Journey Girls® Doll Review

We’ve put together the ultimate Resource Guide for Journey Girls® dolls. Be sure to leave a comment and tell us which of their great dolls is your favorite and why. Also check out our other Ultimate Resource Guides for A Girl For All Time®WellieWishers™, and Hearts For Hearts Girls® for more reviews and helpful tips. 

Limited Time Contest: Scroll down to enter our doll giveaway!

About Journey Girls®

As the name suggests, the Journey Girls® are a group of friends who travel the world together. Each doll has their own unique leadership skills and way that she helps her friends along their adventures. Journey Girls® were formerly the private label 18-inch doll of Toys “R” Us stores, but were moved by the company to being sold primarily on Amazon in July of 2019.

 Journey Girls® Features:

  • 18-inches tall
  • Rooted hair
  • Hand painted faces
  • Painted and applied eyelashes
  • Vinyl breastplate and cloth torso
  • Recommended for ages 6 and up

    The Ultimate Pattern Collection for Journey Girls® 

    Looking to make cute clothes designed to fit your Journey Girls® doll? Our collection of sewing patterns for these unique dolls includes all the wardrobe staples you're looking for, from classics like jeans and t-shirts, to fun skirts and fancy dresses.  

     

    Journey Girls® Measurements

    Journey Girls® Measurement Sheet

     Journey Girls® Compared to American Girl®

     

    While the Journey Girls® doll is 18-inches tall, she has different proportions and measurements compared to an 18-inch American Girl® doll. The main differences between the two dolls are that the Journey Girls® have a slimmer cloth torso than the AG dolls. This means that Journey Girls® pants and skirts are quite a bit smaller than ones made to fit 18-inch American Girl® dolls. The Journey Girls®, A Girl For All Time®, and American Girl® dolls are pictured above to show that the three dolls are different enough in size to all require different sized clothing and shoes, but are similar enough to be styled together with the same scale of props and furniture.

    Journey Girls® Free T-shirt Sewing PatternGet the PatternReady to make a t-shirt for your Journey Girls® doll? Our FREE trendy t-shirt pattern is for you. This easy to follow PDF pattern guides you through each step with illustrated step-by-step pictures! Have fun using a variety of knit fabrics or even your outgrown tees upcycled to make adorable doll clothes!  

     

    Journey Girls® Character Names And Descriptions  

    Each year the girls are rereleased with new outfits and accessories inspired by a new location they have traveled to, such as London, Paris, and Italy.

    Journey Girls® Chavonne

     

    Chavonne: Chavonne loves to be in the spotlight performing music. She comes dressed in a vibrant red-orange cape, white t-shirt, navy leggings, and cute vegetal print rain boots. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Buy Chavonne Now

     

     

    Journey Girls® Kelsey

     

    Kelsey: Kelsey loves reading and learning new things. Her auburn hair and green eyes go perfectly with her navy blue beanie, plaid button up shirt, and purple skirt with suspenders. Her look is complemented by her grey socks and black combat boots. Buy Kelsey Now

     

     

    Journey Girls® MeredithMeredith: Meredith has long blonde hair and blue eyes, and her interests are health and fitness. She comes dressed in a preppy combo of a gingham button down and knit sweater, paired with a faux leather mini skirt. She also comes with a designer-inspired yellow handbag and black loafersBuy Meredith Now

     

     

    Journey Girls® Callie

     

    Callie: Callie is a dedicated dancer with a great sense of humor. She has brown hair and brown eyes and comes dressed in a pink t-shirt and sequined gold skirt. With matching gold sandals, clutch, and headband, Callie really shinesBuy Callie Now

     

     

    Journey Girls® KylaKyla: With brown hair and brown eyes, Kyla is an artistic photographer. She comes dressed in a graphic tee and light wash jeans with decorative patches. Her red fringe bag and black ankle boots complete her chic look. Buy Kyla Now 

     

     

    Journey Girls® DanaDana: Dana loves caring for animals and showing her friends cute animal videos to make them smile. She has straight brown hair and blue eyes. She comes dressed in a long pink cardigan, monkey print t-shirt, denim skirt, and white sneakers. Her purple bucket bag and socks complete the look, along with her cute pink glasses. Buy Dana Now

     

    Journey Girls® MikaellaMikaella: Originally released in 2014 as a special holiday doll, Mikaella has since joined the Journey Girls® as a permanent part of the gang. Mikaella is interested in cooking and exploring new cultures through the foods they offer. She has strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes. She comes dressed in a pink chiffon romper with attached open-front skirt, paired with sandals, clutch bag, and a flower in her hair. Buy Mikaella Now

