We were led up a set of rainbow-painted stairs emblazoned with phrases like “TODAY IS THE DAY” and “SOO-CAL” to our table on the second floor, which was nestled in between a surfboard-photo setup and a display of pink-and-white beach balls. However, the other staff came to approached us in a unfriendly way to emphasise each guest suppose to get only one picture.

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Last month, Mattel introduced a new member of the Barbie family with its first-ever Barbie doll with Down’s Syndrome. The Malibu Barbie Café, which has one other pop-up location in Chicago, is strictly reservation-only, and booking a time slot around peak Barbie madness was tricky. While it's a casual atmosphere, Barbie fans are definitely welcome to dress up in their finest pink attire—the more outlandish the better for all the fabulous photo opportunities. A new trailer for the film was released on 4 April, though many viewers noted that the plot was still being kept largely under wraps.

This is definitely a place where parents would want to proceed with caution knowing that lots of money will be shelled out before they leave with more toys in tow. The Barbie Cafe is presented beautifully however if I am completely honest, I am glad it was part of the package and we hadn't just booked it alone - I think it is expensive for what you receive (250rm ++ per adult and 188rm ++ per child). I’m not sure if it’s because the concept is leaning towards children and that’s why the desserts were too sweet but hey, some adults do fancy Barbie as well :) the teh Tarik was especially high in sugar as well sooo I guess you should balance it out with tea instead.

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The Barbie doll also features a new face and body shape to be “more illustrative of women with Down’s syndrome”, such as a shorter frame and longer torso. I kept this information to myself as I paid the check for our drinks and dessert (one Anything Is Possible Sundae split three ways). The first of its kind in Malaysia, the package is a collaboration between the hotel and Mattel, the leading global toy company and owner of the iconic Barbie® brand. It comes as a surprise to me because it’s an international hotel, and staff should know at least some basic English.Now everyone can be a Barbie Girl thanks to the brand new Malibu Barbie Cafes opening this week in New York City and Chicago.