Which is better for a 2-year-old?

Both are rated 18 months to 5 years. The Ice Palace is lower and wider, so a 2-year-old can reach the whole set without climbing. The DreamHouse is taller and better once a child stands and reaches up.

Is the DreamHouse worth the extra money?

At $37.44 versus $19.99 as of the latest prices, you pay about $17 more. You get three floors, five play pieces, and 45-plus songs and sounds instead of two figures and a single palace.

Which has more sounds?

The Barbie Little DreamHouse. It lists 45-plus songs, sounds, and phrases across 4 activation points. The Ice Palace has lights, music, and sounds but no published count.

Do both need batteries?

Yes, both use 3 AA batteries. The Ice Palace lists batteries as included; the DreamHouse lists them as required, so plan to buy a set.

Which takes up less floor space?

The Ice Palace. It is 24 by 16 inches and 6 inches tall. The DreamHouse is 24 by 24 inches and 16.5 inches tall.

Which is better for a Frozen fan?

The Ice Palace. It includes Elsa and Olaf and is themed to Arendelle. The DreamHouse is Barbie-themed with no Frozen characters.

Fisher-Price Little People Frozen Ice Palace vs Fisher-Price Little People Barbie DreamHouse

Both are Fisher-Price Little People playsets for ages 18 months to 5 years, but they differ in size, sound, and price. The Frozen Ice Palace is the cheaper pick at $19.99 at Everyday Kids as of November 4, and it is a wide, low palace with Elsa and Olaf. The Barbie Little DreamHouse is a taller three-floor house with 45-plus songs and sounds, priced at $37.44 at Everyday Kids as of November 2. Buy the Ice Palace for a Frozen fan on a budget; buy the DreamHouse for more rooms, more sound, and more figures to move around.

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