Disney World — Surprise!
The kids are going to wake up in a few hours.
They don't know it, but we're heading to Disney World this morning. For reals!! And I have to say, it has taken every ounce of my self-control not to tell them — the brilliant surprise idea came from Josh and Erin. We had promised them a trip back in April — after my Disney World Blogger trip. And we finally made it happen. Yay!
I am so crazy excited. Excited to see the kids' reaction when we tell them. Excited for time with our kids — without work and distractions. And super excited to be at Disney World. I heart Disney World.
We're trying to keep the schedule pretty open. But there are a few things we're planning on for sure:
-Staying at the Cabins at Fort Wilderness — the perfect option for our big family — so that we don't need to get two rooms.
-We have lunch reservations at the 50's Primetime Café on Wednesday. We hear the waiters make Mom and Dad keep their elbows off the table and finish our vegetables. Which our kids will think is the funniest. thing. ever.
-Reservations for a Character Breakfast at Cape May Café on Friday — right before we check out and head to the airport.
-Plus, on Wednesday night, we're taking the 3 oldest kids to see Cirque's La Nouba at Downtown Disney — and making use of the babysitting services, called Kids Night Out, for the 2 youngest.
To help plan the trip, I went straight to Disney World's Mom's Panel — because no one knows Disneyworld like Moms. I worked with Darcie — a mother of four and dedicated Disney World enthusiast — she's the genius that recommended the Fort Wilderness Cabins and filled me in on the 50's Primetime Café. I think I would be terrified about this trip if she hadn't basically held my hand through the planning stage. Thank you Darcie!
I'll be back on Monday with regular posts. I'll leave the Double All About Cute Giveaway and Kirtsy to keep you company while I'm gone. And I'll try to give updates on Twitter throughout the trip.
Seriously. I'm so excited. The suitcases are packed. The reservations are confirmed. If you drive by my house in the morning and hear screaming, know that it's joyful screaming.
Labels: kids
posted by Gabrielle of Design Mom at Tuesday, November 11, 2008
48 Comments:
My son Mark works at the Magic Kingdom in guest relations. He is a BYU graduate and working on his professional internship. Pop in and say hi. They might give you something....you never know. We got to go into the castle suite when we were there in August. Our favorite restaurant is Le Cellier in Epcot. Have a really great time. ~Susan
that is wonderful! i'm impressed you were able to hold such a fantastic secret for so long. have tons of fun and take lots of pictures. :)
Have so much fun!!
Have a great trip! What a fun surprise it will be for them this morning!
It's like a dream come true for kids! Nice work! You will have a wonderful time! How exciting!!!!
I LOVE SURPRISES! It's MY favorite thing as a mom.......So awesome....well done.
Such an awesome idea - a sweet and awesome surprise for the kids. I wish I had done somethng like this when Scott was young. Have a blast!!!
How exciting! Have a great time!
that is the biggest surprise. I can't believe you were able to keep it quite! i am impressed. have fun.
Gabrielle, that's awesome! Have a great time!
sounds awesome! wish i were a blair kid today.
The look on your children's faces this morning MUST have been priceless! I hope you have it all on video for them to enjoy for years to come!
We have four kids who have yet to go to DisneyWorld (and they've all been on my case about it, too)! I think I will follow your lead and use your helpful advice!
That's awesome. I can't wait to surprise my daughter one day. Right now she's too young to realize what Disney is or even what a surprise vacation is at only 16 months BUT we are also going to Disneyworld NEXT WEEK! Too bad you weren't going next week we could have met in person! Have a wonderful time as I'm sure you will in such a magical place!
Can not WAIT to hear how this trip goes! I'm as excited as you are about it, I think! Have tons of fun + we'll look forward to pics. <3
I think I may take a page out of your play book and plan a trip to Disneyland WITHOUT telling the kids. Great idea!
Can't wait to hear all about your fun.
