Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique - A Review!!

If you’ve been to Disney World or have ever seen someone’s vacation photos from their trip, you’ve probably noticed how some of the little girls look just like their favorite Princesses!! They receive this Magical transformation at an awesome place called Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.

As you well know, I have 3 boys so I’ve never had the chance to check out the Boutique. They also have a Knight makeover but I think my boys were afraid they’d actually have to talk to a princess so they never wanted to do it.

Not having been, I’m relying on others’ information here but trust me when I say I have reliable sources!!

Here are the details…

Share the fun as your little one enjoys a resplendently royal head-to-toe transformation. With the wave of a magic wand—plus a few hands-on tricks of the trade—our Fairy Godmothers-in-Training will pamper and primp your child until they’re storybook stunning: ready to dance at the ball or gallop off on epic adventures. It’s all in a day’s work at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, owned by Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother and operated by her skilled apprentices.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique offers head-to-toe pampering packages that include imperial hairstyling, makeup, manicures, costumes and accessories suitable for even the most castle-worthy occasion.

First, select the hairstyle of your choice:

• Fairytale Princess

• Disney Diva

• Color Star

Then select your package:

The Crown Package (starting at $64.95 plus tax)

• Hairstyling

• Shimmering make-up and face gem

• Princess sash and cinch sack

• Nail polish

The Courtyard Package (starting at $109.95 plus tax)

• Hairstyling

• Shimmering make-up and face gem

• Princess sash and cinch sack

• Nail polish

• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique T-shirt

• Trendy tutu

The Castle Package (starting at $199.95 plus tax)

• Hairstyling

• Shimmering make-up and face gem

• Princess necklace, sash and cinch sack

• Nail polish

• Disney Princess gown of your choice (shoes not included)

• Additional coordinating accessories

The Deluxe Castle Package (starting at $229.95 plus tax)

• Hairstyling

• Shimmering make-up and face gem

• Princess necklace, sash and cinch sack

• Nail polish

• Deluxe Disney Princess gown of your choice (shoes not included) - Select from a limited number of Disney Princesses

• Coordinating boxed accessory set

The Princess Signature Dress Collection (starting at $450.00 plus tax)

• Disney Princess gown made with heirloom-quality fabrics and intricate design details that tell the story of the princess

• High-quality crystal tiara with box

• Organza garment bag and satin hanger

• Hairstyling

• Shimmering make-up and face gem

• Princess sash and cinch sack

• Nail polish

The Knight Package ($19.95 plus tax)

• Hairstyling with gel

• Mighty sword and shield

• Confetti

The Deluxe Knight Package ($79.95 plus tax)

• Prince Costume

• Hairstyling with gel

• Mighty sword and shield

• Confetti

Please note: all prices are subject to change without notice and were current at the time of this blog post (Jan 2019).

All Disney PhotoPass photos taken at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique are included with the purchase of Memory Maker which is another reason to get the Memory Maker!!

Some tips… makeovers at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique are very popular. Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance and are highly recommended. To book your appointment with a Fairy Godmother-in-training, just let me know before your 180 day mark. I’d be happy to get your appointment as soon as phone lines open at 6am!

• A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to credit cards for all no-shows or if a reservation is canceled within 24 hours of scheduled time - so please let me know if your plans change.

• To participate, Guests must be between 3 and 12 years of age and be accompanied by an adult (18 years of age or older). I WISH IT WERE OLDER!! But if you are interested and you’re not in this age range, let me know. There are other options - not as fun as getting pampered in the castle but the result will be the same!

• Transformations will take 30 minutes to one hour, depending on the package selected.

• Costume choices may include Anna, Elsa, Ariel, Snow White, Aurora, Belle, Jasmine, Cinderella, Tinker Bell, Tiana, Rapunzel, and Merida.

• Costume selection and sizing may vary and certain accessories are sold separately.

Have you been to the BBB (as the cool kids call it)? I’d love to see your pictures!!! And as always, it’s my pleasure to book your appointments for you when you book with me. And my services are free!!

Sprinkle some MAGIC into your daily lives!

Can’t make it to Disney World or Universal Studios anytime soon? When it’s a long time between trips (or really even a few days), I start to miss my Happy Places. To make it bearable, I like to sprinkle magic into my daily life. Often times you’ll see my with my Mickey hat/shirt/necklace or drinking from my awesome new Harry Potter tumbler while I’m out.