     

    Journey Girls® IleeIlee: Originally released in 2016 as a special holiday doll, Ilee has since become a permanent member of the Journey Girls®. Ilee is described as a “free-spirited nature lover,” and comes dressed in a frilly plaid dress. Her accessories include knee high socks, pink high-top sneakers, and a pink heart shaped purse. Her hair is blond with a pink streak at the front and her eyes are blue. Buy Ilee Now

     

    Journey Girls® Jordanna Holiday DollJordanna: Released only for the holiday season in 2013, Jordanna was a special edition Paris collection doll. Jordanna loves to study fashion and enjoys shopping. She came dressed in a dark blue ball gown paired with white gloves, a matching blue clutch, and silver jewelry. She has blonde hair and hazel eyes. 

     

    Journey Girls® Giovanna Holiday DollGiovanna: In 2015, Giovanna was the special edition  holiday doll. Her long blonde hair and blue eyes are complimented by a masquerade-style silver mask, paired with a red ball gown and faux fur capelet. She also came with silver gloves and a matching wristlet clutch. She was the first Journey Girls® to come with pierced ears

     

     

    ENTER TO WIN A Journey Girls® Kyla Doll 

    To enter this week's contest, simply click the link below and then enter through the giveaway widget at the bottom of the blog post, there are many things you can do to earn multiple entry points!

    Contest Details: You enter through the entry form that is embedded on this page and appears just below this paragraph, if you don't see it, be sure to visit the page from your desktop or an alternate browser such as Google Chrome. It may not appear on all mobile devices. The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. This is not a comment contest - in other words, leaving a comment on the bottom of this page is not an official entry method. The only required entry method is to leave a comment under this post and then confirm that you did it in the contest widget. One person will receive the Kyla doll. You can enter once, or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increase your chances of winning. Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. While we wish we could run this contest everywhere, for legal reasons it is only open to eligible residents of the U.S. and Canada, not including Rhode Island. This contest is exclusively endorsed by Liberty Jane Clothing and Pixie Faire. Not endorsed by or affiliated with Journey Girls®. 

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    We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and tell us - which Journey Girls® is your favorite! Commenting below and confirming your entry in the widget above gives you one entry method, the other methods are listed in the widget above, be sure to enter in as many ways as you can to receive the maximum amount of entries to win one Journey Girls® Kyla Doll!

    Thanks, everyone!

    The Pixie Faire Team

     


    100 Comments

    Frances
    Frances

    February 26, 2020

    I love Kyla best!

    cathy
    cathy

    February 26, 2020

    Dana is my favorite. Love the glasses.

    jana
    jana

    February 26, 2020

    Either Ilee or Meridth. Both are beautiful! Its the blond hair and the beautiful blue eyes that makes a doll that any little girl would love.

    Karen Hurd
    Karen Hurd

    February 26, 2020

    My favorite has bee Mikaella for some time now because I just love her look!

    Donna B
    Donna B

    February 26, 2020

    I love Kelsey with her red hair, as I had red hair until I got old. They are all sweet and would love one.

    Ravishingrosie
    Ravishingrosie

    February 26, 2020

    I just love the Kelsey doll. Her likes are the same as mine. Plus She is a Ginger, again just like me. I currently am the proud owner of an Our Generation Doll named April, with ginger hair and green eyes with glasses. I also own a My Life as an Outdoorsy Girl whom I named Ellen. Again another Ginger. I have been a life-long doll collector and I enjoy making and designing outfits for my girls and the dolls my four granddaughters also have.

    Tanya
    Tanya

    February 26, 2020

    Initially I like Kelsey because of that red hair, then as I went thru the list of dolls Kyla caught my eye. This was before I even read what doll was being given away. This doll, if I should win, would be for my cousin’s granddaughter who is almost 7 yrs old. The perfect age to get her interested in these dolls. Would give me time from now til Christmas to sew up a wardrobe. Thanks for the opportunity to win!!!

    Tanys
    Tanys

    February 26, 2020

    Initially I like Kelsey because of that red hair, then as I went thru the list of dolls Kyla caught my eye. This was before I even read what doll was being given away. This doll, if I should win, would be for my cousin’s granddaughter who is almost 7 yrs old. The perfect age to get her interested in these dolls. Would give me time from now til Christmas to sew up a wardrobe. Thanks for the opportunity to win!!!

