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YES, it’s true, Lola is a travelista who has an affinity for the color pink. Well, this summer, one of my favorite icons and fellow lover of all that’s PINK, Barbie, has been on tour – traveling throughout North America. I was invited to experience VIP access when the tour came through Boston and, let me tell you, it was a treat. I think it’s no real surprise that Lola has a big imagination and it was fun to go down memory lane with the #1 doll property in the USA.
The #BarbieIsMoving tour was super well-organized and the staff was so friendly & patient. Every person/family registered at the beginning of the experience and received gift bags to place all the Barbie giveaways into, including a brand spanking new awesome Barbie doll. I LOVE my new Barbie tote bag…it’s PINK!
There were three main attractions. A fashion design area for little couture creators. A dress up & strut on the catwalk for little divas. And a Barbie branded Mega Bloks area for little architects and builders.
I started my Barbie experience with the fashion show & runway photo op. They offer lots of tutus for girls of all sizes (and ages) and what else BUT feather boas!! I, of course, travel with my own feather boa but, as you can see, Barbie and I have the same FUN taste!! The staff helps you get dolled up and then you get to practice walking the runway before they snap your official photo and either email or text it to you. SO FUN!
Next, I decided to try out my talent as a fashion designer and make my Lil Lola a new dress. This was especially fun for me. When I was a young girl they had this thing called ‘fashion plates’ where you could switch around the parts of the outfits and trace the outlines onto paper and then color the outfits in. Well, this experience was the same idea but on a real doll dress & you were able to color them in with fabric safe markers. I opted to go with a simple design that I could decorate with a Union Jack since Lil Lola and I were headed to the UK the next day. It was great to sit amongst kids (both boys and girls) making outfits. I got some good design tips for some of those lads & lasses.
Finally, I headed over the Mega Bloks area to checkout that experience. Every person is given a starter floor & wall to build a room to add to the BIG Mega Bloks dreamhouse. There was a large building area with more bloks to add to your starter room. I knew I was in building heaven when the staff pointed out that some of the bloks are even glittery. YES…next to PINK, glitter is my next favorite color. 😉 Once you add your room to the dreamhouse, you get your own little box of Barbie Mega Bloks to take home.
Now, I know you know that I think Barbie is a great doll. BUT, did you know how savvy of a business her brand is?! Created in 1959, Barbie has had over 130 inspirational careers. She is a global doll and has represented more than 40 nationalities. A Barbie doll is sold every three seconds somewhere in the world. 90% of girls aged 3-10 own at least one Barbie doll. She’s had more than 1 billion fashions produced. Barbie has more than 7 million Facebook likes which makes her the largest Facebook fan page of any doll! AND she is the #1 worldwide property in the traditional toy industry. I’m sorry, but she is NOT a dumb blonde doll at all. Quite the contrary!!
If you’d like to experience the FREE and completely PINK-TASTIC #BarbieIsMoving tour the remaining dates are:
- Friday, August 2nd in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Friday, August 9th in Tacoma, Washington
- Friday, August 16th in Santa Rosa, California
- Friday, August 23rd in Glendale, Arizona
- Friday, August 30th in Mission Viejo, California
AND if that’s not enough Barbie for you, she has a life-size DreamHouse Experience in Florida. Plus, you can hit the high seas on The Barbie Premium Experience with Royal Caribbean International.
I was dying to see the pictures of this event! You look fab and so so happy!
@mrsoaroundworld recently posted…A fab girls weekend in Los Cabos, Mexico
it was really fun & i was impressed with the staff!
wow!
hahaha 😉
I still can’t believe this is a free event. Way to go, Barbie!
Leah Travels recently posted…Three Fun Ways to See Indianapolis
right, i know! she’s a smart doll.
It was so nice to meet you and get to show you around! Your blog is awesome!!!
LOVED meeting you too, Ana. i somehow think we may be kindred spirits 😉 keep in touch!! xo
You are so nuts Lola – one of the many reasons I love you and your adventures! Will Lola Barbie be making an appearance in Montreal this August???
Anita Mac recently posted…From Paris With Love
hmmm….might need to think about packing her and myself soon!
I have to say that if this tour came to Chicago, I’d be there!! For old times’ sake, if anything. 🙂
Lola, don’t you think you should drive one of those pink cars??
Pola (@jettingaround) recently posted…Touring American Eagle’s Embraer E-175 aircraft
i totally think i should drive one of those pink cars. it’s just a matter of time…
I wish this post would have been written on June 20th or before as I sadly missed the Barbie is moving tour in Chicago on June 21st. Maybe I can figure out a way to make one of those remaining dates.
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hahahaha TED. maybe she’ll tour again next year or perhaps we should go to her life-size dreamhouse in Florida together!
What an amazing event! First of all, Barbie was my FAVORITE growing up, and second, so were fashion plates. I would have loved this experience! What a fun day you had, and I love the little dress you designed for little Lola. 🙂
Erin – The World Wanderer recently posted…Egypt’s Famous Dish: Koshari.
aww thanks Erin. the colors bled a bit…i wish the youngsters with all the good design tips and chimed in a bit earlier with me and it would be even better!
Ohmygoodness, so much PINK! My little lady would have loved this but, like Ted, we missed the Chicago stop, too. Lucia’s hot pink boa will have to suffice for now 🙂
Francesca (@WorkMomTravels) recently posted…Traveling With a Large Family: Important Rules to Remember
the boa is a great stand-in for now. i wouldn’t be surprised if #BarbieIsMoving tour happens again 😉
this is sooo perfect for you. maybe they’ll make a happy hour barbie in your honor??
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This is the CUTEST thing in the entire world! Sorry I missed it! <3
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