One of the newer additions to Fantasyland is the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Little Princesses can delight in having their hair and makeup done before slipping into the costume of their choosing! Being a Princess young at heart, rather than body, I can't tell you from my own experience what this is like. But having spoken to little Princesses in ride queues and throughout the park, they do feel extra special. There is a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique located inside Fantasyland and also one within the Downtown Disney precinct. Having witnessed how the Cast Members and other guests treat the "Princesses" for the day, it looks like something any little girl would want - but it may stretch the vacation budget a little. Prices range from $49.95 - $205.85 + tax (USD). The base package includes hairstyle, makeup a Princess sash, a purse and body jewels. Other packages include nailpolish, wand, shoes, and a beautiful Princess Dress of their choosing (the dresses alone are worth $40-$100). The top package also includes a portrait package. The minimum age for the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is 3 years old and the "Princess" will need to be accompanied by someone 18 or older at all times throughout the experience. They do request that the "Princess" has clean hands and nails and a fresh face prior to arrival - but what Princess doesn't make sure she is perfect all the time? Little men will probably feel a little left out so the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique offers a Knight Package for boys that includes a hairstyle with coloured gel and a shield and sword for $12.95 + tax (USD). However, keep an eye out for my Adventureland post in the future because their is a Pirate package for young and adult alike that may entertain our young male scallywags more so than being a Knight for the day.
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| My Mickey Ears with embroidery. |
There are currently two eateries in Fantasyland. The Troubador Tavern and Village Haus Restaurant. The Troubador Tavern is located next to the Princess Fantasy Faire stage and provides some reasonably priced, very large snacks that are great for lunch while watching the show. You won't fin the Troubador Tavern on your park guidemap, but if you want to find it - just locate the Princess Fantasy Faire and you will find it right at the entrance. You can have a Bratwurst Hotdog here that is served with options of sauerkraut on top and a side of apple slice or chips - and it's under $7 (USD)! You can also choose from baked potatoes with toppings of brocolli and cheese, bacon and sour cream or barbeque chicken. Once again these retail for under $7! They also offer corn on the cob and a few other snacks. As well as soft drinks and water. The Village Haus Restaurant offers your fairly normal take away options of burgers, fries, pizza and salads. Most options cost less than $10 and they offer kids meals that tend to retail for under $8 including a drink. Two great eateries in the one land. BUT, my personal favourite Disney treat is often located just near the entrance to It's A Small World. The Churros Stand. Churros is a long donut of sorts covered in cinnamon sugar and served warm. It's absolutely delicious and from recent memories they retail for about $3.00 - BARGAIN! A great morning or afternoon pick me up - or great to have while standing in a queue (just make sure it's not the queue for the Tea Cups!).
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| Andrew enjoying a Churros - near It's A Small World! |
Also in Fantasyland are the opportunities for meeting some Disney characters. Pixie Hollow is home to the Disney Fairies. There are currently seven Fairies that are core to the Disney franchise. Tinkerbell, Silvermist, Rosetta, Fawn, Iridessa, Vidia, Terence (who is male and hands out pixie dust to other fairies). There are normally 3 Fairies in Pixie Hollow for guests to greet. You follow a trail of what appear to be giant green leaves (to make you think that you are Fairy-sized) and when it is your turn, you will be called into Pixie Hollow and have your own private meeting with the Fairies.
In the Fantasyland Theatre, they are currently featuring Disney Princess Fantasy Faire. This experience is all encompassing enabling young and old alike the opportunity to learn to wave and dance like royalty, have a Fairytale read to them by one of the Disney princesses and then walk to Royal Walk to meet the Princesses. The queue here can be really long but it is definitely worth it. The three Princesses you get to meet will be completely random - so you might get to meet Ariel, Snow White and Mulan or Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Rapunzel! It's really exciting - especially watching the little "Princesses" partake in the activities.
This is basically the end of the run down of Fantasyland. I hope it's been useful - if you have any questions, post a comment and I'll do my best to answer it in a future post. We are going to tackle Adventureland in our next post!
Until next time, Have a Magical Day!
Love,
Michelle
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