Tia1977
My Happy Place
- Joined
- May 31, 2014
So excited! Surprise bday trip planned for DD. One of those wake her early am to say get in the car we're going to Disney It's for her 14th bday beginning of August. She's a newbie (only 1 split 2 wk off/on property trip under her belt-June 2015). She's my stepdaughter. Never been before, and after she came into my life at age 8; I knew I had to take her. Thankfully, she caught the bug and is now obsessed. The trip was so amazing, even swept my DH into it (yay!). So special to me, bc it's become "our thing" together. (She even made me a personalized Snow White mug on the Disney Store for Mothers Day-yep...I cried). Since we had our October trip @ CBR planned, then one in June 2017 (Lord willing), Disney math cried AP upgrade; and this surprise mini trip @ Pop was created. Since only 4 days, concentrated on her favorite parks/rides, etc. We have an arsenal of Disney things booked from CRT to Chef Mickeys to Pirates & Pals to a special order bday cake. Even special outfits, so forth. But, knowing the "real" magic comes from family simply being together away from the world, I'm thinking about how DH and I can put our hearts into it and help her feel as special throughout the whole trip as she really is? I'd love to hear how other parents have made the trip reveal special, helped their kids feel special on bdays, or simply helped their kids feel special on regular trips? I know it's kinda mushy, but aside from the hefty price tag; that's what Disney means to me now...family