We vacationed for a week at Disney World when Emma was 4 years old and completely besotted with princesses. A fair bit of time was spent lining up to see each and every princess, get her autograph, have a chat and pose for a photo. Then we met Aladdin and Jasmine…
As soon as Emma approached the pair, Aladdin knelt down and started chatting with Emma while Jasmine hovered in the background so beautiful and princess-y.
Aladdin proceeded with the signing of the autograph book – chatting with Emma the entire time.
Writing a special message that amused them both.
Once the book had been signed, the chatting began in earnest.
Jasmine made valiant attempts to insert herself into the conversation but she had been forgotten.
Even in the posed photo, she was relegated to the background.
Somehow, I think the princess was supposed to be the main attraction here but the handsome and charming Aladdin stole the show and my daughter’s heart.
Mary @ The World Is A Book
How adorable! It’s great that you were able to capture this whole Aladdin interaction. Maybe if Jasmine went down to Emma’s eye level, she may have gotten some attention too. =)
Debs at Focused on the Magic
How sweet! It’s so nice to see Aladdin getting down to Emma’s eye level to engage Emma. He was not only charming but thoughtful.
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Lisa Wood
Gosh that is too cute! I love how he got down and spoke with your daughter! Emma must have fallen in love then and there 😉
Great photos. Does she still have the book that he signed?
Mark
What a great encounter with Alladin.
Pam
Aww so cute! Aladdin is my all time favorite of the Disney royalty! I’m not surprised he was so charming with your daughter – all my Aladdin experiences have been great!
Lisa Goodmurphy
It was quite fun to watch – I think Jasmine was a bit taken aback that she wasn’t getting any attention!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Aladdin was one of the most charming characters that we have ever met!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Lisa! Yes, Emma has an autograph book from each visit to Disney and she has kept them all. Katie also has kept her books from when she was younger.
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Mark – It was definitely memorable!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Pam! Aladdin was definitely a charmer – I think Emma could have spent all day chatting with him!
Mouse Fan Diane
very cute, I love the interaction with Aladdin
Stephanie Zielinski
How adorable! What sweet pictures. Also a great testament to the people who are hired by Disney 🙂
Steve
Every interaction we’ve had with Aladdin has been great as well, which makes it very tough to follow up on the whole “No talking to boys” rule that my daughters are under. I guess I can make an exception for a fictional character who only lives in Disney parks. Unless Capt. Jack is around. Then the rule is back in force.
Filip Demuinck
Very beautiful, the character are really impressive. I am sure you had a good time. I even liked Alladin and Jamine. Maybe Jasmine a bit more because I am an adult.
Greetings,
Filip
Lucinda @Without a Care in the World
Seriously sweet story. Poor Jasmine.
Tami (@CO_MtnMom)
That’s so funny! He musta been a pretty charming Aladdin to be able to steal away a four year old’s attention from a Disney Princess… impressive. 🙂
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Diane!!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Stephanie! I agree about their hiring practices – it takes a special kind of person to be sweet to kids all day long. I know I couldn’t do it! 🙂
Lisa Goodmurphy
I think it must be a job requirement that Aladdin be handsome and charming! I don’t think you need to worry about Aladdin but those One Direction boys you need to look out for!!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Filip – I don’t imagine that you would be the only adult impressed with Jasmine! 🙂
Lisa Goodmurphy
Yeah, Jasmine tried hard but she just couldn’t get the focus back on her!
Lisa Goodmurphy
Tami, he was very charming – he had my full attention too! 🙂
Kathy Kelly
Ha! My son did the exact same thing to Prince Eric when he met Ariel — well, can you blame them, really?
Onna
So cute! I’m a big fan of Aladdin as well! haha. Too funny she was more concerned with him than Jasmine! :]
Jess @UsedYorkCity
Talk about a dream come true! Emma’s future beau will have big shoes to fill…those of a prince!:-)
Karen
That was so sweet.
Lisa Goodmurphy
Can’t blame them one bit, Kathy!! 🙂
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Onna! I’m not sure Jasmine thought it was funny, but I did!
Lisa Goodmurphy
You’re right, Jess – she may be in for a lot of disappointment! 🙂
Lisa Goodmurphy
Thanks, Karen!!