Hiya Courtney!
Welcome to planDisney! How exciting to be planning your first trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth! I remember my first visit to Walt Disney World Resort and being enthralled by the nighttime spectacular. I still consider the fireworks in Walt Disney World Resort to be some of the best in the world.
I see that you are looking to have a princess-filled adventure on your upcoming trip and I am here to help. Now, none of the Walt Disney World Resorts have princesses in person for a meet-and-greet unless it is with a character dining experience. Right now, the only Walt Disney World Resort with a princess you can meet during a special meal is
Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White at
Disney's Wilderness Lodge. You can meet Snow White, a few dwarfs, and the top villainess herself- The Queen! Advanced dining reservations are needed and you do not need to stay at this Resort to enjoy this meal.
If you are looking for an immersive princess-themed room then the best option fit for royalty is the Royal Guest Rooms at
Disney's Port Orleans Resort-Riverside! Several pictures of the princesses are hung in the room and the details make it fit for the princess in you! Don't forget to look for the note from Princess Tiana on the table!
If you are looking for something a bit more subtle or with different amenities look into these options:
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Disney's Art of Animation Resort is not subtle. I lied before. The Little Mermaid Standard Room will transport you under the sea with its incredible over-the-top theming. My kids especially love the giant statues of King Neptune and Ariel. It is exactly what one imagines a Walt Disney Resort should look like as a kid.
- Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has a distinguished Victorian theme but during the day a
Disney PhotoPass photographer sets up a lovely backdrop where you can take a picture with Cinderella's glass slipper. Anyone can feel like a princess walking through the gorgeous lobby and grounds.
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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort has beautiful newly renovated Moana-themed rooms. The standard rooms at this resort now have hidden Hei Hei images, a proud Maui, and the always inspiring Moana decorating the space.
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Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort just underwent a renovation of the rooms in the Trinidad area of the Resort with a Little Mermaid theme. Look for the Standard View-5th Sleeper option but there is a risk that you could get assigned to a traditional non-mermaid-themed room.
Your next step is to mark on your calendar the date that is 60 days before you arrive. At 6 AM you can book dining reservations and special activities like a royal makeover for a little one at
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom Park. Don't forget to download the My Disney Experience Mobile App so you can spot any princesses in the Parks using the map feature. Don't lose your slipper as you find them!
-Nimmy