Organizers Mattel and Mischief Management revealed the first wave of special guests, including Angel Reese<\/a>, the WNBA star and NCAA champion. Reese will appear as a featured speaker and will take part in panels, meet-and-greets and other fun activities.<\/p>\n
This festival is a major event for Barbie fans because it celebrates the brand\u2019s long history. For more than 40 years, Barbie has inspired people to dream big and imagine new futures. The event will showcase Barbie\u2019s evolution, her many careers and her impact on fans around the world.<\/p>\n
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vAngel Reese walks the runway for Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025 on October 15, 2025 in New York City.Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Victoria’s Secret<\/p>\n
(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Victoria’s Secret)Barbie Dream Fets\u2019s Star-Studded Guests<\/p>\n
Barbie Dream Fest is not only bringing Angel Reese to the stage. The festival has also confirmed other inspiring role models who will appear in panels, interactive programs, and fan experiences.<\/p>\n
Here are the special guests confirmed so far:<\/p>\n
Angel Reese \u2013 WNBA star, NCAA champion, and podcast host of Unapologetically Angel<\/p>\n
Dr. Swati Mohan \u2013 NASA aerospace engineer who helped lead the Perseverance Rover landing on Mars<\/a><\/p>\n Ibtihaj Muhammad \u2013 Olympic fencer and entrepreneur who inspired the first hijabi Barbie<\/p>\n Madison Marilla \u2013 Digital creator and autism advocate from Love on the Spectrum<\/p>\n Emily Calandrelli \u2013 Emmy-nominated science communicator and host of Xploration Outer Space<\/p>\n Robin Gerber \u2013 Bestselling author and historian known for her Barbie books<\/p>\n Chef Becky Brown \u2013 MasterChef<\/a> finalist and executive chef behind the Malibu Barbie Cafe<\/p>\n These guests will not only speak but also meet fans through autograph sessions and photo opportunities. Fans will have a chance to talk with people who represent real-life careers and achievements.<\/p>\n What Fans Can Expect at Barbie Dream Fest<\/p>\n Barbie Dream Fest promises to be a fun and exciting weekend for families and fans. The festival will feature immersive experiences that let people step into the world of Barbie.<\/p>\n Some of the event highlights include:<\/p>\n A giant Interactive Dream House<\/p>\n The \u201cTotally Hair\u201d Glam Bar<\/p>\n The Ultimate Barbie Fashion Show<\/p>\n A Beyond The Stars celebration for astronaut Barbie<\/p>\n An 80\u2019s Disco Roller Rink<\/p>\n A Wall of Limitless Possibilities<\/p>\n Many photo opportunities and creative installations<\/p>\n Tickets for Barbie Dream Fest are already on sale at BarbieDreamFest.com<\/a>. The festival offers single-day tickets, multi-day passes, and special VIP options.<\/p>\n Related: WNBA Star Angel Reese’s Fur Outfit in Germany Grabs Attention<\/a><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade<\/a> on Jan 22, 2026, where it first appeared in the Celebs<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Barbie Dream Fest is bringing Barbie fans together for a special weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The festival…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":400672,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[3691,201594,201596,201595,138191,99,434],"class_list":{"0":"post-422719","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-wnba","8":"tag-angel-reese","9":"tag-barbie-dream","10":"tag-barbie-fans","11":"tag-malibu-barbie","12":"tag-special-guests","13":"tag-sports","14":"tag-wnba"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/422719","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=422719"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/422719\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/400672"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=422719"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=422719"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=422719"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}