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What's the experience like at BBB, in the castle? I'm looking for more info trying to figure out what time would be best & day for our DD.
I know it's crazy but I'm hoping to get in at a "less noisy" time. Probably not possible with this but it's worth asking.
DD has her little heart set on BBB and I want it to be her special surprise but with her special needs I know this experience can either go really good or really bad I'm hoping to do everything in my power to make it REALLY REALLY GOOD!
Also what are the costumes like fabric wise, "itchy"?
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Rose Our little family Hook(DH), Tink(8) & Peter Pan(7), & Piglet 28 months or 24 months corrected.
My daugther loved her BBB appointment and being in the castle makes it more special.
My suggestion would be if you want it to be a quieter part of the day, maybe try to get the 1st appointment in the am, then try to get a Princess breakfast after that.
I also bring a half slip for daughter to wear underneath her Princess dresses. Some are itchier than others. My daughter will wear her's about 4 hours in the parks, before wanting to change.
My suggestion would be if you want it to be a quieter part of the day, maybe try to get the 1st appointment in the am, then try to get a Princess breakfast after that.
I would definitely agree with 'Princessdreamer'. We had the first appointment of the day and it was so nice. My DD received tons of attention from the staff and the photographer. There were no lines getting into the park, since we were so early and the appointment was over before the park opened .
My DD really enjoyed it. Here was our only problem.. She initially chose the bun with the mickey clip. I thought this was a great idea until about 1 hour after the appointment. She was going crazy because her head was getting itchy. She was in tears and wanted the 'do out of her hair. My DD dances and I use products in her hair all the time so I did not think that this would bother her but it did. We went right back to the BB and she asked them (in front of everyone) to take this out of her hair.
The FGM there were great and understanding. They took out her hair (sprayed it with a lot of water) and gave her a new do that lasted all day. I asked that they don't use any additional product in her hair. After that the day was great...
So after all that, I would say, get the first appointment, watch the amount of product they are using and don't be afraid to say - that is enough.
My dughter (5) loved it but it was VERY loud & crowded. We did 4pm before dinner in the castle. But they went out of there way to make her happy & she had a blast. They book so many, not sure if it can be quiet, but be sure to ask!! Good luck!
I think the best time for lowest noise would be first thing in the morning.
My DD has sensory issues including touch. Most of the underskirts of the dresses have been very itchy to her. Add that with heat and it is not a comfortable thing.
The idea of a slip is a great idea.
Best of luck that the expericence is magical for both you and your little princess.
We did afternoon and it was very loud but we had a blast. There are lesser packages that don't include the dress if you are worried you won't get your monies worth with the comfort of the dress. We did just hair and make-up but you can also add nails. There are photo pass photographers in there the whole time and they catch the big "reveal" moment so even if you don't get the big package with the photo shoot you still get some pretty special photos. Good luck!
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We went first thing in the am (around 9:30am) and it was already crowded but not too bad. Both my daughter and son (he got a cool dude) had their own space in the chair and it did not feel too crowded. It was crowded when we were waiting and when we left. DH waited outside with the kids until they called their names (which wasn't long at all) and then took them right out when they were done while I paid and took care of the tips.
I would highly recommend the BBB to all little girls and boys for that matter. They really make the little girls feel like a princess. We brought a dress from home and got the package with the hair, make-up and nails. It was well worth the money for all they gave you (all the left-over nail polish and make-up and other items for their hair) my dd4 got the princess style and for the next 2-3 days everyone, I mean everyone was making her feel like a princess. The cast members, characters and many guests made her feel so special.
I hope I've helped in your decision making, and if you do decide to do it then please let us know how you enjoyed it.
Good luck!
Thanks so much for all the advice everyone and sharing your experiences. I think we will try for the first spot in the AM, I wondered if that would be best and it seems like it probably would.
I've been looking at Etsy and there are some seriously cute custom princess dresses on there so I'm debating getting one of those instead of the Disney one. Something fancy but not too "fancy" KWIM so she can possibly wear it all day.
