Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique FAQ PART II - w/ Photos

[jenseib]

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.

How much were they each then? it sounds about right..maybe $5 morethan I would expect. I thought the night was $15...maybe $20 and the middle package is around $65 I believe.

 

[jimjenkids]

will be up very early tomorrow to make our dining reservations and then to try for BBB in MK....excited for the new pkg....if we purchase the PP+ will the pics be included if we choose a smaller pkg? I know I think that the pics in the courtyard and in the old "tinkerbells hollow" are very cute, just not sure that my DD would want the full all out pkg. also can they get the newer pkg without the tutu? i know that the shirt and bag she would like, I was even surprised that she wanted to do this again as she will be 10(almost 11) when we go......

 

[pequele]

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.

good luck with that. First off, being at the end of the day the likelihood of the session actually starting at 5pm is fairly slim IMHO. My son did both the Pirate League and BBB Knight's package in Feb and NEITHER started at our apt time (the Pirate one was nearly 50 minutes late at like 10:30 in the am already!), the BBB apt wasn't as bad but we did have to wait through about 5-6 other people there before us all waiting for their appointments. Even the knight package took some time and I imagine the girls' experience takes longer. A 7pm meal at the GF (walking, waiting for the monorail, etc) has a large chance of getting missed just from what we experienced before.

 

[DisDancerina]

I miss BBB... I went in 2009 and it was so fun!

 

[longing4disney]

Thanks mom2Rtk and pequele.
I'll try to move my BBB up from 5pm to 4pm. Hopefully we can make it to dinner at 7pm. Do you hik that will be sufficient time? Thanks!

 

[mom2rtk]

Thanks mom2Rtk and pequele.
I'll try to move my BBB up from 5pm to 4pm. Hopefully we can make it to dinner at 7pm. Do you hik that will be sufficient time? Thanks!

Probably. But I'd go earlier if you can, especially if you want to have time for the photo shoot. Unfortunately there's just no way to know going in whether they will be running on time. And I'm just the sort that would rather err on the side of caution so we can stay in the moment instead of checking our watches the whole time.

Have fun! We're making our final trip to the BBB in December since my DD will be 12.

 

[pequele]

Thanks mom2Rtk and pequele.
I'll try to move my BBB up from 5pm to 4pm. Hopefully we can make it to dinner at 7pm. Do you hik that will be sufficient time? Thanks!

can you work just a little more time into the ADR? Say 7:30? Just how far behind they are for the day is hit and miss, December could be an even busier time than normal, I don't know. Regardless...Bring a snack for just before BBB at 4 because I know (for us) 7 is even a late dinner but 7:30 is just that much later! A snack though would be a good idea if 7ish isn't your normal meal time. Those darn kiddos when they are hungry

 

[dimndgal1]

Went to BBB at DtD tonight and DD got the Courtyard package. I am having a heck of a time uploading photos due to slow connections (I'm assuming from wonderful Debby) but wanted to post for those interested.

The Courtyard DOES seem to take longer than most other packages (I think Pop Princess was about the same length but the simple bun and the poof with the extension piece all went faster). PLEASE factor that in if you are interested -- we saw SEVERAL anxious parents freaking out about how long the other hairstyles were taking for their dinner ADRs, I can't imagine how they would handle the Courtyard. I didn't pay a lot of attention to the exact times, but I want to say it was about 45 minutes from putting on the tutu/shirt to leaving BBB.

No choices in tutu or shirt other than size, but there were three color choices for the clip-in extensions - pink, purple, blue. Also, the tiara wasn't included in our package -- just the style, extensions, make-up, polish, and outfit. We actually went over to Arribas and bought a full tiara for DD for $14, so it worked out for us.

I WILL post pics as soon as I can and will also have 'morning after' pics for our CRT ADR in the AM. They did give me a free rain hood for DD to wear, and it seemed to work well -- lots of glitter has made it back to our room.

Just wanted to update!!! Will try and post pics tomorrow afternoon!

 

[capturedfairy]

Went to BBB at DtD tonight and DD got the Courtyard package. I am having a heck of a time uploading photos due to slow connections (I'm assuming from wonderful Debby) but wanted to post for those interested.

The Courtyard DOES seem to take longer than most other packages (I think Pop Princess was about the same length but the simple bun and the poof with the extension piece all went faster). PLEASE factor that in if you are interested -- we saw SEVERAL anxious parents freaking out about how long the other hairstyles were taking for their dinner ADRs, I can't imagine how they would handle the Courtyard. I didn't pay a lot of attention to the exact times, but I want to say it was about 45 minutes from putting on the tutu/shirt to leaving BBB.

