Originally Posted By mhartman47 Hi everyone-My DH and I are planning a trip to surprise his parents. The last two years have been really rough. They have given of themselves and sacrificed financially. To say thank you for all their hard work, we want to fly them out (from Tx) and treat them to a few days at Disneyland. They have not been since the late 80s-early 90s so I know much has changed. We are planning on doing Big Thunder BBQ as they love BBQ food.DH and I have APs so we know our favorites, but also want to make sure we don't miss any hidden gems that may not appeal to us. Any other suggestions would be appreciated? Due to loud sleepers we are doing two rooms at a good neighbor hotel/motel. Thanks in advance everyone.
Originally Posted By iamsally I do not really have any advice. I just think this is a wonderful gift and want to wish you a wonderful visit.
Originally Posted By darcy-becker When will the surprise be sprung. If there will be time before going to the parks you might want to give them a guide book to look through so they can make some decisions themselves.
Originally Posted By Kidz-n-k9s <<Any other suggestions would be appreciated?>> That's tough without knowing your parents. If they aren't big on rides, we really enjoy the Animation Academy and Aladdin show at DCA. Have them pilot the Mark Twain at DL and sit up front on the monorail. Do you have anything you remember that is nostalgic to you from the 80s/90s? If that is when you were a kid, maybe take them on a nostalgia tour specific to your memories. Have fun!
Originally Posted By mhartman47 Hi everyone, Thanks for the suggestions. We are planning Fall of 2015, but will let them know for their anniversary (in Jan.) As they are both "big" kids, we are going to make "I'm going to Disneyland" t-shirts for them, a little coupon book (valid for airfare, hotel etc) and also give them a guidebook to look at to see what do they really want to do. Due to budget we will be mailing the package so we are mailing stuff that will get the point across, but invaluable if someone other than them opens the mail.
Originally Posted By iamsally That is so great! How inventive. Please keep us updated on your progress as this promises to be fun.
Originally Posted By mhartman47 Hey everyone, After talking about it with DH, so we can give some of the limitations (ie times we can't take off of work etc.), we are going to let them know when we go for a visit near the end of October. I have no doubt that we will have a wonderful time. We have also decided to do a drink in Cathay circle as DH and I have never been yet, so we will be experience something new with them as well. Coupon book includes one 8 X 10 photo from a ride or photo pass photographer of their choosing, a few popcorn/churros coupons, BBQ coupon, Bfast with Minnie coupon. We both love the Breakfast with Minnie as it is a little less crazy than Goofy's, and for us better character interaction. Right now we are debating Blue Bayou as the food isn't great. Our trip is titled how to eat your way through Disneyland as our joke.
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin That sounds so wonderful! Sorry, no ideas here either. My forte is planning trips for people 12-32.
Originally Posted By mhartman47 We are open to taking them to Blue Bayou, but DH doesn't think they will like it much. But we are giving them the option, also if not dinner see if they would like to go for dessert instead.
Originally Posted By koolaidmom going for dessert, smart!!! If you can, order the louisiana lemonade. It is delicious and the blue bayou is the only place to get it in the park
