I've been here twice in the past 4 years. I def am not a regular but being that i have sons, they are not into stuffed animals as much. But yesterdays visit made me think that i could come more often. Especially since my 6 year old son was so excited to get his build-a-bear. I gave him a budget because the little accessory items you would want to buy are not cheap. My son got a black bear for $16, plus the tmnt Michaelango mask & nun-chucks for another $16. So basically its like going to Disneyland for a toy. He also wanted a few more accessories but i told him to save his allowances so we can come back & buy them.
Honestly the prices are not that bad, & no one is pressuring you to buy anything except your own kids.
Its the experiences you are providing your children that are important. Your childs visit will usually go like this: you get to pick your special "bear", & then the stuffing ladies allow you to pick how soft you want the bear. & then you can help stuff the bear by stepping on a special peddle. You add the bears fabric heart, & they sew him up. You can wash, & brush the bear, play dress up, & make its very own "birth cerificate", where you would name your bear.
The ladies working the stuffing machines are so nice, cheeeful, happy, and helpful. And the other staff were awesome. I was very impressed with their attitudes. And they gave me the information i needed during our visit. I also got on the email mailing list, & got a few coupons for next visit. They also offer birthday parties but i have never been to one or had one. read more