    Mary
    Mary

    February 26, 2020

    Having a variety of the 18" dolls to let customers see that what the purchase from me isn’t just for Am. Girl dolls. I currently use a Madame Alexander, an 18" doll from Ben’s five and some, a Wal-Mart doll and a 14" Heart to Heart doll. I would love this one too

    Pat
    Pat

    February 26, 2020

    The characteristics that are important to me are a sense of humor (Callie) and love of animals (Dana) …it’s so hard to choose just one!

    Ruth
    Ruth

    February 26, 2020

    Mikaella Is my favorite Dolls are so much fun to share with my granddaughters. They love the clothes and I enjoy making them. Thank you for creating patterns and for the chance for a new doll.

    Carole
    Carole

    February 26, 2020

    Dana is my favorite.

    Lynn Sande
    Lynn Sande

    February 26, 2020

    Kyla would be my favorite as it reminds me of my granddaughter who is also taking photography in school.

    Nicole
    Nicole

    February 26, 2020

    They are all adorable

    Heather
    Heather

    February 26, 2020

    I love Kyla!

    Sandra Stuckless
    Sandra Stuckless

    February 26, 2020

    I love Kyla! Her hair…her eyes…her passion for photography…what’s not to love?

    Jan M
    Jan M

    February 26, 2020

    My favourite doll is Kelsey. She reminds me of my granddaughter who has red hair.

    Charlene
    Charlene

    February 26, 2020

    I like Kelsey because of her red hair, which I also have.

    Betty B.
    Betty B.

    February 26, 2020

    I think Kyla is my favorite because she reminds me of my granddaughter who is just getting into this type of doll. She loves her baby dolls but now wants a bit older doll. Thanx

    Moi
    Moi

    February 26, 2020

    Ilee’s personality is the most pleasing to me so I would pick her.

    Lucretia Crowe
    Lucretia Crowe

    February 26, 2020

    My favorite Journey Girl is Kelsey. I like her because she has red hair and loves to read and learn new things like I do.

    Barb
    Barb

    February 26, 2020

    My favorite Journey girl is ….all of them. They are adorable and they go together to create a nice array of friends.

    Erni
    Erni

    February 26, 2020

    Kyla is my favorite.

    julie
    julie

    February 26, 2020

    My favorite is Meredith.

    Lyn K
    Lyn K

    February 26, 2020

    A beauty for sure. Would love to give her to a very special little girl who has a birthday soon. Then I could make her clothes.

    Marian
    Marian

    February 26, 2020

    I like Kyla as she looks like my daughter.

    jackie koepnick
    jackie koepnick

    February 26, 2020

    Meredith is so cute and like her best but kyla is very pretty thank you all for the work and time you put into these

    Susan Russell
    Susan Russell

    February 26, 2020

    I luv Giavonni, she is so pretty

    Susan
    Susan

    February 26, 2020

    My favorite is Kelsey because of her red hair.

    sally
    sally

    February 26, 2020

    i love them all.they are all pretty dolls and unique in there own way.every little girl would be proud to own one..im grown and would love to own some myself…

    Leann
    Leann

    February 26, 2020

    Such beautiful dolls! Hard to pick a favorite but I think Kyla is gorgeous!

    CHERYL
    CHERYL

    February 26, 2020

    I bought Kyla for my little neighbor who looks just like Kyla!

    Marge Storms
    Marge Storms

    February 26, 2020

    Chavonne is my favorite! She was the first 18 inch doll I bought and I love the way the clothes look on the Journey Girls!

    Misty Chapman
    Misty Chapman

    February 26, 2020

    I think I have to go with Kyla as my favorite, she has such a sweet smile and beautiful skin tone.

    Nancy
    Nancy

    February 26, 2020

    Kelsey is my favorite. I love her long red hair. Reminds me of my sister.

    Nancy
    Nancy

    February 26, 2020

    Kelsey is my favorite. I love her long red hair. Reminds me of my sister.

    Nancy
    Nancy

    February 26, 2020

    Kelsey is my favorite. I love her long red hair. Reminds me of my sister.

    Karen
    Karen

    February 26, 2020

    I love the Meredith doll – she looks like my family! Love the stress on action and fitness, too!

    Heather
    Heather

    February 26, 2020

    Kyla is my favorite, she is beautiful!

    Terry Taylor
    Terry Taylor

    February 26, 2020

    Kelsey has such beautiful red hair and green eyes.

    Audrey
    Audrey

    February 26, 2020

    Kyla is our favorite because she looks like our Samantha.

