Cindy and the Prince get down and boogie woogie.

In the face of all the insistent bashing by politically correct obsessed knuckleheads, Disney's 'Cinderella' has endured the test of time. It is just innocent escapist fairy tale fun and nothing more, no matter what some anal-retentive adults would have you believe.

Capitalizing on the release of the DVD, Disney Interactive has put out not one but two video games based on the tale of a put-upon young woman who rises above her anguished existence to find true love...with the help of a fairy godmother, of course.

You know...Bibbity-Bobbity-Boo...and all that jazz.

'Cinderella: Magical Dreams' for the Game Boy Advanced mirrors the plot of the 1950 film, utilizing footage from the motion picture as cut-scenes. In Disney Interactive's most imaginative release of 2005, players not only get to be dear old Cindy but also the all-powerful Fairy Godmother and the mischievous mice Gus and Jaq too. Disney has all the bases covered and then some to keep a child's interest as they work their way through an assortment of diverse levels.

As Cindy, kids will leap over such obstacles as goofy gophers, cute kittens and harried hens while completing such tasks as feeding horses or watering famished flowers. Once Gus and Jaq come into the picture the tasks and gameplay get a little thorny with complicated jump sequences involving steaming tea pots and spinning clock cogs. Players must also fend off that malicious feline Lucifer and his evil intentions by bouncing buttons off his noggin'. The little ones might require mom, dad or big brother or sister's assistance to get through those parts. Popping bubbles with the Fairy Godmother though should be a snap as is the grand ballroom dance sequence.

Lucifer is looking for a snack in 'Cinderella: Magical Dreams' for the GBA.

'Magical Dreams' has some really cute touches as well. Gus and Jaq slide across a kitchen table on a slab of butter. A wily Lucifer pops his paw through a mouse hole while you, as the rodent comrades, try to slip cautiously by without becoming his mid-day snack and the look on said feline's face when you ping him off with a button or two. The problem is, that cat keeps coming back for more. Talk about a glutton for punishment.

The one fatal flaw with this otherwise exceedingly original release is that the jumping mechanics are completely off. No matter how much patience you exercise when preparing to leap over ground-based objects like puddles of water it is almost impossible to execute a successful jump. It is not clear whether the timing in the game is off or there is some sort of conflict when it comes to the graphical representations but something is clearly not right. Since it is simple though to collect vitality-restoring ribbons or extra life tiaras, it is not difficult to squeak on through by the hem of your dress. It is not like you have to get poor Cindy home before midnight or anything.

The Fairy Godmother lends a helping hand in 'Cinderella: Dollhouse 2'.

While 'Magical Dreams' is made with five to let's say...eight year-olds in mind, 'Cinderella: Dollhouse 2' is suited for kids five and under. In the PC release, children have the chance to assist in the preparations for Cindy and the Prince's wedding anniversary. They decorate cakes, create invitations, fashion the floral arrangements and even remodel portions of the royal castle. Yep. It is 'While You Were Out: The Cinderella Edition' without that gorgeous Chayse Dacoda to help out. Kids do not have to attempt such a massive project alone though. The Fairy Godmother is there to take kids by the hand and guide them through the entire process and kindly congratulate them on a job well done as they complete each assignment. Parents might suffer alarming flashbacks of their own wedding planning fiascos but the wee ones will have great fun exercising their creativity while also learning to follow instructions.