Face painting in the parks

Okay - help me [not OP] understand.

These run anywhere from $7 - $20? Does it depend on what you chose, or where you are?
When you say "touch-ups are free," does that include when a child uses the back of her hand to wipe her lips after ice cream??
 
Okay - help me [not OP] understand.

These run anywhere from $7 - $20? Does it depend on what you chose, or where you are?
When you say "touch-ups are free," does that include when a child uses the back of her hand to wipe her lips after ice cream??

There is a board out, like a chalkboard, with a picture of the face and how much that one cost. Ones that require less painting (like my daughter that just got the cat eyes) are less money (it was $12.) Ones that are complicated, have tons of detail and glitter are more money.

And yes, when eating ice cream, or sweating, or riding Splash Mt, the details can be blurred a bit and the others on here have said they just go back and the put the details back. I didn't try this but I'm sure they don't ask how it got smeared.
 
My DD had this done a few years ago in DHS. I think it's a good choice for older kids.

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That is a very nice photo :thumbsup2 This turned out to be a very fun thread and has me looking forward to letting my kids do this special "extra" that isn't going to cost us a small fortune. Thank you everyone for all the replies :hug:
 
DD loves to have her face painted, and would much prefer it to BBB. We came out ahead having it done twice - once at Epcot, and once at Downtown Disney. There were some similar, and some different, designs. I'm sure we'll do it again this year when we go.
 

... Another option is the Barber Shop on Main Street where the kids can have their hair done with vibrant colored stripes with glitter and pixie dust. Kids of both genders seem to really enjoy it and it's an inexpensive option that wont have complications at lunch time.[/I]

Is this a "walk in" type of place or do I need to make a reservation 180 days in advance or risk my daughter being glitterless all week?
 
My DD7 looooves face painting, and always manages to pick the most expensive possible design. I think it was maybe $17 or $18, at the face painting stand in Toon Town. They did a great job but it's hard to spend that much on something that will end up washed off. I usually make her count it as one of her souvenirs, but she always wants to do it anyway.
 
There is face painting in every park. My dd3 LOVES to get her face painted so we let her get it done twice at AK. It cost about 15 dollars, but was well worth it. Having her face painted was the highlight of her day both times! They do a great job so I didn't mind paying 15 bucks to have it done.
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My DD had hers done at DTD. The prices were from $12-$17. I just tipped the change I think hers was $15 so $20 after tip. They were so fast but so nice at the same time. She loved it. She got it done around 10am and it was still on her face for the flight home when we landed at 10pm. This was also in September in 90+ temps.

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My DD had hers done at DTD. The prices were from $12-$17. I just tipped the change I think hers was $15 so $20 after tip. They were so fast but so nice at the same time. She loved it. She got it done around 10am and it was still on her face for the flight home when we landed at 10pm. This was also in September in 90+ temps.

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Very nice photos, I think my DD9 would like a design like that.
 
Do they take credit cards, KTTW cards or gift cards, or is it just cash? My DD4 would love this!
 
Here's one my son got over at AK in Dinoland. They had such COOL designs. I wanted one!

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My DD had hers done 2 years in a row..first picture is DTD 2009 and the 2nd was AK 2010.
She loved both but really doesnt like the crunchy lipstick:) so we always wind up taking that off quickly
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Your pics are really cute! My daughter also took her lip stuff off right away. She said it was to sticky.
 
Your pics are really cute! My daughter also took her lip stuff off right away. She said it was to sticky.

LOL Lorelei said it was crunchy so she didnt like it I make her put it on just for the first few pics then she can take it off
 
Hi! I'm one of the face painters out in the Disney parks and I thought it'd be nice to fill everyone in on some of the info for our paints, where you can go to get it done, and our costs.

The face painting booths can be found at all Disney parks EXCEPT for Magic Kingdom. Due to the refurbishments and whatnot, there are currently no plans in tow for opening up a new booth in that park.
The other booths can be found in the following
Epcot-in the outpost between Germany and China, or what everyone refers to as Africa, lol.
Disney Hollywood Studios-In front of the Backlot Express restauraunt, you'll see it if you're walking towards Star Tours. And there is a second booth on the Streets of America going towards Lights, Motors, Actions.
Animal Kingdom-In front of the Safari and in Dinoland
Downtown Disney-close to Ghiradelli's

Our prices all range from 10, 12 and 15$ depending on which design you pick, we can also change colors, add glitter, take away glitter, lipstick or none, etc etc. The price range may vary slightly, per se if you pick something for 12$ and you want to add a lot more detail, it may bump up to 15$ depending on the detail added. We even do custom designs and will just price them accordingly based on how big it is and detail. So be creative!

You can pay with cash or card no matter what. Some booths may have you pay with a voucher at a nearby vender with a register regardless, some may only have you pay with a voucher if it's a card. It depends on the booth, either way you can absolutely pay with both.

We give free touch ups all day the day of the face painting as long as the majority of the design is still there. A good rule of thumb is that if we can't tell what it is just by looking, we probably can't touch it up. We will always try to work with you though on these things. I always recommend getting the face painting done as early as possible in the day that way the little ones can enjoy it all day long.

The face painting takes for the most part 5 minutes or less. Granted, if someone isn't sitting very still, or something gets smudged (it's a rarity, but it happens), it may take upwards of 6, 7 is almost unheard of. Most of us will crank these out in 3-4 minutes, so even if there is a line, you typically won't be waiting forever.

The paint we use is a water based non-toxic theatrical make-up. So despite the title, we do NOT use "paint", it's actually better for your skin than the make-up most of us buy at the drug store because it's so light weight. It goes on wet, and "sets" after a period of time to a powder like finish. It typically lasts through light rain, I've had mine last through hot sticky days and storms. The trick is that you want it to set first, if you go from the chair to nasty weather, it's going to come right off. So if you plan to do this on a hot or rainy day, take 20 minutes after you get painted and browse through a store.

Our make up won't break out your skin in a matter of minutes, won't cause a rash, it's very delicate, and hypoallergenic. It doesn't crack or itch, the only part you may notice flaking would be the line work which goes on more liquid than the base color. And this is an extreme scenario if you made your design last throughout the day. The artists are all trained to be very clean (it's part of the job after all) and maintain our materials. Remember, we have to put this stuff on ourselves too, and I have extremely sensitive skin. Like I tell all worrisome parents, I wouldn't put something on your child if I wouldn't put it on myself. The glitter, on that note, is a round cut cosmetic glitter. At absolute worst it may be annoying to get in your eye for the sake of there just being something in your eye. But it absolutely will not cut, damage, or severely irritate anything. Everything we use is professional and for the face, not arts and crafts.

Since this is a water based make-up, removal is quick and easy. Just a little soap in water does the trick, or a nice shower. It won't stain the skin and tends to not stain clothes unless you let the make-up sit on it for days on end. So don't worry about your kids having month long black eyes, we're not using grease paint (which is what stains, those of you with bad pirate league experiences know what I'm talking about), they'll be back to normal in no time.


If you have ANY questions or concerns based around allergies, sensitivity, longevity, changes, anything at all. You can always talk to us, we're more than happy to answer your questions! Hope to see you in the parks soon!
 












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