You need to be prepared to spend some money here.  We got a gift certificate at Costco so it made it 30% cheaper, score.  My kids loved choosing their new friend.  My little girl got a little pony, they get to fill it, place a little heart inside, then after they are finished they take them to the \"bath\" area, where they brush their new friends.  It was so funny to see how serious my little girl was with her grooming skills.  Then they get to choose outfits for the plush toys, this is the part you should be afraid of, they can go crazy.  Thank goodness my kids were pretty tamed.  They got some boots and a cape, and my little girl got a \"convertible bed\" for her pony.  All in all the experience is fun.  I will be back to make another one sometime.