BBB age limit?

[Mickey Fliers]

But those are not a princess experience suitable for pictures and doesn't BBB start at 3.

Yea I can see why they would want you to do the Mother/daughter day at the spa $490 plus tip

Denise in MI

You specifically asked whether the Spas would take a small child. The answer is Yes, they do. You asked "where would you go for a mother/daughter treatment". The answer is the Spa.

If there were a ton of moms/grandmas/aunts/sisters/neighbors wanting a special Princess dress up and photo shoot with their little girls, BBB is no longer an option. Hit the spa or Harmony.

 

[CdnCarrie]

Totally get your point about the money thing. My sisters, sometimes, bring their own princess dresses (Halloween costumes), very silly, yes, I know, but, whatever, it's not hurting anyone. I just want to clarify that I myself, would never get anything like this done. I don't like it for children, or children at heart either. I think all it does is make one focus on, beauty on the outside, when it's the beauty on the inside that counts more than anything!

Isn't it against policy for adults guests to wear costumes in the parks?

 

[chartle]

Isn't it against policy for adults guests to wear costumes in the parks?

Its kind of a grey area on whats a costume.

 

[marivaid]

Thank goodness... My 62yo mom has been wanting to do this since about our second WDW trip, and I've managed to avoid it. I have no desire of going around a park looking like something between Eden Wood and RuPaul...

That said, isn't Disney about "being a kid again" ? Or is it "being a kid again unless that cuts into our profits" ?

 

[butterfly71076]

Isn't it against policy for adults guests to wear costumes in the parks?

They never stopped any of my sisters from wearing their dresses in the parks.

 

[scion5220]

I agree with the age limitations, but just wanted to point out that ALL the Disney princesses are well over the age of 13.

 

[cesariofamily]

My teen has had her hair done at 14 and 17 and loved it everytime. I think this policy is mean. Perhaps 18 would make sense but there are many teenage girls that want to get into the magic. I would bet that they want to save the chairs for customers small enough to fit into the $200 costumes. Why not make more BBB and more money? I hope Disney rethinks this policy!

 

[DeluxePrincess]

That said, isn't Disney about "being a kid again" ? Or is it "being a kid again unless that cuts into our profits" ?

I think $$ gets in the way of Disney wanting everyone to feel like a kid in BBB.

My teen has had her hair done at 14 and 17 and loved it everytime. I think this policy is mean. Perhaps 18 would make sense but there are many teenage girls that want to get into the magic. I would bet that they want to save the chairs for customers small enough to fit into the $200 costumes. Why not make more BBB and more money? I hope Disney rethinks this policy!

I think the Pirate makeover is still an option for now? I've seen girls get glitter in their hair at the Barbershop. It's not as "cute" of a place, but it could still be fun.

 

[MainMom]

I don't get the big deal about letting little girls have their own place. Or maybe they should allow kids in V&A?

 

[Eljay]

I don't get the big deal about letting little girls have their own place. Or maybe they should allow kids in V&A?

No!!!

Anything, but that!!!

 

[Glennie5]

Thank goodness... My 62yo mom has been wanting to do this since about our second WDW trip, and I've managed to avoid it. I have no desire of going around a park looking like something between Eden Wood and RuPaul...

 

[famsen]

Why is it weird for an adult wanting to do BBB?
Really? You are at DISNEY WORLD. EVERYONE is a kid at heart at Disney World.
So I guess I'm wrong in thinking Disney World is a place for the young and old as well as the young at heart. I see adults enjoying every ride, watching every parade and smile with joy during Wishes. According to some of the opinions expressed on this thread, all those adults should not waste their time feeling like a kid again because Disney is just for kids and the adults are just standing in the way a the little tykes. Might I add the little ones wouldn't be able to come to Disney World if it weren't for the adults paying their way.
I've never done BBB and never really had the urge to but it was nice to know an adult COULD do it if they so wanted.

 

[MainMom]

Why is it weird for an adult wanting to do BBB?
Really? You are at DISNEY WORLD. EVERYONE is a kid at heart at Disney World.
So I guess I'm wrong in thinking Disney World is a place for the young and old as well as the young at heart. I see adults enjoying every ride, watching every parade and smile with joy during Wishes. According to some of the opinions expressed on this thread, all those adults should not waste their time feeling like a kid again because Disney is just for kids and the adults are just standing in the way a the little tykes. Might I add the little ones wouldn't be able to come to Disney World if it weren't for the adults paying their way.
I've never done BBB and never really had the urge to but it was nice to know an adult COULD do it if they so wanted.

