BBB - Disney Springs vs Magic Kingdom - HELP!

[hawaiilife]

I have a reservation at BBB for my 4 year old DD on our MK day. The appointment isn't until 4:15 and we have a 6:40pm ADR at 1900 PF. We also have a PPO BOG reservation this day so going to DS isn't an option even though that location has multiple openings all day. I am worried that 4:15 is late in the day to spend that much money on an experience that she wont get to enjoy for very long. Am I crazy to think this? I thought it might actually be a good thing so she's not hot and miserable all day. I'm going back and forth on pros and cons. I had really hoped for an early afternoon or late morning appointment. Unfortunately with BBB the only way I can check for cancellations is by calling.

DS has multiple openings throughout our entire stay. One of the representatives was really pushing that I go to the DS location on one of the days we won't be in the parks. I really thought it would be special to do it in the castle though, and my DD keeps saying she's getting her hair done in Cinderella's Castle.

I don't know what to do! Is 4:15 too late? She probably wont get a chance to walk around MK before our dining reservation anyway, so is it smarter to go to DS? Has anyone here had any luck securing a cancellation closer to our dates? Any help is very appreciated!

 

[Kae]

We choose DS for DD on a non-park day & did 1900 for Dinner that night. She loved it and I sprayed the heck out of and it lasted the next day too, not quite as pretty but still ok.

 

[hawaiilife]

I'm so stressed about this! Is there any chance of going right at RD (or PRIOR to park opening? We have a PPO BOG reservation at 8:05AM so I could head there right after breakfast) and getting in earlier than my allocated 4:15 time slot? I have heard as the day goes on they get busier and busier and maybe I would get lucky and there will be a no show?

 

[pookybean]

If you are not able to switch (or even if you are but want to save a little money) bring her own princess dress/pretty sundress and only have her hair and make up done. It will save you a little bit of time and won't cost as much as the full package. It really is just as special, I think my DD liked wearing a sundress better than the princess stuff in the August heat. I haven't tried getting in without an appointment, but I think they are pretty strict. Is going to DS after your breakfast an option? Maybe breakfast, a couple of rides, back to resort for a swim, DS for BBB and then head back to MK?