Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique FAQ PART II - w/ Photos

[jenseib]

I'm going in March, so I'll post them then

 

[joy13]

We were there in December and had no trouble whatsoever. They didn't even act like I had another option, they just took the photopass and that was it.

Here's a few of our pics, Snow White is my dd and Cinderella is my gdd

Trying to choose a style LOL

I love that they are in their work dresses first - what a great idea!

Now Jeni - I was thinking it stood for Goddaughter. We'll see which it is

 

[haley123]

We were there in December and had no trouble whatsoever. They didn't even act like I had another option, they just took the photopass and that was it.

Here's a few of our pics, Snow White is my dd and Cinderella is my gdd

Trying to choose a style LOL

They're so adorable.

 

[eyor44]

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I love these dresses!

 

[tnmom25]

They are so cute, and they look like sisters. So one is your grand DD? so that makes one the aunt of the other? How cute!

Yep, Cinderella is my grandaughter. They are 2 months apart. Gdd looks a lot like her dad (my ds) so it makes sense that they look like sisters, my dd3 looks liker her brother sometimes.

I love these dresses!

Thank you!

 

[jenseib]

Question!... I hear some people talk about the rose garden. Now is this a spot ofr just BBB people ,or can anyone go? And it just happnes to be a nice spot to go after BBB. I just want to get as many pics of DD dressed up and dolled up, so maybe we'll try to do both the rose garden and exposition hall.

 

[joy13]

Question!... I hear some people talk about the rose garden. Now is this a spot ofr just BBB people ,or can anyone go? And it just happnes to be a nice spot to go after BBB. I just want to get as many pics of DD dressed up and dolled up, so maybe we'll try to do both the rose garden and exposition hall.

I think anyone can go there - I've always missed it to though.

 

[thecapells]

Here’s an excerpt from my trip report about DD’s surprise visit to the BBB with lots of pics!
I figured you would all enjoy it on this thread.
The rest of the trip report can be found at the link in my signature...

As soon as we walked into the lobby of the BBB and she saw the other kids getting all gussied up,
the little light bulb went off in her head and she got all quiet and smiley just anticipating what was to come next!
After checking in, we met our “fairy godmother” (I’ll call her FG).
She seemed pretty nice- but not as “in character” as some of the other women I could hear around us.
Still, DD didn’t notice, she was all eyes as we were escorted through the boutique to the changing rooms in the back.
The walls were lined with breathtaking costumes and accessories and I was given a brochure that described the different options available to us:

The Coach Package: Includes hairstyle, shimmering makeup, and princess sash
The Crown Package: Includes hairstyle, nails, shimmering makeup, and princess sash
The Castle Package: Includes hairstyle, nails, shimmering makeup, photo package, princess gown of choice, crown, wand, shoes, and princess sash

What a marketing technique!!!
Of course DD wanted it ALL instantly! Luckily, we came prepared and I had her favorite Cinderella costume with me!
We chose the Crown Package and I took her into the dressing room to change into her costume.
But first I took a “before” picture of her in her T-shirt and shorts looking in the mirror.

When we came out, all the BBB ladies said things like “what a lovely gown m’lady!” as we followed our FG back to our station.
Everything was just perfectly designed for the little princesses they were catering to:
the stylists chair was a light blue, cushy seat that raised up real high, the smocks were light blue with a pink logo,
and all the tools the FG used were pink and lavender and peach colored!
DD was turned around in her chair so that she was facing me and the center of the room- not the mirror.

This was particularly clever since the photopass photographer was circling around taking pictures
of all the girls & boys in the boutique as they were transformed into princes & princesses.
I made a point to chat with the photographer and tell him that we LOVE photopass pictures.
After that, he went out of his way to snap lots of extra shots for me!
Here's the "before" picture with some pixie dust...

To begin with, DD got to choose a hairstyle.
OK- I may have given her a little nudge in the right direction because I didn’t want her to get 1980’s pop-star hair!
So she ended up picking the Fairytale Princess hair ( yay!) and the FG showed her an assortment of tiaras to choose from.
Then the FG got to work- and she did an amazing job styling DD’s hair!
She was very gentle and it was pretty quick and painless- which is no easy feat!
I should know- I fight world war III every morning just to get DD’s hair combed!

She even had DD hold a mask to make sure none of the hairspray got in her eyes:

She must have used a gallon of hair gel and two dozen bobby pins- but when the hair was done I was amazed at how beautiful it looked!

I had carefully watched every step of the process but I really don’t think I could do it myself if I tried!
She fit the tiara into the base of the bun quite snugly, and used a Mickey barrette to hold it all together in the back.

The FG said things like: “Please look down at your lap for me, princess” and “hold your head up nice and tall like a proper lady.”
While the FG was doing her hair, there were “assistant FGs” who came around and polished her nails.
It worked out perfectly because DD held her head still and looked down the whole time her nails were being polished.
Which was exactly what the hairstylist needed her to do!

Next, the FG applied some makeup- which was very subtle- nothing gaudy.
Then for the finishing touch, the FG gave DD the plastic shield to hold over her face.

