My seven-year-old is totally enamored with the fairy paradise of www.pixiehollow.go.com. It's a lovely little computer world that allows you to create a fairy and then fly her throughout Pixie Hollow. While there, you can "friend" other fairies and chat with them, buy trinkets and clothes in the virtual shops, and simply play and explore to your little heart's content. You can do most everything for free, but if you want to purchase some items and do the "extras," you have to pay a subscription fee. My daughter keeps casually mentioning how her fairy really doesn't have enough clothes, etc., and that she really needs to become a "member." Cheapo Mom is content to let her play for free.
If you have boys, and they're not keen on joining the fairy world, they can now have a similar--albeit very different as well--experience in the World of Cars online community (www.worldofcars.go.com). Much like Pixie Hollow, you can create your own car, with customized specs and colors, and join the race! And, also like PH, you can chat with other cars and enjoy much of the site for free. But a paid subscription will get you the "premium" services.
Disney is committed to keeping these sites safe and friendly for kids. There are no ads, and there are parental controls available too. If you get the "Mom, I'm bored" speech this summer, you might want to let your kiddos log on and join the fun.
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