Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique FAQ PART II - w/ Photos

[DISNEYGAMMIE]

If you don't mind me asking...how much did you tip?

Also, when you had the photo session did they add those photos to your photopass CD or was that a separate deal? Where is the castle couture?


Thanks so much
Donna

 

[Charlefours]

Does anyone have pictures of the new dresses that are not as "itchy?"

 

[MyVirtueAidan]

I have a question, those pictures you had done, do you need to make an appointment for that too, or do they do that automatically after the appointment?

We just went to Castle Couture as soon as her appt was over... Luckily there was no one in line so we didn't have a wait, But i've read within these threads that lil girls who have purchased the Castle Package have priority in line... But I would assume there wouldn't be much of a wait...

Question about the pictures.... Do you have to buy each pose she does or do they go on Photo pass???

We did not purchase any pictures... They did go directly on to our photo pass!!! We actually had 50 shots total from her make over and the photo session... Well worth the $$$... I will definately do this again!

If you don't mind me asking...how much did you tip?

Also, when you had the photo session did they add those photos to your photopass CD or was that a separate deal? Where is the castle couture?


Thanks so much
Donna

No prob... The hubby and I fought about this one but I actually gave her FGIT $5... We made a small envelope in advance that was decorated in stickers specifically for her! The other lady that did her make up and nails I gave her $3... She was done in minutes!!!

They added every pic that we took to our photo pass... Both her appt and the photo session... I almost feel like that photo session was worth the cost of the CD alone... Before I placed the actual order for the CD I was able to add all those neat backgrounds!

Castle Couture was directly behind the Castle... It's an entire store filled with Princess gear... The photo studio is almost kinda hidden, It was towards the right back side!!!

 

[LovesHerTaurus]

My dd has an appointment for our planned "princess day"

She is 10...

Can she find a Jasmine costume in her size at the MK location? And do the shoes come big enough to fit her??

She wears a size 12/14. And her shoe size is a womens 6.

I don't want her upset, if she won't fit the costumes there, I'll hunt for one online. Would love for her to have the experience during our first trip there though!!

TIA!

 

[Tinker_Tam]

I can't tell you for sure about the sizes as this is our first trip. Someone told me that I could take my DD's dress and she can change into it there. Maybe that is something to think about if you are afraid you won't find her size.

 

[AR81]

I have read a couple of times on here that it is not a good idea to have your adr for crt so soon after the bbb apt. I wanted to get your opinion if this sounds like it would work. 8:05 apt for bbb, and late breakfast adr for crt around 10:30ish? We would also have to fit in the photo session after the appt. before eating. Does anyone know the latest time for breakfast adrs at crt? We would really prefer breakfast because of we are not really impressed with the lunch menu items... Thanks...

 

[lumpy08]

My dd has an appointment for our planned "princess day"

She is 10...

Can she find a Jasmine costume in her size at the MK location? And do the shoes come big enough to fit her??

She wears a size 12/14. And her shoe size is a womens 6.

I don't want her upset, if she won't fit the costumes there, I'll hunt for one online. Would love for her to have the experience during our first trip there though!!

TIA!

I just checked the Disney store website and took a look at the costumes. The size 10/12 is the Large. Here is the size chart. (Not sure if this is the same at Disneyworld... )
10 Large = Height 54-57" 67-75 lbs 8-9 yrs 28½" 24"
12 Large = Height 57-60" 75-85 lbs 9-10 yrs 30" 25"

Since you know which character you want I would suggest looking at a Halloween costume online store or ebay. Where you mention she is on the 12/14 size I think you may be better off getting one before your trip. I know myself I always purchase costumes a little bigger for room.

Also, where she is a size 6 shoe that may be tough... I would suggest is looking for ballet flats in gold to match Jasmine's jewels. Alot of the kids are wearing the ballet flats with jeans these days so maybe you could get some use later for them. Or maybe look to see if you can find some Glitter flip flops.

When I went with my daughter 2 years ago I brought my own dress and she was able to change in the dressing room. I took a photo of her before we went into BBB. When we went in... I let her look around the dresses like she was shopping. (snapped more photos)... Then she changed.... At no time did the CMs make me feel like we needed to purchase a dress. Actually the dress I brought with me people were asking where they could buy it at the park. If you did want to purchase something you could get her the Jasmine crown or any accessories.

