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[2princessmom]

How is Fantasmic? We have yet to see it as the girls were too young but I think they will enjoy it now. I am thinking of doing the Fantasmic dessert buffett. Is it worth it?

What about the Princess Fantasy Faire? Where is it located and is it good?

[bradk]

F! is the ultimate, especially at Disneyland (it KILLS WDW's). whether the VIP seating (it's a boxed set, not a buffet) is worth it is another story. the thing is that if you attend the first showing where reserved seating becomes more valuable, you're locked there for the fireworks show. in order to truly appreciate the fireworks show (which again, KILLS every other fireworks show you've ever seen), you need to see it from main street. the fireworks are also subject to cancellation quite easily, so you want to insure you see it as soon as you can and from main street. you *can* see the fireworks from main street and then go to F! for the second show, but the VIP seating won't be as important then. it's more of a luxury.

the princess faire is where the fantasyland theatre was. it's somewhere between fantasyland and toontown. there's a coronation ceremony, a story session, meet & greets with princesses and face painting.

[2princessmom]

Thanks for the info! I ca n't wait to see Fantasmic! and the Fireworks!

[MelissaL]

When I was at Disneyland 12 years ago, a friend who lived in the area insisted on staking out a spot for Fantasmic! an hour in advance (maybe even longer). I was reluctant to give up that much park time, but she said it was worth it, and she was absolutely right -- the show was amazing. I haven't managed to catch it at WDW so I can't compare.

[TLisi]

Little princesses LOVE the Princess Fantasy Faire...and older princess, when they watch it, wish they were little princesses again so they could participate. When you walk toward It's a Small World, it will be on your left...you can't miss it!

[HeatherD]

We did Fantasy Faire with our princess. The lines can be quite intimidatingly long, but you see 3 princesses at a time, with really cool old-fashioned castle grounds backgrounds. The only princess who won't be there is Ariel, who still has her Grotto between the castle and Tomorrowland. As a long-time visitor who has had to wrestle in lines when the princesses would appear in Fantasyland, I found this to have advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages:
No running up to a princess only to find the line closed.
Guaranteed to see 3 princesses.
No people running up and crowding around princess as she gets in place, taking up time from her line.
It's a whole princess atmosphere, with shows, coloring pages (for my young DS) and stations for princess hair and face painting (they'll braid ribbons into hair and add flowers).

Disadvantages:
No running into a princess unexpectedly.
No guarantee about which princesses will be there (you may have already seen 2 of them, but it's realllllllllllllllllly important to your princess to get that 3rd one).
Lines (in value seasons, even) can be anywhere from 45 - 90 minutes.

Depending on how many adults are in your party, if the line is long, I recommend one parent waiting and another entertaining the kids. You can switch off and be sure to stay in contact so that the one waiting doesn't get to the front without you!

The hair/face painting section, unless they've streamlined it (they hadn't been open too long the last time we went into FF), can be a bit chaotic. The lines aren't very obvious, so it's easy for some unobservant (read: rude) guest to come up and poach your space in line by walking up to the tables. Be vigilant and firm about your place in line. I try to helpful by helping people figure out where the back of the line is, ensuring that everyone gets their fair turn.

[2princessmom]

Thanks everyone! I can't wait to get there!

[Tricia Davids]

If the girls can stay awake - the second showing of Fantasmic is way less crowded. If not, it is worth the wait for the first one. We like the DL show much better than WDW's. I also vote for watching the fireworks from Main Street or the Hub so you can see the castle and Tink! They are the best show ever. We have really enjoyed the Princess Fantasy Faire. My advice is to be at the rope when they open and get in line for the meet and greet first. That is the only part with the really long line. It is really worth it for the photos and autographs though. The show, crafts, hair and face painting is fun too but no real lines to worry about with those activities. Enjoy your trip!

[2princessmom]

Thanks everyone! We can't wait to go! Only a little over 1 month!

[tjam]

thanks for the info!

[ilovethesun]

We just returned from our first visit to DLR and this was the highlight for my 3 and 2 year old little girls who are in love with the Disney Princesses. I would say this is a must do! I agree with a previous poster who said to be at the rope before they open it and be first in line for the walk. We only waited a few minutes. I didn't expect to have that personal time with each princess. It was SO great!