Would you take 3 1/2 yr old to CRT?

[KY*Figment]

When my 8 year old was 3 and my 6 year old was 1 we took them to CRT. I don't know which one had more fun. We did it again when they were 4 & 2, again when they were 5 & 3, and when they were 6 & 4. We will be taking them this year, too. I think the younger the better. My 8 & 6 year old are starting to not have quite the sparkle in their eye as they once did when they saw princesses. When my oldest was 3, we went into Toon Town and saw Cinderella, Aurora, and Snow White. My oldest could not speak when she saw Aurora, her fave. She just had this goofy grin and stared in awe. We had to do all the talking. Keep in mind my oldest spoke full sentences at 13 months but couldn't walk until she was 15 months so for her to become completely mute had to be somethng special. When my youngest was 2 we took them back to Toon Town. First you had to go to Auroa, then to Cinderella, and then to Snow White. My two year wanted out of my arms and RAN to Snow White prior to even getting to Aurora. We tried to pull her away and wait her turn but she refused to go. The other people in line were so kind to us and allowed her to go first. The funny thing about it is Snow White quickly sat on the ground and let my youngest lay on her lap. The photo CM's were flashing away. So, to answer your question about CRT- GO FOR IT! The Princess love begins very early.

 

[DISdreamin']

We took DS when he was 3 and his brother was 16 months old. They both did really well, and DS(3) loved it! He broke the sword pretty soon after we left the park and he still misses it. We're going back in July, and already have the reservations. He is 4 now, and looking forward to it. I say go for it!

OP, a suggestion for you - if you don't mind being a tad pushy (and potentially having someone look at you like you're nuts) ask for a second sword and a second wand for you and your DH.

I did that when we did breakfast last year - and honestly, given what you pay I didn't feel the least bit guilty about it. I stashed the extra sword and wand in my bag (without the kids seeing) as spares for if/when the original ones broke.

Fast-forward a bit...and DD broke her wand a few months after we got home. Although I was able to patch it the first time, it finally gave up the ghost. You should have seen her look of wonder when I produced the replacement! She now knows to be extra careful, and she is also aware that there are no more forthcoming if she breaks this one...but what a nice surprise it was when I was able to replace her broken wand. and all at once!

And FWIW, I'd go for it. DD went when she had just turned four and she talks about it still, well over a year later. I made a small trip scrapbook and she loves to pull it out and look at it, and CRT is the most talked-about part of that trip. To me, that is worth the price of the meal and then some.