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 – you can check out this post for all of our favorites!
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 – Princess Themed Dining Options
Disney World offers a few options for character dining with princesses. All of them 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.
Storybook Dining at Artist Point – Wilderness Lodge
Enjoy a prix fixe menu while dining with characters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
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.
Disney Princess Meet & Greets and Parades
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. We have listed all of the princesses you may encounter along with their usually locations below.
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.
Where to Meet Disney Princesses at Walt Disney World
Here is a list of every Disney princess you can meet at Walt Disney World and where to find them, organized by park:
Magic Kingdom
- Cinderella – Cinderella’s Royal Table, Princess Fairytale Hall
- Rapunzel – Princess Fairytale Hall
- Tiana – Princess Fairytale Hall
- Elena of Avalor – Princess Fairytale Hall
- Ariel – Ariel’s Grotto, Cinderella’s Royal Table
- Belle – Enchanted Tales with Belle (interactive experience)
- Snow White – Cinderella’s Royal Table
- Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) – Cinderella’s Royal Table
- Jasmine – Adventureland near The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- Merida – Fairytale Garden
EPCOT
- Anna & Elsa – Royal Sommerhus (Norway Pavilion)
- Belle – France Pavilion and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
- Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) – France Pavilion and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
- Jasmine – Morocco Pavilion
- Mulan – China Pavilion
- Snow White – Germany Pavilion and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
- Ariel – Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Hollywood Studios
- Sofia the First – Occasionally appears at Disney Junior Play & Dine at Hollywood & Vine (not an official Disney Princess, but popular with young children)
Animal Kingdom
- Pocahontas – Discovery Island Trails
Special Character Dining Experiences
- Cinderella, Snow White, Aurora, Ariel, and Jasmine – Cinderella’s Royal Table (Magic Kingdom)
- Belle, Ariel, Aurora, and Snow White – Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (EPCOT)
- Snow White, Evil Queen, and Dwarfs – Storybook Dining at Artist Point (Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)
These appearances are subject to change, so checking the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit is recommended!
A Disney World trip with a toddler who loves princesses can be a truly magical experience! From enchanting character dining and royal meet-and-greets to princess-themed hotel stays and magical makeovers at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, there are endless ways to make their fairytale dreams come true. With a little planning, you can create an unforgettable trip filled with special moments your little one will treasure forever. Be sure to check schedules, make reservations early, and most importantly—soak in the magic as your toddler experiences their own happily ever after!
