Hi Carrie,
Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question! I took my daughter to the
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for the first time earlier this year, and it was a truly magical experience! I would be happy to share my experience.
When we visited, there were no
Disney PhotoPass photographers inside the Boutique capturing the transformation. However, I brought my own camera and was able to record the entire experience myself. I also took a bunch of photos. The best moment was her reaction when the Fairy Godmother-in-Training turned her around to see herself in the mirror for the very first time. Pure magic!
We purchased The Castle Package, which included a keepsake portrait session. After my daughter’s transformation, we walked over to the portrait area, located across from the Royal Hall and next to the Royal Theatre. There, she had a mini photo shoot with a carriage and another charming setup featuring woodland creatures. Keep in mind that these packages may not be available if you are booking a session after 4PM. The Keepsake Portrait Sessions also included a few printed photos, and we were also able to download the rest through Disney PhotoPass. The grandparents definitely added one to their living room collection!
After your magical visit to the Boutique, I highly recommend heading to the
Royal Hall, where your little one can meet up to three Disney Princesses. It’s a perfect opportunity to collect autographs and snap some enchanting photos in their beautiful gown or princely outfit. My daughter absolutely loved showing off her new dress and makeover to the princesses she met. She chose an Ariel dress for her transformation, and we were lucky enough that Ariel was one of the princesses in the Royal Hall that day. She was over the moon to show off her look to her favorite princess!
Keep an eye on the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique page as your trip gets closer. Disney recently announced that the Boutique will soon include
special visits from the Fairy Godmother! Additionally, the website mentions that new, simplified package options are rolling out. These updates are expected in early October, so if you're planning your trip after that, be sure to check out what's new.
I hope this information helps with your vacation planning, Carrie! If you have any more questions or need help with any other part of your trip, feel free to reach out to me or one of my fellow planDisney panelists. We’d love to share more tips and ideas to add a little pixie dust to your vacation.
Happy planning!
– Melinda