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

[jenseib]

That is PERFECT!! We are staying offsite in a condo so he has her own room and everything. I can totally sneak it in there after she's sleeping!! Thank you!!!

On page 12 of my trip report I have the note I left posted. I think it's about half way down the page. The link to my TR is in my signature

 

[woodnymph]

I was planning to take youngest daughter (turning 4 at WDW) to BBB for our trip in the Fall. My oldest daughter (12) has decided she would like to do it and dress as a princess all day, too. I had assumed she would feel too old for this now. But, we never did BBB with her when she was younger and I want to make sure she gets to do it if she wants it. She should fit fine in a sz 12 dress. But, I'm concerned about shoes. Do I need to bring shoes for her? Or will there be something available? She wears about a size 6 1/2 women's shoe.... Thanks!

 

[strmtroopr96]

I was planning to take youngest daughter (turning 4 at WDW) to BBB for our trip in the Fall. My oldest daughter (12) has decided she would like to do it and dress as a princess all day, too. I had assumed she would feel too old for this now. But, we never did BBB with her when she was younger and I want to make sure she gets to do it if she wants it. She should fit fine in a sz 12 dress. But, I'm concerned about shoes. Do I need to bring shoes for her? Or will there be something available? She wears about a size 6 1/2 women's shoe.... Thanks!

In all the times that we have done the BBB or our DD's have dressed up in Princess costumes at WDW, they have never worn actual Princess shoes except once. Oldest DD dressed as Ariel and had the matching shoes which hurt her feet after not long and were taken off. LOL

Any other time, the girls have worn crocs, sneakers, or flip flops and were much comfier. You can find matching colors or even glittery shoes as well.

 

[Ohana90]

I was planning to take youngest daughter (turning 4 at WDW) to BBB for our trip in the Fall. My oldest daughter (12) has decided she would like to do it and dress as a princess all day, too. I had assumed she would feel too old for this now. But, we never did BBB with her when she was younger and I want to make sure she gets to do it if she wants it. She should fit fine in a sz 12 dress. But, I'm concerned about shoes. Do I need to bring shoes for her? Or will there be something available? She wears about a size 6 1/2 women's shoe.... Thanks!

What we did with my DD was we brought one of our own dresses with the shoes and did the whole makeover, Once the photos were over she changed into her crocs. but kept the dress on for a little longer.

 

[jenseib]

Technically children over 10 are not allowed to wear costumes to the park.
If she is big for her age, they may say something at the entrance.

 

[woodnymph]

Technically children over 10 are not allowed to wear costumes to the park.
If she is big for her age, they may say something at the entrance.

Really? She's tiny for her age - 20th% for height & 45th for weight. But, she'll be on an adult ticket. That hadn't even crossed my mind....

 

[woodnymph]

Any other time, the girls have worn crocs, sneakers, or flip flops and were much comfier. You can find matching colors or even glittery shoes as well.

What we did with my DD was we brought one of our own dresses with the shoes and did the whole makeover, Once the photos were over she changed into her crocs. but kept the dress on for a little longer.

Thanks, Ladies! We hadn't decided yet if we were going to bring dresses for the girls or just let them pick at BBB and do the big package. Definately leaning toward bringing our own now....

 

[Ohana90]

Technically children over 10 are not allowed to wear costumes to the park.
If she is big for her age, they may say something at the entrance.

I dont believe that because I have seen adults dressed up. No one has ever said anything to them. Ive seen adults in minnie and other princess like outfits. They just keep it on a down low to not be confused with the real cast members.

 

[jenseib]

I dont believe that because I have seen adults dressed up. No one has ever said anything to them. Ive seen adults in minnie and other princess like outfits. They just keep it on a down low to not be confused with the real cast members.

I don't know the exact age, but that is the rule. I think it is 9 or 10. Now whether all CM's enforce it is a different story, but they can chose to do so.
During parties, people are allowed to dress up, like Princess and Pirates and MNSSHP.
That being said, on our trip in March i saw a couple that were dressed up as pirates. It was pretty much normal clothes that had a pirate look, but they were definately dressed that way on purpose, so I know they were allowed in, unless they changed after they arrived, which I doubt.
I'm just stating what the rule is. Again, it isn't always enforced, but can be.

