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I just booked my DD6 the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique appointment right before MNSSHP. I read somewhere that there is a CM photopass photographer that takes her picture while they are doing her hair, makeup and nails. Is this true? Also am I able to add the pictures afterwards to the photopass? I am so excited and hope she will be just as excited as I am
Yes, there are photopass photographers at the BBB, you will get lots of pictures. I think we had about 60 between my 2 DDs on our first trip there. All of the pics will be in your photopass account and you can add them to your photo CD if you are ordering one. Have fun!
Yep we got a lot of nice pictures from the photopass I would still bring your camera and take pics though. there is a camera person jumping from kid to kid
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Yes photopass is there but with so many girls they miss alot of moments throughout the experience. Make sure you take alot of pictures too. There is also a place you can go to on Main Street were they will take pictures after they are all done up for their personal photo shoot. It is in Expostion Hall and is great.Your best bet for this entire experience is picking up a dress in your local Disney Store and bringing it with you. It is alot cheaper and you sometimes get a better selection. My daughter had a dress nobody else had since we purchased it earlier. Stop at every photographer on Main St. afterwards to have her photo taken, get the most out of what you pay for.
The little "photo shop" for BBB is now (at least in October) was right around the corner from BBB. It is in Castle Couture. Very cute. If you did the BBB, you have priority for getting your pix taken.
We added those pics, plus had her pictures made in the portrait studio and added all of them to the photopass CD. They were great and got tons of precious shots!
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We added those pics, plus had her pictures made in the portrait studio and added all of them to the photopass CD. They were great and got tons of precious shots!
What is the portrait studio? Does that come with all packages or is it extra cost? The more I read about the BBB the more excited I am about it and glad I got the appt!
Another question that I have is what all do you get with the middle package with the princess hair style. Does a crown come with it or is that extra. I already plan on prepurchasing the costume so just doing hair, makeup and nails.
I would also be interested in knowing what is included in the middle package. Made ressies for my DD7 for the first day of our next trip...at MK & she is very excited!!
Thanks!
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We did the middle package for my DDs. They got their nails painted, makeup applied and their hair done. One DD picked the princess hairdo which included a small rhinestone tiara, the other two picked the hairdo that included a curly hairpiece that was pinned in along with some rhinestone Mickey barettes and rhinestone bobby pins. They each got the pink BBB sash as well.
We also went to the portrait studio on Main St. to get their pictures taken and also went to the PhotoPass photographer that was in the rose garden near the castle and those pictures came out really cute with the castle in the background but one of my favorite pictures is the one the PP photographer took when they turned the girls around to see themselves in the mirror the first time!
The little "photo shop" for BBB is now (at least in October) was right around the corner from BBB. It is in Castle Couture. Very cute. If you did the BBB, you have priority for getting your pix taken.
We're doing BBB as well. Is there an extra charge for the "photo shop" in Castle Couture? If so, what is the price? Is there a link for it? Where do I find more info on it?
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Can you buy the tiara if your DD wants the 2 hairstyle with the extentions? I think she will want the second hairstyle and the tiara. Want to know if I have to buy one ahead of time just in case.
We're doing BBB as well. Is there an extra charge for the "photo shop" in Castle Couture? If so, what is the price? Is there a link for it? Where do I find more info on it?
There is no additional charge to use the photo area. If your child did the BBB, then you get priority over the non-BBB guests to use the area and have pics done. All the pictures can be put on your photopass and are included in the CD if you order one. The area in Castle Couture is the replacement for what used to be at Exposition Hall; that was moved when they put the Mickey and Princess M&Gs there.
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Just a tad off subject, but not really. Who thinks a 9 year old girly girl is too old to dress up? My husband thinks she's too old for the dress, but he thinks the makeup and hair is fine. Your thoughts?
Just a tad off subject, but not really. Who thinks a 9 year old girly girl is too old to dress up? My husband thinks she's too old for the dress, but he thinks the makeup and hair is fine. Your thoughts?
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I think it depends on the child. I know some 9 year olds who would it and others who might not. If she is into the princesses then I say yes! If she is girly, but not as into the actual princesses...then how about a regular fancier dress? Not the Disney princesses but something sparkly and pretty. I have seen people do that for their girls who have outgrown the Disney dresses either in size or mind.
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it and others who might not. If she is into the princesses then I say yes! If she is girly, but not as into the actual princesses...then how about a regular fancier dress? Not the Disney princesses but something sparkly and pretty. I have seen people do that for their girls who have outgrown the Disney dresses either in size or mind.
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