2009/02/25

Disney Store - Review & GIVEAWAY!

As I may have mentioned before, I'm a part of that generation that grew up with Disney cartoons and later on, their movies as an integral part of their childhood. As such, Mickey, Donald, Snow White, Ariel etc have all been cherished favorites. One of my heartfelt wishes as a child was to own a Disney doll, and it remained a wish until I was all grown up and in a position to get one of those dolls for myself. I was oh-so-tempted while browsing the Disney Store, but reluctantly decided - nah, maybe later, when I have kids. Now that I'm a Mom, the time to get one of these dolls was getting closer. And lo behold! I was offered an opportunity to review one of these very dolls I had my heart so set on! And even give away one!!!


Disney Store now has newly re-designed classic Disney Princess Dolls. The Disney Store doll design team studied the classic princess movies and fine-tuned each doll's face design, hairstyle and dress to make them even more true to the original character. They paid attention to minute details to make sure that Ariel's hair is the perfect shade of red and that Cinderella's dress glitters just like it did when the fairy godmother touched it with her magic wand. You can see the differences in the images below.

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Just arrived in Disney Stores, these newly made-over dolls include Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Pocahontas, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White. In addition to the fully adorned princesses, little girls (or even big ones like me, lol) will surely delight in playing with the added "friends" that now accompany every doll. With the new Belle doll from Disney's Beauty and the Beast, for example, Mrs. Potts, Chip and Lumiere now accompany her on adventures in a child's playtime. Ariel comes with Flounder and Sebastian; Cinderella gets help from Gus, Jacque and Suzy; Sleeping Beauty finds magic with Flora, Fauna & Merryweather; Snow White whistles while she works with Happy and Dopey; and more.


Each doll also comes with a hair brush for making princess hair perfect. At a suggested retail price of $16.50 each, the Disney Princess and Friends dolls are a great value that will offer children (and female relatives, like me, ahem!) hours of entertainment.
And I can personally attest to this! When the dolls arrived this weekend, I couldn't wait to open them. But since my toddler is in the "pull and tear" phase of his terrible twos, I knew I couldn't open these glorious beauties in front of him (they'd have been massacred in seconds!). I couldn't wait for his naptime to arrive and once it did, I took the dolls out of their beautiful packaging and spent hours (ok, 45 minutes, but it counts, right?!) stroking oohing and aahing at their perfection, at the tiny details which have been replicated with such care. Even their hair feels real! And the friends that accompanied them added further joy to the occasion!

How would you like to win a doll for yourself or for your little one?!

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GIVEAWAY

The Prize

One lucky commenter gets a Snow White doll (picture above)!


To Enter
  1. Visit Disney Store. Browse over to the newly redesigned dolls. Come back here and leave a comment with your email address regarding what you think about the new look of these Dolls. Details are appreciated!
  2. Your email address will only be used to contact you in case you're the lucky winner. And may be shared with the Sponsor so they can notify you when your prize ships.

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Deadline   Midnight CST of March 11, 2009.

Eligibility  US only.

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126 comments:

Becky on February 25, 2009 9:57 AM said...

I really love the new look of the dolls. The hair is the first thing I noticed and they look more modern? Maybe that's just me but I do think they look more in tune.

Thanks so much!

dbkagrayson2002 at gmail dot com

Becky on February 25, 2009 9:57 AM said...

I am a subscriber!

Becky on February 25, 2009 9:58 AM said...

I am a follower!

semtaylor on February 25, 2009 10:33 AM said...

I am a subscriber. semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)com

semtaylor on February 25, 2009 10:38 AM said...

I like the Cinderella doll..I think the 2 mice that are with it are so cute. semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)com

Peggy on February 25, 2009 11:33 AM said...

I like the Belle doll ,too cute and I love the extras they put with the doll. The characters,love Chip ,I love him the best,the brush that comes with the doll is too cute. I like that they added and redesigned the doll,she does look better.I think the dolls look more like the character . Thanks
matternu@aol.com

Peggy on February 25, 2009 11:33 AM said...

I subscribe

Peggy on February 25, 2009 11:33 AM said...

follow

MaggieM on February 25, 2009 3:34 PM said...

You're right! The dolls look much more "realistic" with the improved details and better hair. Even the accompanying figurines are perfectly detailed. I just love the Little Mermaid Doll, Ariel & friends, Sebastian and Flounder. In her shimmering fishtail costume and the perfect colored hair, and, they improved her eyes tremendously from the "Swimming Ariel 12" Doll" that I bought last year for my granddaughter. Snow White is also wonderfully detailed, along with Dopey and Happy. And I love that they include a "jeweled" brush with each princess doll. I am really impressed. I'd love to win your Snow White Fashion Doll, then I'll have to buy the other granddaughter the new and improved Princess Ariel!

maggie@mannwieler.com

Tylerpants on February 25, 2009 3:41 PM said...

