Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

[Kate]

After painting my dd's nails for the 1023489302 time at 3 1/2 years old i was thinking that much to my horror she would actually love going to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Now im not a girly girl, and seeing such little girls wandering around in make-up is something i just dont like, but now i realise just how much they actually love it. I wouldnt like dd to be wearing loads of make up - they wouldnt put very much on at just 4 would they? Do they mind if you take your own princess dress and can you change into it in the boutique? It looks so expensive if you get the package that includes their dresses etc.
When they do their hair do they put the tiara etc in regardless of whether or not you are purchasing an outfit?

Sorry for so many questions, just trying to sort out costings etc!

[Tinker]

Hi Kate ,
they only put on a wee bit eyeshadow( pastel colors) , blush and lipstick . They will put a sweet rhinstone sticker on her cheek . There are different hairstyles . I have mine pulled up in a bun, with the tiara and mickey rhinstone brarette in the back . They also have hair extensions to look like Belle, Ariel, or Aurora . or if their hair is too short , this is a good way to go . They actually give you everything they use in a BBB bag . The lipstick, blush, and eyeshadow is in a plastic princess artists palette . A small bottle of nail polish . It's so cute ! She will also receive the rest of the rhinestone facial stickers & hairbrush . They never reuse !!!
Yes, you can bring her own princess attire and she will get a sash that says Princess . BBB . Use to be pink with purple lettering with a sketch of Cinderella .

[Isafari]

Kate, she'll have a ball :yes:

We have info on Bibbidi Bobbidi HERE (http://www.wdisneysecrets.com/index.php/walt-disney-world/163-magic-kingdom/388-magic-kingdom-special-experiences.html)

[lisaw]

The make up for the princess makeover really isn't very much at all and I'm sure if you stated your concerns they would keep it very minimal :yes: I personally think the princess one with the bun is probably best for the little ones, they get a tiny tiara and the little mickey clip they put in the back is gorgeous :yes: (Also the bun lasted two days in my DD's hair and is great if it's hot!)

The pop princess option has all the coloured extensions and bits in the hair and looks more 'over the top' for me and maybe best suited for slightly older girls :unsure:

Just a tip though - make sure you will be in the parks/character meal for the rest of the day as they are made such a fuss of by the CM's it all adds to the experience :yes:

[Isafari]

Great tips and suggestions :thumbsup:

[Tinker]

I agree lisaw . I kept mine in 2 plus days . Something I forgot to add , how could I ever forget the pixiedust that they sprinkle . They also use colorey sparkles on the hair . I love the bun .

[wishesandpixiedust]

This is a brilliant question thanks so much ive wondered the same thing :yes:

[Tinker]

Oh, and the CM that does your hair, makeup, nails, etc . Is not your hairdresser , shes your fairy godmother . A photographer is there taking pictures while your getting prompted and afterwards in their princess attire . You are in no way under any obligation to buy . My husband just took pics . I'll go, give a look to post .

[Tinker]

Before & After .... Including Costume .

[Johnie]

There are several packages to choose from and you can bring in your own dress. You can ask them to go lightly on the makeup if you want.

The kids seem to love it!

[Kate]

Thank you everyone - that has been sooo helpful!
Tinker, i love that you had it done too!

I will speak to dh about it tonight, i had already thought id like to get it done as early as possible so that dd gets more time as a princess, but even more so now that i know they make such a fuss of them! I think she will really like it, her birthday is in November too so it can be part of a birthday package! However, i think we will buy her dress prior to the appointment, seems as though they bump the price up quite a bit if you buy the dress etc in there

[Kate]

Oh, and the CM that does your hair, makeup, nails, etc . Is not your hairdresser , shes your fairy godmother . A photographer is there taking pictures while your getting prompted and afterwards in their princess attire . You are in no way under any obligation to buy . My husband just took pics . I'll go, give a look to post .


Do they take your photos even if you havent opted for the package with the photos in?:unsure:

[disneymom]

There are a few different places you can do this right? is one better than the others?

great questions Kate thanks for asking them :yes::hug2:

[Tink]

I'm not sure but I think there is the DTD place and one in the MK. That's all I know of.

There is also the Main St. Barber Shop that will put paint and pixie dust in your hair (and cut it if you like) and the place in MK that makes kids of either gender over into pirates. :yes: Our Seth had that done and it was wonderful! :yes:

[Tinker]

They do take pictures while you are getting prompted . I didn't realize the photographer was even taking pictures You can the photographer that you are not interested in purchasing photos and please not to take them and I'm sure they will honor your request . Once he saw my husband taking pictures , he moved onto the children . :lol:

[Kate]

I read that there is one at DTD aswell as the castle - i think i will try and get the one at the castle though since we dont buy disney passes but buy a single ticket on the day id rather be in the park when she gets it done.
I dont mind them taking Isabelles photos, aslong as i dont have to buy them! :lol:

[Tinker]

:lol: you do not have to buy them, but after seeing them , you may want at least one when you see your sweet daughter turned into a fairy princess . Don't that she isn't already . :hug2:

[Kate]

Well - one i could do! Actually, i could probably do the whole lot - dh might think a bit differently though!

Seeing as we are going in November and it will be a bit chilly, i thought id get a zip up hoody with Princess on the back done in rhinestones

[Tinker]

There are different packages you can just from or just buy one and if you have a printer, scanner at home, you can make more . It would make lovely family gifts .

