It seemed to be more of a nightmare than a dream.

Barbie fans were left utterly disappointed after experiencing what was supposed to be a fun-filled, glittery weekend full of immersive attractions and themed installations at the Barbie Dream Fest festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Comparing it to 2024’s Willy Wonka Experience, a similar type of event that was a major fail, or 2017’s disastrous music event, Frye Festival, Dream Fest ticketholders were anything but impressed by the mediocre three-day event held in Broward County Convention Center this past weekend.