Creative Minds - Disney World "Gift"

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  • jojopel
    jojopel Posts: 348 Member
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    My kids were tweens when we told them at Christmas that we were going to Disney. My husband and I organized a treasure hunt which eventually led them to a suitcase which contained Disney flyers. Took them a few minutes to fully catch on, but the screams! :laugh:
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
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    Personalized printed tshirts? _______ Family Vacation 2014 type of deal?
  • samammay
    samammay Posts: 468
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    I dont know if the parks will do it, but with the cruise line, you can have one of the characters call with a recorded mesage.
  • DamePiglet
    DamePiglet Posts: 3,730 Member
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    Sorry, one more idea because we are taking our kids to Disney next year as well...

    Shutterfly is offering free 8"x10" personalized calendars. Have it printed with the date you're leaving with a picture of the magic kingdom on the date.

    That way they have the calendar and can count the days until you go. That's what we're going to do. :)

    was gonna suggest calendars, then saw this. So, yeah. ^^^ this.
  • phyl303
    phyl303 Posts: 74 Member
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    Mickey/Minnie ornaments with a note saying "I can't wait to meet you next year!"

    That's my favorite so far.

    When mine were that age we took that trip but didn't bundle the announcement at Christmas. But we did two things I recommend:

    1. we bought them clear plastic piggybanks which they decorated with Disney themes of their choice. They were encouraged to save their own money to buy extras at the parks. We helped by promising to double their savings when the trip started. This helped them channel there anticipation and encouraged goal oriented savings. Also, we found they made better purchasing decisions since it was their own money and they understood the limits.

    2 we bought them simple scrapbook/photo albums. We saved brochures and such for them to use to cut and paste along with their photos once we were back home.

    I also highly recommend the land/sea cruise package. I was leery due to their ages but they enjoyed the cruise as much if not more than the parks. Disney knows their customer base and are really on their game.
  • RunWinterGarden
    RunWinterGarden Posts: 428 Member
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    Complete the Customized Maps and have them open that

    http://customizedmaps.disney.go.com
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
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    My kids were tweens when we told them at Christmas that we were going to Disney. My husband and I organized a treasure hunt which eventually led them to a suitcase which contained Disney flyers. Took them a few minutes to fully catch on, but the screams! :laugh:

    I like it!
  • tomomatic
    tomomatic Posts: 1,794 Member
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    Bake a cake. Insert figurines into cake. Cover with frosting or whipped cream. Tell them that the surprise is in the cake and let them tear it apart. Underneath the cake, leave a piece of paper that says "We're going to Disney World!"

    You could try this with layers and layers of gift wraps and boxes and let them put the clues together like a puzzle.

    btw, I like the personalized ears idea, too!
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
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    1. we bought them clear plastic piggybanks which they decorated with Disney themes of their choice. They were encouraged to save their own money to buy extras at the parks. We helped by promising to double their savings when the trip started. This helped them channel there anticipation and encouraged goal oriented savings. Also, we found they made better purchasing decisions since it was their own money and they understood the limits.

    Totally want to hug the *kitten* out of you for this one.

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  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
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    Bake a cake. Insert figurines into cake. Cover with frosting or whipped cream. Tell them that the surprise is in the cake and let them tear it apart. Underneath the cake, leave a piece of paper that says "We're going to Disney World!"

    You could try this with layers and layers of gift wraps and boxes and let them put the clues together like a puzzle.

    btw, I like the personalized ears idea, too!

    Nice Tom!
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
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    Twas the night before Christmas,
    and all through the house,
    not a creature was stirring,
    except for one Mouse.

    This Mouse was excited
    but not for Christmas, you see
    It was the thought of next year
    that filled him with glee.

    For there were two that were coming
    to his house instead
    and with fun and with laughter
    good times will be spread

    It was more than the Mouse
    that was filled up with joy
    many await the arrival
    of one girl and one boy

    There are adventures, excitement,
    and wonders galore
    in the mystical place
    you will get to explore.

    So with Donald, and Goofy, and Pluto you'll have
    Mickey and Minnie and others at hand
    hold on your hats as this vacation we plan
    to the greatest, most magical place in the land.

    Edited to add:

    And while you're over there
    having a laugh and a tickle
    Mom will sneak off
    and be alone with her pickle.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
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    Twas the night before Christmas,
    and all through the house,
    not a creature was stirring,
    except for one Mouse.

    This Mouse was excited
    but not for Christmas, you see
    It was the thought of next year
    that filled him with glee.

    For there were two that were coming
    to his house instead
    and with fun and with laughter
    good times will be spread

    It was more than the Mouse
    that was filled up with joy
    many await the arrival
    of one girl and one boy

    There are adventures, excitement,
    and wonders galore
    in the mystical place
    you will get to explore.

    So with Donald, and Goofy, and Pluto you'll have
    Mickey and Minnie and others at hand
    hold on your hats as this vacation we plan
    to the greatest, most magical place in the land.

    Edited to add:

    And while you're over there
    having a laugh and a tickle
    Mom will sneak off
    and be alone with her pickle.


    You, sir, are fantastic!!!
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
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    Twas the night before Christmas,
    and all through the house,
    not a creature was stirring,
    except for one Mouse.

    This Mouse was excited
    but not for Christmas, you see
    It was the thought of next year
    that filled him with glee.

    For there were two that were coming
    to his house instead
    and with fun and with laughter
    good times will be spread

    It was more than the Mouse
    that was filled up with joy
    many await the arrival
    of one girl and one boy

    There are adventures, excitement,
    and wonders galore
    in the mystical place
    you will get to explore.

    So with Donald, and Goofy, and Pluto you'll have
    Mickey and Minnie and others at hand
    hold on your hats as this vacation we plan
    to the greatest, most magical place in the land.

    Edited to add:

    And while you're over there
    having a laugh and a tickle
    Mom will sneak off
    and be alone with her pickle.


    You, sir, are fantastic!!!

    :flowerforyou:
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
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    How about a disney character backpack filled with goodies (autograph books, mickey ears, disney pens, disney t-shirts, etc) that can be taken with them with a ticket (at the very bottom of their backpack) giving them the date that you are all going?

    ETA: We are just south of Disney, we have annual passes and we go once or twice a month, :bigsmile:

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