Can adults go to bibbidi bobbidi boutique?

[Sparkly]

Then they need to increase the size. I'm sure the one in DTD could be expanded.

But really. Walt meant WDW for kids AND adults alike. You never know, this could be the adult sitting in the chair's first and last trip. The World doesn't revolve around children.

 

[staxia]

I worked at the BBB until this past January when my husband and I moved. I was so sad when they made the age rule!

Some of the best guest stories I have are about adults! One mother had a 12 year old daughter who *dared* her to get a makeover- so she chose the pink hair and told her daughter that she'd pick her up from school that way. Another woman was celebrating her 40th birthday, and she and her friend and her mom all got done. I've also had a grandmother jump in the chair when her little granddaughter decided not to do it. Older ladies almost always pick pink or rainbow hair. I've seen moms doing it with their little girls and letting their daughters make all their choices for them. It's adorable. There have also been proposals and bachelorette parties in the BBB.

Grown woman who went to the BBB were not looking for a grown up spa experience. They go there for the same reason that you see adults wearing giant birthday cake hats. It's silly! The women I've seen go in as a group usually crack up at each other the whole time. It's fun to let loose and make fun of yourself! It feels good to laugh.

And for the record- one is never too old to dress up for Halloween. Who says costumes and make believe should be just for kids? There is a whole profession of people who never grew out of it. They are called actors.

I'm one of the adults... My best friend and I went and got our princess makeovers early in the morning, and then we went over to Epcot for our Princess lunch in Norway... Are they going to stop allowing me to make princess lunch reservations, too, if i don't have children!?

Sure.. we look a little silly with crazy curled hair and tiaras and matching clothes.. We don't do it every day. We never dressed alike at Disney before and haven't since... it was a one time thing and we had a blast. Disney even made money off of us from clothing b/c we had to buy matching shirts. We probably would have bought matching dresses if they had them (But probably not, b/c there *IS* a limit to what we spend on silliness. The shirts have been worn again, a dress, probably not) We *DID* upgrade.. we got the makeover with the hair *AND* bought the additional tiara b/c it was cute..

But as for the BBB age limit, it was not done because Disney thought the adults were being silly. It was done because so many adults were signing up that people couldn't get their kids in. Maybe Disney should look into building a princess makeover spot for adults if it's going to be that popular.

I don't remember it either, where WAS all this stuff when I was a kid??? Kid these days have the best stuff!

Come on, Disney! I'm dying to give you $$$$$$$$$MONEY$$$$$$$$$$ for this!! That should get their attention!

EXACTLY.. do something fun for ALL AGES. While the Pirate League sounds great, it's not exactly the same thing. I don't want a salon makeover... I don't WANT a pedicure or a manicure... I *WANT* to feel like a Disney Princess with a fairy godmother and pixie dust and tiaras and silly little sashes. IT didn't exist when I was a kid.. it just didn't. Now, I make my own money and can afford a trip now and then and I can choose to spend my money as I want, and this is something we want to do! I'm completely serious about wanting us to go together with her daughter as a girl's trip.. but now, we can't.

 

[CalSea12]

I guess since some people think that WDW should be just for kids, then maybe the adult only families, couples, friends, singles etc should go elsewhere and just leave it to the little kids. I wonder how much money WDW would lose then, and how long it would stay a float for all the precious princesses???

I am a mom and my daughter will learn ALL people deserve to be happy, and have fun, not just kids. Nor will she think that adults are supposed to cater to kids. With that said I love seeing kiddos happy and will go out of my way to do so, but I do not think kids should expect it.

 

[ChelseaIsMyBelle]

I am a mother of three. My daughter did BBB when she was 4 years old. I don't think it is fair to have an age limit at BBB. While I've never done it myself, I think anyone should be able to experience it. How about if Disney would decide that Children were not allowed to dine in certain restaurants such as LeCellier because it was intended for adults only???

WDW is for everyone. :: peace

 

[acebatonfan]

Oh no, can't have little pumpkin miss out on being a ~princess~ whilst those meanie adults take her spaces. She DESERVES it because she's a child, don'tcha know.

Welcome to the "me me me" generation. What next? Will I not be allowed to make a CRT reservation because I don't have a little "princess" (from what I've seen with the seniors at school today, more like little pre-brats) under the age of 12 who went to BBB that day?

I believe the rule was changed due to complaints....in actuality, the number of adults getting makeovers was just a small handful a day at most- not enough to make that much of a difference. But parents got upset when they saw adults in the chairs.