    Linda
    Linda

    February 26, 2020

    Kyla is like both my daughter and grand daughter

    Monique
    Monique

    February 26, 2020

    Kyla is my favorite. reminds me of my oldest grandaughter.

    Deb
    Deb

    February 26, 2020

    Yes, Kyla is my favorite! She’s beautiful!

    Nancy
    Nancy

    February 26, 2020

    I like Kyla and Kelsey, they are both beautiful dolls. Thank you pixie faire for all your wonderful patterns and the opportunity to win such a beautiful doll.

    Carol
    Carol

    February 26, 2020

    Callie She reminds me of my granddaughter who loves to dance, loves pink loves life and has similar coloring of eyes and hair and hairstyle An she loves dolls

    sandra pipitone
    sandra pipitone

    February 26, 2020

    KALA because of granddaughter look alike!

    Diane Kirkpatrick
    Diane Kirkpatrick

    February 26, 2020

    Kyla because of the beautiful red hair….just like my daughter’s!

    Kelsey
    Kelsey

    February 26, 2020

    I like kelsey because of her name, her beautiful hair and that she has a love of reading.

    Mara
    Mara

    February 26, 2020

    It’s funny, while looking at all the dolls, I chose Kyla as my favourite and scrolling down she is the chosen doll for the free give away. Thanks for the opportunity to win this pretty girl!

    Sheila
    Sheila

    February 26, 2020

    I am new to these dolls. I hope to win because I would love to meet her! Then I can comment on her from having her in person.

    Pat D
    Pat D

    February 26, 2020

    Just starting my journey with dolls as I have my 1st grand daughter. I like Callie as I like the description.

    Linda
    Linda

    February 26, 2020

    I like IIee because she reminds me of my granddaughter who is a free spirit and has beautiful blond hair.

    Amy
    Amy

    February 26, 2020

    Jordana is very beautiful! Thank you for all of the giveaways!

    Doris
    Doris

    February 26, 2020

    Mikaella has the same hair color as my granddaughter

    Cindy
    Cindy

    February 26, 2020

    I like Kelsey and Kyla the best! Thank you pixie faire team and everyone!

    Jody
    Jody

    February 26, 2020

    Mikaella has to be my favorite. She looks just like my Granddaughter Mickie. The ’M’s’ have it!

    Diana Geiger
    Diana Geiger

    February 26, 2020

    I like Ilee her blonde hair reminds me of my daughter when she was young and pink is her favorite color.

    Patricia
    Patricia

    February 26, 2020

    Chavonna has such a gorgeous look about her, The dark hair and large wonering eyes, full of adventures to come.

    Bridgette
    Bridgette

    February 26, 2020

    I think they are all very pretty! But I really like Meredith, Callie and Kyla,I think I like Kyla the best! Thank you so much for the giveaways!

    Leanna
    Leanna

    February 26, 2020

    Chavonne is my favorite—she has such a lovely look!

    Ann
    Ann

    February 26, 2020

    Kelsey is my favorite. Love her red hair!

    Fran T
    Fran T

    February 26, 2020

    Kelsey and Kyla are my favorites. Kelsey because I am of Irish descent and can see her in the traditional Irish dance dress. I also love that she has green eyes. Kyla reminds me of a free spirit, and like me is artistic and creative! I collect the 18 inch dolls and she will be a beautiful addition!

    Jean
    Jean

    February 26, 2020

    Love Ilee and Meredith with their beautiful long blonde hair just like my granddaughter.

    Debbie W
    Debbie W

    February 26, 2020

    The choice is so hard – they are all beautiful and special in their own way! Meredith looks more like my daughter, Dana’s interests are more like my daughter, but she would be happy with any of them. I love to watch her interact with her dolls. She tells me she doesn’t “play” with them – they are her girls and she treats them like real children! Precious to see this love and learning experiences in her life. Thanks for the opportunity.

    Jean
    Jean

    February 26, 2020

    All the Journey Dolls are adorable. I LOVE Kyla, love the sweet expression on her face.
    Love Dana as well, that is my daughter’s name.

    Debra
    Debra

    February 26, 2020

    Kelsey is my favorite – the red hair attracts me every time! But these dolls are all beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity.

    Tammy
    Tammy

    February 26, 2020

    Kyla has the type of casual vibe that appeals to me.

    Pat
    Pat

    February 26, 2020

    Like Callie…love the bangs.

    Nicole
    Nicole

    February 26, 2020

    I like ilee the best, as she looks just like my grand-daughter. She is absolutely beautiful.

