Originally Posted By 4Disnee here we go, When house keeping comes in to turn down the beds they usually put any stuffed animal or toy proped up on the bed and it looks so darn cute or at least that is what they have done for us. Our DS may have left his toy on the bed and they fixed it so cute. We have never asked it was just done. Maybe you can ask them to do something extra special but I am not sure. Yum Mrs. Fields cookies and Disney what more could you ask for. I wonder if you can by them in the mall with the Disney Characters on them? I will be making a trip to the mall soon and I will check it out that is a wonderful stocking stuffer.
Originally Posted By stagemomx3 We did ask, when housekeeping came in to do the turn down services at night they would take what I had layed out for the kids and arrange it along with their stuffed animals. I usually had stuff sort of arranged with what surprise went with which kids stuffed animal, since the kids each got a Disney character plush the first night.
Originally Posted By stagemomx3 Sorry that should say that we DIDN'T ask them. *sigh* I haven't finished my coffee yet this morning.
Originally Posted By fidoprincess I put out the gifts at night when the kids are asleep. They open them up in the morning and when we leave the hotel in the day, the housekeeper makes up the room and always has lined up their stuffed animals so cute. They even seem to know which kid sleeps in which bed and arranges the stuff accordingly! They will even fold the pjs that my kids sometimes throw on the floor and put them under the right pillow!! If you are just starting the treats and surprises thing and plan on more trips in your future, I do have one point of advice. Try to leave the gift when you go to the park. Make an excuse to run back to the room and pick a spot like the nightstand or desk to put the stuff out each day that won't interfer with the maid. That way they get it when they return. The big downside of giving them at night like we do, is that it is like Christmas every morning and my dd wakes up super early because she is so excited to see what Tink brought her-ugh. Too bad we have been doing it for 10 years, started when my ds was a tiny kid, and now it is too late to change.
Originally Posted By stagemomx3 I set the gifts out in the afternoon while the kids were at the pool swimming. So they got the surprise when they got back, then I would leave the stuff on the beds and housekeeping would rearrange them during turn down, so it was like getting two surprises with the same stuff.
Originally Posted By 4Disnee Isnt house keeping wonderful that way it is such an awesome Disney touch that I just love!
Originally Posted By Tamazon19 Our 99c store had lots of princess and little mermaid items - pens, giant pens, pencils, stationary, stamps. They also had mickey mouse pens and cars pens and pencils. I loaded up for our stockings.
Originally Posted By Tamazon19 I know it's not Disney, but the 99c store also had glow sticks in different colors.
Originally Posted By 4Disnee I love our Dollar store here our neighbor is the Manager for one and brings us home all of the awesome Disney stuff from his store in Santa Rosa. He brougt us a really cute count down calendar.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Oh, so now you're sharing the inside info huh? Afraid I'll butt in on your "source"??? hehehe Is that where the adorable little Christmas count down came from you got our girlie? It's on Grandpa's secretary desk right next to our tree. She can't wait to start counting down the days until Christmas!!
Originally Posted By 4Disnee Yes it is and I just love them and cant wait to get mine started also. Hee Hee
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Well, I just finished our DD stocking. Approximate cost was $30.00 to make it myself finding specials & deals. What it included: (4) beanie balls of Mickey, Minnie, Pooh, & Eeyore (very cute!) (1) Pair of Mickey flops (1) Mickey Mouse plush (1) I love goofy boys trading pin (1) Mascara (she's a teen) (1) Burts Bees Lip Gloss Shimmer (1) Cinderella Pez (1) New toy gizmo thingy I had never seen before but I thought was cute. Drop them in water and they turn into collectible gaming pieces of Disney characters. 2-3 pieces per package.
Originally Posted By raer I just got this Disney Shopping code today. Holiday25 & it gives 25% off & there is also personal30 that just gives 30% off personalized items.
Originally Posted By 4Disnee Well I finally finished ours and I took back the new Disney santa movie. Mickeynewe said that it was for younger children and our DS is 10 so I got him another one that just came out and it was on sale for $7.99 so his stocking is all ready to go and I am very exctied!
Originally Posted By 4Disnee Our DS loved his Mickey stocking. He walked into the room and saw it on the couch and said MOM LOOK! Who left that and is if for me. I said yes and I think that it is from Mickey Mouse and he was so excited it was wonderful. It was well worth the effort to make it for him.
Originally Posted By funnygarcia Isn't it great when you see your child light up with joy? This thread inspired me to buy a few things for our trip. My boys (10 and 13) will wake up Christmas Day at HoJo's and be greeted by a decorated mini tree. The tree and a package of snowflake decorations are from Target dollar spot, battery operated lights from Walgreen's (free with my numerous GCs from rebates). Tied to the tree will be $20 in Disney Dollars for each of my boys. I found Nightmare Before Christmas long sleeve Tshirts on clearance at Disney Store for $7, will wrap in ribbon and put a bow on them. Yesterday I fond Pirates Tshirts for 40% off at Disney Store-- will put those out the next day of our trip. My BIL is coming with us on this trip... I plan to make him a DL fan I bought him a Pirates shirt to suprise him. He will also get a lanyard and 4 pins for trading. I'm down to 18 days!! Gotta start pre packing and pull the suitcases out. Doing laundry today to set aside the few things we can do without for the next two plus weeks. Like our fall weight coats -- now that is freezing and snowing here-- to pack for the trip.
Originally Posted By thmar What wonderful ideas! Glad your son enjoyed everything 4Disnee...and what a great surprise for your boys, funnygarcia.
Originally Posted By 4Disnee funnygarcia, I know that everyone will love their goodies. It is so much fun to surprise everyone. I hope that your trip is wonderful! Have a great time!
Originally Posted By raer My kids (6 & 3) also get a kick out of hotel goodies. It makes us laugh to hear them discuss how each of them think how the goodies get into our room & who they're from. Oh the magic of Disney!!
