Hello Patricia!
Welcome to planDisney! Experiencing a magical makeover is one of the best experiences for little ones and their loved ones. I just had a chance to do this with my little one and it was the best memory for the whole family from our trip.
When anyone makes a reservation at
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique they have to select the little one that will be experiencing this
Enchanting Extra. The reservation is for the little one and will be in their name. The grown-up who booked it will have to put a credit card down on the reservation if a cancellation fee is applied. The person who booked it and their credit card are not needed for the reservation if the little one whose name is on the reservation appears. Your friend will not need to be present if it is set up this way and you can pay for the experience with your credit card. If for some reason the reservation is in your friend's name then you may face some issues. In this situation, Cast Members advise canceling the reservation and re-booking correctly.
I would also consider purchasing
Memory Maker before you arrive as there is a
Disney PhotoPass photographer available during the experience that takes amazing photos of the process. In addition, as soon as it is over you must head to the Royal Portrait Studio located in
Sir Mickey's where even more Disney PhotoPass photographers will take amazing photos of you and your little ones. They will have props too! My daughter chose to dress up as Mulan and they had a stuffed Mushu for her to hold. It was a perfect way to capture this special experience.
I hope you have a magical time!
Happy Planning!
-Nimmy