Where to find Princesses at Walt Disney World

Is your little darling a big fan of the Disney Princesses?  We have compiled this list to help you score major “Super-Parent” points on your next family vacation to Walt Disney World Resort and theme parks in Orlando, Florida.  You will avoid tears of disappointment if you do not mention a Princess Character Meal to your daughter until after you have secured your reservation.  These reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance and they go quickly during peak travel seasons.  Consider using our Dining & Reservations service for all your Disneyworld table-service reservations.  This service is also included in our Itinerary & Ticket Planning and our Full Service vacation planning.

~ Disney Princesses at the Magic Kingdom ~
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Main Street, USA & Frontierland:

Disney Dreams Come True Parade – Several princesses are included in this 15-minute parade travels from Frontierland to Main Street, U.S.A. at approximately 3 PM daily.   Take the train to the Mainstreet station and position yourself near the Town Hall or by the fire station for a great viewing spot.  You'll see the characters as the come towards you and then again as they turn for a final wave before exiting the park.  Snow White and a couple of Dwarfs share the “ Wish Upon A Star ” float with characters from Pinocchio. On the  “ A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes ” float, you will find Cinderella and Prince Charming, Belle and the Beast, and Ariel and Prince Eric. 

Spectromagic Parade – Cinderella looks beautiful with Prince Charming at her side in her carriage on one float. Snow White stands with Dopey at the entrance of the Dwarf's mine on another float.   Ariel, from the little Mermaid, can be seen on beautiful boat float.  This is the evening parade at the Magic Kingdom and is an amazing pageant of floats and electric lights.   It starts near Town Hall, travels down Main Street , and exits through Frontier Land .  We like to find a position near the end of the parade route in Frontier Land but it has more to do with our love for riding “Big Thunder Mountain Railroad” in the dark than because it offers any great parade advantage. 

Liberty Square Bridge - Characters from Princess and the Frog appear intermittently from 10:00AM to 5:45PM.

Fantasy Land :

Cinderella's Castle – At 189-feet high, this grand castle is the central focal point of the Magic Kingdom .  Take time to appreciate the tale of Cinderella depicted in five mosaic murals in the Castle Archway.  Each of the murals is an amazing work of art and the five murals contain one million pieces of glass.  It took a team of six artists more than two years to complete the murals.  Look for the mice and birds from the movie “Cinderella” adorn the columns in the walkways of the forecourt of the castle.

There is a Cinderella Wishing Well statue on the walkway between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland.  The Fairy Godmother can often be seen here intermittently from 9:00AM - 1:15PM daily.

Dream Along With Mickey - Snow White, Cinderella, and Aurora appear with their princes and other classic Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Peter Pan, Wendy, and pirates in this great new show that replaced Cinderellabration.  This 20-minute show is delightful and, in our opinion, surpasses Cinderellabration. The pirates and other classic characters will help hold the interest of boys while still being fun for Princess fans. This performance can be seen on the Castle Forecourt Stage several times daily. Consult your Magic Kingdom Times Guide for the schedule during your visit to Walt Disney World.

Sign language interpreters are available a couple of times a week.  For these shows, arrive and position yourself at the right section of the audience at least 20 minutes prior to those show to see the interpreters on the platform at the base of the stage.

Storytime with Belle.  Belle will ask members of the audience to help her bring the story of Beauty and the Beast to life.  Location: Fairlytale Garden.  Daily - Check your Magic Kindom Times Guide.

Sing language interpreters are available a couple of times a week. Arrive and sit or stand in the right section of the audience at least 20 minutes prior to the show to see the interpreters on the platform at the base of the stage.

Snow White's Scary Adventures – is an easy ride found in Fantasy Land .  This ride may frighten some small children.

Prince Charming Regal Carrousel (formerly known as Cinderella's Golden Carrousel) depicts the story of Cinderella in 18 hand-painted scenes on the canopy. There are 90 horses on this grand carrousel that was built in 1917 and has been part of the Magic Kingdom since its opening in 1971.

Jasmine and Ariel are seen the Disney 3-D movie “Mickey's Philharmagic” in Fantasy Land . 

Princess Breakfast, Princess Lunch, and Princess Dinner  at Cinderella's Royal Table in the upper level of the castle at Magic Kingdom .  This is one of the hardest reservations to get in all of Walt Disney World Resort so be sure to plan early.  The Once Upon A Time Breakfast is an all-you-can eat affair served family style.  The Fairytale Lunch features an a la carte menu.  Special photo packages are available.  Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother are almost always present but Belle from Beauty and the Beast , Jasmine from Aladdin , and Snow White may also put in an appearance. Do you have the Disney Dining Plan? This is a Signature Dining location and will use two of your Disney Dining Plan Table-Service meal credits.

Ariel's Grotto iss now closed as Disney begins their major renovation of the Magic Kingdom Fantasyland area.

AdventureLand:

Little Mermaid characters can be seen on the Adventureland Veranda Porch intermittently from 10:00AM - 4:45PM. Important note: Ariel is in her human form at this meet-&-greet. You might want to warn any little ones who will be disappointed by her lack of fins.

