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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...