[Tinker]

wait, let me check the Disney US outlets , they had princess fur capes , cheap . If not my friend Marie and I saw them at the Tanger outlets near her home . Her daughter June works there , so I'm sure I could get one .
And its not always cold in November at WDW . I've been there at that time and was in tees & shorts .

[lisaw]

The photographer that comes around the salon taking photos will put the photos on a photopass for you - the same ones that you get in the parks - if you choose to buy the photopass CD from the parks your BBB photos from inside the salon will be on there - they always take a photo of the princesses face when they turn them around to face the mirror - the first time they see themselves - can make for a cute photo!

If you choose the package that includes a photo package then you go to the studio they have set up (in DTD its near guest relations, I think the MK one is in a specific garden :unsure:). They then do studio shots which they also put on the photopass but you get a little gatefold frame with one of the pictures in :yes:

Hope this makes sense!

[Isafari]

Great to know about the photopass Lisa :thumbsup:

[Kate]

Tinker - thank you!

Lisa, great info about the photos thank you very much!

[Tinker]

Hi Kate ...
you are most welcome .

[littleangel]

excellent information Tinker and everyone, I'm printing this out so I dont forget

[Kate]

Well today i was looking for a link in my favourites and accidently clicked on the wrong one - i clicked on disneys bippidi boppidi boutique one and Isabelle was sat right next to me, so i said "wow, look at that little girl shes dressed like a princess, doesnt she look beautiful - do you think you would like to have that done?" Isabelle just looked absolutely horrified and shook her head saying no!
Suppose thats that plan out the window then! :lol:

[Isafari]

Isabelle just looked absolutely horrified and shook her head saying no!
Suppose thats that plan out the window then! :lol:

Oh dear :lol: What about the pirate league for her instead as they do girls and boys :unsure:

[Kate]

The other week she went to a birthday party - it was a pirates and princesses party, she was soooo looking forward to dressing up as a princess and wouldnt hear of going as a pirate! Personally i think she would make a cuuuuute pirate, but she wouldnt do it so i doubt she would want to do that either!

I just hope she doesnt see the other princesses and say she wants to do it. Will have to bring it up a few times and see if she keeps sayign no!

[Isafari]

Ah well, us ladies are allowed to change our minds - frequently :lol:

[Kate]

Ah well, us ladies are allowed to change our minds - frequently :lol:

It happens in this house - frequently!!! :lol:

[Shellyamc]

I know it has already been mentioned, but I just wanted to add in here again to try and make the appointment in the morning.

A good friend of mine just went a few months ago and got her little girl all done up at the BBB. They had an evening appointment and 1) the wait brought her pretty close to melt down (she is 4), and 2) she only had an hour or so in park before they headed back to the room.

She was so disappointed she couldn't walk around looking like a Princess and have dinner etc. Something to keep in mind :yes:

[Kate]

Aw what a shame, poor little princess! Do they have a cut off time in the boutique - if they dont then they should have! Its not fair on the little girls and its also alot of money to pay so you want to make the most of it!

[Kate]

Seems this is back on again! Probably the sudden influx of princess stuff that has appeared in our house over the last month or so that has changed her mind!

[Mari]

great thread!

I have to say Kate, Im with you, Im so against make up for little girls, and DID see some girls just done way too much!

But I do think it would be a great experience for THEM... so, whenever they are old enough for it, if they want it done, Ill just make sure to point out Im not a fan of makeup on young girls :)

Also.... I did see many NOT TOO HAPPY princesses because those plastic princess shoes ARE NOT made for walking, especially not for a long day at the parks, and to be honest, some of the dresses are also way to heavy for the hot weather, so maybe, if at all possible, do it on a day where you have a character meal or some other activity that will keep you indoors most of the time

[Mari]

about the one in DTD... I believe I saw a pretty large area inside the World of Disney :)

[Kate]

I booked it - thought itd better strike while the iron was hot so to speak! :lol:
We are having it done at the DTD Boutique, i wouldve loved to have got her in at the castle, but the earliest appointment was 2.40pm in IMO that was a bit late, so we are to be at BBB at DTD at 9.10 (check in 15mins beforehand!).
Im not going to be doing those little plastic shoes, Isabelle wouldnt wear them anyway, we have some pretty little sandals that are comfy! Im hoping that they will listen to me when i say not too much make-up please, and not heavy colours! I dont mind nail varnish and hair to a certain degree, but she will only be 4!
Funnily enough i have made a reservation for crystal palace for the same day - although its November so shouldnt be overly hot?
We dont know when we will be going back again, so if isabelle wants to do it on this trip then its gonna happen!!

[Dawn]

We;ve seen lots of little princesses around and they are all loving the experience.

There were a couple of girls in the pirates' league when Steven was in there being turned into Empresses. The only thing I'd say to the pirate makeover is that they use heavy greasepaints for the face makeup and in this heat it's not pleasant. Steven's lasted about 30 minutes before we had to wash it off. He loved the experience though.

[Mari]

great Kate!! Im sure she will love the experience, and it will be even better to hace it coincide with a character meal!

Dawn.. those paints did seem way too heavy for Orlando weather, but Im glad Steven had fun :)