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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Barbie Dream Fest promised glitter, pink, and empowerment — but for many attendees, the reality felt more like a bargain-bin mirage than a dream come true. Guests who paid as much as $300 to attend ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...