Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique ~ ALL you need to know + Tons of Pix ~ Updated 10/2012

[nannye]

If you stay at the resorts you get free parking, but MK is the one park that you are better off with the bus usually because of the way parking is there. The buses take you right to the entrance, if you drive, you have to take a ferry or the monorail to the entrance. I always allowed an hour to get to whereever I was going by bus on our last trip. So if my ADR was at 8:00am I planned to be at the bus stop at 7:00am, this was a POP. As for the CRT Ressie - you will have no trouble getting to your ressie at 9:00am with an 8:00 appt - but you will probably want to do the pictures after breakfast because the photoshoot is not at the castle. I'm not sure where it is now - but it was at the front of the park when my DD did it. They give you the extra makeup so you can touch up before pictures. That's what we did.

Thanks seems like the plan, I just called and changed the 8:30 appointment at BBB to 8 am. We'll be at the bus at 7 am (I am dreading having to wake V up at 6:30, but I will just prep some breakfast the night before and well do BBB then CRT then some Fantasy land then probably head back to the resort by 2 for a nap (if I can get her to have a nap) and a swim and then well go back to the park for more rides and fireworks or whatever.

Whew, planning is going to be super duper hard.

 

[jenseib]

Do the BBB. Get the photos. Do Fantasyland. Then have the first open slot of the day for lunch if you can get it. It makes for a great first half of the day.

I think this is the best plan too.

 

[ElizabethSwann86]

can you just buy the hairpieces, incase you don't feel like doing the boutique, and i'm not talking about the princess wig's i'm talking about the ones that the girls pick out when they choose what hairstyle they want in the boutque, because i'm and adult and think its silly for an adult to pay 49 bucks for all that other stuff when I just want to get one of those hair pieces its a waste of money, but the hair pieces are cool, its cute for little girls but not someone like me to have the sash and glitter that the package comes with.

 

[mastermind307]

I have a couple of questions about BBB.
1. My dd has bangs, will they leave them down or slick them back?
2. Do you get to pick which crown you want? We will be doing the package that includes the hair, make-up and nails and will be bringing a dress.
3. Can we bring our own crown if DD doesn't want the one that comes with the package?

 

[mom2rtk]

I have a couple of questions about BBB.
1. My dd has bangs, will they leave them down or slick them back?
2. Do you get to pick which crown you want? We will be doing the package that includes the hair, make-up and nails and will be bringing a dress.
3. Can we bring our own crown if DD doesn't want the one that comes with the package?

1) We have had it done both ways. Your choice.

2) She'll get to pick the color crown she wants.

3) Yes, you can bring your own.

Have fun!

 

[jenseib]

1) We have had it done both ways. Your choice.

2) She'll get to pick the color crown she wants.

3) Yes, you can bring your own.

Have fun!

Hey! You are supposed to be sewing!

 

[mom2rtk]

Hey! You are supposed to be sewing!

So what are you...... my mother??????

Apparently I need one today!

Back to work I go.............

 

[jenseib]

So what are you...... my mother??????

Apparently I need one today!

Back to work I go.............

 

[mom2pixies]

Sorry--this question may have already been asked, but I am new to Disney and I'll be going in September for my daughter's Wish Trip for the first time. Our wish grantor has already booked her for a BBB appointment (in MK) our first morning. The appointment is at 9:00 a.m. and I understand the park opens at that same time. I'm a little confused about reservations that are pre-'rope drop.' Where do you go to be allowed in early?

I want to make certain we get to BBB on time. How exactly do we enter the park before it opens to ensure we don't get stuck in lines or in parking, etc.? Also, how early before the appointment should we arrive? The usual 10-15 mins?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Singledad]

Sorry--this question may have already been asked, but I am new to Disney and I'll be going in September for my daughter's Wish Trip for the first time. Our wish grantor has already booked her for a BBB appointment (in MK) our first morning. The appointment is at 9:00 a.m. and I understand the park opens at that same time. I'm a little confused about reservations that are pre-'rope drop.' Where do you go to be allowed in early?

I want to make certain we get to BBB on time. How exactly do we enter the park before it opens to ensure we don't get stuck in lines or in parking, etc.? Also, how early before the appointment should we arrive? The usual 10-15 mins?

Thanks in advance!

there is a line on the far right for those with advance reservations. You just tell them you have one for BBB and they should let you in no problem. This is awesome because you can get those pictures in front of the castle with very little people in the background if you get in early enough!

How early to get in? well, I had a 9:05am ressie before (for dining in the castle) and we entered the park around 8:40am. We managed to grab a few photos in front of the castle and then head in to check in. If I did it again, I would try for a few more min, more like 8:30 to have more time for photos. i'd arrive 15 min early at most. there really isn't much room to wait in from what i heard.


p.s. I noticed I wasn't that clear. I never drove to a park, I always take disney transport. So I am no help with parking. Once you park, take monorail or ferry over, and are outside the gates themselves, head to the right. there will be ropes set up for different lines, on the far right you will see one for advance reservations. That is the line you want. Feel free to ask CM's along the way to make sure you are indeed headed the right direction. but that line when i went was super short. after i got off the bus i was at the castle within 5 min. I was quite surprised!