I love to listen to Disney music, watch movies, and reminisce over the pictures that I have taken from all of my Disney & Universal trips.

One of the most fun things to keep the magic alive at home is to incorporate the fun into parties that you’re having! Before my kids were too old to tell me they didn’t want these AWESOME parties, I had a great time planning and throwing some fun Disney/Universal themed parties and wearing matching Halloween costumes!

Enjoy the pics below and remember to get your own dose of magic for your next vacation, give me a call! There are NO FEES for booking and planning your trip!!

Magical Memories

Most of you have probably heard the term "Disney Magic."  Several weeks ago, I did a blog post on my own personal magical moments.    What's amazing to me, though, is that nearly everyone who has traveled to a Disney park has a moment of their own.

I read about them all of the time on different Disney blogs and I hear about them on podcasts, but in the back of my mind, I always think, "Man, did they get lucky!"

But after attending my recent training at Walt Disney World, I know that luck doesn't have much to do with it.  There were close to 40 agents in attendance for the training and at our opening session, we were asked to share something about ourselves including our favorite Magical memory from Disney.

Every single person had a story to tell - most said they had a hard time picking their favorite one out of many.  And yes, these were all Disney nerds like myself, but they had really great stories!  I don't think we were all just the type to find Magic in everyday occurrences, they were truly special moments.

On this recent trip, I had several moments...  I went to buy popcorn to watch Fantasmic and the man working the booth told me to take a few boxes instead of just the one I had purchased.  Not having others with me, I didn't take them (although I definitely could have eaten more than one!).  

On one of the character greetings, the Cast Member asked if I was alone.  Not acting pitiful at all, I said yes and so she said I should probably just go on to the front of the line.  

There's nothing you can do to guarantee a Magical Moment, but here are a few tips:

• Be nice.  The worst thing you can do is be loud and rude and give them the whole "do you know who I am?" act!
• Wear a birthday/anniversary/special celebration button.  At the very least, most Cast Members you encounter will call you by name and tell you congrats.  It's fun having tons of people a day tell you Happy Birthday!  And if you remind me to mention your special celebration item when I make your dining reservations, you'll sometimes get that free cupcake or confetti on your table!
• Be observant.  Our special moment with Belle that I talked about on my earlier blog post only happened since we were paying attention to the fact that Belle was due to visit and her line was empty. 
• Engage with Cast Members.  I read stories often about how Cast Members love interacting with guests.  You don't have to tell them your life story, but just chatting with them in line helps their work day pass a little more pleasantly.

Most Magical Moments are small and you might not even notice them at the time, but keep your eyes open - Disney Magic has a way of sneaking up on you!!

My Favorite "Disney Magic" Stories

I subscribe to several Disney websites/blogs/newsletters written for and by Disney nerds like myself.  My favorite articles are always the ones in which people tell of their stories of "Disney Magic."  It's a real thing, people!  And it always warms my heart to hear their tales of a bad day made better by a great cast member, a surprise in their hotel room, a free treat or a FastPass given to them that they weren't expecting.

Here are a few of my personal favorite Magical Moments:

We happened to walk by a Character Greeting area for Belle and noticed that she would be there in five minutes and no one was in line yet.  We got in line to wait and right as she was walking up, it started to rain.  She asked Luke if he would mind walking with her to an inside area since she didn't want him to get rained on.  They walked together for several minutes while he chatted with her nonstop.   I have to admit I enjoyed the jealous looks on others' faces as we walked along!

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I've mentioned this one before, but it still boggles my mind that we waited less than 30 minutes for Santa at Disney World!  We would've waited an hour minimum at the mall at home.  More Disney Magic as we just happened to get in line the second before they closed it.

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More character Magic...  Mary Poppins is one of my favorite characters but I've never seen her in the parks.  On our last day, we had just a few minutes and I insisted we go into Magic Kingdom for the time we had left.  Right as we walked in, I saw Mary with not a single person around her.  I grabbed Luke and headed over to visit with her.  He was wearing his "Happy Birthday, Sharkey" button and Mary noticed it.  When we explained to her that Sharkey is a nickname, she clapped and yelled, "Brilliant!"  Luke (and I!) loved it!

Gaston, of course, is one of the most rude characters in the parks and we were lucky to get to visit with him for a while.  So rude to me, but so nice to Luke.  Luke laughed for ages when Gaston told me to "Smile like you're making me a sandwich."  

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Do you have a Disney Magic story?  If so, please comment below and warm my heart with your memories!