Hello, Jennifer!
Thank you for asking me a question. I always love hearing from another Jennifer! It sounds like we also have additional similarities, including kids who enjoy receiving royal makeovers at
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. It is such a sweet experience!
My kids often bring their own outfits to wear for their Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique appointments. They put on their "fancy" ensemble for morning appointments before leaving our hotel room. For afternoon experiences, I usually pack their outfits in a backpack or
rent a locker for safekeeping until their appointments. My kids then change in a restroom before heading to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. They like wearing their special clothing while receiving their makeovers because it makes them feel like true royalty!
The dressing rooms are typically reserved for Guests choosing a package that includes a Disney Princess gown or knight costume in my experience. However, my kids were able to use the dressing room once to change into the outfits that we brought. I recommend asking the Fairy Godmother Apprentice about dressing room availability when checking in. If they are unavailable, your kids will most likely have time to change in a nearby restroom before their appointment.
Fortunately, Guests do not need to choose a package ahead of time. You can book the appointment and review the package options when you check-in. The Fairy Godmother Apprentice can let you know if packages with photos are available. If not, there are plenty of adorable spots where your girls can get their photos taken by a
Disney PhotoPass photographer. My favorite photo locations in Disneyland Park are in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, next to the Mad Tea Party, and in Town Square (subject to availability). We also love taking photos in Snow White Grotto next to Sleeping Beauty Castle (although you will most likely need to take those photos yourself). It is a beautiful location that many Guests do not visit!
You can find Disney PhotoPass photographers on the
Disneyland mobile app. After opening the app, select the teardrop-shaped pin at the bottom of the home screen to see the park map. Choose "PhotoPass" from the drop-down menu at the top of the map to find their locations. This would be the perfect day to purchase
Lightning Lane Multi Pass, as it includes most Disney PhotoPass pictures from your day (plus, you can skip the standby lines on many attractions). I always recommend purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass during
the holidays anyway, as it is a very popular time of year to visit Disneyland Resort.
Jennifer, I hope this information was helpful. Please
reach out to me again if you have additional questions!
Happy holidays!
Jen