One way I've been preparing her is by watching the BBB videos on youtube that people have shared. She loves to watch it and I explain what's happening. So I'm hoping that helps her a little.
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Rose Our little family Hook(DH), Tink(8) & Peter Pan(7), & Piglet 28 months or 24 months corrected.
Our dd has an appt early am...around 8 am the day we go to MK. I'm wondering how are we to get into the park this early before it opens to everyone else. I guess our ressie is what will get us in. We are suprising our dd because its her birthday that day! I am also looking into either finding a disney themed dress that will be comfortable to wear the wholeday without having to change. (of course we will bring a change of clothes just in case)
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Our dd has an appt early am...around 8 am the day we go to MK. I'm wondering how are we to get into the park this early before it opens to everyone else. I guess our ressie is what will get us in. We are suprising our dd because its her birthday that day! I am also looking into either finding a disney themed dress that will be comfortable to wear the wholeday without having to change. (of course we will bring a change of clothes just in case)
I'm pretty sure that when you make your reservation they take note of it and just like those that have ADR before park opening they will know when you get there and you go in a special line to get in.
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Rose Our little family Hook(DH), Tink(8) & Peter Pan(7), & Piglet 28 months or 24 months corrected.
Our dd has an appt early am...around 8 am the day we go to MK. I'm wondering how are we to get into the park this early before it opens to everyone else. I guess our ressie is what will get us in. We are suprising our dd because its her birthday that day! I am also looking into either finding a disney themed dress that will be comfortable to wear the wholeday without having to change. (of course we will bring a change of clothes just in case)
They have a gate open where you can go thru for early appts. just have your confirmation number just in case.
We had a 1:30 appointment with a CRT ADR at 3:30 to follow. It was very crowded and loud when we went but the FG really take their time to "spoil" each and every little princess. We had gotten the castle package (she was Jasmine) and she lasted quite a long time in the outfit but by evening she ended up changing back into her clothes so she could be more comfortable.
She did not mind the hair too much but by evening the pins that they used started to annoy her, we took a few out and she was fine and with all the stuff they put in their hair even without the pins it pretty much lasted through the next day (when she had to add her extensions back on again )
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We did the castle and will do again this year. She felt and looked the princess part walking down the ramp after her appt to her father and brother with her birthday sash on and her sunglasses! She loved it then we went to the Royal table for lunch and she met Cinderella...how does it get any better?
Both of my girls had the package with hair, makeup and nails (get the polish not the fake nails - every other child we saw with the fake nails, had already lost at least one within 30 minutes of leaving) They LOVED IT!!!.
We had appts just before our CRT lunch, and it was busy, busy, busy. Since this is an issue, I think the idea of the morning appt is a really good one. There were chairs that were in busier areas than others, so I would request one that doesn't get as much traffic. I sure they will do the best to accomodate you. We waited a couple of more minutes, so that our girls could be close enough together that I could see both of them, and not miss out on one running back and forth.
They really take the time to make eveyone's visit special.
I too purchased dresses before we went, and we changed into them before the appt, so they are wearing them in all of the pictures.
I don't know what they use in their hair, and my girls never complained, but they had those little buns in their heads for 5 days. I finally said, enough is enough, and even though they complained we washed them out.
I don't know what they use in their hair, and my girls never complained, but they had those little buns in their heads for 5 days. I finally said, enough is enough, and even though they complained we washed them out.
Oh my gosh that's so funny about the hair for 5 days. How adorable is that.
I have read before that the hair do can last for days I'm hoping she wants to keep it in for a decent amount of time but whatever she wants.
Instead of CRT I'm thinking of doing 1900 Park Fare for dinner. As much as she would love to eat in "Her Castle", yes she calls it her castle , I'm not sure she could handle it and that I want the added pressure of trying to get that ressie.
Then getting her the mini castle cake for dessert she'll LOVE that.
Now I have to figure out which day of our trip to do this on.
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, I'm not sure she could handle it and that I want the added pressure of trying to get that ressie. 
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