I like the new look of the dolls...they look older and it looks like they have less makeup on.

Tylerpants on February 25, 2009 3:41 PM said...

Im a follower.

Tylerpants on February 25, 2009 3:41 PM said...

Im a subscriber.

nape on February 25, 2009 11:45 PM said...

I don't have the old dolls to compare with the new. But I do like the new dolls on the Disney website. I think the Snow White doll looks most like the star of the Disney movie. Their Sleeping Beauty doll, for example, doesn't look as similar to the film star.
Love the clothing!

nape on February 25, 2009 11:46 PM said...

I'm an email subscriber, which is how I discovered this giveaway.

(My email is in my profile.)

nape on February 25, 2009 11:49 PM said...

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Carolyn G on February 26, 2009 9:32 AM said...

The dolls look prettier and more updated. I like the new hair .

Carolyn G on February 26, 2009 9:32 AM said...

I subscribe

judybrittle on February 26, 2009 7:41 PM said...

I do love the new look of the dolls and the little accessories that come with them. They just look so much prettier. I'm really not a fan of Ariel's new look though. Thank you so much!

judybrittle on February 26, 2009 7:41 PM said...

I'm a subscriber.

judybrittle on February 26, 2009 7:42 PM said...

I'm a follower.

PsychMamma on February 26, 2009 8:42 PM said...

All the dolls are beautiful, and I DO think they did a good job making them look more true to the film characters. Belle is my favorite! Ariel is my daughter's favorite. Thanks for the chance to enter!

PsychMamma on February 26, 2009 8:43 PM said...

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PsychMamma on February 26, 2009 8:45 PM said...

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CanCan (MomMostTraveled) on February 26, 2009 9:42 PM said...

I love it; I like that they are more like the cartoons and less sexy, if you know what I mean.
Especially Cinderella's eyes are so much more true to the original animated character.
I love it!

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CanCan (MomMostTraveled) on February 26, 2009 9:43 PM said...

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cdziuba on February 27, 2009 5:06 AM said...

They have made the dolls quite a bit more detailed than when I first bought Disney dolls for my daughters!

cdziuba on February 27, 2009 5:08 AM said...

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cdziuba on February 27, 2009 5:18 AM said...

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Melissa on February 27, 2009 12:11 PM said...

I too grew up with Disney. Boy are we dating ourselves here.

I love the modern look and I like that they seem more realistic than the ones I played with as a little girl.
Thanks for the opportunity to win one.
M

Tracey on February 27, 2009 12:47 PM said...

Oh! Very cool! I have a 3 year old who would LOVE a princess doll!

Tracey on February 27, 2009 12:47 PM said...

And I'm a follower!

(Oh, and she would like any doll, but her fave is the new Ariel)

MJ on February 27, 2009 5:41 PM said...

They look great! I really loved Cinderella!

auntrene on February 27, 2009 5:58 PM said...

I like the new look on the dolls they have a realistic look to them now, A little more modern. I also love that they come with the little extra figurines, makes playtime that much more fun.
Thanks for sharing these with us.
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DEBIJOT on February 27, 2009 9:52 PM said...

I love the new look. More life like, not dollish.

DEBIJOT on February 27, 2009 9:52 PM said...

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DEBIJOT on February 27, 2009 9:53 PM said...

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DG said...

I love the Ariel and Friends doll. the details on Belle are extraordinary. she looks much more realistic and modern (especially with the outfit)which is great! thanks for the giveaway!

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Pam on February 27, 2009 11:14 PM said...

The new dolls are very cute and more realistic looking. Thanks.
pamelashockley(at)netscape(dot)net

jenny on February 28, 2009 12:09 AM said...

wow thay are more nicer then the ones thay had years a go add me in for this thanks

jenny on February 28, 2009 12:10 AM said...

i get the blog sent to my e-mail as well

Over Coffee - the green edition on February 28, 2009 11:04 AM said...

My daughter would love the cinderella doll with the little mice and wand. I went to the Disney site when she was in the room and immediately heard squeals of delight. Maybe the Easter bunny will bring her one. Thanks for the great giveaway!

Abby on February 28, 2009 1:25 PM said...

These dolls are gorgeous! Thanks so much for the chance!!!

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Marigold on February 28, 2009 3:19 PM said...

