Cure for the Itchy Disney Princess Gown

Many young girls wear a princess costume when visiting the Disney Parks.  Whether it’s on your family’s Disney vacation, or just around the house… do you have a Disney Princess in your household who also values her comfort?  Those gorgeous gowns can be itchy!

Not unlike myself, my daughter won’t wear anything uncomfortable.

So beginning with her first Disney trip at age 4, we were faced with a dilemma:  Whatever is a Princess to do when she wants to dress up, but can’t take wearing an itchy Disney Princess gown?

A pleasant discovery on our first visit to a Disney World gift shop  answered our dilemma:  Disney Princess nightgowns!

The Disney Princess Gown Alternative

The Disney Princess nightgowns are lovely, and come in the same themed colors and characters as do the Disney Princess gowns.    We had my daughter wear her shorts and t-shirt underneath.   The result is a completely soft, comfortable dress up option, which I think is still pretty adorable.

Her 2nd trip, a year later, she chose Belle…

It was a little chilly our 3rd January trip, but Ariel won out with a lovely layered, varying length hemline.  The spaghetti straps didn’t make many photo opp appearances, but you get the general idea.

I have to include mention how I love that the Cast Members treat all little Princesses with equal royal treatment.

It warms my heart to see them greet a young girl dressed in a princess nightgown with as much excitement and adoration as if she were completely decked out in the most glittering ensemble a parent’s money can buy.  No matter how she’s dressed, when a Cast Member warmly greets a little girl as “Princess”, you can see her glow with the sensation of feeling special.

Disney Princess Nightgown vs. Traditional Gowns

Don’t get me wrong, those Disney Princess gowns are amazing!  But even if we did shell out $80-100 for one, my daughter honestly wouldn’t be able to wear it more than 15 minutes.  (At least that’s what happened to the gorgeous, light-up Rapunzel shoes we purchased…)

Here’s why we love the nightgown option so much:

• Half the cost – the nightgowns typically run around $35 (at my last check)
• Extremely comfortable for your child
• Fun Princess-style option for girls who would love to dress up, but refuse to wear an itchy gown
• Ends up being a souvenir they wear hundreds of times (literally, in our case) after returning home.  I confess, I love still getting to see my Disney Princess on a nightly basis.

So if you have issues with your Princess not wanting to wear an itchy princess gown, check out this option during your next Disney trip.  You will find them in many of the larger gift shops at Disney World.  The largest selection, plus all those fun accessories, will most likely be found at Castle Couture.

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