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

[momof2n2]

A ladies small would be pretty comparable to a size 14....maybe slightly bigger...but costumes tend to run small..... or a XS if you can find it. Have you tried some costume sites online? Some have Teen sizes. When my daughter was 7 I was buying off the teen sizes because the kids sizes always run much smaller. The teen sizes run small too. Now we go with adults as she is 10 and very tall. She wears a kids 16/18 now. I am buying her a lot of smalls or mediums in adults now.

My 10 y o DD wears 16/18 and I just bought her an adult small Merida costume that is only a bitty-bit bigger than perfect.

 

[momof2n2]

They will not vary their standard offerings.

This.

My friend worked there for a year. They are trained for those specific styles and them only. They have zero variance allowed.

Seriously - it became one of the most boring jobs ever.

 

[fabulousfive]

My DD is obsessed with Elsa. I made her an elaborate Elsa dress for Halloween. If she were to wear her dress I made can they do her hair and make up to have her look like Elsa or will they only do the Princesses they have listed? Are they planning on adding Elsa and Anna any time soon? She really isn't in to the other princesses anymore. But she really wants to do the BBB.

When we were there one year ago they had Elsa as a princess choice at BBB. I would inquire upon booking if they still have that style. My daughter almost chose it, but it was a wig and she wanted her own hair styled.

 

[castleofmist]

We were just there mid-December and there was no offering other than the standard four -- the bun hairstyle and the ones with the hairpieces. I was disappointed they did not have an Elsa braid, but I can see that it is for efficiency.

 

[sbd78]

Anyone know if they are still offering the Sofia the First package? TIA.

 

[hardingk]

Does anyone know if they have the Frozen Fever dresses?

 

[Choozee]

I know that this has probably been asked before but hey 147 pages... Later... Does the memory maker get used for additional pictures during BBB?

 

[Funfire240]

I know that this has probably been asked before but hey 147 pages... Later... Does the memory maker get used for additional pictures during BBB?

Yes it does. There are photographers there during the makeover

 

[StaciaRae]

Is one BBB better than the other? We are torn between doing in MK and then lunch at CRT, or using our MK time differently and doing BBB at Downtown Disney on our 'down day'?

 

[Funfire240]

We have never done DTD so I can't really compare - we just always figured it was more magical for DD being in the castle for it and then being able to walk all day at MK

 

[gortman65]

I'm sure these questions are answered in this thread but here they are anyway:

1) What time does the reservation phone line open? Is it 7:00 am Eastern time?

2) Does the booking window open at 180 days from the desired BBB date, or is it 180 from the start of your on-site stay (180 + 10)?

Thanks!

 

[Funfire240]

I believe it's still 7 am and yes it is 180+10 for onsite

 

[DisMama5]

Could someone please list the most up to date princess dress options. We are going in November and are planning to do BBB in MK. I seem to be finding mixed answers of what costume options are available now...? TIA (I would say Elsa, Anna, Ariel, rapunzel, belle and Cinderella would be the choices we are looking between, maybe Merida too lol so we have a good range! Just curious what's available for choices at the least right now) thanks!!!!

 

[cinderella'smommy]

Hi, I have a timing question as I am trying to put together the finishing touches on our touring plan. We have BBB reservation for 8:10 in the castle for two girls; they are doing the basic package without dresses. The last time we did this, my DD chose the big poofy hairdo with extensions, and it seemed to take a bit of time. I am not sure if we just had a slow FGIT (but, she was really fantastic!), or that hairdo is particularly slow. Just wondering what the average time to be done with the hair and on to the rides!

 

[gortman65]

I believe it's still 7 am and yes it is 180+10 for onsite

You are correct. I called today at the 185 day point (5 days into our late-October trip) and was able to get the reservations I wanted.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Cassy829]

Is one BBB better than the other? We are torn between doing in MK and then lunch at CRT, or using our MK time differently and doing BBB at Downtown Disney on our 'down day'?

We have done both and IMO the castle was a lot better. Our FGIT was wonderful and the overall feel of being transformed in the Castle was magical. At DTD it felt like we were in a store's dressing room. We were also having a rough day, so that may be affecting my strong opinion

 

[Funfire240]

Hi, I have a timing question as I am trying to put together the finishing touches on our touring plan. We have BBB reservation for 8:10 in the castle for two girls; they are doing the basic package without dresses. The last time we did this, my DD chose the big poofy hairdo with extensions, and it seemed to take a bit of time. I am not sure if we just had a slow FGIT (but, she was really fantastic!), or that hairdo is particularly slow. Just wondering what the average time to be done with the hair and on to the rides!

It the times my DD has done this, the fastest style seemed to be the fairytale princess that is up in the bun. She's done the pop princess twice (once with all pink hair, the other all colors) and then the diva with the matching extension. The last three seemed to take more time with the pop princess taking even more than the diva. It also depends on the time of day, if you end up waiting or not. Last time we had a 8:50 a.m. appt. and with checking in early still didn't get called back until about 9:15

 

[Hezzy04]

I have two questions.

1. We have a 8:05 appointment for 2 girls. Both will have the largest package. Does anyone know about how long we should expect the appointment to take? I feel like most people say around an hour? Does that seem right? Also, does that hour include the photo shoot after, or will that make the total time even longer? I'm just trying to make a plan for the trip, a rough idea about time would help

2. I know there are photographers through the whole process. Do they actually scan your band after each time they take pics of your child? Or is there some other way we get those photos? I already ordered Memory Maker! Just wondering how it's done since I assume maybe they got back and forth a lot between all the little girls there.

 

[mom2rtk]

Just as an FYI to anyone reading this thread since it was bumped........the information in the first post of this thread is very much out of date. You will not see those same costumes when you go.

We haven't done the largest package, so I can't answer how long it will take. It will vary greatly depending on what time of day you are going, and now far behind they are running. Just be flexible, enjoy, and don't rush. When we went with a friend, the girls were in side by side chairs, so it really didn't take longer than a single appointment.

We haven't gone since magic bands rolled out, so can't answer that. They used to give each patron a photopass card, which was left on the counter, and the photographer scanned it after each series of shots. Maybe they ask you to lay a magic band there now for easy access?

 

[Funfire240]

Just as an FYI to anyone reading this thread since it was bumped........the information in the first post of this thread is very much out of date. You will not see those same costumes when you go.

We haven't done the largest package, so I can't answer how long it will take. It will vary greatly depending on what time of day you are going, and now far behind they are running. Just be flexible, enjoy, and don't rush. When we went with a friend, the girls were in side by side chairs, so it really didn't take longer than a single appointment.

We haven't gone since magic bands rolled out, so can't answer that. They used to give each patron a photopass card, which was left on the counter, and the photographer scanned it after each series of shots. Maybe they ask you to lay a magic band there now for easy access?

We were just there Thursday. For the photos they have a photopass card that they keep near your child and use and then you are given the card after the reveal photos. For the photo session after if you choose they will scan your magic band

We also had 2 girls and they were put side by side. Our appt.was 830 but they were called back a little later but unfortunately I don't recall what time we got out