 

[rozlady]

1) We have had it done both ways. Your choice.

2) She'll get to pick the color crown she wants.

3) Yes, you can bring your own.

Have fun!

Hi:

You seem to be "Princess" expert, so I thought I would ask you. We are going during Christmas and want to do the CRT with BBB before. If we do the castle package, do we get to keep the costumes & accessories.

My daughter has superfine hair and does not like even hairclips in them. She has a short bob and wears it down. How difficult would this whole hairdo be for her? If we get CRT for lunch, how early can I make her appt so she keeps everything in place until at least the pictures & lunch.

TIA...

 

[mom2rtk]

Hi:

You seem to be "Princess" expert, so I thought I would ask you. We are going during Christmas and want to do the CRT with BBB before. If we do the castle package, do we get to keep the costumes & accessories.

My daughter has superfine hair and does not like even hairclips in them. She has a short bob and wears it down. How difficult would this whole hairdo be for her? If we get CRT for lunch, how early can I make her appt so she keeps everything in place until at least the pictures & lunch.

TIA...

All we ever do is the basic package with hair, makeup and nails. I believe the castle package is the one that includes the costume and crown. So yes, you get to keep it.

A few things to keep in mind:

1) First, if you're going for Christmas, you need to watch the calendar and make your reservations right AT the 180 day mark. That might be here already.

2) bring along a change of clothes that is comfortable. The costumes are adorable, but pretty scratchy. Some girls will be fine to wear them all day, some will want them off right after the photos. It also helps if you have a white camisole or something she can wear UNDER the costume.

3) If you are doing BBB and CRT the same day, I highly recommend doing BBB the earliest appt you can get (prefereable before park opening) then following up with lunch at the castle. This gives you time for a few rides in Fantasyland and time for the photoshoot at Castle Couture before you head in to eat. BBB can and will run behind schedule, and you don't want to be sweating your lunch reservation time.

Have fun! It's a great age. Take tons of pictures and have a magical trip!

 

[rozlady]

All we ever do is the basic package with hair, makeup and nails. I believe the castle package is the one that includes the costume and crown. So yes, you get to keep it.

A few things to keep in mind:

1) First, if you're going for Christmas, you need to watch the calendar and make your reservations right AT the 180 day mark. That might be here already.

2) bring along a change of clothes that is comfortable. The costumes are adorable, but pretty scratchy. Some girls will be fine to wear them all day, some will want them off right after the photos. It also helps if you have a white camisole or something she can wear UNDER the costume.

3) If you are doing BBB and CRT the same day, I highly recommend doing BBB the earliest appt you can get (prefereable before park opening) then following up with lunch at the castle. This gives you time for a few rides in Fantasyland and time for the photoshoot at Castle Couture before you head in to eat. BBB can and will run behind schedule, and you don't want to be sweating your lunch reservation time.

Have fun! It's a great age. Take tons of pictures and have a magical trip!

Thanks mom2rtk. Is there anyone who can get us reservations early? We are staying off property and were told we were ineligible for reservations before the 180 day mark.

 

[mom2rtk]

Thanks mom2rtk. Is there anyone who can get us reservations early? We are staying off property and were told we were ineligible for reservations before the 180 day mark.

Sorry, but no..... for many reasons........... not the least of which is that it requires a credit card hold.

 

[rozlady]

Sorry, but no..... for many reasons........... not the least of which is that it requires a credit card hold.

Not even a travel agent?

 

[mom2rtk]

Not even a travel agent?

Not that I'm aware of. Just be on the phone at 7 AM Eastern at the 180 day mark and go from there. If you can't get in until later in the morning, go for a later CRT time, late lunch or even dinner.

 

[miprender]

Thanks mom2rtk. Is there anyone who can get us reservations early? We are staying off property and were told we were ineligible for reservations before the 180 day mark.

Besides the fact that you need a CC to reserve as mom2rtk pointed out you would also need a valid confirmation number of your reservation on Disney property.

But I would not fret too much, when you call at the 180 day you should be able to get what you want. I can't imagine that it would be all booked up.

 

[jenseib]

Thanks mom2rtk. Is there anyone who can get us reservations early? We are staying off property and were told we were ineligible for reservations before the 180 day mark.

It is not bookable for ANYONE earlier than 180 days out. Just like the dining. It dodens't matter if you are staying onsite or not, you just can't book it any earlier.

 

[GreatGranny]

It is not bookable for ANYONE earlier than 180 days out. Just like the dining. It dodens't matter if you are staying onsite or not, you just can't book it any earlier.

Just to add to this .....like ADR's, BBB follows the 180+10 policy for people staying onsite

 

[mastermind307]

I just ordered my DD a Belle dress of ebay for our Nov. trip. We will be doing BBB, but our appointment isn't until 10:25. Is there anywhere to put the dress so we don't have to carry it around until our appointment time? Can I take to to BBB and have them hold it?