Of course. Will anyone over the age of ten now won't be allowed because there was a twelve year old kid who got a BBB reservation and a six year old was turned down? But, really, we all had a FAIR CHANCE of getting the reservation; if you didn't book 180 days out in advanced and another adult got the last reservation before you, then it's tough noogies.

Umm, actually. . YEAH. The place was created for little girls. Not adults who want to act like little girls. When little girls who may not get to Disney but once are unable to get in there because reservations are totally booked. . .then I'm all with them on the age limit. I'm an adult, while it might be a laugh to get a princess makeover, it's supposed to be a magical experience for -children-.

My little girl couldn't get a reservation last time, but for the coming trip it was one of the first reservations made.

If you want to petition Disney to create a fairy godmother boutique to cater to grown women who want to be made up like a princess. . .go ahead. But I don't blame them one bit for putting the age limit on BBB.

For me, I do not agree with this. I do have a younger sister (11) who currently has a form of autism and acts/behaves like a six year old. She is still obsessed with being a Disney Princess at the BBB, but she will only be able to go one more time when we *hopefully* go back next year (2013) because she will be thirteen the year after that.

One of Walt's main goals for Disney was to create an environment where adults can be with their children and become a child again temporarily instead of "normal" theme parks in that time period where parents just sat on a bench in KiddieLand and watched the kids ride/enjoy themselves. In the instance of my little sister, is it fair for her to be punished and prohibited from doing something she loves just because she is simply "growing up physically"?

 

[Schmeck]

I'm just so glad they put an age limit on it - seeing grown women looking like scary tarts at WDW makes me think the ugly stepsisters had a lot of kids!

Now, to get them to tone down the crappy makeup on the kids, so they don't look so overdone...

Can't they just make the girls look 'done' but not so overdone? And come up with a less severely scraped back hairdo?

 

[meggiebeth]

I think it is an unfair decision. Children don't rule the world- and they shouldn't rule WDW either. Like others have said, does this mean that now, parents will be complaining of how selfish adults are booking a character meal when there are plenty of children denied that experience?!

... Well no. It is a first come first served basis and if a parent didn't book 180 days in advance, they can't moan about not getting into a character meal, or BBB, because an adult made the effort to book before they did.

I am 15 and love Disney and the thought of pretty dresses and hair and tiaras. I never got the opportunity to go to the BBB as a young girl. Now I may never get the experience- not that I mind but it's more of a principle thing.

The fact the parents complained in the first place is annoying- what if it is an adults dream to go to BBB?

 

[arlsdimples]

We just returned from our trip. While we were inside of Castle Couture DH got talking to one of the cast members while purchasing a Minnie dress and shoes for littlest DD. She was telling him that all day long parents will come in and drop in the neighborhood of $500 on a costume and all of the works. Why???? Because they promised little Sally that she could go inside the castle and get made up to be a princess, then when they walked over with their excited little child they were told they needed to book a reservation and there were no openings. So they have a distraught little teary faced princess on their hands and out of guilt they drop a ton of money at the store across the way to make up for it.

I'm sorry but there is no difference between little Sally missing out on BBB because Mommy, Grandma, or cousin Sarah booked ahead of time or if everyone else's little Sally got the spots because their mommy or daddy made reservations. The only difference really is the parents can not blame it on adults or teens now.

Have I been on the missing out end of the stick with my DC because I was not prepared......Yup. Did I blame it on other people who knew better than me what to do........Nope. Did I teach my children that it was other peoples fault that they did not get their wish? What do you think? Of course for some reason I'm still working on this with DS who still gets mad when his big sis gets special attention from someone and he does not.

My older DD did the BBB at age 9 (when it first opened in DTD) ages 10, 12, 13, and 14. She loved it every time and was quite sad when she found out they changed the age limit this year. I joined her on one of the trips and became a princess with her. On another trip I became a pirate with DS. DD also did PL before and this year became a mermaid and received a ton of compliments. She was actually very excited to buy a skirt to wear over her shorts with a T. She purchased a tiara with a mermaid seashell on it from the glass shop on main street several trips ago and has since then purchased the matching ear rings, necklace, and wand. She wears the tiara on every trip every single day. I had a tiara and glass slipper delivered to my room by DH for my 40th birthday and wore the tiara every day on that trip. I know my DD was upset and I did feel bad for her but the reality that I kept reminded her is that she got to have the experience a few times and instead of being sad about it not happening again she should be grateful she had those memories. She understands this and kept saying she would love to work at Disney as a FGIT or character princess when older.

