Thinking about Christmas...

[Cara1210]

Okay, so this will be a little long, so sorry.

My husband and I have been throwing around the idea of doing WDW for Christmas this year instead of tons of toys that will get played with for a week and then be broken. We have 4 children, all of whom love WDW. We just got back from our summer trip 8 days ago, and we all wish we were still there.

Here's what were thinking about doing. On Dec. 24th, get the kids ready for bed as usual, but after we're done putting them in their beds, my husband would say that he heard something downstairs, and that we should all go see what it is. (My kids are young, 6,5,2 and 1, so they will fall for it). Under the tree will be some kind of note from Santa saying that he's very sorry, but they won't have any presents under the tree, because they will be going to WDW instead. There will also be some Disney Dollars in with the note for them to buy their own gifts when they get there. Then, we will put their coats on them and set off for the 14 hour ride to WDW.

I have to make this decision soon, because there are very few resorts with rooms left as it is, so what do you think? Would you do it? Just looking for some outside opinions, because my husband and I are always looking for an excuse to go to WDW.

Thanks in advance for any input!

 

[CaptainTKirk]

Last Christmas....

My wife and I decided to do the same and surprise our kids Christmas morning with a trip to Disney World. Here's how: we had "Santa" leave a 3 gift package wrapped with ribbon. In the smallest box, we put a mickey mouse snowglobe. The kids (8,4) opened it up and we told them to make a wish. In the second box, we put new disney jackets for us all. We told them we didn't know what was going on and told them to open the last one up. this was a BIG box (like a TV box) with all kinds of papers in it. In the bottom, the kids found a Mickey envelope, opened it up, and my 8 yr old yelled 'WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD'. I sure everyone in the neighborhood heard them screaming and jumping up and down. It was definitely the best 'Santa' present they say they ever recd. The pictures from that morning I will cherish forever. We left 3 days later(affter my wife demanded I take down all the christmas stuff!!-she's a grinch!) and had a blast. I just don't know how to top that Santa present this year. Anyway, have fun with whatever you do. And enjoy your trip! p.s. this is my first post-hope it wasn't too long.:xmas:

 

[Lindsy1052]

Okay, so this will be a little long, so sorry.

My husband and I have been throwing around the idea of doing WDW for Christmas this year instead of tons of toys that will get played with for a week and then be broken. We have 4 children, all of whom love WDW. We just got back from our summer trip 8 days ago, and we all wish we were still there.

Here's what were thinking about doing. On Dec. 24th, get the kids ready for bed as usual, but after we're done putting them in their beds, my husband would say that he heard something downstairs, and that we should all go see what it is. (My kids are young, 6,5,2 and 1, so they will fall for it). Under the tree will be some kind of note from Santa saying that he's very sorry, but they won't have any presents under the tree, because they will be going to WDW instead. There will also be some Disney Dollars in with the note for them to buy their own gifts when they get there. Then, we will put their coats on them and set off for the 14 hour ride to WDW.

I have to make this decision soon, because there are very few resorts with rooms left as it is, so what do you think? Would you do it? Just looking for some outside opinions, because my husband and I are always looking for an excuse to go to WDW.

Thanks in advance for any input!

Disney is always a wonderful surprise for kids. One of the best reservations I ever made was for a family from Atlanta. Similar to you, what they did was put the kids to sleep and then put them in the car. When they woke them up Christmas morning they were at the entrance to Walt Disney World. Imagine their little faces.....:xmas: