BBBoutique and princess dress questions...

[StephCT]

I have reservation for my daughter's bday at BB Boutique at Disney Springs. I'm planning on doing the Crown Package (least $$). She wants a Belle dress for her bday, but I do not want to spend $200 for the package that includes a dress. A couple of questions...can you buy a dress at the BB Boutique without buying the full dress package? Does anyone know about how much they are? If not, is there another store at Disney Springs to buy a Belle dress? Are the princess dresses at Disney nicer than the $45 one available at the regular Disney Store? (I seem to remember they were different the last time we were there.) Thanks so much!

 

[shbarrett]

We are doing BB Boutique coming up in a bit. I just bought our dresses in advance and will be taking them with us. I've heard this saves on money.

 

[Mrs Geek]

Check out the website for Mom-Approved costumes- they are not Disney-licensed, but they tend to be less expensive and higher quality. They're comfortable (no itchy fabrics or sequins or whatever), they're washable, and they're durable. We bought my daughter the Anna costume and she ran around Epcot in it all day; the Disney Store Cinderella costume, on the other hand, only lasted through a morning photo opportunity.