More BBB and Ariels Grotto questions!

[shanni]

Sorry, I know these questions have been asked a million times, but doing a search I wasn't able to find the answers I'm looking for!

My plan is to do BBB first thing in the morning, then Ariels for breakfast. Is that even feasible? (I'll have 3 girls getting makeovers) Does anyone know how early they start appointments at BBB and how late they serve breakfast at Ariels? We can do a lunch if we have to, but for how much we'll be paying, I want my kids to at least eat something, KWIM? I don't think that they would eat much of the lunch offerings, but they LOOOOVE breakfast! lol!

Also, how early can I book? I'm looking at doing this June 6th. I'm pretty sure dining is 60 days out, what about BBB?

Thanks! Sorry for all the dumb questions!!

 

[pixiewings71]

They start appts at BBB at 9 am, at least they did when we went. We had 3 appts, 9:00, 9:10 & 9:20, we checked in at 9 and they took all 3 of us back at the same time. We were done in about 90 minutes total, that includes the photo shoot they did. It will take you about 30 minutes to get from BBB to AG, maybe 40 so if you all did 9 am appts you could be at AG by 11...I'm not sure it would be enough time....

 

[shanni]

Thanks so much for the response! That's kind of what I was afraid of! Maybe I'll have to consider the lunch...

 

[Andreas Mom]

Do all packages come with a photo shoot? If not then you might be able to make it. When I called they said the actual appoitment should take 30 minutes.s

I have my daughters in a few weeks and I just assumed the photo shoot was only if you purchase the larger packages.

 

[shanni]

That's a good point. I don't plan on doing the photo shoot. How much time do you think that would shave off?

 

[Vala]

I think the photo shoot is included automatically with the most expensive package. All others can do the shoot, but will have to pay separately.

Counting in 30 minutes for the appointment is a bit tight in my eyes. I'd leave at least 45 minutes, even without the photo shoot.

 

[pixiewings71]

Our appts took more like 45 minutes, we did the hair/makeup appts. But that was right after it opened so maybe that was why. They may be faster now. We added the photo shoot and that took another 45 minutes or so. If you didn't do the photo shoot (but it's super cute, they take photos with little woodland animals and with Cinderella's carriage) you'd save 45 minutes or so.

 

[Vala]

No, they didn't get faster. My last appointment was in November 2010, that's where my estimate came from. Hair/makeup package too.

 

[shanni]

Okay- that helps a ton! Thanks for the replies!