Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique FAQ PART II - w/ Photos

[hardingk]

Hi All!

Maybe this has already been answered so excuse me...but...how do you all pack your dresses when you bring them?
We bought our twin DD dresses at the Disney Store a while back when they were on sale...plus they are soooooo indecisive I knew it would be a heck of a lot easier doing it this way rather than at BBB when they only have so much time! LOL

Just curious how you all keep them looking nice while having to pack and travel with them??? Thanks !

I bought the JUMBO sized ziploc bags at Target, 2 1/2 gallons in a red box. I fold the dresses up and place them in the bag, 1 dress per bag, and press all the air out. They pack very nicely in the suitcase, dont' take up much room and most importantly...DON'T GET SPARKLES EVERYWHERE!!! Its the accessories that are harder...crowns, wands etc!!

 

[Groomer Gal]

I bought the JUMBO sized ziploc bags at Target, 2 1/2 gallons in a red box. I fold the dresses up and place them in the bag, 1 dress per bag, and press all the air out. They pack very nicely in the suitcase, dont' take up much room and most importantly...DON'T GET SPARKLES EVERYWHERE!!! Its the accessories that are harder...crowns, wands etc!!

Thank you , thank you!

YES!!! The dresses are hung up in my closet and every time I moved them...more Sparkles! Finally...I moved things around so they aren't touching anything and don't need to be touched!
This is exactly the information I was looking for! plus...that will be easy to toss in our backpack the day we are headed to BBB!

We are getting the accessories at BBB so that isn't a problem . Don't know if I will need to even worry about packing them to come home....chances are the girls won't be letting them go!

 

[jenseib]

Hi All!

Maybe this has already been answered so excuse me...but...how do you all pack your dresses when you bring them?
We bought our twin DD dresses at the Disney Store a while back when they were on sale...plus they are soooooo indecisive I knew it would be a heck of a lot easier doing it this way rather than at BBB when they only have so much time! LOL

Just curious how you all keep them looking nice while having to pack and travel with them??? Thanks !

Gallon (or 2 gallon) and squish all into the bag. When you arrive, you pull them out to hang and they usually fluff pretty well. If not hang them in the bathroom with a hot shower. We actaully carry them to the parks this way too

 

[Funfire240]

Hi All!

Maybe this has already been answered so excuse me...but...how do you all pack your dresses when you bring them?
We bought our twin DD dresses at the Disney Store a while back when they were on sale...plus they are soooooo indecisive I knew it would be a heck of a lot easier doing it this way rather than at BBB when they only have so much time! LOL

Just curious how you all keep them looking nice while having to pack and travel with them??? Thanks !

DD packed all of her dresses last year (I think 5 or 6 of them at the time) plus shoes, tiaras, etc in her own little Minnie suitcase. Of course we drove down so the extra suitcase wasn't ab ig deal for us - I know it's different if you're flying. We just folded the dresses and then hung them up once we arrived and they were perfectly fine - and the sparkles stayed contained to her suitcase!

 

[QVCshopper]

I would also love to see the Courtyard pictures. Weird that no one has gone yet. We are going next week, so I'll post if we don't have any by then.

 

[Rapunzel Mommy]

I would also love to see the Courtyard pictures. Weird that no one has gone yet. We are going next week, so I'll post if we don't have any by then.[/QU

Our appointment is July 1st and I plan on taking tons of pictures. Hopefully someone will post something by then.

 

[casper_jj11]

Hi All,
I am new to the boards as I just registered. We are heading to Disney World in July and we have an appointment @ BBB.

Is there a place I can find what the current dresses are and the prices?

WE are trying to decide if we want to bring our own or go all out... Any thoughts?

Thank you so much in advance...

Megan Berger

Welcome Megan. The dresses are the same as the first page of this thread.