    Bonnie
    Bonnie

    February 26, 2020

    I like Dana. She is. So cute with her glasses!

    Angela
    Angela

    February 26, 2020

    Oooh! Sooo pretty! Meredith, Kelsey, and Kyla are definitely my top three favorite based on appearance, but Kyla is a photographer like me! I love it!

    Fran Renton
    Fran Renton

    February 26, 2020

    The dolls are all adorable and I would love to win the Kyla doll as she reminds me of my granddaughter. But I think my favorite is Dana as she reminds me of my daughter as a child.

    Cindi T
    Cindi T

    February 26, 2020

    Love them all!

    Joyce
    Joyce

    February 26, 2020

    Kyla gets my vote

    Sparkle
    Sparkle

    February 26, 2020

    Such a beautiful variety of lovely dolls ,,, I am partial to Mikaella and Callie and can’t seem to choose between them. While very different, they are both speaking to me.

    Karen S Hoenie
    Karen S Hoenie

    February 26, 2020

    Dana is my favorite because I work with, and rescue animals. I’ve raised over a dozen kittens from birth from sad situations, and one puppy who was almost dead when I got him. He’s now going to be 6 in April.

    Julie
    Julie

    February 26, 2020

    Callie is my favorite

    BevM
    BevM

    February 26, 2020

    These dolls are so pretty. Michaela looks the most like my granddaughter, so I like her best.

    Mae
    Mae

    February 26, 2020

    I love the Kyla doll! She has a subtle beauty.

    Jeannie
    Jeannie

    February 26, 2020

    Kyla…beautiful hair and eyes

    Jeannie Bennett
    Jeannie Bennett

    February 26, 2020

    Kyla…beautiful doll…

    Diane Goff
    Diane Goff

    February 26, 2020

    My nieces love these dolls; the dolls are so pretty and “adventurous.” My personal favorite is Kyla, because of the photographer character trait….and she looks like my daughter-in-law. 💜

    Maureen Fry
    Maureen Fry

    February 26, 2020

    I like Kelsey, love her red hair! My granddaughter would also love her.

    Sassafras
    Sassafras

    February 26, 2020

    Jordanna looks gorgeous, so she would be my favorite.

    Pat
    Pat

    February 26, 2020

    I have always loved Kyla. There is just something about her face.

    Doll Lover
    Doll Lover

    February 26, 2020

    My favorite is the very first holiday edition JG doll, JORDANNA of Paris. She is a beautiful doll with a gorgeous blue gown outfit & accessories, and is very hard to find new in box or complete now. I love all the JG dolls—and have collected at least one of each of the characters (those made before TRUs closed). Thanks Pixie Faire for making patterns for more outfits for them!

    Debra Masquelier
    Debra Masquelier

    February 26, 2020

    I love the Kyla doll and would donate her to some lucky needy child in a heartbeat.

    Mary Hargrave
    Mary Hargrave

    February 26, 2020

    I’m liking Kyla the most, although all the dolls are so cute! I love Kyla’s outfit and her artistic profession.

    Nina Kastner
    Nina Kastner

    February 26, 2020

    My favourite is Dana. Probably because she looks like me and has glasses.

    Patricia
    Patricia

    February 26, 2020

    It’s a toss-up for me between Kyla and Kelsey but they are all adorable.

    Jackie
    Jackie

    February 26, 2020

    Kayla is my favorite.

    Denise Linden
    Denise Linden

    February 26, 2020

    My favorite is Ilee because not only does she look like my granddaughter, but has the same personality! I would love to win the Kyla doll for her though. She loves having different types of “girls” in her doll friends group.

    June
    June

    February 26, 2020

    I love Kyla. She reminds me of my granddaughter with brown hair and brown eyes

    James
    James

    February 26, 2020

    I think my favourite is Meredith, but it might be Kelsie, or it might be Kyla!

    Betty
    Betty

    February 26, 2020

    I choose Chavonne. Her hair and coloring are gorgeous!

    Jenni Rose
    Jenni Rose

    February 26, 2020

    Hi Pixie Faire! You’ve done it again! What a great giveaway! This was a very hard choice, but my favorite is Chavonne. Her features are so beautiful and unique and I love music just like she does!

    Marietta
    Marietta

    February 26, 2020

    iLee gets my vote

    Lynda Obremski
    Lynda Obremski

    February 26, 2020

    Kyla is beautiful.but so are the others.

    Laurie
    Laurie

    February 26, 2020

    Kelsey is my favorite because of her red hair. Thanks for the chance to win!

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