This is a really neat update! I like how there has been an effort to match the eyes, specificaly, to the animation style of the characters' respective movies. It gives the dolls an individualized feel, despite the fact they come from the same general mold.

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Whimsical Creations on February 28, 2009 5:28 PM said...

WOW! Those look so much better!! Love them. My daughter would LOVE one.

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http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
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Whimsical Creations on February 28, 2009 5:30 PM said...

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Whimsical Creations on February 28, 2009 5:31 PM said...

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Tj and Amy on February 28, 2009 8:56 PM said...

love the new look of the dolls. they look older and more modern. my daughter would love it. amsbolda@hotmail.com

Mary Avent on February 28, 2009 11:15 PM said...

They definately have a more real appearance to them. I would have to say that Belle is my favorite.

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leelee on February 28, 2009 11:34 PM said...

I love the new look of these dolls, they look less cartoon-like and more like real people.

noreen on March 1, 2009 12:52 AM said...

I love the new dolls, the hair seem more like the movies, as does the simple my correct look of the face, much more real like

blackroze37yahoo.com on March 1, 2009 12:54 AM said...

i would love to win

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im a twitter but not sure of my addy there since i just joined today
but as blackroze38

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Ivy on March 1, 2009 1:01 AM said...

Love the new look. They look more like the Disney characters and less like Barbie in different colored wigs.

blackroze37yahoo.com on March 1, 2009 1:05 AM said...

they looked a whole better than when my kids was little, im entering to win for my granchild

they look more sturdy, and i sure their heads are stronger ,lol my kids always wind up sometimes with a headless doll but would cont playing with it

janil on March 1, 2009 5:20 AM said...

They look more beautiful amd fancy! And more realtoo!

Thanks! cal_rubies(at)yahoo(dot)es

janil on March 1, 2009 5:20 AM said...

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Mary Avent on March 1, 2009 7:11 AM said...

I am a subscriber

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Mary Avent on March 1, 2009 7:26 AM said...

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Stacey @ satcygirl.com on March 1, 2009 9:55 AM said...

The new dolls look great. They look more true to the characters look.

Mama Zen on March 1, 2009 12:24 PM said...

I love the new look! Belle is my favorite; her hair looks gorgeous!

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YZgirl4 on March 1, 2009 1:01 PM said...

I love that it comes with their friends now. It seems like the dresses are a little bit more detailed than in the older model.
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YZgirl4 on March 1, 2009 1:02 PM said...

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Selina on March 1, 2009 1:49 PM said...

I love the look of the new dolls - they are so much more realistic! Thanks for the chance. iclipalso(at)yahoo(dot)com

mindy on March 1, 2009 7:27 PM said...

they are ok but as some one who grew up with the originals they are a bit hard to get used to thanks for the giveaway

karen and co. on March 1, 2009 11:53 PM said...

Their faces are so skinny! Maybe it's just the pictures though and the dolls look better in real life. Or maybe it's their big eyes that make the rest of their face so skinny looking.

Oh well. I'm sure little girls will still love playing with them.

Serena on March 2, 2009 3:54 AM said...

I like the costumes--they are JUST like in the movies!

Serena on March 2, 2009 3:56 AM said...

I subscribed via email.

I forgot to leave my email in my previous comment.

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paula h on March 2, 2009 1:45 PM said...

The little fairy godmothers with Sleeping Beauty are so adorable. I love how Pocahontas looks. Her hair is amazing and I love her fake suede dress. It looks to me like their hair will hold up better to being brushed and played with unlike some of the previous dolls who hair turned to "Cotton Candy" after being brushed a few times.

Angela C on March 2, 2009 2:25 PM said...

To me it looks like the updated them to look a little more modern. I love the fact that they come with friends too.

Angela C on March 2, 2009 2:27 PM said...

I am following you.

MaggieM on March 2, 2009 5:22 PM said...

I especially like their hair and the improved facial features. Now their faces look like they do in their movies:) I'd love to win the Snow White Princess doll for my granddaughter.

maggie@mannwieler.com

MaggieM on March 2, 2009 5:22 PM said...

I'm a subscriber by email :)

maggie@mannwieler.com

Susan on March 2, 2009 5:37 PM said...

The changes in the dolls are subtle, but they are definitely different. I seem to have noticed the hair more than anything.

liane66 on March 2, 2009 5:48 PM said...

The dolls long hair and more realistic appearance are what grabs me.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com

Ginny on March 3, 2009 9:55 AM said...

What a cute new redesign. I like that they are constantly changing the look and accessories of the classic princesses. I love the tinkerbell stuff as well!

Ginny on March 3, 2009 9:55 AM said...