 

[Honeystar120608]

Was wondering about our apt time. We are booked for an 810am apt. Should we treat it as an 8am apt and just arrive a little before 8? Obviously, they can't take someone before DD's apt... thought it to be a strange time. One I will happily accept, but was just curious why 810 and not 8?
Also, What accessories comes with the Castle package?

 

[lnh'smom]

We did the castle package last fall and DD got her dress, shoes, a wand and a red headband with a bow. (She was Snow White!) Then at the little shop outside the Snow White ride, we found a little apple purse and gloves set for $10 or $15 that we let her get. Totally worth the $. Would (and will!) do it again in a heartbeat (next fall!) Pictures were pretty good too. We had to go to Exposition Hall and we did have to wait for 3 girls in front of us. That particular day the photographers weren't the best, but the pictures turned out okay. Glad we got free ones with the package and had a photopass CD to add them to. My biggest regret was not making DD's appt first thing in the am so she could be snow white for longer. Her appt wasn't till 1 which I thought was no big deal since we had an ADR at Akershus for dinner. Next appt I will make for earlier in the day. She loved wearing her costume and didn't want to take it off. Never complained about being hot or itching! A first for her.

 

[misch88]

Was wondering about our apt time. We are booked for an 810am apt. Should we treat it as an 8am apt and just arrive a little before 8? Obviously, they can't take someone before DD's apt... thought it to be a strange time. One I will happily accept, but was just curious why 810 and not 8?
Also, What accessories comes with the Castle package?

I worked at the DTD location, but basically the reason we did that is to stagger the line of princesses lining up to make it go a little bit more smoothly. It is recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment anyway so if you arrive a little before 8am you'll be fine.

As for the accessories it can vary slightly, but typically you get a princess crown for the specific princess your child chooses (or red headband with a bow for Snow White or flower halo for Tinkerbell) and a princess wand/scepter. However, on occasion you will be given a glove and princess purse set if wands are out of stock. Additional accessories can usually be purchased at the BBB if you ask your FGIT and each hairstyle comes with their own accessories. The fairytale (classic bun) comes with rhinestone crown and mickey barrette ; the diva comes with a hair piece and 2 rhinestone mickey bobby pins; the pop princess comes with multi-color hair and 4 plastic mickey clips. I hope this helped.

 

[Honeystar120608]

We did the castle package last fall and DD got her dress, shoes, a wand and a red headband with a bow. (She was Snow White!) Then at the little shop outside the Snow White ride, we found a little apple purse and gloves set for $10 or $15 that we let her get. Totally worth the $. Would (and will!) do it again in a heartbeat (next fall!) Pictures were pretty good too. We had to go to Exposition Hall and we did have to wait for 3 girls in front of us. That particular day the photographers weren't the best, but the pictures turned out okay. Glad we got free ones with the package and had a photopass CD to add them to. My biggest regret was not making DD's appt first thing in the am so she could be snow white for longer. Her appt wasn't till 1 which I thought was no big deal since we had an ADR at Akershus for dinner. Next appt I will make for earlier in the day. She loved wearing her costume and didn't want to take it off. Never complained about being hot or itching! A first for her.

Sounds awesome! Snow White sounds so cute! DD (4) wants Tiana. She talks about it NON stop. I read that the wand lights up..which I hope, because when she over heard me saying so it just gave her something extra to obsess about. lol I am concerned about the heat and itching. I have read here though that the Tiana dress being newer is of a different material and not itchy. Also read that all costumes with me such soon. *fingers crossed* I hope the pictures are good...dd is very shy but is excited about being in a photoshoot. I am always snapping pictures and poses of her so I hope she is alright.

I worked at the DTD location, but basically the reason we did that is to stagger the line of princesses lining up to make it go a little bit more smoothly. It is recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment anyway so if you arrive a little before 8am you'll be fine.

As for the accessories it can vary slightly, but typically you get a princess crown for the specific princess your child chooses (or red headband with a bow for Snow White or flower halo for Tinkerbell) and a princess wand/scepter. However, on occasion you will be given a glove and princess purse set if wands are out of stock. Additional accessories can usually be purchased at the BBB if you ask your FGIT and each hairstyle comes with their own accessories. The fairytale (classic bun) comes with rhinestone crown and mickey barrette ; the diva comes with a hair piece and 2 rhinestone mickey bobby pins; the pop princess comes with multi-color hair and 4 plastic mickey clips. I hope this helped.

