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

[Funfire240]

This is a little off topic but has anyone purchased the Pocahontas costume from disneystore.com? My 4 yr old dd has really gotten into the movie lately and mentioned being her for Halloween. Then, I could take the dress with us on our Dec trip. My concern is that both of my girls usually complain about the official Disney costumes being too itchy and I was wondering if this one was less itchy.

Have you tried having them wear an undershirt tank or something under the costume? My DD really complains about the itching and I bought simple cotton tanks with straps that she wears under them (we do this will all dresses, not just the costume ones). DD wore one under her dress each day this past trip in Sept and did ok (and it was super hot those days!)

 

[Funfire240]

Does anyone have a picture of an Ariel dress at BBB?

Here is Ariel's ballgown that was purchased on 9/29/12.

 

[ErinsMommy]

Can someone provide insight on the Disney dresses at BBB? Is it the kind that has the velcro closure on the back, or is it a pull over the head type?? Just how itchy is the fabric?? Are they cheaply made--easily ripped?

I bought one from an online store (not Disney) and the princess dresses are really pretty and fabric is soft so nothing itchy about it at all -- but I really don't want to pack it if I don't have to, plus I'm worried about how wrinkled it'll become and how to get the wrinklles out when we get to Disney. Also half the fun for her will be picking out what she wants to be when she sees all the dresses/options.

 

[Funfire240]

Can someone provide insight on the Disney dresses at BBB? Is it the kind that has the velcro closure on the back, or is it a pull over the head type?? Just how itchy is the fabric?? Are they cheaply made--easily ripped?

I bought one from an online store (not Disney) and the princess dresses are really pretty and fabric is soft so nothing itchy about it at all -- but I really don't want to pack it if I don't have to, plus I'm worried about how wrinkled it'll become and how to get the wrinklles out when we get to Disney. Also half the fun for her will be picking out what she wants to be when she sees all the dresses/options.

They Ariel one is pullover and I think they all are but can't say for sure. (my post above yours). The quality appears to be very good. We have other dresses that we took as well bought from the Disney Store - DD had them in her little suitcase adn we took them out and hung them up when we arrived and had no problems with wrinkles. This is the first one we bought at WDW since it's not available at the Disney Store but we've always had good luck with Disney dresses - I've even been able to sell the ones on ebay that she's outgrown because they hold up so well.
DD did complain that it was itchy (but to her anything other than a tshirt is itchy) so I can't say for sure - you can see we had a little purple tank underneath and I normally have her wear white undertanks with her dresses.

 

[ErinsMommy]

Thank you!!

 

[heather13]

The halloween dress is available in MK and Epcot and World of Disney that I saw, 64.95 comes with striped tights, very cute.

Thank you for this update. The BBB reservation folks know nothing.

I wonder if there's a separate Minnie package available at MK or DTD similar to the one they're offering at DL? My girls will hate having their hair twisted and pulled like the hairstyles in the brochure. But they're dying to go to BBB. I was hoping a Minnie package would be a nice middle ground.

 

[Gorechick]

I wish I had gotten the Minnie Halloween dress for my DD when we were there in August. I purchased the hat from DS.com and it is so cute.

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Pocahontas...not sure if Disney parks has changed their Pocahontas since we bought ours, but the last one they sold was super soft. Not itchy at all. It felt like suede when you would run your hand across it. The one from the DS (a few years back) was soft as well. Both the DS and DP dresses are made well. The ones I have from 2006 still look brand new...from the store and the parks and my daughter wore hers all the time.

 

[fflmaster]

Does have a list of all the limited edition dresses that have ALREADY been released.

I know snow white, repunzel and this year is cinderella. Trying to guess at who would be next year?

I little girl really would like a belle dress.

Does anyone know if her dress has already been done a certain year?

 

[hokie98]

I am sure this has been asked/answered a million times, but any tips for preserving the hairdo, etc. overnight? DD's appt isn't until 4pm, so since it's late, what can we do (besides a hairnet) to keep her look intact overnight? TIA!

 

[Samuelle]

My daughter had a great time when we visited the BBB last year! She was 9 at the time so didn't want to dress up, instead she chose the Pop Princess Crown Package and she was delighted with it. Our Fairy Godmother in training was amazing and she really did make the whole experience magical.

I would add a photo but I can't figure out how to upload it!

 

[Gorechick]

I am sure this has been asked/answered a million times, but any tips for preserving the hairdo, etc. overnight? DD's appt isn't until 4pm, so since it's late, what can we do (besides a hairnet) to keep her look intact overnight? TIA!

I used a bandanna/handkerchief to help keep my daughter's "do" overnight. It held up pretty well.

 

[MentalVacation]

Can someone PM me the name of the ebay dress seller/maker? I am thinking we might do a Halloween/trip dress but want to get a nice one if I do that. We have lots of the 'basic' dress up ones, but I want one with a nice full skirt and sturdier top. I've been poking around on ebay and remembered I'd seen mention over here -- but I can't get through 152 pages tonight and I gotta get this thing ordered soon!

