The future Disney princess, Rapunzel,  arrived in London to do some sightseeing before she is officially welcomed as the 10th Disney Princess character at a high profile, star-studded celebration that will take place in front of a global audience on October 2, 2011. Rapunzel will be visiting famous London landmarks every day this week (September 26-30) and taking pictures along her journey. Rapunzel stopped at the Thames riverside to admire the beautiful Tower Bridge in the glorious late September sunshine.

For her celebration, little princesses from across the globe will watch Rapunzel be welcomed into the Disney Princess royal court by Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Pocahontas, Snow White and Tiana. As an official member of the Disney Princess court, she will be celebrated and recognized as such across Disney, and will be included in all Disney Princess products featuring multiple characters, in addition to her own merchandise line.

This actually does not surprise me at all based on the popularity of the Tangled movie!  I also expect that Rapunzel will be one of the top Halloween costumes for girls this year, too, as the costume is adorable.

Oh, how cute are these??? I just found them today on the Disney Store site and am so in LOVE with these little cuties!! The Wish-a-Littles by Kidada for Disney are adorable figures of beloved Disney princesses, each holding a secret: a charm necklace that complements the princess.

Kidada Jones is the daughter of famed composer/arranger Quincy Jones and Peggy Lipton and has been making her mark in the fashion world for quite some time. The Kidada couture line for Disney includes these super adorable Wish-a-Littles figures that hold charms, a line of t-shirts, accessories, and jewelry that have a sense of whimsy to them for girls of all ages.

Right now you can get Wish-a-Littles as Cinderella, Tiana, Snow White and Belle. They retail for $39.50 each and include the corresponding charm. Click on the images below for more details and ordering information.

Kidada for Disney Store Wish-a-Little Tiana Figure with Charm Necklace Kidada for Disney Store Wish-a-Little Snow White Figure with Charm Necklace Kidada for Disney Store Wish-a-Little Belle Figure with Charm Necklace Kidada for Disney Store Wish-a-Little Cinderella Figure with Charm Necklace

Which one is your favorite? I think I have to have Snow White.

If you’re never sure where to put the ten Disney princess dresses your child loves to dress up in, then this is the perfect solution.  The Disney Princess Costume Organizer features a bar for hanging costumes and divided bins for smaller items. By having a costume organizer it means that you’ll have a specific rack, and its sleek and space-conscious design means it won’t take up the entire room.

The best thing about it is that you’re likely to make the child feel similar to how you feel when a box from Seventy-seven Diamonds turns up in the mail – very, very happy and excited. It’s an entire clothing line, just for their princess moments! Adorable, affordable, and space-saving. Win-win-win.

Ever since my girls were very young, one of their favorite activities has been playing dress up. We have a huge bin of costumes and accessories that they drag out and use for everything from tea parties to “rock concerts” – depending on the day. We have always stored them in a big plastic bin, but it is messy, the dresses get wrinkled, and it doesn’t really add to much. The costume organizer is a solution we need!

Click here to order the Disney Princess Costume Organizer directly through Amazon.

Looking for some great princess costumes for Halloween or just daily dress up fun? Check out my showcase of more than 30 of the best princess costumes for girls.

Buzz is definitely building around the new Disney Princess Tiana from the upcoming Princess and the Frog movie scheduled for a November/December premier. Princess Tiana is Disney’s first new princess in years and the first African American princess to be added to the princess posse. Some of her merchandise from the dolls, costumes, and books are starting to show up in stores.

I have a feeling that the Princess Tiana halloween costume is going to be a big hit this year:

Child Disney Princess Tiana
Price: $29.99
This Halloween dress your little princess as Disney’s newest Princess Tiana from The Princess And the Frog movie. Costume Includes:, Dress with layered skirt and attached Princess Tiana character cameo, This licensed Disney Princess costume is great for every day dress up in addition to Halloween, Also makes a great gift.

Here are a few of the dolls:

Disney The Princess and The Frog Princess Tiana Doll

Disney Just One Kiss Princess Tiana Doll

And some of the books include:

• The Princess and the Frog: Tiana’s Cookbook: Recipes for Kids
• The Princess and the Frog: Princess Tiana and the Royal Ball
• Learn to Draw Disney’s The Princess and the Frog (Licensed Learn to Draw)
• Disney Princess and the Frog Movie Theater Storybook and Movie Projector

And it looks like there are Wii and DS games set to go with the movie (of course):

• Princess and the Frog (DS)
• Princess and the Frog (Wii)

Princess Tiana is definitely one of the more beautiful Disney Princesses in my opinion! Her movie is based on the fairy tale – The Tale Of The Frog Prince and has been remixed and is now set in the French Quarter of New Orleans.

The theme will quickly become one of the most popular birthday party themes, I’m sure, and her toys and games will be hot this holiday season too. Here are some of our favorites (click on image for ordering info).