That is awesome info! DD wants to get the Tiana Costume. Can you confirm that the wands indeed light up and that the shoes are the flip flop styles? I am a little concerned about the shoes as DD doesn't 'do' flip flops. She can't stand anything between her toes. Is there an alternative? She also seems to prefer the little tiara to the costume one..but that may change when she is at the BBB. She wants the fairytale hair style...as she indeed is 100% princess(somehow some way this non princess got a princess. lol)
Thank you SO much for your help. I just want to be clear on the info DD hears from me so there isn't any confusion...even though she is a very easy going little girl and will take anything as it comes. ty ty ty!

 

[caravarela]

My daughter has short bangs cut, because unfortunately she inherited my big forehead and needs them

Can/will the FGIT leave her bangs down with the princess bun hairstyle, or do they absolutely have to slick them back?

TIA!

 

[misch88]

That is awesome info! DD wants to get the Tiana Costume. Can you confirm that the wands indeed light up and that the shoes are the flip flop styles? I am a little concerned about the shoes as DD doesn't 'do' flip flops. She can't stand anything between her toes. Is there an alternative? She also seems to prefer the little tiara to the costume one..but that may change when she is at the BBB. She wants the fairytale hair style...as she indeed is 100% princess(somehow some way this non princess got a princess. lol)
Thank you SO much for your help. I just want to be clear on the info DD hears from me so there isn't any confusion...even though she is a very easy going little girl and will take anything as it comes. ty ty ty!

Unless they have changed it since March (when I last was at the BBB), there are no specific Tiana shoes. Princesses tend to get the silver or gold flip flops, but they can choose any other of the princesses shoes that are not flip flops. The wands do light up in 2 modes, steady or flashing. The Tiana dress was my absolute favorite dress. There were even some princesses who ended up wearing the dress as a Flower Girl dress. Don't hesitate to PM me if you have any further questions, especially if I forget to check the boards.

 

[misch88]

My daughter has short bangs cut, because unfortunately she inherited my big forehead and needs them

Can/will the FGIT leave her bangs down with the princess bun hairstyle, or do they absolutely have to slick them back?

TIA!

The FGIT can leave your princess' bangs down, but you must tell them this when you sit down (before product is used). I used to be a DTD FGIT and unless the parent specified that the bangs should be down, many FGITs just put the bangs back. Once the product (gel etc.) is put in the bangs it is difficult to leave them down because they get clumpy. Just mention it to your FGIT and you'll be set. Enjoy!

 

[lnh'smom]

Can you confirm that the wands indeed light up and that the shoes are the flip flop styles?

None of the shoes I saw while we were there were flip flops. Not sure about Tiana though as she wasn't there yet last time we were there! Snow White's wand lights up, I do know that much.



Sorry, erased too much of the quote!

 

[supersuperwendy]

My daughter decided she didn't want to dress up like a princess so she picked a cute Minnie Mouse dress from The Disney Store. I found her cute Minnie shoes also on disneystore.com. For her hairstyle the "princess" style just didn't go with her outfit, but we loved the tiara. We were able to get the diva and add the tiara! It looked really cute! They still gave us the barrettes that come with diva for her to use later. I loved the results!

 

[tink too]

I have read a couple of times on here that it is not a good idea to have your adr for crt so soon after the bbb apt. I wanted to get your opinion if this sounds like it would work. 8:05 apt for bbb, and late breakfast adr for crt around 10:30ish? We would also have to fit in the photo session after the appt. before eating.

You will be fine with those appointment times. Since BBB doesn't open until 8am, there won't be any delays in getting seated on time.

If you don't have time to do the photoshoot immediately after your BBB appointment, just go after your CRT breakfast.

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

Here is a BBB video I put together from our past trip. I hope you enjoy it.

Click Here

 

[jenseib]

great video. How many people got done? It looks like ALOT! LOL!

 

[princessreilly]

Here is a BBB video I put together from our past trip. I hope you enjoy it.

Click Here

Love it!! Now dd wants me to make an appointment for me at BBB!!