Note: Here at the DitP headquarters, most of our team is made up of guys. As such, we had to ask ourselves, for the sake of any moms with little girls who might be in attendance, "Who wants to tackle The Princess Faire?" Well, when we discovered that Mark had not only been there once, but a whopping four times, the decision was easy. How's that for democracy?
I would just like to point out, before I begin, that I've never gone to The Princess Faire alone. I've always gone with my niece.
Anyone who goes to The Park with a little girl knows that they will, at some point, want to see a Princess. As a result, much of your day can often be spent looking for one of those Princesses, who always seem to be residing in another area of The Park. Either that, or they're closing up their lines just as you walk up.
Well, a few years ago, someone finally had the good sense to bring all the Princesses together under one roof. And just where is this enchanted place, you may ask? Well, if you head through magical gates of Sleeping Beauty Castle (or around either side of it; either way would work) and head towards the back of Fantasyland, there you'll find the Disney Princess Fantasy Faire right across the way from It's a Small World.
Now, what does this Faire offer, exactly?
First, as you walk through the Faire, you'll be treated to meeting three random Princesses. You never know who you're gonna get; much like Vinylmation. But even though it is random, your daughters (or sons; even boys love the Princesses) will be very happy. Some of the Princesses that might be at your picture taking disposal are: Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Mulan, Belle, Pocahontas and Jasmine (per Disneyland.com). If you're a parent who loves to take a bazillion pictures of their child, then the scenery is just right for you. In fact, the entire Princess Faire has amazing scenery that any photographer would love to be able to utilize in any of their photos, but especially photos in which their own children are involved.
Second, with a little luck and some magical pixie dust, you just might have the opportunity to join one of the three random Princesses in a ribbon dance (I'm starting to believe that everything over there is random) or listen to a story narrated by a Princess herself. Story time is more of a relaxing part for both parents and children, as you listen to a random princess (see!) tell her enchanted story to you. My niece's favorite is Snow White; she loves how perky her voice is.
Last, but certainly not least (trust me), is the Princess Gift Shop. Here you can decide to buy your daughter an extreme Princess make over (also available at the Bippity Boppity Boutique), or have your son transformed into a valiant knight.
So there you have it. If you have small children who love character meets and having their picture taken, the Disney Princess Fantasy Faire might be just the place for you. Just be sure that you have your camera and autograph book (if you have one) at the ready, because it makes the line go faster and that is always appreciated.