The dress only prices are usually from 49.99-59.99 each,

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Actually, I don't think that's right. We were there a few weeks ago. The dresses are very different than on the first page. Belle for sure is different. I looked everywhere at WDW for that dress and found two size 2/3 at DTD bu tother than that, the 'new and improved' Belle dress was all that could be found. Think Walmart halloween quality dress. Those working in the store raved about how comfortable and soft it was for the girls. All I could think was how tacky it looked. But low and behold, after having only size 2/3 available anywhere for Rapunzel (dd's first choice) and the Ariel wedding dress being too scratchy on dd's arms, Belle it was...a s that was the dress she wanted from the beginning anyway. In the end, dd's looked beautiful in it but if you look at it without a child in it, its flat, not fluffy with fake sequins... not impressive at all. The sandals with the flower that go between your toes are also no where to be seen even though they're in two colors on page 1. DD had these last time and loved them. She wore them for two summers after but outgrew them. She wanted another pair but they've gotten rid of them I guess. She chose a pair that was ballerina type with elastic over the top of the foot. All shoes were pretty much the same style now, and different from those on page 1. I should have taken pics of all the dresses when I was there but didn't think of it....

 

[dimndgal1]

I would also love to see the Courtyard pictures. Weird that no one has gone yet. We are going next week, so I'll post if we don't have any by then.

I would also love to see the Courtyard pictures. Weird that no one has gone yet. We are going next week, so I'll post if we don't have any by then.[/QU

Our appointment is July 1st and I plan on taking tons of pictures. Hopefully someone will post something by then.

We are going in two weeks, so hopefully I can add to whatever the people going in the next few weeks have.

Also - EEEK! Two weeks!!!

 

[Groomer Gal]

Thank you to all who responded to my question!

Your advice and tips are greatly appreciated!!!!

 

[ruby76]

I would love to know what the current Sleeping Beauty dress looks like if anyone has any pictures. I don't really care for the one pictured on page 153 of this thread.

We are going right after Halloween so I'm sure the Disney Store will have a beautiful deluxe costume out for Halloween. I would just like to know what my choices are before I get there!

Rebecca

 

[hardingk]

I would love to know what the current Sleeping Beauty dress looks like if anyone has any pictures. I don't really care for the one pictured on page 153 of this thread.

We are going right after Halloween so I'm sure the Disney Store will have a beautiful deluxe costume out for Halloween. I would just like to know what my choices are before I get there!

Rebecca

The Disney Store usually has the new costumes out at the end of August, right around labor day. If that helps any!

 

[longing4disney]

I have managed to book a BBB session at MK for DD in dec at 5pm. We have a dinner reservation at 1900 Park Fare at 7pm. Is that sufficient time to do the photo shoot before dinner? Any advise will be appreciated.

 

[grandmadebby2]

I would also love to see the Courtyard pictures. Weird that no one has gone yet. We are going next week, so I'll post if we don't have any by then.

Someone has posted pictures on page 5 or 6 of the thread about the courtyard package. Sorry, don't know how to do links but if you search for courtyard it comes up. This maybe the link http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2909641&page=5

 

[ireneryan]

I have managed to book a BBB session at MK for DD in dec at 5pm. We have a dinner reservation at 1900 Park Fare at 7pm. Is that sufficient time to do the photo shoot before dinner? Any advise will be appreciated.

I know I have a very similiar question. We have a BBB Castle package at MK for DD at 8AM and a 1030 ADR for Perfectly Princess Tea Party at GF. Is that enough time?

 

[mom2rtk]

I have managed to book a BBB session at MK for DD in dec at 5pm. We have a dinner reservation at 1900 Park Fare at 7pm. Is that sufficient time to do the photo shoot before dinner? Any advise will be appreciated.

That's too tight for that time of day, definnitely too tight if you want to do the photo shoot too. They have been known to run behind. Why add stress to your magical day? I'd do BBB earlier or dine later. I'd assume at this point there are still other options available.

I know I have a very similiar question. We have a BBB Castle package at MK for DD at 8AM and a 1030 ADR for Perfectly Princess Tea Party at GF. Is that enough time?

You'll be fine with this (especially since they won't be behind yet, even though they sometimes bet bottled up first thing with everyone coming in at once), but won't have much time to play before the tea party. You don't want to be late since they announce each girl's royal entrance.

