Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique FAQ's w/ Photos

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Thank you! Ok, some other help please, I have made the reservations for 2:00 p.m. at the DTD location for BBB and we are having dinner at 5:30 at Chef Mickeys, do you think there will still be time to try and get a Grand Floridian photo shoot in as well? Should I try to call and get a reservation for maybe 1:30 or 1:00 instead at BBB? Thank you!

in my opinion the earlier you get done, the better, not matter what location. you always need to keep in mind that there is a chance that they could be behind..at times it could be up to an hour.

..checking in early for your appt doesnt mean you'll get in quicker, if 10 ppl with earlier slots check in 10 ppl after you, all 10 will go before you. If you check in for a 2:00 slot before all the other 2:00's then you will go before them.

I'm not sure if you'll have a car, but DTD buses are the WORST and are slow too, w/not being at MK and having quick access to the monorail, I would allow even more extra time, you will feel more at ease and enjoy the experience w/o having to rush and if you get done sooner than expected (pics too if you get the castle or add the pkg on) then you can have time to roam the shops at dtd or check out the monorail resorts!

Have fun!!!!

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

I'm sure this has been asked, but this thread is so long please forgive me for repeating it....

Do you tip the FGIT at BBB? I'd think you do, but I don't want to make a social faux pas when I take my kiddos for the first time next week! Thanks ladies!

You can tip if you want, but it has to be in cash handed to the FGIT

not everyone tips bc it just started in Jan so anyone that has gone to dtd or mk locations prior to Jan would not have tipped so some do not know about it and some don't have the cash to, it's all your own personal opinion.

Have a great time!!

..what location will you be at next week??

 

[glitterkittyy]

You can tip if you want, but it has to be in cash handed to the FGIT

not everyone tips bc it just started in Jan so anyone that has gone to dtd or mk locations prior to Jan would not have tipped so some do not know about it and some don't have the cash to, it's all your own personal opinion.

Have a great time!!

..what location will you be at next week??

Oh thank you for telling me it would have to be cash. I rarely have cash on me! I'll be sure to hit the ATM first.

We're having lunch at DTD so we're hitting the BBB there then on to the P&PP. The kids are so excited! My oldest wants to be a pirate princess. I'm hoping they can do something for that. If not, a regular princess hairdo will do fine with her pirate costume. She even has an eye patch that says Pirate Princess on it. Okay, maybe it's ME who is excited for it moreso than the kids. lmao

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Oh thank you for telling me it would have to be cash. I rarely have cash on me! I'll be sure to hit the ATM first.

We're having lunch at DTD so we're hitting the BBB there then on to the P&PP. The kids are so excited! My oldest wants to be a pirate princess. I'm hoping they can do something for that. If not, a regular princess hairdo will do fine with her pirate costume. She even has an eye patch that says Pirate Princess on it. Okay, maybe it's ME who is excited for it moreso than the kids. lmao

we recently (at mk bbb) started "cool girls" which is the same as a cool dude (w/o spiked hair) but we do the color gel and pirate treasure in the hair.

..it is 7.50 and we pull the hair into a low ponytail (if they have long enough hair to do it, if not we leave it down) and put streaks and dots of the colors: red, yellow, white, blue and green but they can pick what they want/dont want. We put a hidden mickey on the back with the paint and then pirate treasure/pixie dust.

I had a pirate/princess the other day who wanted the "cool girl" and it looked great on her and mom & dad were happy that they did not have to pay $50 for hair that the princess/pirate was going to be unhappy with.

If she wants a "princess" hair style. I'm not sure at DTD BBB but at MK BBB we do have the diva hair in black w/pirate skulls and we have the pop hair in black with shiny metalic strands of dark purple that come out of it so I would rec. one of those to her if that is the route she wants to go.

HAVE FUN!!!

 

[glitterkittyy]

If she wants a "princess" hair style. I'm not sure at DTD BBB but at MK BBB we do have the diva hair in black w/pirate skulls and we have the pop hair in black with shiny metalic strands of dark purple that come out of it so I would rec. one of those to her if that is the route she wants to go.

HAVE FUN!!!

That's exactly what she wants. She saw another little girl with that hair a few weeks ago and that's when she decided to be a pirate princess. Maybe I should call to make sure they have it at DTD. I'd hate to get there and not be able to get what she wants.

 

[F.G.I.Training]

we recently (at mk bbb) started "cool girls" which is the same as a cool dude (w/o spiked hair) but we do the color gel and pirate treasure in the hair.

..it is 7.50 and we pull the hair into a low ponytail (if they have long enough hair to do it, if not we leave it down) and put streaks and dots of the colors: red, yellow, white, blue and green but they can pick what they want/dont want. We put a hidden mickey on the back with the paint and then pirate treasure/pixie dust.