If adults can wear ears, hats and other silly fun things in the parks why not a princessy hairstyle with a tiara. What I would love to see them do, even if it is only as an experiment during MNSSHP is to have some place where older girls and women can get made up Disney style. They could use more shimmery make-up instead of pinks, purples, blues and sea green. They could use real nail polish, sell the tiara's from the glass shop with rhinestones, sell jewelry, higher quality tops or even for the party (gasp) adult size costumes. They could also charge a ton more money and you just know that people would still pay it.

 

[chloe4ever]

Children don't rule the world- and they shouldn't rule WDW either. Like others have said, does this mean that now, parents will be complaining of how selfish adults are booking a character meal when there are plenty of children denied that experience?!

The fact the parents complained in the first place is annoying- what if it is an adults dream to go to BBB?

Sadly tons of kids in families do rule the world Whatever little princess wants, little princess gets...........

Children are the most important thing on the whole planet, don't ya know......

 

[Eljay]

Maybe they should meet the demand by making a BBB in each park.

Originally, BBB was in DTD and they added the MK location when it became very popular.

I can envision salons at Epcot, DAK and DHS.

 

[TDC Nala]

How about if Disney would decide that Children were not allowed to dine in certain restaurants such as LeCellier because it was intended for adults only???

I remember the feedback when Victoria & Albert's decided no kids under 10 in the main dining room (I think you can bring them if you get the Chefs Table). for awhile the reaction was as if they were trying to turn WDW into Vegas.

 

[nmmom95]

It's really not a good look on adults. I actually think it's a good thing that they put age limits on it. I think that the whole princess thing is a much bigger deal to a child. FTR, I have boys, so I have nothing to gain.

 

[goodfood4ursoul]

We just returned from our trip. While we were inside of Castle Couture DH got talking to one of the cast members while purchasing a Minnie dress and shoes for littlest DD. She was telling him that all day long parents will come in and drop in the neighborhood of $500 on a costume and all of the works. Why???? Because they promised little Sally that she could go inside the castle and get made up to be a princess, then when they walked over with their excited little child they were told they needed to book a reservation and there were no openings. So they have a distraught little teary faced princess on their hands and out of guilt they drop a ton of money at the store across the way to make up for it.

I'm sorry but there is no difference between little Sally missing out on BBB because Mommy, Grandma, or cousin Sarah booked ahead of time or if everyone else's little Sally got the spots because their mommy or daddy made reservations. The only difference really is the parents can not blame it on adults or teens now.

Have I been on the missing out end of the stick with my DC because I was not prepared......Yup. Did I blame it on other people who knew better than me what to do........Nope. Did I teach my children that it was other peoples fault that they did not get their wish? What do you think? Of course for some reason I'm still working on this with DS who still gets mad when his big sis gets special attention from someone and he does not.

My older DD did the BBB at age 9 (when it first opened in DTD) ages 10, 12, 13, and 14. She loved it every time and was quite sad when she found out they changed the age limit this year. I joined her on one of the trips and became a princess with her. On another trip I became a pirate with DS. DD also did PL before and this year became a mermaid and received a ton of compliments. She was actually very excited to buy a skirt to wear over her shorts with a T. She purchased a tiara with a mermaid seashell on it from the glass shop on main street several trips ago and has since then purchased the matching ear rings, necklace, and wand. She wears the tiara on every trip every single day. I had a tiara and glass slipper delivered to my room by DH for my 40th birthday and wore the tiara every day on that trip. I know my DD was upset and I did feel bad for her but the reality that I kept reminded her is that she got to have the experience a few times and instead of being sad about it not happening again she should be grateful she had those memories. She understands this and kept saying she would love to work at Disney as a FGIT or character princess when older.

If adults can wear ears, hats and other silly fun things in the parks why not a princessy hairstyle with a tiara. What I would love to see them do, even if it is only as an experiment during MNSSHP is to have some place where older girls and women can get made up Disney style. They could use more shimmery make-up instead of pinks, purples, blues and sea green. They could use real nail polish, sell the tiara's from the glass shop with rhinestones, sell jewelry, higher quality tops or even for the party (gasp) adult size costumes. They could also charge a ton more money and you just know that people would still pay it.

I love the way you think!

