Hi Claire, welcome to planDisney!
April showers bring May flowers or, in your case, May magic with a trip to Walt Disney World Resort. Experiencing Magic Kingdom Park with your seven-year-old will be so much fun. My seven-year-old's favorite attraction at Magic Kingdom Park is
Space Mountain. Seven-year-olds are officially big kids at the theme parks, meaning they can experience attractions without their parents. Just something to keep in mind in case being drawn into a swirling wormhole is not your cup of tea. The rockets are spacious enough to fit your princess and her princess dress, if desired.
Reservations for
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom Park can be made up to 60 days in advance beginning at midnight EST. Guests staying at a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel can book for their entire length of stay (up to 10 days) 60 days before check-in. After you've done the time zone math, Claire, it's important to note that cherished UK-based Guests must call the UK
freephone number for Tours and Recreation (0800 16 90 730) to get into the Fairy Godmother's Apprentices' appointment book.
Having recently booked a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom Park reservation for my daughter, I can tell you the appointments book up quickly. In some cases, availability is taken over 60 days in advance by Disney Resort hotel guests. That being said, your best bet for securing a coveted time slot is to speak with a Cast Member as close to midnight EST on your booking day as possible. Additionally, if you happen to be staying at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel, you'll likely find the most availability towards the end of your vacation. If you happen to have a choice of times, I recommend booking a morning time slot just in case the Fairy Godmother's Apprentices are running behind schedule by the afternoon.
I'm crossing all my fingers and toes for you, Claire. Seeing my daughter's face in the mirror as her transformation was revealed made a handprint on my heart. With or without a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom Park reservation, core memories await!
Choose magic,
Jennifer