I had a pirate/princess the other day who wanted the "cool girl" and it looked great on her and mom & dad were happy that they did not have to pay $50 for hair that the princess/pirate was going to be unhappy with.

If she wants a "princess" hair style. I'm not sure at DTD BBB but at MK BBB we do have the diva hair in black w/pirate skulls and we have the pop hair in black with shiny metalic strands of dark purple that come out of it so I would rec. one of those to her if that is the route she wants to go.

HAVE FUN!!!

The dtd local also has both the pirate diva hair as well as the black pop hair. the dtd local trys not do the cool girl hair style only because it was geared to be done for the boys in our boutique but if you ask for it they may do it for you.

 

[akdeputydog]

Hi all-
We live in Alaska so our trip to Orlando will be one where we try to cover all the "must dos" . My princess (who will be 5 at WDW time) loves dress up so I think the BBB is perfect for her. I plan to bring a costume and get the middle package. Here the question....if we can only do BBB once should we try to do it before CRT (assuming we can get ressies) or do it one Fri afternoon, go to early dinner and then the Pirate and Princess Party? What would you plan...DD dressed up for CRT or the P&PP. Thanks.

 

[princssdisnygina]

in my opinion the earlier you get done, the better, not matter what location. you always need to keep in mind that there is a chance that they could be behind..at times it could be up to an hour.

..checking in early for your appt doesnt mean you'll get in quicker, if 10 ppl with earlier slots check in 10 ppl after you, all 10 will go before you. If you check in for a 2:00 slot before all the other 2:00's then you will go before them.

I'm not sure if you'll have a car, but DTD buses are the WORST and are slow too, w/not being at MK and having quick access to the monorail, I would allow even more extra time, you will feel more at ease and enjoy the experience w/o having to rush and if you get done sooner than expected (pics too if you get the castle or add the pkg on) then you can have time to roam the shops at dtd or check out the monorail resorts!

Have fun!!!!

I completely disagree! DTD busses have never been a problem for me! The longest I have waited is 10 minutes! But that is just me...
You are right, because you check in early it does not mean anything but if they are running a bit ahead of schedule you will start sooner! Better to be safe. I think you will be fine with your time if you cant get anything sooner... you will be hopping from place to place but you should be fine!

 

[F.G.I.Training]

Hi all-
We live in Alaska so our trip to Orlando will be one where we try to cover all the "must dos" . My princess (who will be 5 at WDW time) loves dress up so I think the BBB is perfect for her. I plan to bring a costume and get the middle package. Here the question....if we can only do BBB once should we try to do it before CRT (assuming we can get ressies) or do it one Fri afternoon, go to early dinner and then the Pirate and Princess Party? What would you plan...DD dressed up for CRT or the P&PP. Thanks.

Is crt and p&pp one day after the next? If so do bbb and then crt. then the next day do early dinner and p&pp. or vise versa. The hairstyles can last 2 to 3 days depending on care(and no swimming). If not then whichever day she will get to wear the hairstyle the longest is the one I would do.

 

[milmore104]

Hi all-
We live in Alaska so our trip to Orlando will be one where we try to cover all the "must dos" . My princess (who will be 5 at WDW time) loves dress up so I think the BBB is perfect for her. I plan to bring a costume and get the middle package. Here the question....if we can only do BBB once should we try to do it before CRT (assuming we can get ressies) or do it one Fri afternoon, go to early dinner and then the Pirate and Princess Party? What would you plan...DD dressed up for CRT or the P&PP. Thanks.

I was having the same problem. I had booked our DD the castle package on the night of our MNSSHP. Then i was thinking I would like to get her into BBB before CRT on her b-day as well. So I went to the Disney Store and bought her a $39 dress and brought it w/ her. I changed the castle package to the coach one and made another appointment for the day of CRT. I actually saved myself $ doing it this way.

When are you going to the P&PP? And when are you going to CRT? If you can only choose 1 I would do the one that she would have done earlier in the day. Also depending on the style she gets if you watch while they are doing here hair you may be able to do something up by yourself w/ the items she gets. Just a thought. I know I do up my DD hair for school sometimes. She loves to wear her "hidden Mickey's".

 

[glitterkittyy]

The dtd local also has both the pirate diva hair as well as the black pop hair. the dtd local trys not do the cool girl hair style only because it was geared to be done for the boys in our boutique but if you ask for it they may do it for you.

Thank you so much! I'm so looking forward to next Friday.