The FG sprayed DD's hair with more hairspray and used a wand to sprinkle her all over- head to toe- with sparkly pixie dust!

DD got a pink “Birthday Princess” sash to wear, and chose a rhinestone star to stick on her cheek.

Before the big “reveal,” the photopass photographer came rushing over.
He had to capture DD’s reaction when she looked in the mirror for the first time.
The FG took off her smock, turned her around, and Voila! I think her expression speaks for itself!

She was awestruck when she saw herself in the mirror!
It reminded me of my wedding day when I had my first glimpse of me in the gown all made up! (OK- now I need a tissue! Sniff Sniff…)

We got a gift bag with our plastic comb, the nailpolish bottles, the little makeup kit, and the other stickers for her cheeks.
Then we thanked our FG, paid at the register, and made our way outside to wait for our guys by the entrance to Cinderella’s breakfast.

DD walked around like she was wearing glass slippers.
She was slow and graceful and very proud of all the smiles and comments she was receiving from people passing by!
Wait till the Dad and DS see her!!

 

[thecapells]

In addition to the amazing transformation, DD also received the Princess sash you see in the pictures as well as a “gift bag” pictured here
(but hard to see due to the foil):

Inside the bag was the standard BBB Brochure:

As well as the birthday button that was affixed to her sash (she took it off soon after):

Now, the goodies… First there was a sheet of some extra “face stickers”:

As well as some blue nail polish:

And, of course, pink nail polish:

A makeup palette was included as well:

And lastly some BBB stickers:

Sorry for the blurry scans but I think you get the idea.

Bottom line - DD was ecstatic and can't wait to go again!!!

 

[ladybugmom]

Oh wow!! I am in awe at all of these pictures--so magical! We are going in May and my dd has an appt. for 8 a.m. at the BBB with a breakfast at CRT to follow! We can't wait!!!

 

[joy13]

Great pictures! It looks like she had a wonderful experience! Thanks so much for sharing!

 

[jenseib]

Wonderful. I can't wait till my DD goes. Only 15 days till her appointment.

 

[mamarissa]

we are going on our first trip in june! my dd is 9 so i was afraid she might be "too old" to truly enjoy the bbb experience, but after reading several posts here about 8-11 year olds loving it i decided to show her some pictures on here and she is so excited!

i thought i read somewhere bbb had a "pirate princess" look? anyone else or did i imagine that? of course, my 9 year old thinks that would be wonderful, more so than a standard princess. she has a pirate princess costume (a black and red long "tutu" style skirt and a black tank embellished with a skull and cross bone) that i could bring for her to wear....anyone else do a pirate princess make over, or see anyone doing while they were there??

 

[jenseib]

I haven't heard about the pirate do for over a year, now, but ask when you get there and see if they have it. It was just a hairpeice with piratey strings on the back, I beleive.

 

[MillerTribeMum]

My only daughter after three sons (including her twin by 5 minutes) will miss this adorable experience by only seven weeks (she turns three July 12; we are there the first week of June). The "princesses" look so sweet-- thanks for sharing!

 

[fldisneymommyto2]

My only daughter after three sons (including her twin by 5 minutes) will miss this adorable experience by only seven weeks (she turns three July 12; we are there the first week of June). The "princesses" look so sweet-- thanks for sharing!

If you think she would sit through it, I would book it since she is almost 3.

 

[MillerTribeMum]

She definitely would sit through it-- she loves going to the salon to have her hair cut. From reading the posts, it sounds like they really prefer to heed the rules; it must be "3" for a reason-- perhaps because 3s are "paying customers" at WDW? Thank you for the encouragement! I may call to see just how stringent they are on the age limiting factor.

 

[madfelice]

She definitely would sit through it-- she loves going to the salon to have her hair cut. From reading the posts, it sounds like they really prefer to heed the rules; it must be "3" for a reason-- perhaps because 3s are "paying customers" at WDW? Thank you for the encouragement! I may call to see just how stringent they are on the age limiting factor.

Everyone is a paying customer at the BBB!

 

[MillerTribeMum]

Oh, I know about BBB! I meant that it would be obvious DD is not yet 3 as she will have not have a park ticket. So, we couldn't sneak her in as a 3. Or do you think BBB might "bend?" I am such a rule-follower ("If we break the rules for you, then we have to break them for everyone then we have 16-month-old babies in here!")

 

[madfelice]

Oh, I know about BBB! I meant that it would be obvious DD is not yet 3 as she will have not have a park ticket. So, we couldn't sneak her in as a 3. Or do you think BBB might "bend?" I am such a rule-follower ("If we break the rules for you, then we have to break them for everyone then we have 16-month-old babies in here!")

I took my daughter when she wasn't quite 3 and didn't have a park ticket. No one asked to see it at the BBB anyway! As we are from Australia I figured we may never have another chance for her. Anyway, she sat through it and just loved it! She still gets me to do her hair up for her and whenever anyone does their hair or make up she calls it Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique!
If you are worried go to the DTD one where there are no park tickets needed. You might even get a last minute walk up at DTD.