I'm subscribed

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Megret on March 3, 2009 12:10 PM said...

I love their hair, their costumes. My daughter would especially be a stickler about their dresses; she is 2-1/2 and very attentive to detail, and knows a "fake" Disney princess already!

Thanks for the chance,
Megret
musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com

brandy on March 3, 2009 12:27 PM said...

they look so much better. they looked so cheap before, like the dollar store barbies. now they look authentic. their faces, clothes and hair actually match the movie characters now
my 2 princess's would love this
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Tamara B. on March 3, 2009 1:40 PM said...

I like the new design but I think the old design is better,too much hair. My favorite doll is the Disney Princess Darlings Cinderella Doll
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Tamara B. on March 3, 2009 1:40 PM said...

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Naddez on March 4, 2009 11:42 AM said...

The dolls looks more updated & realistic. They looked more better than the dolls of old.


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Starryphate on March 4, 2009 6:59 PM said...

I love the new look. I am still a fan of the old look but they needed a pick me up from the old days. My favorite part is that they look more true to the cartoon and the extra accessories. Too cute!

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Sandra K321 on March 5, 2009 10:10 AM said...

I really don't like the new look. They look like they had face lifts and someone stretched their faces. The original designs were warmer and more realistic.

amweeks on March 5, 2009 12:22 PM said...

For the most part, I like the new look although I'm not sure if I like their faces as well as before. I do love that Ariel's hair is so brilliant & beautiful. And any girl would be thrilled to have one of these. They make great gifts!

amweeks on March 5, 2009 12:23 PM said...

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Shelly on March 5, 2009 2:15 PM said...

They look much more realistic to me ... or should I say more like on the movies?!

Shelly on March 5, 2009 2:16 PM said...

I am a follower

cstironkat on March 5, 2009 5:11 PM said...

Disney Princess Darlings Belle Doll is adorable. I like the yellow ball gown with the pretty flower. I know Alison would love any of these dolls. The attention to detail is wonderful.

andrea v on March 7, 2009 10:17 AM said...

I love the new look. I noticed right away that thier faces are longer and more realistic.
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moushka on March 7, 2009 11:03 AM said...

I love the new styles of dolls. To me they look more authentic and more like their movie characters. Their hair is styled better. Their clothing looks better and thier faces are adorable.

Kris on March 7, 2009 1:27 PM said...

I really love the new dolls...way more up-to-date looking!

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WiJoyMom on March 8, 2009 12:30 AM said...

The dolls seem more real looking. There is a photo of 4 together...and you can see that their head shape is not from the same model. They are pretty. I know my daughter would be so excited if I won this for her. priscillawallace at sbcglobal dot net

Red Thread to my Daughter on March 8, 2009 8:15 AM said...

I think the new look is more realisitic to each character.
Lisa
Leeesar@aol.com

caseykelp on March 8, 2009 5:47 PM said...

I like the new look. The dolls have a more true to character look now. So when you are "playing" with them it seems a bit more real to. Doesn't it? Thank you for the giveaway.

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Chris on March 9, 2009 1:01 PM said...

I really like that the dolls do not look like they are wearing tons of make-up! Plus the accompanying friends make play all that more fun!

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Dina on March 9, 2009 2:51 PM said...

I like the new look - the hair looks great, and they seem well made and just beautiful.

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luz on March 9, 2009 4:38 PM said...

im following. the accessories are cool. i've been waiting fir good accuracy character dolls!

coriwestphal on March 10, 2009 10:45 AM said...

These are cool. I think they are much more true to the look of the princess. Less Barbie, more princess.

coriwestphal on March 10, 2009 10:49 AM said...

I'm a follower.

coriwestphal on March 10, 2009 10:49 AM said...

And I'm a subscriber.

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SHERRi SMiTH on March 10, 2009 11:15 AM said...

I think the new dolls are awesome! Really is a step up from when we were kids! I have ALWAYS been a fan of Ariel =)

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SHERRi SMiTH on March 10, 2009 11:18 AM said...

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Chris on March 10, 2009 7:24 PM said...

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Mommyhood is Thankless on March 10, 2009 10:12 PM said...

They look a lot higher end than the Before ones. The old ones just looked cheap

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janetfaye on March 11, 2009 1:06 AM said...

The Dolls are beautiful, just perfect. I love Ariel and Cinderella, they look just like the characters in the movie.

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texaswaitress on March 12, 2009 12:35 AM said...

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I think they all look much richer in clothing colors. The eyes seem so much clearer. I would have to say the quality of the dolls have improved drastically, and there is more to them.


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