt very much like she was excluded -- it was hard to see and also she was absolutely last for everything. So I kept watching her wild swing of emotions -- from pure joy, to near tears. SHe was the last to be seated -- after I made her let the littler girls go ahead of her. (We were the first ones to check in, but then they just asked the girls to line up and well, some girls are pushier than others, so she went from first, to near the end, and then I said to let the 3 yr olds who got upset go before her) She was last to meet SB and rose petal, she dutifully rose her hand to answer questions but was never called on ---we were just so far from the storyteller. The girls parade around the room with SB -- the parade started before she got there and then she kind of raced around the room to catch up. If we had been seated more towards the center, I would be writing that it is definitely worth your money. I really felt like we were watching the tea party rather than attending it.

As an aside -- my daughter had no interest in the "freebies". Oh and we didn't get good service -- we ran out of tea and couldn't get more since the waitress took so long to get back to our table.

 

[budbeerlady]

I have to agree with 123SA. We were out of the loop as well. I dont think I would spend the money again. I had DD sit in the booth and I was in the chair facing the wall so she could see it all. I had to move everytime they came through or if I wanted to take a picture. The lady server made me feel like I was in the way all the time. (And I am an average 150lb lady, I would hate to see someone larger sitting there!)

DD was interested it but was out of the loop, last to meet Aurora, etc. I raised her to mind her manners and wait her turn, but in a room with LOTS of little girls with out the same manners she was left behind. And I think the parents were worse than the kids. We all paid $200 for this, not just you pushy mothers! Briar Rose tried to get around more and sang to all the kids, but with Aurora the pushy kids got the time with her. I think the staff could do more to bring all the kids into it. For example get the kids together in the middle of the room and then start the parade with Aurora.

DD hated the food, but liked the apple juice tea. And the cake was nothing to write home about. She had to have lunch afterward and so did I.

It was a surprise for DD and she was surprised but we wont recommend that anyone spend that kind of money on this. She enjoyed the Wonderland tea party just as much and has said she would rather go back to the wonderland tea.

 

[McKelly]

It is too bad about the seating, sorry to hear you spent all of that money and didn't get good seats. I hope that doesn't happen to us. My DD7 is very shy as well and will let herself get pushed to the back of a crowd.

Was the seating reserved with your name beforehand or do they just seat where they see fit at the time? I am wondering if this is similar to the HDDR and the Spirit of Aloha shows, where the sooner you make the reservations, the better seats you get? Anybody know?

 

[angel's momma]

Was it worth it? yes - this was a "once in a lifetime" special trip and we went all out.

That's why we decided to splurge too - it was our "one & only trip, and DD is a huge Aurora fan.

We'll be taking trips 3 & 4 this year.

 

[budbeerlady]

It is too bad about the seating, sorry to hear you spent all of that money and didn't get good seats. I hope that doesn't happen to us. My DD7 is very shy as well and will let herself get pushed to the back of a crowd.

Was the seating reserved with your name beforehand or do they just seat where they see fit at the time? I am wondering if this is similar to the HDDR and the Spirit of Aloha shows, where the sooner you make the reservations, the better seats you get? Anybody know?

I made my ressie at the then 90 day mark when I made all my other ADRS for dining. I am trying to remeber if it was alphabetical or what? They did call DDs name and she came forward, was crowned and rosepetaled. Then we were directed to her seat (I think, we did alot of stuff that week)

Good luck, hope your DD has a great time!