Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique FAQ PART II - w/ Photos

[cancer_survivor_06]

We're going in late June/early July, haven't booked it yet, we're still deciding on particulars before we firm up dates, so we have plenty of time to look around before we go. Thanks for your help!

Have a great trip make sure to check ebay alot of times you can find some good prices on costumes there. I bought two cindy's and a sleeping beauty for under 25 each now the were the lillian vernon ones a few years ago what I liked about them is they didn't itch. The disney ones tend to itch.

this is a top view of the lillian vernon
http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/...=view&current=Juliette_Amanda1facepaint15.jpg

this is a full view of it on the left and on the right was a deluxe costume from the disney store.

 

[PrincessEmma630]

Have a great trip make sure to check ebay alot of times you can find some good prices on costumes there. I bought two cindy's and a sleeping beauty for under 25 each now the were the lillian vernon ones a few years ago what I liked about them is they didn't itch. The disney ones tend to itch.


Oh my! Those dresses are gorgeous!! I'm being very patient about it, I've checked out Ebay and am continuing to do so almost daily! I've also checked the Disney store online (we don't have a store here anymore) I'm becoming slightly obsessed with our Disney trip, as it's the first time back for me since I was a little girl, and the first time for our kids. Thanks again for the advice! I've been reading through the other messages on this board....there's some great stuff on here! So glad I found this board

 

[J_Rasmussen]

Let me start by apologizing if I have missed something already posted in this thread, I have read through a lot of it but can't find these answers. My wife and I are making our first family trip in May (6th through 11th) and we will be making a pit stop at the BBB. These are mainly "opinion" questions!

1. From an opinion standpoint - if money isn't an issue - do you all recommend getting the castle package with everything OR would you still by dresses before hand and bring it with?

2. If recommending to buy a dress before hand, should we try to buy online or simply look to buy something at Disney the first couple of days we are there?

3. Does anyone have a current list of the characters there are to choose from and maybe pictures of the dresses to choose from? I am pretty sure the DD wants to do Snow White, but as something to do before our trip I think it would be cool to look at all the pictures with her and let her choose.

Thanks in advance! Just a dad trying to princess a real princess treatment.

 

[jenseib]

Let me start by apologizing if I have missed something already posted in this thread, I have read through a lot of it but can't find these answers. My wife and I are making our first family trip in May (6th through 11th) and we will be making a pit stop at the BBB. These are mainly "opinion" questions!

1. From an opinion standpoint - if money isn't an issue - do you all recommend getting the castle package with everything OR would you still by dresses before hand and bring it with?

2. If recommending to buy a dress before hand, should we try to buy online or simply look to buy something at Disney the first couple of days we are there?

3. Does anyone have a current list of the characters there are to choose from and maybe pictures of the dresses to choose from? I am pretty sure the DD wants to do Snow White, but as something to do before our trip I think it would be cool to look at all the pictures with her and let her choose.

Thanks in advance! Just a dad trying to princess a real princess treatment.

I personally would bring my own dress (and have) because so far we have found dresses we like better at other sources. I actually am not impressed wit hthe current selection they have. The ones they had a few years ago (2008 I think) were nicer in my opinion. They should have the basic princesses. I hear that rapunzel was being discontinued. Not sure if the ystill have Tianna either. if you find a dress you like...get it! If not, you can usually get one at the parks before hand, or at BBB. But sometimes BBB (and the parks) will run out of a size

 

[Disney_Dreaming1]

Does anyone know if the princess tutus are still being sold?
thanks

 

[ShawnT]

We were just at BBB two weeks ago. They had Cinderella, Tiana, Aurora, Snow White, Jasmine, Ariel, Belle.

 

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

We were just at BBB two weeks ago. They had Cinderella, Tiana, Aurora, Snow White, Jasmine, Ariel, Belle.

Thanks! I was looking for this info

 

[J_Rasmussen]

Thanks Shawn!

 

[cdsulhoff]

After reading a lot of the post on here I can say there are a lot of really good advice and tip that has really help me decide what to do for Brooklynn!
We are going to do the hair and makeup but bring our own dresses! I also have petticoats and tutus to make her dresses fuller!


Now to cancer_survivor_06 I lookes at your Photos. Did Alice autograph her dress or did it come like that?

 

[jenseib]

After reading a lot of the post on here I can say there are a lot of really good advice and tip that has really help me decide what to do for Brooklynn!
We are going to do the hair and makeup but bring our own dresses! I also have petticoats and tutus to make her dresses fuller!


Now to cancer_survivor_06 I lookes at your Photos. Did Alice autograph her dress or did it come like that?

It comes like that

 

[icicle]

I'm sure this has been answered before but heck if I could find it. How hard is it to get a reservation at BBB? I'd love to score an early (8 am) spot at the MK BBB for my two daughters and possibly my son. We're not going until September so I know I can't call yet I just wanted to know if I need to be speed dialing at 9 am 180 days out. Or is online booking possible?