No choices in tutu or shirt other than size, but there were three color choices for the clip-in extensions - pink, purple, blue. Also, the tiara wasn't included in our package -- just the style, extensions, make-up, polish, and outfit. We actually went over to Arribas and bought a full tiara for DD for $14, so it worked out for us.

I WILL post pics as soon as I can and will also have 'morning after' pics for our CRT ADR in the AM. They did give me a free rain hood for DD to wear, and it seemed to work well -- lots of glitter has made it back to our room.

Just wanted to update!!! Will try and post pics tomorrow afternoon!

Can't wait!!!

 

[DarbyD53]

Hello,

I noticed someone had asked if buying the $189 package at BBB was the only way to get the pictures. I had read you can buy them seperate, mentioned it was $29.95. What got me curious was you mentioned something about Photopass.

Last year, our 1st Disney trip, we did the $189 package and photopass. This year we bought our own dress. We are doing only the $65-85 dollar package so it doesn't come with pictures, but we are doing Photopass again this year. We've acrually already pre-purchased our CD.

So can we just go over there and have them take pics using our Photopass card, without paying the $30 extra, if we just want them for our CD, and not any actually printed pictures right then?

Thanks for your time and help - Shane

 

[mom2rtk]

So can we just go over there and have them take pics using our Photopass card, without paying the $30 extra, if we just want them for our CD, and not any actually printed pictures right then?

Yes. If there is a line, priority will go to those who paid for the print package. But then the others get to be photographed and just add those to the PP card at no add'l cost.

 

[dimndgal1]

We did the Courtyard package at BBB Sunday evening and TS Debby finally let me upload some pics -- the internet kept going down halfway through uploading!!! This is my first attempt at posting pics on DIS, and I'm HOPING they were sized down...

Here are some pics of the before/after:

Shirt/skirt

Starting the hairstyle

Finished!

Top View

Overall, we were pleased with the Courtyard package. The shirt isn't anything to write home about, but DD loved the skirt and hairstyle. It has held up AMAZINGLY well during this insane rain we have been getting. One of the FGiT recommended wrapping her hair in toilet paper to sleep on and not only did it seem to keep it in place, but a majority of the glitter made it overnight, too!

I wasn't able to get any pics of the current costumes -- it was a MADHOUSE as girls were putting on costumes and FGiT were running around with them all. From what I could tell, none of the costumes looked different than what I saw last year -- I was able to see Jasmine, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and Belle while we were there. There is a 'Merida' package at BBB but it looked just like a dress, accessories and a red wig... basically the same stuff available on the DisneyStore website.

As I said before, Courtyard seemed to take longer than the other styles - we had a few princesses come and go while DD was in the chair. BUT, it was still under an hour. Also, we were the only Courtyard I saw for the 15 minutes before and the entire time during DD's appointment -- I was stalking to see if I could get some varied pics for people!

Hope this helps! Feel free to send me an IM if you want more pics or have questions!

 

[longing4disney]

Probably. But I'd go earlier if you can, especially if you want to have time for the photo shoot. Unfortunately there's just no way to know going in whether they will be running on time. And I'm just the sort that would rather err on the side of caution so we can stay in the moment instead of checking our watches the whole time.

Have fun! We're making our final trip to the BBB in December since my DD will be 12.

can you work just a little more time into the ADR? Say 7:30? Just how far behind they are for the day is hit and miss, December could be an even busier time than normal, I don't know. Regardless...Bring a snack for just before BBB at 4 because I know (for us) 7 is even a late dinner but 7:30 is just that much later! A snack though would be a good idea if 7ish isn't your normal meal time. Those darn kiddos when they are hungry

Thanks again! I have managed to change our BBB to 3.55pm and dinner at 1900 to 7.25pm. Hopefully we can make it! Fingers crossed!

 

[longing4disney]

Yes. If there is a line, priority will go to those who paid for the print package. But then the others get to be photographed and just add those to the PP card at no add'l cost.

Can i decide whether to get the print package only when we are there? I thinking of doing it only if the line is very long. I have also pre-ordered the photopass CD.

 

[annmarieda]

We did the Courtyard package at BBB Sunday evening and TS Debby finally let me upload some pics -- the internet kept going down halfway through uploading!!! This is my first attempt at posting pics on DIS, and I'm HOPING they were sized down...

Here are some pics of the before/after:

Shirt/skirt

Starting the hairstyle

Finished!

Top View

Overall, we were pleased with the Courtyard package. The shirt isn't anything to write home about, but DD loved the skirt and hairstyle. It has held up AMAZINGLY well during this insane rain we have been getting. One of the FGiT recommended wrapping her hair in toilet paper to sleep on and not only did it seem to keep it in place, but a majority of the glitter made it overnight, too!