 

[mikymouse]

I was having the same problem. I had booked our DD the castle package on the night of our MNSSHP. Then i was thinking I would like to get her into BBB before CRT on her b-day as well. So I went to the Disney Store and bought her a $39 dress and brought it w/ her. I changed the castle package to the coach one and made another appointment for the day of CRT. I actually saved myself $ doing it this way.

When are you going to the P&PP? And when are you going to CRT? If you can only choose 1 I would do the one that she would have done earlier in the day. Also depending on the style she gets if you watch while they are doing here hair you may be able to do something up by yourself w/ the items she gets. Just a thought. I know I do up my DD hair for school sometimes. She loves to wear her "hidden Mickey's".

I would do BBB and CRT on the same day and then ideally go to a party the next day. My daughter's hair lasted very nicely for 2 days and she was even willing to make the ultimate sacrafice of no swimming to keep the fancy hair do. I would want the fresh look for the pictures and CRT and you could still have a very nice updo for the parties the next day or two.

 

[Marriedmyprince]

My DD's (6 and 3.5) would like to go to BBB in Aug. Looking at the list of hairdo's I am curious if it will work out for us. DD6 has a short bob which is stacked up the back, so nothing really to attach hair to... DD3 has thin just to the sholders hair, I can't get it all to reach her ponytail. Anyone have experience with this type of hair? Thanks, Marriedmyprince

 

[ShellyShell]

I took my DD to the BBB for her B-Day on 4/20. We also had lunch at CRT. Just wanted to share her BBB pictures. I was a bit skeptical of them doing her hair. Thank goodness I bought my own products. If not they would've had a ruff time. In the end her hair come out great! I loved the whole experience and it was so worth it!!

 

[~*~Michelle~*~]

can you still get pictures taken & purchase them if you don't get the castle package? I'm bringing a dress, crown & shoes, so I don't want the castle package, but I do want pictures.

 

[aribelle]

can you still get pictures taken & purchase them if you don't get the castle package? I'm bringing a dress, crown & shoes, so I don't want the castle package, but I do want pictures.

Everyone who has a BBB makeover (no matter which package or which style) can have their photos taken. If you're at DTD's BBB, then it's just outside WOD to the area near Guest Services (right through Arriba Bros). If you're at MK's BBB, head down Main Street to the Photopass shop next to Tony's Restaurant. Both places have a "studio" with a professional background and a few small props. The Photopass photographers will take many poses of your Princess. Oh, and they also have Photopass Photographers INSIDE the BBB's taking before, during and after pictures (don't forget to ask to have their photo taken in the throne before you leave BBB). All those photos, and also any photos you have taken in any of the parks during your entire stay can be purchased on a Photo CD for $99. This CD gives you a release so that you can have prints made of any of the photos, and before you order your CD you can embellish the photos with borders, logos, and characters.

Now, you can also have those photos taken at the BBB and Studio and instead of buying the $99 CD, you can purchase individual photos that they'll print right there and give you to take....but since a 5x7 costs $15, well, I can't imagine anyone just wanting a couple of pictures,and after 7 photos at that price, it's cheaper to buy the CD anyway. So it's a no brainer for me, lol.

Here's a website that explains the PHotopass in much better detail: http://stitchkingdom.com/disneysphotopass/

Now, officially the "studio" is supposed to only be for people who have had some service done at BBB, but there are reports that "regular" folks have been able to slip in and have a few photos done when they aren't busy. No guarantees of course, since there are signs saying it's for BBB customers only, but a bored Photopass photographer and a cute child...well, pixie dust works wonders.

 

[~*~Michelle~*~]

another question. I'm a bit concerned about when I made a reservation & an ADR. Dd's appt for BBB is at 12:00 & our ADR at CRT is at 1:20. Do you think that will be enough time?? I was thinking of maybe getting there earlier to see if they can get me in earlier. What do you think?

 

[CamAnd]

ShellyShell Thanks for sharing your pictures.

My DD(6) will be doing BBB next Tuesday & she will be dressed as Belle also. I was planning to get those same flip flops for her there. Does anyone know if you can purchase them elsewhere like resort gift shops etc...???

 

[Scrapbook Stacy]

Thank you for all of the help! I was able to get the BBB appointment changed to 1:30 and our Chef Mickey's reservations for 6:30, so hopefully, we will be just fine now! Thanks again!

Stacy

 

[CampbellScot]

I took my DD to the BBB for her B-Day on 4/20. We also had lunch at CRT. Just wanted to share her BBB pictures. I was a bit skeptical of them doing her hair. Thank goodness I bought my own products. If not they would've had a ruff time. In the end her hair come out great! I loved the whole experience and it was so worth it!!

What an absolute DOLL!!! How cute!!! your little one's hair turned out perfectly princess!!! Thanks for sharing the photos!!!