Jasmin, from Aladdin , can periodically be seen near Magic Carpets of Aladdin in Adventure Land daily from 11:00AM – 7:30PM.

Mickey's Toontown Fair:

There is a Princess Room at the Toontown Hall of Fame in Mickey's Toontown Fair.  Throughout the day, you will generally find Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella , or Snow White greeting guests.  Sometimes Mary Poppins or other characters may be present.  Ask an attendant who is currently available.  

We once had most delightful and unexpected time with several Disney Princesses and other Disney characters at the County Bounty gift shop during the Wishes fireworks and close to closing.  Several characters were on hand to for photos and to greet children.  The kids even got to form a conga line with Goofy.  It was wonderful and I hear that this happens frequently but not every night.    Ask an attendant earlier in the evening or just stop by.  You can always catch the train at the Toontown Station and ride it to the Main Street Station to avoid the crowds on Main Street U.S.A. as you head out of the park.

~ Disney Princesses at the Disney's Hollywood Studios ~
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Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage.  Don't miss this amazing Broadway-style production at the Theater of the Stars on Sunset Blvd.  near the Tower of Terror.  See Belle in this classic tale that has enough action to keep the boys in your family interested.   The 30-minute shows can be seen daily - check your Disney Hollywood Studios Times Guide.  Those attending the sign language interpreted performances should arrive 20 minutes prior to the show and sit in section on the right side of the audience.  Handheld Captioning also available.

The Voyage of the Little Mermaid.  This 17-minute, air-conditioned performance in the Animation Courtyard area features Ariel and her friends.  Presented intermittently through the day, depending on park hours – see the park program for details.

Fantasmic! This night-time spectacular is one of the most amazing productions in all of Walt Disney World Resort.  The 25-minute show features several villains and can be a little scary for small children as Mickey Mouse has to take control of his imagination to turn his nightmare back into a pleasant dream.   Scenes from Disney Princess movies and many of the Princesses - for example: Ariel, Belle, Snow White, and Jamine - themselves all appear in this amazing live production.

~ Disney Princesses at Epcot ~
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Princess Storybook Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner  at Akershus Castle Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot.    Belle from Beauty and the Beast , Jasmine from Aladdin , and Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Mary Poppins  are the most frequently seen characters.

Several Princess Meet & Greet opportunities are available for photos and autographs – times vary so check your program:

~ Disney Princesses at Disney's Animal Kingdom ~
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This park doesn't have any princesses. It is still a great park for girls with rides, excellent shows, and lots of beautiful spots to take photos of your own princess.

Pocohontas sometimes appears at Rafiki's Planet Watch

Be sure to see our information about letting your little girl find her true princess style at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Salon in Downtown Disney or the Magic Kingdom.

~ Princesses at the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels ~
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My Disney Girl’s Perfectly Princess Tea: “Rose Petal”, a magical rose, hosts this delightful tea party at Disney’s Grand Floridian resort with Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty. Dress in your best princess finery for this lovely event that includes a sing-along, stories, and yummies. Each girl, age 3 – 11, also receives a “My Disney Girl” collectable doll, a tiara, Princess link bracelet, princess scrapbook page, and a certificate. Boys receive a teddy bear and crown, rather than the doll and tiara – but boys probably will not enjoy this very event. You will be able to take pictures. Adult tea plate includes small sandwiches, cheese briquettes, crackers and fruit. Child tea plate includes fruit, small sandwiches, and heart shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Tea (Grand Floridian blend – or – apple juice for the girls) and Princess cake are also served. This is an expensive but very intimate event and your daughter really will be treated like a princess. This event is offered Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday’s from 10:30am to noon. Cost: $250 for one adult and one child (age 3- 11). Each additional adult is $85, each additional child is $165. The price includes gratuity but does not include tax. Reservations are extremely limited (only about 20 girls in attendance) and spaces go fast so book as far in advance as possible (up to 180 days). Your credit card will be charged prior to the event but refunds are issued as long as you cancel more than 72 hours prior to the date of your reservation. Most girls attending will be dress in a princess costume. Young children are likely to become too restless to really enjoy this – it is ideal for girls at about six years old or older.

Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner: Character Dinner at 1900 Park Fare, inDisney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.Characters may vary but include Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremain (Stepmother), Drucilla and Anastasia (Step-sisters). This character meal only requires one Disney Magic Your Way Dining Plan table service meal credit. Cost includes dessert and non-alcoholic beverage: Adults, age 12 & up: $29.99 (+ tax & gratuity), Child, age 3 – 11: $14.99 (+ tax & gratuity). Hours: 4:40 – 8:30 PM.

TheGrand Floridian resortalso is a location for viewing theElectric Water Pageant, a nighttime floating parade.

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Please remember that times are subject to change.  Be sure to check your times guide available at your Disney hotel or at the theme park when you arrive.  You can check the Disney Entertainment Guide just prior to your trip.

Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park used to be called Disney-MGM Studios.

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