 

[dimndgal1]

I am 99% sure DD will be getting the Courtyard Package this Sunday evening and I PROMISE to post pics that night -- we're doing BBB DtD and then turning in early for an 8a ADR at CRT.

She is going to be surprised with BBB so there is a chance she'll try to get one of the other hairstyles, but DH isn't a fan of the fake hair on a 5yo and after a year of ballet, she's sort of over the high bun look... not to mention the tutu might push her over on joy! Personally, with the wonderful wet start to our trip, I'm thinking the Courtyard will stay the best, too!

Anyway, just wanted to post for those holding tight on more pics. I am a bit of a shutterbug so I will also try to get pics of other things - costumes, accessories, and any other CY packages I see!!!

 

[LuvDisney09]

Hi everyone ... Just found this thread im excited to see some pics of the courtyard package. We are going in december and im surprising my dd with the BBB then lunch at CRT. I cant wait to see her face. This is our first time eating at CRT and doing the BBB.
I have been skimming the thread and i have seen some great pics. Do they take pics there and if so r they expensive to buy?

 

[nannye]

I am 99% sure DD will be getting the Courtyard Package this Sunday evening and I PROMISE to post pics that night -- we're doing BBB DtD and then turning in early for an 8a ADR at CRT.

She is going to be surprised with BBB so there is a chance she'll try to get one of the other hairstyles, but DH isn't a fan of the fake hair on a 5yo and after a year of ballet, she's sort of over the high bun look... not to mention the tutu might push her over on joy! Personally, with the wonderful wet start to our trip, I'm thinking the Courtyard will stay the best, too!

Anyway, just wanted to post for those holding tight on more pics. I am a bit of a shutterbug so I will also try to get pics of other things - costumes, accessories, and any other CY packages I see!!!

We'll be there in 2 weeks and I really want to know what the current dresses look like, if they are the same as last summer....
If you happen to get pictures I'd be grateful!!!
Have fun!

 

[Gorechick]

The June 15th post on EasyWDW has some princess dress photos.

 

[madelyn]

We're back from our trip and my son and daughter experienced BBB for the first time in early June. My 5 year old daughter almost didn't make it to the appointment bc we started out our day at Epcot and during lunch I realized I had lost her park ticket (a hopper) somewhere in the Land building. We had gotten Soarin fastpasses, got fastpasses and rode the Living w/ the Land ride and watched the Circle of Life film. We were hanging out in the Land building to wait out a big rainstorm. I backtracked but no one found or had turned in her lost ticket. Went to the Epcot guest relations and tried to retrieve an email I sent to myself that contained a scan of all our tickets. I was able to get the scan but it printed too small and light so it wasn't readable. Thought I was out of luck and had lost a 10 day non expiring hopper w/ options and only 2 days used on the ticket. We had about an hour before the BBB appointment and I thought I was going to have to buy my daughter a 1 day park ticket to get into the Magic Kingdom. Then the guest relations worker noticed our Soarin' Fast Passes and she was able to retrieve the ticket number off of the fast pass! We made it to BBB with no time to spare. I had booked the hairstyle/makeup/nails package for my daughter. I noticed that the price was higher than it was when it was booked. They said the price changed "last week" but now included the backpack bag. I think the total price ended up being around $85 for both my son and daughter. I tipped $15 to the one person who worked on both of them. I purchased the Rapunzel wedding dress locally before our trip at the Disney Store. We had pre-purchased the photopass CD and I took my daughter over to the Castle Couture store for more photos after her BBB appointment. We went to Chef Mickey's for dinner then returned to Magic Kingdom for the extra magic hours that night. Took my daughter straight over to meet Rapunzel. Overall, BBB was a great experience for my daughter. She seemed to have a good time. My only complaint is that it was impossible to take a good video of her experience. There were people walking by and it was crowded in the BBB room. At least from where I was sitting across the walkway. Guess I could have stood up near the chair so the walkway wasn't between me and my daughter but I'm not sure there would have been room to do that.