Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique FAQ PART II - w/ Photos

[mom2rtk]

We got the Belle dress for my daughter at Castle Couture in 2010 and I think it was about $60. The dress is still in great shape after 2 years and I think the cost was totally worth it. My question is, can you buy the same stuff that they sell at Castle Couture in WDW somewhere online. I've looked at the dresses at disneystore.com, but they are a lot cheaper in price and they don't look the same as the one we have. Should I just wait and get one at CC when we go in November?

I think the Disney Parks dresses are the same all around WDW. They are also probably the same ones sold in the PARKS section of disneystore.com, which would indeed be different fromthe non-parks merchandise on that site.

 

[AeroKU]

I think the Disney Parks dresses are the same all around WDW. They are also probably the same ones sold in the PARKS section of disneystore.com, which would indeed be different fromthe non-parks merchandise on that site.

I'm not seeing any costume dresses in the PARKS section of disneystore.com, just a few nightgowns. Is this dress (from disneystore.com) the same that you would get at Castle Couture?

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm not seeing any costume dresses in the PARKS section of disneystore.com, just a few nightgowns. Is this dress (from disneystore.com) the same that you would get at Castle Couture?

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I don't know if that's it or not. We bring our own, so I don't look that closely. I do know I have seen Parks costumes in the store before. I really hate how stuff is on and off that site so much. It took me forever to catch the scrapbook I wanted to order in stock during a free shipping deal.

 

[mama22]

Not a lot. But my 11 year old daughter and her 11 year old friend went last year and had a ball. It really depends on the child at that age. It helped that we let them pick their own style...



Thanks, that is what I thought. Going with a friend would help. She is almost 12 and looks older, so I am not sure she would enjoy the experience. Ironically, she probably would not care in a few years, but at 12, you care about these things.

 

[Gorechick]

I think the dresses in the parks and at BBB/World of Disney are more elaborate than the ones you get from Disneystore.com, hence the higher price tag. I purchased 3 on sale from DS.com and am very happy with the quality for the price.

 

[RyMacJ]

I have several questions for BBB experts

We will be going next May, and my DDs will be 5 and 3 (one month from being 4). What is a good time to go to BBB? If they wear the princess dresses, do small children generally fare well wearing them in the parks all day? I would think it might get uncomfortable. Not to mention those little high heels. Do little girls walk around in those all day?

We'll be going to Akershus for dinner one night, so I'd really love for them to get to do BBB before that...but I don't know how long before to do it. I'd like them to go the BBB in the castle, because DD4 is adament she wants to go in the castle. But, I've decided to go with Akershus instead of CRT for our princess meal, because I've read character interaction is better and CRT will be two credits.

I'd love to do BBB first thing in the morning, before rope drop. That way we wouldn't have to rush to our ADR in Epcot. Which is why I want to know if is a good idea for them to wear the dresses all day or if they will tire of them and fuss to take them off.

Okay, I'm rambling. Sorry. And it's not like I don't have almost 6 months before I book, but I'm being a little OCD about this trip!

 

[mom2rtk]

I have several questions for BBB experts

We will be going next May, and my DDs will be 5 and 3 (one month from being 4). What is a good time to go to BBB? If they wear the princess dresses, do small children generally fare well wearing them in the parks all day? I would think it might get uncomfortable. Not to mention those little high heels. Do little girls walk around in those all day?

We'll be going to Akershus for dinner one night, so I'd really love for them to get to do BBB before that...but I don't know how long before to do it. I'd like them to go the BBB in the castle, because DD4 is adament she wants to go in the castle. But, I've decided to go with Akershus instead of CRT for our princess meal, because I've read character interaction is better and CRT will be two credits.

I'd love to do BBB first thing in the morning, before rope drop. That way we wouldn't have to rush to our ADR in Epcot. Which is why I want to know if is a good idea for them to wear the dresses all day or if they will tire of them and fuss to take them off.

Okay, I'm rambling. Sorry. And it's not like I don't have almost 6 months before I book, but I'm being a little OCD about this trip!

1) First thing in the morning is best. You get early park entry and they are less likely to run behind.

2) In May I would expect those dresses to be VERY hot. Bring a change of clothes and change when they are ready. Or put the dresses on over a white tank top or camisole and shorts so you can take it off on the spot when they're ready.

3) Same with the shoes. They look SO pretty in the photos, but won't be comfy around the parks all day.

4) Honestly, if you can swing it, I'd do CRT. All the character meals are more rushed than ever before and you can get good and bad character interaction at either place. But if they've never eaten in the castle, it's something they should do at least once. And it's certainly a lot more convenient not to have to switch parks. Do the early BBB, play in Fantasyland when it opens, take TONS of photos out in front of the castle, do the photo shoot at Castle Counture, then have an early lunch at the castle. If they want to change, let them change (you know.... after the photos! )

 

[atmail35]

We just did BBB at Downtown Disney and then went to Epcot for Akershus. I did it that way because I could not get a reservation at MK. It worked out great. We had a 9:30 BBB appt. and a late lunch. There weren't a ton of other girls at Epcot with the BBB "do" so a lot of people commented to DD on how pretty she looked, mostly because she was one of only a few.

