2019 Ariel 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Doll - Disney Parks Diamond Castle Collection - Disneyland Purchase - Front Cover Removed
I finally caved and got the Disney Parks Ariel LE Doll from Disneyland today, the 4th of the July. I got her from Disneyana on Main Street. They only had one on display, but they got one for me from the back, in an unopened shipping carton. The shipping carton said 2073 of 3000, but there is no evidence of a Certificate of Authenticity for the doll itself. Although I haven't deboxed the doll yet, I did take the front plastic cover off.
She is $129.99, the same as last year's Disney Parks Pink Aurora 60th Anniversary LE Doll, which was the first doll in the Diamond Castle Collection. I got 20% off with my Annual Pass discount, so the cost was $103.99, or $112.05 with tax.
She is less detailed than LE 17 inch dolls by the Disney Store, and even previous Disney Parks LE dolls. In particular, she doesn't have rooted eyelashes. She doesn't have any rhinestones in the fabric of her dress (but there are stones in the brooch in the bodice). There is embroidery in the skirt near the hem, but none in the over-skirt. There is no decoration or jewelry in her hair. There is no display stand, and apparently no CoA. But she is a very pretty doll.
I will debox her soon, and post detailed photos.
2019 Ariel 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Doll - Disney Parks Diamond Castle Collection - Disneyland Purchase - Front Cover Removed
I finally caved and got the Disney Parks Ariel LE Doll from Disneyland today, the 4th of the July. I got her from Disneyana on Main Street. They only had one on display, but they got one for me from the back, in an unopened shipping carton. The shipping carton said 2073 of 3000, but there is no evidence of a Certificate of Authenticity for the doll itself. Although I haven't deboxed the doll yet, I did take the front plastic cover off.
She is $129.99, the same as last year's Disney Parks Pink Aurora 60th Anniversary LE Doll, which was the first doll in the Diamond Castle Collection. I got 20% off with my Annual Pass discount, so the cost was $103.99, or $112.05 with tax.
She is less detailed than LE 17 inch dolls by the Disney Store, and even previous Disney Parks LE dolls. In particular, she doesn't have rooted eyelashes. She doesn't have any rhinestones in the fabric of her dress (but there are stones in the brooch in the bodice). There is embroidery in the skirt near the hem, but none in the over-skirt. There is no decoration or jewelry in her hair. There is no display stand, and apparently no CoA. But she is a very pretty doll.
I will debox her soon, and post detailed photos.