I agree that it is very, very expensive; that said, I will say that I've been walking past the Tea Room when the tea is in session, and let me tell you--you sure get your money's worth! Aurora presides at the Tea in her pink dress. There are real rose petals strewn all over the floor as you enter; the room is decorated for an enchanted event, and judging from the singing of the little girls and their moms and the happy faces, I'm guessing they had a ball. The little girls faces were adorable (dare I say, enraptured?) and they all wore their little princess dresses. People in the lobby of the GF were watching all the fun and enjoying it. It may be very expensive, but the room was at full capacity, so sobody's buying into it. Any little princess I would buy this for would have to be a very special, well-behaved little lady, and, might I add, very appreciative of this gift.