Tag: Barbie

MALIBU—Airbnb announced on Monday, June 26, that up to four people will have a shot at booking a real-life mansion outfitted to resemble Barbie’s hot pink Malibu DreamHouse, free of charge. 

The Airbnb listing is hosted by Ken, with a profile photo of Ryan Gosling as the Ken character in the upcoming “Barbie” movie, set to release in theaters on July 21. 

“Welcome to my Kendom!” reads the listing. 

“While Barbie is away, she has handed over the keys to her Malibu DreamHouse this summer and my room could be yours for the night. I’ve added a few touches to bring some much-needed Kenergy to the newly renovated and iconic Malibu DreamHouse. Placed perfectly above the beach with panoramic views, this life-size toy pink mansion is a dream come true!”

Per the booking details on Airbnb, starting July 17 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, anyone can request to book Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse. Four guests (two per night) will be selected by Airbnb to spend a night for free on July 21 and July 22.

The mansion features an infinity pool and slide, an “outdoor disco dance floor,” horses, an outdoor gym, and a concierge whose duties include “showing you around and setting out and arranging meals.” Other amenities include an outdoor bar and grill, an ocean-facing deck with a telescope, and a western-themed salon complete with life-sized doll accessories.

Guests will also take home their own set of “yellow-and-pink Impala skates” and a surfboard.

By Paige Strickland

SANTA MONICA—On Wednesday, June 14, the city of Santa Monica will begin its World of Barbie immersive experience at 395 Santa Monica Place. Barbie enthusiasts from far and wide are flocking to the iconic Barbie Dreamhouse.

Visitors are encouraged to dress up and live the life of Barbie. Other opportunities include relaxing in a life-sized Barbie camper and photo ops in a human-sized replica of the barbie box which the dolls come in.

Individuals can travel to intergalactic destinations aboard the Barbie, Interstellar Airways shuttle. Barbie fans of every age are encouraged to use the microphone to record their music in Barbie’s Music Studio.

There is also a display of all things Barbie including vintage  items along with a customizable wardrobe.

Tickets are as follows:

-Anytime Adult Tickets $51.50

-Adults from 13 and up $34.50

-Children 1-12 years of age $25.50

Add-On dolls are not included in the ticket price. Seniors 65 years of age and older, military personnel, and first responders receive a discount with proper identification.

The Immersive Barbie experience at World of Barbie is available Wednesday through Sunday while tickets last. For more information visit the World of Barbie website.

Online reviews show a likeable score of 4.3 with multiple customers writing in saying that the real-life Barbie immersive experience was “Wonderful,” and “The best money, they’ve ever spent.”