Thanks for any help!

 

[amw]

Or is online booking possible?

No online booking ... yet ... you have to call.

I'm sure this has been answered before but heck if I could find it. How hard is it to get a reservation at BBB? I'd love to score an early (8 am) spot at the MK BBB for my two daughters and possibly my son. We're not going until September so I know I can't call yet I just wanted to know if I need to be speed dialing at 9 am 180 days out.

Depends how flexible you are on your dates ... I called one-month out to book BBB during March Break. The CM was extremely nice and was able to check multiple days for me. The first 2 tries had lunch-time appts, but then I scored an early appointment on a Sunday! She was also able to book Pirate's League for my other DD. No need to place a second call.

I don't think you need to worry about 180 days out.

 

[J_Rasmussen]

We just booked our "Castle" package yesterday. We are going to be at Disney from Saturday May 7th through Tuesday May 10th. We really only had two days we could book this for as it was our last thing we decided to reserve (yes our reservations and ADRs are all done).

We really wanted Monday the 9th, first thing in the morning, at the MK location, but the earliest they had was a 3:30. Can't do that because we have Cinderella's Round Table at 4:00 that evening. So we resorted to getting the first one at the DTD location. We'll do that and then head to MK.

 

[twinmom2003]

I am sure the answer to my questions is in this thread somewhere, but I have looked and can't find it. We are going to be at WDW in Sept, and will be going to MNSSHP. My DD 8 wants to do BBB before the party. We want to do BBB at MK, and she wants to do the castle package (the one with the costume, etc). How long does this package take with the photos and everything? I am wondering how much time to plan for. Thanks!

 

[LuvBug1977]

I am really excited for my appt on Friday the 14 at 3 in the castle. I am just doing the hair. I am an adult but look rather younger like 16 year old so i am hoping i can get away with wearing cinderella costume for the makeover and pic and then changing. An imput or suggestions?

Here is the link to the official website:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/theme-parks/#/subCategory7
Click on: What is the best way to dress for a day at the parks? Is there any clothing that isn't permissible?

And it says:
The parks are a casual, family-oriented environment. We suggest you dress comfortably, wear good walking shoes and check the local weather report before you leave for the parks.

Ensuring that the parks are family friendly is an important part of the Disney experience. In that spirit, we ask you to use your discretion and common sense. Attire that is not appropriate for the theme parks (and which may result in refusal of admittance) includes but is not limited to:

•Adult costumes or clothing that can be viewed as representative of an actual Disney character
•Masks (unless you are dressing up for a particular event)
•Clothing with objectionable material, including obscene language or graphics
•Excessively torn clothing
•Clothing which, by nature, exposes excessive portions of the skin that may be viewed as inappropriate for a family environment
•Objectionable tattoos
A Guest is allowed into the parks if her or his hair (or make-up, if applicable) has been made to resemble a Disney Princess or character (for example, after a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique makeover) provided the Guest is not also wearing a costume or clothed to look like the character.

Considering Disney charges adult prices for tickets for children over 9 years old, I am guessing that they probably won't let you wear a costume in the park. Maybe you could take it into BBB and put it on there and take it off imediately after your picture?
Hope this helps!

 

[Tgtown]

I didn't read all of the pages, so please excuse me if this was posted already. We have 2 DDs and 1 definitely wants to do this the older DDthinks it's alright but not nearly as excited. My questions are:

Do you pay at the time of reservation or when you get to CRT for the makeover?
If you do prepay what is the cancellation policy?
The oldest DD9 would probably just want hair, makeup, and nails. If she wanted to upgrade could that be done during the makeover?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Tgtown]

Went ahead and booked.

 

[BellaBaby]

I didn't read all of the pages, so please excuse me if this was posted already. We have 2 DDs and 1 definitely wants to do this the older DDthinks it's alright but not nearly as excited. My questions are:

Do you pay at the time of reservation or when you get to CRT for the makeover?
If you do prepay what is the cancellation policy?
The oldest DD9 would probably just want hair, makeup, and nails. If she wanted to upgrade could that be done during the makeover?

Thanks in advance.

When my girls did it a couple of years ago, we paid after they had it done like at a regular salon. I believe you can upgrade there, but someone may chime in if that's wrong.

They will love it!! Have fun--you leave soon!!

 

[kjmommie]

Does anyone know what color the backdrop and accessories are at the photo session part of BBB? I am surprising my son and daughter with this in just a few weeks and am looking to find her a dress with him a shirt of some sort to match. We have lots of costumes so I don't want to do a costume. I want to do something special in a dress that she might be able to wear again! The dress and shirt for him are going to be a surprise so I can't ask her which one that she likes!!

 

[diezal11]

Sorry if this has been asked, but if you book the crown package and bring your own dress can you still do the princess photo shoot, or add it on? If so whats the upcharge?