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After years of boys stuff, I am going to Disney with my 4yr old Granddaughter and family. I think she would love to get the works, but I am not sure of the "process". Would one of you kind mothers please recount your experience to me ?
Thanks in advance , Do I need to set appointment, how long does it take,? Cost ? etc., etc.
First, you need to get an appointment. Then watch your granddaughter get spoiled! The wonderful ladies there will help her choose an outfit (if you pay for that) and then she gets to choose between a few hairstyles and they will do her hair and makeup. When I was there with my daughter, it took about 45 minutes, mostly because she had really, really, long think hair. Prepare for lots and lots of glitter. She will leave with a sash and a small bag of goodies. It isn't inexpensive, but I think it's worth it. The little girls just love it and they are treated like little princesses. I wish I had a little girl again, everytime I walk by the castle.
Just a few words of warning. First, her hair must be well brushed and clean before starting. I was brushing DD's hair right up until her appointment because it tangles in a heart beat. Second, if she doesn't like pony tails, I would recommend skipping. They are going to pull her hair back into a bun (for most styles) so tightly you can probably bounce a quarter off of it. Third, they will use a LOT of gel/styling product. If she has any sensitivity to hair products, rethink.
The plus to the amount they use is the hairstyle lasts. DD's style held in place through a night's sleep and into MNSSHP though she did scratch her bangs free. We just had to replace her extension when party time rolled around. The product does wash out easily. Just asked her, and she would NOT do it again.
During the process, so you can see how tightly things are pulled.
It's 10 yrs later and BBB is still a Disney highlight for my daughter! At the time we could also book a hair do for my son. (a lot of gel to make it spiky and tons of glitter) My son LOVED it.
When he participated in joining Jack Sparrow's crew thing later that day. The pirate picked him because he looked like he'd been the "victim of a fly by fairy-ing"
Another trip my son did the pirate experience. Another win!! It was funny. The cast members were very much in character.
I would spend the money on either again in a heartbeat.
We bought a princess dress (flower girl dress) at a discount store and pirate clothing the Halloween before our trip.
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Last edited by CherryTreeLane; 04-08-2017 at 04:42 PM..
My daughter has gone at least 3 times. We bring a dress with us. I usually buy one from ebay before hand, much cheaper. We do the crown package, it think was around $70. She got her hair, make up and nails done. She arrived with the dress already on and her hair was clean and brushed. She always picks the princess bun, and that comes with a little tiara and jeweled Mickey hair clip for under the bun. They get to keep the make-up and nail polish they use on them. Plus get a drawstring bag and sash. My daughter is 10 now and asked if she could go again on our upcoming trip. She does love it. Many say the hair style lasts a couple days, but that has never be the case for us. My daughters only lasts the day she gets it done. My daughter has never complained about it being tight or that there is to much gel in it, they do use alot! After they are done you can go across to the store and get a little photo shoot done, which they add to Memory Maker or you can purchase prints if you don't have Memory Maker.
You need an appointment which fill up fast, I think you can make them 180 days out. I think it took less than an hour for the package we have done.
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