Not Just Another Haircut!
By: Missy RyanOctober 8, 2015Everything at the Walt Disney World Resort is fun, and haircuts are no exception! It is an experience I like to call Disney’s hidden gem.As you enter Magic Kingdom and start your walk right down the middle of Main Street USA, tucked away between City Hall and Emporium is a charmingly old-fashioned barber shop by the name of Harmony Barber Shop. A striped pole out front transports you back to simpler times. Etched windows and leather barber seats all accompanied with a licensed cosmetologist with whimsical red scissors ready in hand!The special part about this shop is that children and adults of all ages can enjoy this treat. You may even be lucky enough to see a performance by the Dapper Dans before your appointment is over.In addition to regular haircuts, children can receive their first haircut in the Magic Kingdom! Like all things Disney, the staff at Harmony Barber Shop even makes a haircut a magical experience. First Haircuts are the shop’s specialty. Young WDW guests who receive their first haircut at the Magic Kingdom barbershop are treated to surprises from “pixie dust” and bubbles to Mickey Mouse stickers. Even more special, you get a set of Mickey Ears that say ‘My First Haircut.’ For mom, a lock of hair is placed into a mesh bag to keep.All my boys have enjoyed getting a haircut here. Just recently we took my youngest for his first haircut. I was little nervous as to how the process would pan out. I was prepared for some tears and maybe an unfinished product. However, the staff really took an interest in making sure he was well entertained and felt safe.I couldn’t have been happier with the results! We have yet to take our little princess anywhere to have her Rapunzel locks cut. You can be sure that when we are ready where our first appointment will be.Harmony Barber Shop reservations work just as any dining or extra experience would - appointments may be made 180 days in advance of your vacation.As a bonus of having me as your concierge Wishes Family Travel agent, I will be glad to set up any appointments along with give you tips for a smooth and stress free day. Contact me at missyr@wishesfamilytravel.com. For specials and travel information, follow me on Faceboook.