Disney with Toddlers Who Love Princesses
For toddlers who love princesses, Walt Disney World offers a magical experience with opportunities to meet and interact with their favorite characters. Here are our suggestions for where to stay, where to eat and the best attractions for a princess-themed trip.
Where to Stay: Accommodations Fit For a Princess (or Prince)
Staying at a Disney resort means you’ll be immersed in the Disney magic throughout your trip. Two options stand above the rest when it comes to princess theming.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
This resort features themed rooms inspired by Disney movies, including The Little Mermaid. The area where these rooms are located is fully themed with larger-than-life statues of favorite characters from the classic movie. You can also enjoy the immersive themes throughout the other sections of the resort, including The Lion King and Cars.
This is also one of our recommendations for Best Hotels For Toddlers!
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
This charming resort offers “Royal Guest Rooms”, which are princess-themed rooms decorated with touches of Disney magic. When staying at this moderate resort, you can also enjoy the amenities of the attached Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter.
Dining for Royalty
Disney World offers a few options for character dining with princesses. All three are very popular options and reservations are recommended as walk-up lists are never guaranteed. Reservations can be made through the My Disney Experience app 60 days ahead of your stay or visit.
Pro Tip: If you’re unable to snag a reservation 60 days out, don’t lose hope. Often, reservations can pop up a day or two before – when others cancel within the cancellation window. Check back frequently during that time.
Cinderella’s Royal Table – Magic Kingdom
Dine inside Cinderella Castle with various Disney princesses visiting your table.
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall – Epcot
Enjoy a royal feast with Disney princesses in a medieval castle setting.
Be Our Guest Restaurant – Magic Kingdom
Experience dining in the Beast’s enchanted castle, where you may have the chance to meet the princess Belle.
Princess Attractions and Experiences
Princess Fairytale Hall – Meet and Greet – Magic Kingdom
Meet various Disney princesses in this enchanting meet-and-greet location. You can typically expect to see Cinderella, Elena, Princess Tiana and Rapunzel.
Enchanted Tales with Belle – Attraction – Magic Kingdom
Step into the story of Beauty and the Beast and participate in a magical retelling with Belle herself.
Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid – Ride – Magic Kingdom
Board a clamshell and journey through scenes from “The Little Mermaid” with Ariel and her friends. After the ride, be sure to stop by Ariel’s Grotto for a meet and greet.
Frozen Ever After – Ride – Epcot
Embark on a boat ride through the kingdom of Arendelle and join Anna, Elsa, and other beloved characters from Disney’s Frozen.
Princess Meet and Greets – Epcot
Throughout the day you can expect to find encounters with your favorite princesses around World Showcase. Look for Mulan in China, Snow White in Germany, Jasmine in Morocco, Belle and Aurora in France and Anna and Elsa in Norway. Locations and times can be found in the My Disney Experience app.
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration – Entertainment – Hollywood Studios
Enjoy an entertaining and interactive live performance with your favorite characters from Disney’s Frozen.
Don’t forget to check the daily schedules and character greeting times during your visit, as the availability of princess character appearances may vary. It’s also recommended to make dining reservations in advance, especially for popular princess-themed dining experiences.
Character meet and greet times and availability can be found in the My Disney Experience App. From the park map, filter for Characters to see who is nearby and when they can be expected to be there.
Additionally, be sure to keep an eye out for special events and parades that may feature princesses during your visit.
Remember, experiences and offerings may change over time, so it’s always a good idea to check the official Walt Disney World website or consult with a Disney travel specialist for the most up-to-date information.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique: The Ultimate Princess Experience
The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom is the ultimate experience for the princess-lover. Children can be transformed into princesses or knights with the help of Fairy Godmothers-in-Training. While the experience is primarily targeted towards children aged 3 and up, toddlers can also participate.
It’s important to consider your toddler’s personality, comfort level, and ability to sit still for an extended period during the styling session. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique involves hairstyling, makeup, and costume accessories, which may not be suitable for all toddlers, especially those who are easily overwhelmed or have sensory sensitivities.
If your toddler is excited about dressing up as a princess and enjoys playful interactions, they may have a delightful experience. Alternatively, you may bring your own dress for your little one and bring her to the Boutique for some magic fairy dust!
For more information and to make a reservation head to Disney’s Official Page.
