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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida is about to turn pink this weekend for three days of immersive fun, inspiring conversations and a celebration of more than six decades of Barbie magic. Pink, power ...

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 ...

“YALL WE GOT WILLY WONKA’D!!!” So began a Reddit thread on Barbie Dream Fest, the latest fan event to go viral for underwhelming guests. The three-day event in Fort Lauderdale promised a walk-through ...

Editor’s note: Mischief Management, the organizer behind Barbie Dream Fest, has announced it will issue full refunds to all attendees. A three-day festival dedicated to all things Barbie in Fort ...

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 ...

It promised to be the ultimate Barbie fan weekend, with a ‘star-studded’ panel and unforgettable experiences. But for mega-fan Brenna Miller, 40, the cardboard cutout Barbie Dream House with astroturf ...

Fans who forked over hundreds of dollars to attend a Barbie festival were left furious over the 'nightmare' and 'disastrous' event, comparing it to the infamous Willy Wonka Experience and Fyre ...

The three-day festival, running from March 27-29, will feature interactive experiences and celebrity guests. Activities include a Dream House tour, a fashion show, a roller rink, and screenings of ...

The organisers of the Barbie Dream Fest weekend in Florida are issuing refunds to attendees after customers complained of a lacklustre event. The creators of the event promised "unforgettable ...