Well, Disney has another up-sell opportunity for you.
As detailed in a new Disney Parks Blog post today, Disney Floral and Gifts is offering two new upcharge add-ons to the Cinderella's Dining at Citricos that starts next month, when Cinderall's Royal Table at the Magic Kingdom is down for refurbishment.
We already told you about the Citricos alternative to the wildly-popular Cinderella Castle character meal. (As well as the more affordable and easier-to-book alternative at Epcot.) But if your little princess (or your self-conscious fear that you need to impress your little princess) won't be satisfied with just meeting the official Disney princesses and getting some pictures, Disney is offering some extra loot you can buy for delivery at the event.
"First Wish" is $92 package that includes "a pixie-dusted rose and silver wish charm bracelet enhanced with a Swarovski ® crystal 'wishing star'," delivered to your table before your arrive.
But if you really want to show that you're a high roller, "My Disney Fairytale Proclamation" includes "a sparkling tiara, light-up crystal slipper, princess robe and her very own personalized proclamation signed by her favorite fairy tale princess." All for $286.
Remember that these prices are in addition to the $50 for adults and $32 for kids ages 3-9 for the character dining meal. (If you're on the Disney Dining Plan, you'll have to spend double credits for it.)
At some point, doesn't it just become cheaper to buy a small country someplace, declare yourself king or queen, and therefore automatically make all your daughters princesses? Of course, one probably shouldn't suggest this, lest Disney decide to start subdividing Castaway Cay into "Your Own Disney Kingdom"s.
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You have no idea how difficult it is to get a reservation at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. It is hotter than a reservation at Be My Guess restaurant. The reservations at BBB at the Magic Kingdom castle is already booked 6 months out. I was able to find a reservation at Downtown Disney 2 months out from a cancellation.
I do think the BBB makeover is quite affordable. It is only $59 with tax for a basic makeover. You can bring your own dress, which is cheaper if bought at a Disney Store (not at World of Disney). Of course, I highly recommend the PhotoPass for photos or they'll charge you a lot for individual pictures. You can certainly bring your own camera.
I take my niece to Disneyland all time. She has never once asked to go to the BBB, nor has she asked to try and see Anna and Elsa. She doesn't ask because she doesn't know they are options. She sees Elsa in the parade and World of Color Winter Dreams, and you know what? She is perfectly happy with it. To her, that is a special treat. We have taken her to character dining before as well. If this was an option, we wouldn't buy it for her. The problem is not that the children want these add-on's, it's that the parents feel the need to provide them.
If you don't like the add-on's, don't buy them. You are under no obligation.
Plus in a few years you will need the extra money saved to buy iPhones and iPads for them.
A visit to a Disney Park should be a blast for everyone, and there's easily enough "wonder" there for a whole family to have a great time, without having to get some kind of a certificate of princessy-ness from a live-action cartoon character. What's that worth really? Focus on the simple fun!
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