I wasn't able to get any pics of the current costumes -- it was a MADHOUSE as girls were putting on costumes and FGiT were running around with them all. From what I could tell, none of the costumes looked different than what I saw last year -- I was able to see Jasmine, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and Belle while we were there. There is a 'Merida' package at BBB but it looked just like a dress, accessories and a red wig... basically the same stuff available on the DisneyStore website.

As I said before, Courtyard seemed to take longer than the other styles - we had a few princesses come and go while DD was in the chair. BUT, it was still under an hour. Also, we were the only Courtyard I saw for the 15 minutes before and the entire time during DD's appointment -- I was stalking to see if I could get some varied pics for people!

Hope this helps! Feel free to send me an IM if you want more pics or have questions!

I think I actually like this style. I am not a huge fan of the bun...nor the diva...but this looks fun and magical. now... extensions... they go in the pony in back? Do you have to get the tutu and shirt?

Thanks for sharing!

 

[dimndgal1]

I think I actually like this style. I am not a huge fan of the bun...nor the diva...but this looks fun and magical. now... extensions... they go in the pony in back? Do you have to get the tutu and shirt?

Thanks for sharing!

I am not 100% sure if the extensions are put in a set place or if the FGiT just sort of puts them where they will go.

There are four total (two of each color) and DD had two immediately in her ponytail in the back, and two just next to where all of the hair was gathered in the back (so on the hair pulled into the ponytail). Here are two quick pics I found that show the rear and extensions better: (these are from Day 2 and the one with Rapunzel is after slogging around in the rain for 5 hours)

You can kind of see the blue extension to the side of the rear ponytail:

Rear shot

The tutu and the shirt come with and as of now, there are no options. I got the feeling from two FGiT that they are considering adding other colors to the tutu options, but for now WYSIWYG. That said, the tutu is actually nicely made and worked well since I didn't want to put DD in her princess dress that night, so she just puddle jumped in her new skirt!

I will say that the extensions came out SUPER easy because DD wanted them out Monday afternoon, so we popped them out but kept the hairstyle.

Day 3, w/o extensions

 

[Funfire240]

I am not 100% sure if the extensions are put in a set place or if the FGiT just sort of puts them where they will go.

There are four total (two of each color) and DD had two immediately in her ponytail in the back, and two just next to where all of the hair was gathered in the back (so on the hair pulled into the ponytail). Here are two quick pics I found that show the rear and extensions better: (these are from Day 2 and the one with Rapunzel is after slogging around in the rain for 5 hours)

You can kind of see the blue extension to the side of the rear ponytail:

Rear shot

The tutu and the shirt come with and as of now, there are no options. I got the feeling from two FGiT that they are considering adding other colors to the tutu options, but for now WYSIWYG. That said, the tutu is actually nicely made and worked well since I didn't want to put DD in her princess dress that night, so she just puddle jumped in her new skirt!

I will say that the extensions came out SUPER easy because DD wanted them out Monday afternoon, so we popped them out but kept the hairstyle.

Day 3, w/o extensions

Very cute photos! I feel like my DD will be coping you when we go in Sept. - so far we plan on the Courtyard package and as of now her Rapunzel wedding dress is the one she plans on wearing around

 

[CableKC]

I booked early morning BBB reservations at 9:30am on our last day at MK. I was planning on purchasing the Courtyard Package for DD4. She will have her favorite Disney Princess Dress.....but what else should we bring with us?

Anything else to consider when going?

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I have a few questions
I have BBB booked in September for my 2 girls, I did book the Courtyard Package, but they will wear their Cinderella dresses, can they just take the tshirt and tu tu home and not wear it that day?

My apt is at 3PM our ADR at GF is at 5PM is that enough time?

Last, with both girls having and apt. at BBB at 3 will they sit together? Or will one have to wait for the other to finish?

TIA

 

[mom2rtk]

I have a few questions
I have BBB booked in September for my 2 girls, I did book the Courtyard Package, but they will wear their Cinderella dresses, can they just take the tshirt and tu tu home and not wear it that day?

My apt is at 3PM our ADR at GF is at 5PM is that enough time?

Last, with both girls having and apt. at BBB at 3 will they sit together? Or will one have to wait for the other to finish?

TIA

They will TRY to seat them together, but you might have to wait longer if this is important.

An appt at BBB at 3 with a 5 PM at the GF is not even CLOSE to enough time, unless you want to spend the entire time fretting over your watch. That late in the day, I don't think it's unusual for them to run 30 to 45 minutes behind. Allow 45 minutes for the makeover and you can see where things can go wrong. That also leaves no time for photos after. Do yourself a favor and add a couple more hours into that schedule if possible. BBB at 2 and GF at 6 would make me much happier with the schedule. But then, I like to err on the side of caution so I can be in the moment and not worrying about the schedule.