The Cirque show is FABULOUS! The kids, and the parents will LOVE it.
SO fun!!! I love surprises, I'm sure your kids are going to remember this forEVER. Have a great time.
I totally love this idea of surprising the kids!!! My husband and I talk all the time about doing this when our kids are older (we only have one right now, almost 10 months). Have a super duper fun time!! Good job keeping the secret!
Oh how fun! I'm looking forward to when my kids are old enough for the disney world surprise. I'm so excited for you! Have a blast!
What a fun surprise! I heart all the Disney themeparks. I'm excited for you and your family. I'm taking my son to Disneyland this weekend.
oh my, i'm so excited, and i'm not even going. your plans look brilliant - i think that's the most intimidating part about disney. we wish we were going with you.
Oh my goodness what a wonderful surprise for the kids and a great family getaway!!! I can't wait to hear all about it!
How exciting. I'm jealous! Being a west-coaster, I've done DisneyLAND a hundred times, but never DisneyWORLD!
we are headed to disneyland the first week in january. anyone know if there are any mom panels about this park? i would love all that good insiders info!
ohhh so fun! That's awesome you're surprisng your kids, how fun! I LOVE DISNEYWORLD!! The prime time cafe and character breakfast are both awesome- your kids will love it, and so will you. If you can check out Animal Kingdom you should- my first time was this past July, I loved it! Hope you have a great trip, can't wait to see pictures and hear the details!
what a surprise that will be, it makes the trip extra special. :)
Wow you are the best mom ever!!!
please dont take this the wrong way...
but you have taken so many trips this year
and this summer you ALL went out west
is this all comped from disney from the last trip and the publicity you give them
Wow. You are just the best mom ever. Who does this? Only Design Mom... Good thing I don't have any kids yet so I can still hope and aspire to be as cool as you.
Oh my goodness...you have to update us about the Cabins. I've been deciding whether to book a reservation there. I'm jealous. Have lots of fun!!
You and Ben Blair ROCK!! Ever since I heard about Erin and Josh doing this I have wanted to do it. When the time comes that we get to go to Disneyworld, it will be a surprise for my kids. I can't wait! And I can't wait to hear about your trip. Have FUN!!!
I cannot wait to hear what your kids said when you broke the news to them.
I hope you are having the time of your lives!
Hey, great minds think alike. Now my kids DO know, but we leave Sunday for DisneyWorld - all the way from Seattle, long flight, but so excited anyway! We'll stay all week and leave the following Monday so lots of time to explore. Thanks for the heads up the restaurants! I wish I'd known of the Disney Mom's site beforehand! Enjoy yourself and we will too!
Have a fantastic trip!!!
That is the kind of stuff I want to do with my kids someday! Yeah for Disney!
Disney is the best! You actually forget about the real world for awhile. Have a safe trip!
you are a cool mom.
What lucky kids! I love surprising my kids like that-even though I can barely hold it in!
We did that once with our daughter when she was about six. Woke her up and took a flight that morning to Disneyworld. That was over 18 years ago and we all still talk about it! Have a great time. We love Disneyworld too!
I love that you made it a surprise - there's nothing better :)
have a fab trip, and let us know how it was, eh?!
i've NEVER been to disneyland/disneyworld. :(
This is the funnest, funnest thing. I cannot wait until the day I do this with my kids. Sometimes I wish you were my mom.
Love Disneyworld Your going to have a great time!
:-)
I hope you had a great time! SO JEALOUS you get to see Cirque again!!
Steph
we used to stay in the cabins too. it's perfect. awesome surprise for the kids. hope you're having a great time!
You are a better parent than I!!!! Though I know my kids would ADORE Disneyworld, I can't bring myself to take them there because I think I would have a breakdown.
Have fun and give yourself many pats on the shoulder!
I am so happy for you all!!! xo
hope you guys had so much fun! we missed you at our party Sat. we'll have to get together soon!
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