Where To Get Your Hair Braided at Disney World

Do you have frizzy hair that would do better in a braid during your Walt Disney World vacation? If your hair is anything like mine, I get it. Since we’ve had a number of questions pop up lately, I thought I would do a little investigating to find out where you could get your hair braided at Disney World. Below, we’ve listed all of the hair braiding services with prices and details.

Hair-Braiding at Disney’s Grand Floridian Spa

For starters, the spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa does bounding braids. Guests can schedule an appointment for one or two braids. We’ve listed the exact services and price below. Note that braid enhancements are available (think bows, ribbons, etc.) for an additional price. Here are the details:

• Bounding Braids
• $45.00 (Check Current Price on the spa’s website below.)
• Perfect for a day of fun, this service includes one or two neat Dutch/French braids styled by our professional team. It’s an easy, durable, and fashionable option—and you can elevate the look with decorative add-ons for an additional charge.

Additional Service:

• Braid Enhancement
• $10.00 (Check Current Price on the spa’s website below.)
• Choose from a selection of various hair decorations. This enhancement does not include colorful braided hair.

The spa lists the following additional details:

** Please note: Colorful braiding hair is not included. For best results, come with freshly washed, dry hair, free of pool chemicals.

You can book this offering in advance on the Grand Floridian’s spa services website here. It is our understanding that guests who arrive early can enjoy a special, relaxed waiting area in the spa up to 30 minutes before and after their treatment.

Hair-Braiding at Disney’s Pop Century Resort

You can also find hair-braiding stations at both Disney’s Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts. At Pop Century Resort, the kiosk is set up outside between the lobby and the Hippy Dippy Pool.

You do not have to be a guest of the resorts to access these options. These kiosks are open daily between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Both are operated by the same company, so prices and services are the same.

Guests can use Disney transportation to visit the resort and have their hair braided. Here is a photo of the hair-braiding station at Pop Century. They offer Henna, airbrush tattoos, and hair wraps in addition to braids.

Hair-Braiding at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Over at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, you’ll find a kiosk that’s run by the same company near the Big Blue Pool. It sits immediately in front of the laundry room. This kiosk is also open daily between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Hair Braiding Prices for Pop Century and Art of Animation

We visited Pop Century and Art of Animation to check out the hair-braiding options and prices. Please remember that these were the amounts on the day of our visit and that they are subject to change.

Braiding Prices

• 1-5 Braids for $45.00 per person
• 1-5 Braids extended beands included $70.00
• 6 Hanging Braids $60.00 per person
• 10 Braids straight back (1/2 head) $85.00
• 10 Braids (full head) $95.00 (with beads $160.00)
• 1/2 Head Extended Beads with hanging braids in the back $200.00
• Whole Head Single Braids $300.00
• There is an additional charge for the beads.

These offerings typically last 7-10 days.

Boxer Braids

• 1-2 Braids ($50.00)
• 3 Briads $65.00
• 4 Braids $80.00
• 5+ Braids $150.00

*Add a string to any braid style for $15.00. (Trenzas and other types of braids were available. Each station has a book with options for hair braids, wraps, Henna, and airbrush tattoos.

I took a photo of the Hair Wraps option sheet. Per the sheet, hair wraps are $4.00 per inch for the entire length of hair. Guests can choose from the following bead sets:

• Style One: $10.00 for 4 small colored beads with washers.
• Style Two: $12.00 for a small Fimo bead, 2 small colored beads with washers
• Style Three: $14.00 for a small Fimo bead, 4 small colored beads with washers.

Add-ons were available.

Here are a few photos of the hair wrap options and the beads.

Hair-Braiding at Disney’s Dolphin Hotel (Mandara Spa)

In addition to the resorts we’ve listed above, Disney’s Dolphin is home to the Mandara Spa. This resort is a Marriott-owned and operated hotel that’s part of the Epcot Resorts Area. You can get to this hotel by using Disney transportation.

Currently, the Mandara Spa lists French Braiding as a service for $50.00 a braid. The hotel has a lengthy list of hair and other cosmetic services. You can view their spa menu here to see all spa services and prices.

Need to Know

We would recommend taking Disney transportation to access these resorts. For the Grand Floridian, you can take transportation to the Magic Kingdom and then monorail, boat, or walk to the Grand Floridian. We recommend scheduling an appointment for both the Grand Floridian Spa and the Mandara Spa. If you have a scheduled appointment, you shouldn’t have any issues with driving or taking a car service to either resort. At the Dolphin, you’ll need to have your parking ticket validated before you leave.

For the options at Pop Century and Art of Animation, we would, in most cases, take the Skyliner over from Disney’s Hollywood Studios. So you can take a bus to Hollywood Studios, and then board the Skyliner to Caribbean Beach and transfer to Pop Century and Art of Animation. (These locations take walk-ups.)

Final Thoughts

I hope you found this guide helpful if you’re hoping to have your hair braided while on vacation. It’s always a fun activity, and those braids can make things much simpler (and cooler) while touring the parks. These activities would also make for a fun addition to a day spent resort-hopping at Disney World. For more on the resorts, our list of Disney Resort Hotels is a good place to start!

In the Comments

Did you find this list of hair-braiding options at the Disney Hotels helpful? Have you had your hair braided at Disney World? If so, let us know about your experience below in the comments.