We were there in May and it was 90 degrees and very hot. DD wore a dress from 8:30 (insisted she wear it on the bus to DTD) until about 2:30. Her hair held up fabulous though. but bring a top with buttons or a decent sized head opening. . She wore silver ballet flat type shoes, but got a blister and changed. Most long dresses you can't see the shoes.

We have eaten at CRT before, so it actually made sense. I thought the whole character experience at Akershus this year was more rushed than CRT was last year. Chef Mickey also was very rushed. I personally thought the food at CRT was better.

Also EPCOT had a ton of princesses in the WS ...Aurora, Jasmine, Snow White, Belle in her "country" (blue and white dress), Mulan. The lines weren't too bad, seemed easier than say Tiana at MK.

 

[atmail35]

Tips...I ended up giving $10 tip to the main hair person (did the $50 pkg) as the makeup girl ran off and i could not figure out who did it. She seemed surprised and appreciative. She had to put it in an envelope with I think her and DDs name on it and she and DD took it over to a box and dropped it in, and asked DD to make a wish. I wonder if they then split the tips?

FWIW, I didn't really see this procedure with any one else, so I'm not sure if everyone tipped.

 

[ejrj]

"Ironically, she probably would not care in a few years, but at 12, you care about these things"

Isn't that the truth!!

 

[annmarieda]

My daughter tried on the Merida dress over the weekend too. I wanted her to love it as she has curly red hair and blue eyes...neither of us did though It didn't fit her anywhere near as well as some of the others and of course, it is long sleeve which for our trip in September is not at all practical.

Our next trip is in September too (the end and begining of October) so I agree... long sleeve is sadly probably not practical.

 

[jenseib]

Not a lot. But my 11 year old daughter and her 11 year old friend went last year and had a ball. It really depends on the child at that age. It helped that we let them pick their own style...




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LOVE it!!!!

I'm not seeing any costume dresses in the PARKS section of disneystore.com, just a few nightgowns. Is this dress (from disneystore.com) the same that you would get at Castle Couture?

I don't think that is the disney park one.

 

[ADisneyQueen]

For those of you who have gone in the summer, will the makeup come off in the heat from sweating? I'm not worried about he hair, but concerned the make up will not last the day.
Also, does anyone know where I can find a cute Disney cotton dress or shorts/shirt outfit for dd to wear instead of a princess dress? Size 10/12.

 

[jenseib]

For those of you who have gone in the summer, will the makeup come off in the heat from sweating? I'm not worried about he hair, but concerned the make up will not last the day.
Also, does anyone know where I can find a cute Disney cotton dress or shorts/shirt outfit for dd to wear instead of a princess dress? Size 10/12.

Check Walmart. They often have disney themed clothing

 

[akclayton]

For those of you who have gone in the summer, will the makeup come off in the heat from sweating? I'm not worried about he hair, but concerned the make up will not last the day.
Also, does anyone know where I can find a cute Disney cotton dress or shorts/shirt outfit for dd to wear instead of a princess dress? Size 10/12.

Wal Mart has had a lot of Disney Clothing here lately. If you spray hair spray over the face, the makeup will stay on a lot longer.

 

[Funfire240]

For those of you who have gone in the summer, will the makeup come off in the heat from sweating? I'm not worried about he hair, but concerned the make up will not last the day.
Also, does anyone know where I can find a cute Disney cotton dress or shorts/shirt outfit for dd to wear instead of a princess dress? Size 10/12.

In September DD's came off a bit but we just touched it up with the make up in the pallette that you are given. (granted we had an 8:30 a.m. appt. so I knew it wouldn't last all day either)

 

[RyMacJ]

Thanks for the advice. I may end up opting to do CRT, but like the other poster said too, I've recently learned about all the princesses in Epcot. This can't be easy, can it?

I suppose I will have to drag DH into an Disney planning session soon and see what he thinks.

 

[ScotsMinnie]

Does anyone have pictures of the new package. Would love to see what the new hairstyle is and what the outfit looks like.
Thanks

 

[nobellybutton]

My DD 4 has an appointment on July 31 in the am she's super excited, but I also read about the new package price @$89 called the Courtyard pkg, but when I called they said its not available and they are not sure when it will be available. Yet I've seen elsewhere that people were able to "book" that package.. Has anyone recently gone and was able to see, or even get that package? It supposedly includes a tshirt & tutu, of course the "princess makeover", and it's has an exclusive "hairdo". Any pics would be great!

 

[Sunshinepixie27]

Hello all! Jumping on here to inquire about the new package as well. We will be there in October and I would love to see pics of the new package before I book this as a surprise for DD 7. We have friends that are going to be there at the same time and I thought it would be the greatest surprise if the girls met at BBB and got glammed up together.