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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique [experiences/suggestions for each package]
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I am going to be taking my three year old (and her younger sister, but I know they have to be 3 to participate) to Disney World in September. We were considering just bringing a dress from home and paying for the cheapest package Disney offers in order to save ourselves a bit of money. (We're on a pretty strict budget with this trip.)
Has anyone done the most inexpensive package and wished they had upgraded? Has anyone done the more expensive packages and wished they hadn't splurged? This is a first for us so we just don't want her to miss out...but we also don't want to spend more money if it's not necessary.
Jess - Have you considered getting just her hair done + the glitter etc at the Barber shop on Main Street. Other than it being a small shop it has gotten awesome reviews and you could also have them do something for your little one. It would be significantly less money and both children could have a touch of Disney.
Jess - Have you considered getting just her hair done + the glitter etc at the Barber shop on Main Street. Other than it being a small shop it has gotten awesome reviews and you could also have them do something for your little one. It would be significantly less money and both children could have a touch of Disney.
I suggest this, too. I got a fabulous haircut there for just $25.
The stylists working with babies getting a first haircut really seemed to work well with children. They do lots of first haircuts there and could likely do something special for both your kids.
I was amused when I looked at the receipt later and saw that I'd had a "Baby's first haircut" myself.
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I had actually wondered about whether that would be a good alternative and meant to include that in my question! We were planning on getting my younger daughter's first haircut there anyway, so that would be perfect.
You'll get a certificate, a lock of your younger daughter's hair for a keepsake, and she'll get an ears hat that says "First Haircut" on it.
Should be fun for all of you.
Harmony isn't as fancy a place as BBB, but that may be an advantage. BBB is typically very busy and crowded which might be scary for your younger daughter.
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You'll get a certificate, a lock of your younger daughter's hair for a keepsake, and she'll get an ears hat that says "First Haircut" on it.
Should be fun for all of you.
Harmony isn't as fancy a place as BBB, but that may be an advantage. BBB is typically very busy and crowded which might be scary for your younger daughter.
We got my older daughters first haircut there when she was ten months old. She is now three and hasn't had a haircut since. My favorite souvenir from that trip is her "First Haircut" hat and the little lock of hair they gave us. I am such a mom. We were actually thinking about waiting until we get down there in September to get it cut again, but it's getting pretty long, so we may have to bite the bullet and get it done before we go. Thank you for the tip about BBB being pretty crowded and busy!
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We have been to disney about 5 times total.. We always see little girls doing this but have never signed up for it.. We should definetly do this next year.
We have been to disney about 5 times total.. We always see little girls doing this but have never signed up for it.. We should definetly do this next year.
We have been to WDW many times and have remarked about taking our granddaughter to BBB. She is now 5 and that special time has arrived. She will be a guest in August as celebration for upcoming kindergarten year. I believe that I'm more excited than my little princess. Can't wait to make her dream come true.
My 2 year old got the first haircut experience on our recent trip. It was great, inexpensive, and didn't take too much time. I had purchased memory maker, so I contacted the PhotoPass department ahead of time and they scheduled a photographer to be there during the haircut experience. During the 15 minute haircut they took about 50 pictures! It was great! I did see an older girl (maybe 6 or 7) coming out with a glittery ponytail. I actually preferred that hair style to the ones that they do at BBB. So the barber shop may be a good alternative. You can still have your daughter wear the dress that you bring from home, etc.
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I do not like the heavy makeup the BBB does on little girls and I am not sure how healthy it is in the Florida heat. to me, the barbershop sounds like a much better option.
Remember, to be a princess does not mean you have to be all made up and hair-sprayed.
I think that it's really not that big of a deal to pick out stuff there. It's a very small space where they have limited items. Bring your dress save the money. Especially since they aren't very comfortable to begin with but then with the heat....
As far as whether BBB is worth it or to do the barbershop...well, I haven't done the barbershop, but I think that this pic says it all....
ugh...I can't remember how to do a pic. Will post on FB.
We are actually doing both the Harmony Barbershop and BBB. We have been waiting years to do both. This trip will be our little one's big trip to do all the extra activities that we have been dreaming about.
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We just returned from the BBB. It truly is a fantastic and magical experience. Any little girl would enjoy the experience. The staff is great with putting the little girls at ease. I love that a variety of packages are available to make this experience more affordable and maintain the magical integrity. Highly recommend!
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My favorite souvenir from that trip is her "First Haircut" hat and the little lock of hair they gave us. I am such a mom. 
We were actually thinking about waiting until we get down there in September to get it cut again, but it's getting pretty long, so we may have to bite the bullet and get it done before we go. Thank you for the tip about BBB being pretty crowded and busy!
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