We had a 6:00 a.m. flight.
Yep, 6:00 a.m. Do the math. Airport by 4:00 (or earlier because I’m type A). Leave hotel by 3:30 a.m. for drop-off. Wake kids up by 3:00 a.m. to get ready.
Wearing a crown on the flight down was not part of my plan NOR dealing with it in my carry-on. No, thank you. Checked baggage, please.
While I had read that you could buy your daughter the dress, crown, shoes—literally everything—she would need for her ultimate Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique experience, my friend had advised me that I could bring our own.
Being “financially responsible” and “Disney” don’t usually go in the same sentence–we were attempting it. Would a three-year-old care (or even notice) if her dress came from Target for $20.00 instead of BBB for way more $$$$?
We went with bringing our own things. I even found sparkly Croc sandals perfect for her dress, but something that she could use for a while.
However, next came the challenge of getting the crown there in one piece.
Prior to travel, I approached my husband with the challenge. How can we get her crown to Disney for her special BBB appointment without crushing it in transit? We didn’t have hard-sided luggage, nor was I dealing with a crown in our carry-ons. Just. Wasn’t. doing it.
The steps below lay out the easy, cheap way to get your child’s crown to Disney.
1. Find a full toilet paper roll. You may need a “supersize” or “giant” size.
2. Secure the crown to the roll. We used rubberbands to hold it in place.
3. Place the entire thing in a bubble envelope. I recycled an envelope I had recently received in the mail. It doesn’t have to be a new envelope.
4. Pack the envelope in the hardest possible corner of your suitcase, near the top and to the side.
5. Thoughtfully pack other clothing and soft items around the crown. At the end of the day, pressure is pressure. If you have something hard pressing on the crown in transit, it can still break.
6. Arrive at Disney for your magical vacation!
Our daughter’s crown worked great with this packaging. It arrived safely intact and our Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique experience was everything we had dreamed (and more). You could consider shipping the crown there or having your child wear it. I hope this helps you and that you have a magical trip!
Blessings,
Lesley
