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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 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 ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A Barbie-themed fan convention in Florida is drawing widespread backlash after attendees shared videos and posts ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

“If I can dream it, then I can do it; I’ve got my girls with me, there’s nothing to it,” Fifth Harmony sang in their official Barbie anthem, “Anything Is Possible.” Unfortunately, that didn’t turn out ...