They talked about it more on the other BBB thread, but I can't tell you where, since it is so long.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Okay...I am so sick to my stomach right now I can't stand it! Last year my DD had no intrest in BBB...this year at 10 she really wanted to do it...she let me know a little to late to reserve it for her...so I call EVERYDAY! and hope that I will get an appointment. NO luck so far. We are eating at CRT at 10am and was hopeful we could get in before then. One CM told me on the phone that "sometimes" you can walk up and get in...is this realistic? It will be a EMH for morning...should I get her up early...be there when the gate opens and hope for the best...or do I say forget it? I will keep trying to call...keeping my fingers crossed. Any advice here would be great!

 

[jenseib]

Okay...I am so sick to my stomach right now I can't stand it! Last year my DD had no intrest in BBB...this year at 10 she really wanted to do it...she let me know a little to late to reserve it for her...so I call EVERYDAY! and hope that I will get an appointment. NO luck so far. We are eating at CRT at 10am and was hopeful we could get in before then. One CM told me on the phone that "sometimes" you can walk up and get in...is this realistic? It will be a EMH for morning...should I get her up early...be there when the gate opens and hope for the best...or do I say forget it? I will keep trying to call...keeping my fingers crossed. Any advice here would be great!

Try for DTD. They have openings more often. Or do it the day before. Or just another day of the trip.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Try for DTD. They have openings more often. Or do it the day before. Or just another day of the trip.

I have been trying DTD too when I call. No luck there either...

I'll just keep calling...

 

[pinkcroc]

I would try right at 8am, in case someone with an appointment oversleeps. Hopefully it will not be us, we have an 8am on the 14th!

 

[mom2rtk]

Can anyone answer the what we do when she is done questions? Can we stay in the park or do we have to leave or can we do her pictures at exposition hall? Can our whole family go with her for her appt or can only myself and my hubby and son(just turned 4) go with her? Thanks in advance

4 more days till we are disney

From what I hear, they have a small Rope Drop ceremony at the back side of the castle. You would wait there along with the first wave of CRT breakfast diners who will be done and waiting to get into Fantasyland.

We're hoping to do this very thing in September on my daughter's birthday.

Does anyone know if it's hard to get the 8 AM at BBB? I can't decide if I should call for the 8 AM BBB or the CRT lunch first!

 

[jenseib]

I would definately call for CRT first.

 

[mom2rtk]

I would definately call for CRT first.

Yeah, that was my inclination. It's just that the TIME is more important on the BBB, but for lunch we can take ANY time really. I just want to be done at the Boutique before park opening.

It just seems like the other 2 times we have done BBB, it seemed to take forever........

But you're right, I should do CRT first........... I have a week's worth of ADR's to do, so maybe I'll call for CRT, then BBB, then back to the ADR line to finish........

 

[tracipierce]

Hi everyone! not been on this thread for a while, but our trip is coming up soon and we will be heading to BBB again

Have read through quite a few pages and haven't got time to read through them all, but what I wanted to know is, can you still book BBB 180 days out or has it changed to 90 in line with the dining reservations?

Also, is the cost of the makeover more at MK than at DTD?

TIA!

 

[mom2rtk]

Hi everyone! not been on this thread for a while, but our trip is coming up soon and we will be heading to BBB again

Have read through quite a few pages and haven't got time to read through them all, but what I wanted to know is, can you still book BBB 180 days out or has it changed to 90 in line with the dining reservations?

Also, is the cost of the makeover more at MK than at DTD?

TIA!

Sorry to say BBB is now 90 days too. We're hoping to book first thing on my daughter's birthday and would rather have that little detail wrapped up already!

 

[jenseib]

The prices are the same at both places

 

[hellokittiemama]

We did BBB in February at DTD. My daughter 4 year old daughter got the fairytale princess hairdo. I took it out after 2 days, amazing that it stayed up since her hair is curly but fine.

We brought our own dress that I had gotten from the Disney store on clearance, and I am so glad that I did. It was still expensive but they didn't have this dress or anything like it at the DTD store and it got SOOOO many complements. Since it was Cinderella, my daughter's fav - we then went to dinner at 1900 park fare with Cindy, Prince Charming, Stepmom etc and she got a ton of attention. She even danced with prince charming!

We can't wait to go back! Just booked our next trip for Sep09 and daughter is asking to do BBB again, this time Sleeping Beauty. I think we'll bring our own dress again since that worked out so well last time!