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Can someone PM me the name of the ebay dress seller/maker? I am thinking we might do a Halloween/trip dress but want to get a nice one if I do that. We have lots of the 'basic' dress up ones, but I want one with a nice full skirt and sturdier top. I've been poking around on ebay and remembered I'd seen mention over here -- but I can't get through 152 pages tonight and I gotta get this thing ordered soon!

wantsnneeds4u

 

[mjnap]

What are the chances of getting an appointment Nov. 6? Called and there is currently no availability. Should I just hope that someone cancels?

 

[hokie98]

What are the chances of getting an appointment Nov. 6? Called and there is currently no availability. Should I just hope that someone cancels?

I don't know what your chances are (candidly, maybe not great), but I'd keep calling. I had to call about 6x's to get a time slot that worked for us (not a great time, but a manageable time) over a course of a couple of days, and that was about 2 months ago (for an appt next week). I've heard 2 different stories...if you make a mad dash to BBB either in MK or DTD when they open, you *MAY* be able to be worked in. But I've also heard from a CM on the phone that the "Fairy Godmother" DOES NOT allow walk-ins. So if you don't get an appt, and if you think your child wouldn't be absolutely crushed if you can't be a walk-in, then you could try that. Good luck!

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

New Items listed on the front page! I will be in WDW next month ~ I will be sure to get all new literature and even better pictures of the dresses. My little princess is 11 now, and the days of dressing up may be over. (She looks more like she's 13-14 because she's so tall)

I'm back on Dis so I will keep you guys updated from this day forward!

 

[PaigeDad]

Just wondering if I could get some expert opinions. I know there has been some discussion about the quality of the dresses BBB (park) vs Disney Store vs retail. Obviously retail (walmart/target) are not in the same category.

We wanted to get my daughter a cinderella dress for our upcoming trip and Ebay (wantsnneeds4u) as recommended here has great prices on BBB (parks) dresses for $38-41 incl shipping. The disney store is running a sale (25% off) on costume dresses making the Cinderella one around the $36-42 delivered (only complaints seem to be about glitter coming off from customers).

I know the parks dresses retail for $60-65 in the park, and the disney store dress is normally $45. The better savings appears to be the park dress, but I think DD would favor the disneystore dress. I just want to make sure I get a quality product. She's had plenty of retail dresses and they are fine for around the house, but I want this to be much better. We looked at a Merida dress in the Disney Store sometime ago and it seemed to be well made, but I don't know if this is always the case. Any help would be appreciated.

Is there any difference in quality between the disneystore and the disney park dresses? Also my daughter is 38 inches tall (tall for her age), should I go with a 4 (disstore) or 5/6 (disstore), or 4/5 XS (park)? I have no idea what the difference in dimensions is. Any recs?

thanks. I know you experts already know the answer. just don't shoot the newbie.

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Just wondering if I could get some expert opinions. I know there has been some discussion about the quality of the dresses BBB (park) vs Disney Store vs retail. Obviously retail (walmart/target) are not in the same category.

We wanted to get my daughter a cinderella dress for our upcoming trip and Ebay (wantsnneeds4u) as recommended here has great prices on BBB (parks) dresses for $38-41 incl shipping. The disney store is running a sale (25% off) on costume dresses making the Cinderella one around the $36-42 delivered (only complaints seem to be about glitter coming off from customers).

I know the parks dresses retail for $60-65 in the park, and the disney store dress is normally $45. The better savings appears to be the park dress, but I think DD would favor the disneystore dress. I just want to make sure I get a quality product. She's had plenty of retail dresses and they are fine for around the house, but I want this to be much better. We looked at a Merida dress in the Disney Store sometime ago and it seemed to be well made, but I don't know if this is always the case. Any help would be appreciated.

Is there any difference in quality between the disneystore and the disney park dresses? Also my daughter is 38 inches tall (tall for her age), should I go with a 4 (disstore) or 5/6 (disstore), or 4/5 XS (park)? I have no idea what the difference in dimensions is. Any recs?

thanks. I know you experts already know the answer. just don't shoot the newbie.

The park dresses are made very well. They are put together better than most of the DS dresses, however, the DS dresses are made good too. We have used both throughout the years and really it depends on the particular dress. If you think your daughter would like the design and make of the Disney Store dress I'd order that one. If you can swing it get both! (You can always resell them later and make some of your $ back) I know your little girl won't mind and believe me, these little princesses will get a lot of wear and playtime out of these dresses!

 

[PaigeDad]

The park dresses are made very well. They are put together better than most of the DS dresses, however, the DS dresses are made good too. We have used both throughout the years and really it depends on the particular dress. If you think your daughter would like the design and make of the Disney Store dress I'd order that one. If you can swing it get both! (You can always resell them later and make some of your $ back) I know your little girl won't mind and believe me, these little princesses will get a lot of wear and playtime out of these dresses!

thanks, OTHA.

Are you familiar with the quality of this dress from the disney store versus a park one?

http://www.disneystore.com/costumes...derella-costume-for-girls/mp/1307546/1000395/