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

[scrappinam]

I have a 9 year old that is so excited about doing this. The problem we are facing is that she loves the look of the princess dresses but is so uncomfortable in them. I haven't been able to purchase one before our trip because she needs a 12 and they don't carry that size in stores. She really needs to try one on before we buy. I did find some tie on aprons that look like princess dresses but aren't made of itchy material and was thinking of doing that. My question for the ones who have already done BBB is if you think not having an actual princess dress will lessen the experience for her? She is getting to the age where I think this will be her last time to be able to do this and I really want her to feel special.

My daughter hates the itchy dresses too. I ordered her a dress from a lady on etsy. She makes them based on measurements. She has many different characters. They are all soft and cool. My daughter loves them. Don't know if I am allowed to give the store name on the forum. You can pm if you want it.

FYI I have no connection to the store owner just a happy repeat customer.

 

[luvmy2babies]

I have a 9 year old that is so excited about doing this. The problem we are facing is that she loves the look of the princess dresses but is so uncomfortable in them. I haven't been able to purchase one before our trip because she needs a 12 and they don't carry that size in stores. She really needs to try one on before we buy.

I did find some tie on aprons that look like princess dresses but aren't made of itchy material and was thinking of doing that.

My question for the ones who have already done BBB is if you think not having an actual princess dress will lessen the experience for her? She is getting to the age where I think this will be her last time to be able to do this and I really want her to feel special.

My daughter was 9 when she did it the first time and did it again at 10. We didn't do the princess dress. When she was 9, we also had a reservation at the Castle for dinner so I got her a pink ankle length gown. I got it on ebay. I did a search for "flower girl dresses" and "junior bridesmaid dresses" to find it. It was around $22. Added some Disney Princess accessories and white sandals.

At 10 we didn't have the dinner reservation so I went with something a little more playful. I got her a sparkly tank top, a pink pettiskirt and a denim vest with some inexpensive accessories. And again we had white sandals.

She asked if she could do it until she aged out. Probably going for our last one this summer. She'll be 11. We have a lunch reservation at the castle so I went back to eBay and got her another ankle length gown. It's lavendar. Still looking for the sandals. She wears a camisol and shorts under the gown, but they are soft underneath. Just makes it easier to change to have that on.

 

[PixieDustPrincessXO]

Has there been any talk of them adding an Anna and Elsa option in the future?

In December and January at least I know they had Anna and Elsa wigs that could be put on by the fairy godmother as part of the transformation. They also had/have Anna and Elsa costumes but I know they had problems keeping stock up because of the popularity.

 

[squirrel4569]

Have the wands for the princesses changed at all? My daughter had one from her Cinderella makeover a few years ago that broke and I'd like to get a replacement but the one they sell in the local store is different than what they had at the parks. Curious if they still have the same version at the park as they do in the store.

 

[disneyshea]

If you want to add accessories to a hairstyle, for instance your child picks the Diva and you get the long hair with rhinestone pins, but she really wants the tiny tiara too, you can pay to add that on.

Or if she picks the color star and just wants a mickey barrette to take home to wear you can buy it.

Okay, that's what I read on another post somewhere. I guess we will see what add-ons she comes up with. I'm sure that it will be quite a few.

 

[lillykat]

Have the costumes changed since last May? Anyone have photos of the current dresses?

 

[shellypaige]

Does anyone know if you can still get a discount at BBB with a Disney Visa card? Last year when we were there you could

 

[jenseib]

Does anyone know if you can still get a discount at BBB with a Disney Visa card? Last year when we were there you could

As far as I know, you never could. I have gone several times and never was given one.

 

[shellypaige]

As far as I know, you never could. I have gone several times and never was given one.

Sad! Thanks for replying when we were there last year it was 20% off the big package (the one with the costume and everything) with your Disney visa. I wasn't sure if it was always the case or if it was just a special promotion

 

[jenseib]

Sad! Thanks for replying when we were there last year it was 20% off the big package (the one with the costume and everything) with your Disney visa. I wasn't sure if it was always the case or if it was just a special promotion

My guess is it was a special promotion. Most visa discounts are only 10%.

 

[mommy2paisley]

I noticed the pictures in the post are dated from several years ago. Anyone have updated pics of the dresses they have now? This will be our 4th trip with DD and she has been wanting to be able to do the big package each time......and I always said no. This year, we'd like to let her do that but I' also like to see the selection of dresses ahead of time

 

[ecf]

I would also love to see pictures of current dresses, especially Belle and Cinderella. Are they the same glittery mess that Disney Store dresses are? Thanks!

 

[Funfire240]

I would also love to see pictures of current dresses, especially Belle and Cinderella. Are they the same glittery mess that Disney Store dresses are? Thanks!

They are different styles from the Disney Store but still glittery. There was an updated thread with new pictures within the last few months. I'll see if I can find it

 

[hhill]

I would love to see pictures too!

 

[mommy2paisley]

They are different styles from the Disney Store but still glittery. There was an updated thread with new pictures within the last few months. I'll see if I can find it

Yes, please, find that thread!!!

 

[Funfire240]

I found the thread I was thinking of but there were no pictures ..only talk of getting them. Sorry. I'm not going until July otherwise I would do it.

 

[Funfire240]

sorry duplicate post- phone was acting up.

 

[luvmy2babies]

We're going 2 weeks from tomorrow.

My daughter has BBB on May 27th. She's not wearing one of the dresses. I got her a formal gown on eBay. But, I will try to get some pictures while we are there.

 

[ksrogers]

Can you take your own photos and videos while our child is getting done? If so, is there anywhere you are not allowed to take your own photos? I want to make sure if we are going to do it that we can capture the moment but with our own camera.

 

[wdwlver]

Can you take your own photos and videos while our child is getting done? If so, is there anywhere you are not allowed to take your own photos? I want to make sure if we are going to do it that we can capture the moment but with our own camera.

Yes you can take pictures and videos, I took a ton last summer. Disney's photographer there too but it's not an issue.