I have no desire to do this myself, but I am thinking of my MiL, who is coming to WDW in November
with her DS #5, DiL and DGD6 and DGD3...
DGDs will be going to BBB and I sure wish MiL could too...
She loves all things Disney, and has had a extremely difficult year.
DS #6 was in a horrible car accident and barely survived but is now paralyzed from the chest down.
DMiL is a hospice nurse so she knows exactly what this means for the rest of his life, and after her 12 hour shifts she visits him in the VA hospital every night.
DMiL raised 8 kids (now ages 28 - 46) and has been a hard-working pillar of strength for everyone all her life.
If anyone deserves a little fairy Godmother treatment, it's her

Does anyone know if you can purchase the tiaras and stuff without an appointment?
We'll be down a month earlier and maybe I can get her something appropriate to wear to celebrate the trip!

 

[gator girl]

I'm always puzzled by the posts that basically state "I'm not personally interested in doing something, so therefore I give the side-eye to anyone who is and think they shouldn't complain about being banned from a fun activity that harms no one".

I have this same feeling when reading the Splash Mountain EMH thread, where you see "I never stayed for EMH anyway so idk why all you whiners are complaining about losing an e-ticket ride".

Um... OK? Bully for you, then?

Hey, Disney management.... are you listening? You are FOOLS for failing to slap a BBB in that great big empty Odyssey restaurant at Epcot, 50 yards from Akershus. FOOLS, I tell you.

 

[hollypoast]

I'm always puzzled by the posts that basically state "I'm not personally interested in doing something, so therefore I give the side-eye to anyone who is and think they shouldn't complain about being banned from a fun activity that harms no one".

Agree 100%

 

[NYDisneyKid]

i wonder if an adult could claim age discrimination?

 

[Magpie]

i wonder if an adult could claim age discrimination?

No, no more than an adult can claim age discrimination because children get charged less for a park ticket, or a child can claim age discrimination because Disney won't sell alcohol to a minor.

Similarly, youth baseball leagues aren't required to accept adult players, an adult can't sign up to be a cub scout, 10yos can't get driver's licenses, and a pediatric dentist can turn away adult patients, etc...

 

[nmmom95]

I'm always puzzled by the posts that basically state "I'm not personally interested in doing something, so therefore I give the side-eye to anyone who is and think they shouldn't complain about being banned from a fun activity that harms no one".

Although I have no interest in doing it, that is not why I agree with the policy. It was my understanding that the BBB was for children. Maybe the answer is that Disney offer a similar experience for interested adults.

If the BBB experience is intended for children, I see no problem with Disney enforcing this rule. While it may not affect me, I see it as the same as Disney enforcing FP return times. I used to return when it was convenient, even if that was outside of the stated time. Disney now enforces that return time, it does affect me, and I am not complaining. Rules are rules, period.

 

[gator girl]

It was my understanding that the BBB was for children. Maybe the answer is that Disney offer a similar experience for interested adults.

The "similar experience for interested adults" WAS offered by Disney. It was called BBB! Adults were able to register until very recently, which means that Disney obviously thought that adult patronage of the event was A-OK. The only indication that I can see that BBB was "for children" (besides the opinion of adults who would not personally choose to attend) is the fact that the costumes they sell are too small for adults. However, the tiaras and makeup and nail polish and hairclips and magic wands and photoshoots are one-size-fits-all.

I find it odd that management's response to "We can't keep up with all this BBB demand! Everyone wants it!" was not "Maybe we should increase capacity" but rather "let's just refuse to serve hordes of people who are panting to pay for the experience".

Surely, it can't all be about the fact that grown ups won't fit in the $80dresses?

Note: this is only an interesting philosophical discussion from my viewpoint. I never did BBB, nor would I personally have wanted to. I never liked girly-girl stuff. I just don't see why, from a financial perspective, Disney would toss customers instead of easily & cheaply increasing capacity. All it would take is finding an empty building (which they already have!) and doing a surface renovation to get the room ready.

Like I said before..... the empty Odyssey restaurant in Epcot. Hire a handful of extra FGITs. Put in some chairs & mirrors & dressing rooms & throw up a photoshoot background in the old restaurant dining room. Churn out 120 more makeovers a day at highway robbery prices 365 days a year. Easy peasy.

 

[si-am]

Come on now, ladies. Not even little girls look good after those tacky makeovers, why on earth would you want to do that to yourself as an adult?!?

I totally get adults wanting to have a little childlike fun, but not when the outcome is so unflattering.