They were promised a larger-than-life, interactive Barbie Dreamhouse, an '80s-themed roller-skating party and a glittery pink day in Barbieland. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Jacqueline Kerr arrived to a Florida convention center Friday, suitcases stuffed with intricate, hand-made ...

The Barbie Dream Fest wasn’t exactly a dream for many attendees. The event, which took place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida between March 27 to 29, was advertised as “three days of glam, nostalgia, and ...

Barbie Dream Fest was anything but fantastic. As fans of the beloved brand congregated for what was described as a three-day "ultimate Barbie" event in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the Barbie Land they ...

It seemed to be more of a nightmare than a dream. Barbie fans were left utterly disappointed after experiencing what was supposed to be a fun-filled, glittery weekend full of immersive attractions and ...

Devotees who paid $450 for a fun-filled “experience” in Florida last weekend were met with a concrete-floored warehouse and a $1 Barbie-branded hand sanitiser. Could this top the notorious Willy Wonka ...

The organiser of a Barbie event in Florida is issuing refunds after photos from attendees drew mockery on social media – and a very unflattering comparison. Barbie Dream Fest in Fort Lauderdale ...

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Fans had high hopes for Barbie Dream Fest, a Mattel-sanctioned gathering in Fort Lauderdale. But in a cavernous convention center, the dream seemed to fizzle. By Madison Malone Kircher It was ...

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Barbie is a fabulous icon many children grow up with, but the Barbie Dream Fest was anything but fabulous or dreamy, according to attendees, whose backlash about the event went viral. Marketed as the ...

For fans of Barbie, the chance to be immersed in "three days of glam and nostalgia" is a dream come true. So fans in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, were excited at the prospect of an event billed as the ...