So since the merch got re-designed about 2 years ago. The parks have slowly been changing the dresses of the princess. Cinderella, Belle, Aurora and Ariel have currently had changes in the US parks and slowly into Tokyo.
Paris is a little late with the changes but Cinderella got her new dress at the start of the Christmas season. (Rumours where around earlier this year and they came true) So Belle's new dress is next on the list.
But here is Cinderella's old and new dresses:
Old:
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Cinderella (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alternativerock123/6038866879/) by ThatDisneyLover (http://www.flickr.com/people/alternativerock123/), on Flickr
New:
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2814/10910794143_24f8c9ddd1_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alternativerock123/10910794143/)
Cinderella's New Dress (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alternativerock123/10910794143/) by ThatDisneyLover (http://www.flickr.com/people/alternativerock123/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5486/10910519685_dabcd2a4c3_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alternativerock123/10910519685/)
Cinderella's New Dress (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alternativerock123/10910519685/) by ThatDisneyLover (http://www.flickr.com/people/alternativerock123/), on Flickr
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2864/10910777674_a3a7100a8f_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alternativerock123/10910777674/)
Cinderella's New Dress (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alternativerock123/10910777674/) by ThatDisneyLover (http://www.flickr.com/people/alternativerock123/), on Flickr
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/10910749155_10888a2e02_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alternativerock123/10910749155/)
Cinderella's New Dress (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alternativerock123/10910749155/) by ThatDisneyLover (http://www.flickr.com/people/alternativerock123/), on Flickr
The rumour said that Belle's dress would arrive this year too - but I think it won't come till the new year now. And if we are following the same pattern, it is: Cinderella, Belle, Aurora, Ariel and then Snow (who is still to have her design in the US parks) Also a rumour is that Jasmine might have an update too.
What do you guys think of the new dress? :D
we are just back from dlp and meet cinderella new dress is much better also meet belle and had a diff dress from last year
It´s been a while since Snow got her new design in the American parks, and I have to say I really like it.
But in the meantime Aurora has been wearing her old dress again in DL and WDW. I absolutely love her new dress and I really hope it will come back. Does anyone know why she is wearing her old dress again?
And do you guys think that her new dress will be pink or blue when (if?) it comes to Paris?
Quote from: PrincessEnya on February 26, 2014, 11:14:39 AM
It´s been a while since Snow got her new design in the American parks, and I have to say I really like it.
But in the meantime Aurora has been wearing her old dress again in DL and WDW. I absolutely love her new dress and I really hope it will come back. Does anyone know why she is wearing her old dress again?
And do you guys think that her new dress will be pink or blue when (if?) it comes to Paris?
Yes I am 50/50 on Snows new design since she's my favourite. But it's still lovely.
Aurora's new dress supposedly had problems with the fabric that (if memory serves) that the dye was rubbing off fast and it was very easy to rip. But, that's what I've heard.
I hope it will remain blue, but do match the merchandise, I bet it will become pink all the time. =[ I can feel it. Since she doesn't really match the other parks either. BUT you never know, she might stay blue!
But yeah if Paris follows the rules of the other parks, Belle should get her re-design next! It was November when Cinders got hers and normally the designs come in every 3/4 months. So fingers crosses Belle gets hers next month or after! =D
I hope Aurora will keep wearing blue in Paris too! And I can't wait to meet Belle in her new outfit, I love the softer color of it and her new hair style :D
Cinderella looks so pretty! She's making me want to visit the Pavillion!
How many princesses have gotten their redesigns at Paris already?
Only Cindy I'm afraid. :(
Quote from: PrincessEnya on June 03, 2014, 09:42:11 AM
Only Cindy I'm afraid. :(
Awww, that's a shame :( I was expecting to see Belle in her new redesign this July. Her older dress isn't bad, but I prefer the softer tone of yellow her redesign has. Thanks for your answer!
No problem! I prefer the new designs of all the dresses actually, especially Snow's. Hopefully we'll see some arriving in Paris soon. Who knows when though, it could be this July!
Princess Enya, you were right! Belle debuted with her redesign today at the park!
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Source: @InsideDLParis (1/2 (https://twitter.com/InsideDLParis/status/475212970767949825/photo/1), 3 (https://twitter.com/InsideDLParis/status/475225943012040704/photo/1))
That dress is stunning! Looking forward to meet her ;D
I know! I logged on just to tell you! ;D Doesn't she look beautiful?
I really love the redesign of Belle's dress. It looks much more beautiful and fits in with the film better.
One question I have though why do you think it is taking so long for the redesigns to transfer to Paris and the other parks from the states?
Is it because they went to see the reactions and if the new outfit is satisfactory especially after Auroa's new dress was pulled as the material was too thin and ripped in everyday use.
Quote from: dazzle_v2003 on June 11, 2014, 10:48:03 PM
I really love the redesign of Belle's dress. It looks much more beautiful and fits in with the film better.
One question I have though why do you think it is taking so long for the redesigns to transfer to Paris and the other parks from the states?
Is it because they went to see the reactions and if the new outfit is satisfactory especially after Auroa's new dress was pulled as the material was too thin and ripped in everyday use.
I think it's because the park must pay to TWDC for the rights of every costume they use, and maybe they're slowly investing in making new dresses. After all, there's been a lot of money spent on Ratatouille, and they've also added new characters recently, which means new costumes/more paying for rights (Clarabelle, Russel, Elsa/Anna)
StarGazer thanks for replying. I forgot completely that they have to pay TWDC for costume rights and you are correct with so many new characters it's a lot of money to pay for rights.
It's good that they are continually to add additional characters though and not using the excuse of the new princess costumes to not be able to afford new character rights
Random question apart from unique costumes for parades and shows only at DLP are the standard character outfits all made in Paris too with direction obviously from WDC or shipped over from the states? Hopefully that question makes sense.
While we were there June 22-27
Belle and cinderella were wearing new dresses
Aurora had old design on in auberge but a pink dress in the parade with a different design
So there is a chance she may turn pink
Bit of ashame really as I do prefer blue
I think, Aurore always had the pink dress in the parade and the blue one for meet and greets. ( As far as I remember)
Courtesy of InsideDLParis and DLRP Express on Twitter, Ariel's new look has debuted in Paris today.
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It's a nice refresh. What does everyone think?
I saw this dress when I went to California in June. I like it mostly except for the puffy arms! that looks a bit odd to me. the old dress was just as good though!
I ran into Ariel at L'Auberge de Cendrillon during my stay last week, and she was indeed in her new dress. :)
The old design had more style in my opinion, but I can certainly see that the softer top is much more comfortable than a stiffer Victorian corset design like the old one had. :)
And comfort of the CMs is quite important, they're out and about quite a bit during a day. ;D
I agree, I like the new dress except for the puffy sleeves... I know they should be a little puffy, but this is a bit too much I think. I like the shiny fabric on the bottom though! Very nice. :)