Princess and the Frog Ultimate Party Pack Princess and the Frog Party Blowers Princess and the Frog Cake Topper Princess and the Frog Bayou Edible Icing Cake Topper Princess and the Frog Cake Plates Girls Princess Tiana Costume – Disney’s Princess And The Frog Costumes Baby and Toddler Felicia Frog Costume – Baby Animal Costumes Girls Deluxe Princess Tiana Costume – Disney’s Princess And The Frog Costumes Girls Deluxe Shimmer Princess Tiana Costume – The Princess And The Frog Costumes Princess Tiana Wand – The Princess And The Frog Costume Accessories Princess Tiana Shoes – The Princess And The Frog Costume Accessories Princess Tiana Tiara – The Princess And The Frog Costume Accessories Disney Princess Lenticular Puzzle 48-Piece – Ariel/Jasmine/Tiana Disney Princess Sparkling Princess Princess Tiana Doll Dinsey Princess Tiana Mini Cosmetic Kit Disney Princess Tiana and Naveen Wedding Set Tin Purse Carry All – Princess Tiana Adult Princess Tiana Costume – Disney Princess Costumes Princess Tiana Shimmer Deluxe Exc Disney Princess Tiana Bayou Wedding Dress Doll Disney "Princess Tiana In Blue Ballgown" Articulated Fashion Doll EK Disney Sticker Large Princess Tiana EK Disney Sticker 3D Princess Tiana Frog Princess Personalized Invitation Princess and the Frog Invitations Princess and the Frog Invitations (8) Princess and the Frog Favor Set Princess and the Frog Deluxe Favor Set Princess and the Frog Favor Boxes Princess and the Frog Party Favor Box Princess and the Frog Lip Gloss Necklaces (4) Disney Princess and the Frog Basic Party Pack Disney Princess and the Frog Deluxe Party Pack & 8 Favor Boxes

Denise at Doll Collecting was one of the lucky ones to go to the Toy Fair this year and see some of the products to be released in the near future. I am really excited to see Disney’s new Princess Tiana, the first african-american Disney princess, and the star of the upcoming movie The Princess and the Frog (release date Christmas 2009).

The doll, made by Mattel, comes with a frog that asks for a kiss – how cute is that? From Denise’s photo, Princess Tiana looks like she is a perfect fit in the Disney princess family and I just love her eyes!

The theme will quickly become one of the most popular birthday party themes, I’m sure, and her toys and games will be hot this holiday season too. Here are some of our favorites (click on image for ordering info).

Princess and the Frog Ultimate Party Pack Princess and the Frog Party Blowers Princess and the Frog Cake Topper Princess and the Frog Bayou Edible Icing Cake Topper Princess and the Frog Cake Plates Girls Princess Tiana Costume – Disney’s Princess And The Frog Costumes Baby and Toddler Felicia Frog Costume – Baby Animal Costumes Girls Deluxe Princess Tiana Costume – Disney’s Princess And The Frog Costumes Girls Deluxe Shimmer Princess Tiana Costume – The Princess And The Frog Costumes Princess Tiana Wand – The Princess And The Frog Costume Accessories Princess Tiana Shoes – The Princess And The Frog Costume Accessories Princess Tiana Tiara – The Princess And The Frog Costume Accessories Disney Princess Lenticular Puzzle 48-Piece – Ariel/Jasmine/Tiana Disney Princess Sparkling Princess Princess Tiana Doll Dinsey Princess Tiana Mini Cosmetic Kit Disney Princess Tiana and Naveen Wedding Set Tin Purse Carry All – Princess Tiana Adult Princess Tiana Costume – Disney Princess Costumes Princess Tiana Shimmer Deluxe Exc Disney Princess Tiana Bayou Wedding Dress Doll Disney "Princess Tiana In Blue Ballgown" Articulated Fashion Doll EK Disney Sticker Large Princess Tiana EK Disney Sticker 3D Princess Tiana Frog Princess Personalized Invitation Princess and the Frog Invitations Princess and the Frog Invitations (8) Princess and the Frog Favor Set Princess and the Frog Deluxe Favor Set Princess and the Frog Favor Boxes Princess and the Frog Party Favor Box Princess and the Frog Lip Gloss Necklaces (4) Disney Princess and the Frog Basic Party Pack Disney Princess and the Frog Deluxe Party Pack & 8 Favor Boxes

I finally got around to watching Camp Rock with my daughters and thought it was pretty cute. And of course, as we were walking through the store, what did I notice – yep, they have Camp Rock Fashion Dolls (like they did with High School Musical and Hannah Montana).

So far it looks like there is:

Disney’s Camp Rock Mitchie Fashion Doll

Disney’s Camp Rock Shane Fashion Doll

Camp Rock Singing Doll 2-pk. – Mitchie and Shane

Camp Rock Singing Doll – Shane

Camp Rock Singing Doll – Mitchie

What? No Tess yet?  I’m sure she’ll be out before we know it.