JIMINYCR
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DW & I are going to WDW to celebrate her Birthday and our 30th Anniversary. So I've been working on making this trip extraordinarily special for her. In the past I have managed to pull a lot of surprises on her for different occasions. For example, years ago for our 7th anniversary I rented out a hot air balloon ride for us and for 2 hours we floated high above taking in the beautiful Maine scenery. Now that she is in a wheelchair she looks back fondly on that ride, knowing another one is probably not going to happen. ( We are planning to go on Characters in Flight, but it's not the same. ) For our 10th anniversary I rented out a stretch Limo and we went to a 5 star restaurant and finished off the evening at the theater. For her 40th Birthday I rented out her favorite restaurant and invited all her friends and she was Queen for the night. For her 50th birthday I scoured the internet and came up with 50 different Jiminy Cricket gifts to give her. So yeah, I like to do something special and let her know how much she means to me and how much I appreciate her.
Surprise # 1. When we booked this upcoming WDW trip, she asked friends to come along. They said they couldn't go in Sept. So on the way to Disney we will stop in NJ, to visit and have dinner with them. Stay in a hotel and continue on our way the next morning alone. Or thats what she thinks. The next morning the friends will meet us for breakfast and announce that they are joining us on the trip. ( These people are the ones who raised the service dog she just got in Feb. ) Check out the Sept trip meet forum for previously photos posted.
Surprise # 2. On April 1st when we booked the Sept trip I began scouring the forums and learned about planning a private Disney special event. Working with an event planner we came up with a Birthday party... To Happen On Her Birthday. I have rented out a VIP area in the American Pavillion, which will be decorated, we will be served birthday cake, assorted desserts, drinks, etc. I have a box of Jiminy presents to give her at the party. Then this will be followed up by us being led outside to a private VIP seating for Illuminations.
Surprise # 3. I also arranged for ..... Jiminy Cricket to appear and be part of the party. THIS was a detail I never dreamed could happen... but the Disney event planner came through for me.
Surprise # 4. Several days later the fun continues with a Birthday Wishes Cruise on Bay Lake, decorated boat, more cake and assorted food.
Surprise # 5. A specially designed 30th Anniversary cake , with Jiminy Cricket on it to appear at our BOG dinner.
Thanks Disney Events planners..for all you do to make the Magic happen...
Oh... My DW doesnt visit these forums... so she won't know this is happening. I just wanted to tell you, but Shhhh...don't tell... It's a JIMINYCR secret.
Surprise # 1. When we booked this upcoming WDW trip, she asked friends to come along. They said they couldn't go in Sept. So on the way to Disney we will stop in NJ, to visit and have dinner with them. Stay in a hotel and continue on our way the next morning alone. Or thats what she thinks. The next morning the friends will meet us for breakfast and announce that they are joining us on the trip. ( These people are the ones who raised the service dog she just got in Feb. ) Check out the Sept trip meet forum for previously photos posted.
Surprise # 2. On April 1st when we booked the Sept trip I began scouring the forums and learned about planning a private Disney special event. Working with an event planner we came up with a Birthday party... To Happen On Her Birthday. I have rented out a VIP area in the American Pavillion, which will be decorated, we will be served birthday cake, assorted desserts, drinks, etc. I have a box of Jiminy presents to give her at the party. Then this will be followed up by us being led outside to a private VIP seating for Illuminations.
Surprise # 3. I also arranged for ..... Jiminy Cricket to appear and be part of the party. THIS was a detail I never dreamed could happen... but the Disney event planner came through for me.
Surprise # 4. Several days later the fun continues with a Birthday Wishes Cruise on Bay Lake, decorated boat, more cake and assorted food.
Surprise # 5. A specially designed 30th Anniversary cake , with Jiminy Cricket on it to appear at our BOG dinner.
Thanks Disney Events planners..for all you do to make the Magic happen...
Oh... My DW doesnt visit these forums... so she won't know this is happening. I just wanted to tell you, but Shhhh...don't tell... It's a JIMINYCR secret.
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