Really? Because they can't get glitter and a tiara? Whatever did they do before BBB?

 

[dzorn]

Actually, the spa at Saratoga Springs does offer a My First Facial, My First Manicure and My First Pedicure for guests 4-12. Mommy and Daughter can still have a special experience without using the glitter and glue and BBB.

Do you really think my first Facial is picture worthy

Ohh lets get a picture session of our feet.

Denise in MI

 

[famsen]

Really? Because they can't get glitter and a tiara? Whatever did they do before BBB?

You could also see fireworks, parades and go on rides at carnivals near your hometown. Your response could also be said for the little kids going to BBB.
Doing things at Disney is a different experience than having it done anywhere else.

 

[selina4disney]

This rule seems strange to me. Outside of brides (and one young woman with down syndrome), I have never seen an adult with any of the hair styles in the parks.

I've seen a few. A lady that looked about 65 or so with the hairdo and the banner really stands out.

They say the reason they did it is to leave more time for kids appointments. I can't imagine wanting to do that myself but that's just me.

 

[lilmissdisney216]

I would just like to say that as a former FGIT at BBB that I'm a bit disappointed at the new age limit. It was always a treat to get the occasional older princess that wanted a makeover done or even to get the families that would have a mom, dad, daughter, and son being done over into a royal family in the boutique. Those would be the most magical moments for me. I as an adult had the BBB treatment done when I was working in Disney (Darling fiance went to the pirate league that morning and I was done up as a princess). I got the POP princess hairstyle (the crazy one with the twisties and rainbow hair) and we walked through the parks so happy. On top of that people were complimenting my hair and saying how much fun it looks to have done. I loved it also when we got the grandmothers in with granddaughters whom were having a magical transformation. Personaly I see the new age limit as another money hungry way to gain more profit on Disney's end. In the end, the older guests who may not want to spend 65+ at the spa/salon for a day with their daughter or for a day with their newlywed prince charming looking like a princess, the loose out. JMHO...

 

[si-am]

Do you really think my first Facial is picture worthy

Ohh lets get a picture session of our feet.

Denise in MI

There are tons of photo ops all over WDW. Honestly, a picture would probably be better without the mom wearing a pop princess pink frizzy hair thingie. Just my opinion, I suppose.

 

[luvthemouse71]

When we were waiting to check our youngest at the BBB on our trip the first week of October, there was a mother and daughter behind us who were there for the girl's 14th birthday (she was wearing a birthday button so I know it was her 14th). The girl clearly did NOT want to do it. The mother was insisting and the girl was rolling her eyes and asking to leave at which point the mother told her to "knock it off, I am not putting up with your attitude today". It was clearly something the mother wanted the daughter to do but she wasn't cooperating. I don't know if the girl ended up going through with it because I didn't see them waiting on the benches inside the castle after that and did not see them while our daughter was receiving her makeover. We waited about 40 minutes before being called. However, I am wondering if BBB has had issues with older girls not really getting into the magic of the makeover and are trying to eliminate that problem by placing age limits. I was really glad that my 4 year old was not getting her makeover beside the teen with a bad attitude.

I would actually say that the mom had a bad attitude. Why force the kid to do it? I'd sooner take her to a salon somewhere on property. Sounds to me like the kid had more common sense- didn't want to sit there surrounded by little kids while someone gives her a painful hairdo and an overdone makeup job, lol.

Maybe the mom was one of those "pageant moms".

 

[famsen]

There are tons of photo ops all over WDW. Honestly, a picture would probably be better without the mom wearing a pop princess pink frizzy hair thingie. Just my opinion, I suppose.

How is a picture with mom wearing a pop princess pink frizzy hair thingy any different than if mom or dad is wearing mickey ears which you see all over the parks? Practically everyone who has gone to WDW has at least one picture of an adult family member wearing ears or a Goofy hat and doing a silly pose. Along the same way of thinking; will adults no longer be able to stand in line to get a picture with a character because it's something only kids should do? Maybe adults are too old for rides?
Wow! There is a lot of judement of how silly others are allowed to be while making memories at Disney World.