Hello, Pam!
Your little princess is in for a royal treat on your next Walt Disney World vacation! Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Cinderella's Royal Table are two excellent options for young princesses, and I am happy to share a few of my favorite planning tips to help you decide when to visit.
First, I recommend looking over the
menus at Cinderella's Royal Table to see which mealtime appeals to you and your family the most.
From there, you would need to decide if you would like to have your daughter's makeover before or after dining at Cinderella's Royal Table. Many girls enjoy dressing up for a meal at Cinderella's Royal Table, so it may be a nice surprise for your daughter to receive her royal transformation before your dining reservation. Please keep in mind that appointments at Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete, so factor in this time before you call to make your reservations.
Also, please note that Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique has two locations: Magic Kingdom Park (at Cinderella Castle) or Downtown Disney. If you make your reservation for the Downtown Disney location, you will need to factor in travel time between appointments, as well. Remember, you can make reservations for both of these royal experiences 180 days in advance of your visit.
I would also like to add that any time of day is a great time for Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, but it is my personal preference to visit earlier in the day. This allows my daughter to enjoy her "fresh" princess transformation just a bit longer.
I hope you and your family enjoy a magical Walt Disney World vacation, Pam! If you have any additional questions before your visit, please do not hesitate to stop back by the Moms Panel.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo -- May all your dreams (and wishes) come true!