Actually, her name was still Princess Toadstool at this point.

And I've tried it many times. I usually had Mario, Geno and Bowser in my party. There are a few fights that I'll use her just for healing or something, then get rid of her right after. Because Group Hug is the rockinest for healing.

I liked the side stuff, like Culex, the Casino, the Super Jump challenges, and all the other junk to be done.