Visit from Tinkerbell Ideas

[popisme]

I had read in a couple of places about Tink coming to visit while in Disney World....... I am wanting Tink to visit us every day while we are there but I am having a hard time coming up with different ideas.....


What all did you guys do and how did you do it?

This is my DD 2nd trip but the first one that I think she will really Get It and I want to make it extra magical for all of us......



She is almost 6 years old......



Any ideas/help would be greatly appreciated....

[familyfirsttimer]

I did different characters and used some of the stuff I had already bought for my DD's ahead of time. For example, I had bought themdresses with Minnie on it to wear to Chef Mickey's our 1st night, once we checked in and headed to the pool, I "forgot" something and laid them on the bed with a little note I had pretyped on card stock wlecoming them to DisneyWorld and telling that I (Minnie) saw these dresses and just knew how cute they would look in them.
I didn't do it every night because I didn't want to them to expect it.
Other things I did, Thank you from Cinderella for coming to her castle for lunch with some Disney books, pencils, markers, Cinderella yo-yo's(all from DollarTree). Tink dropped off some Tink T-Shirts, princess fruit snacks, bouncy balls and pixie dust (glitter). Atcually that night I forgot so when we got home, I sent in the bathroom ans set it up ;) ;they never knew any different!.
It is a really fun little thing to do and it does add some magic! Have fun!

[julsmom]

For my DD (6), I gave tinkerbell gifts. This next trip (she'll still be 6) I want to continue it. I plan on getting one of the light-up spinners from the DS as one gift. If we are going to the castle for dinner or the wonderland tea party, I print out a pretty little note from that princess inviting her. I take it with us and leave it out that day or the night before. Last time I ordered a gift bag and it came as from the characters. Also, you can always get wake-up calls. I believe they are the characters. I am going to try that next time.

[tmt martins]

We would hide a pin or charm in DD's pockets or under her pillow when we were doing the Tink gifts. It was easy to add that when buying something else to give the next day or to pick up when going to the food courts without her.

I think it was the biggest mistake we ever made :rotfl2: JK becuase check out her TINK ROOM in my sig . She became obsested with Tink because of those small gifts. :lmao:

[Magic2000]

I usually do the Tinkerbell gifts for my youngest DD too! She loves it!!

Some of her gifts are: disposable camera, Disney socks (either purchased at Disney or before), Disney barettes or hair clips, Disney dollars, a favorite character stuffed animal, pins for trading (or keeping), Disney pajamas (I usually buy these the first day we're here and then she'll "find" them either waiting in the room - I'll usually go in first and put them on the bed while DH has her in the gift shop or I'll put them out while she's in the tub - this summer she got 101 Dalmation; last summer and last Dec, she got two different Stitch nightgowns), Disney stickers, Minnie Mouse ear rings, etc etc!!

I do a lot of my Tinkerbell shopping at the Dollar Tree close to our house, and some things, I pick up while we are at Disney - especially if there is something I see her really looking at...

Have a great trip - and have fun planning the Tinkerbell gifts!!!!

[mom2grace]

We went in May for DD's 5th birthday. The tink gifts were one of the highlights for her, she talked about it all the way back to the airport on Magical Express!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: I made a lot of new friends that trip too, sorry if you were on it! :thumbsup2

Cinderella dress and shoes for lunch at the castle

PJ's (bought at DS)

A mini coloring book and fan for waiting in line (bought at DS)

A sticker book I bought at a gift shop at WDW for the flight home

One other thing, but I can't remember. I just put the things on the table in the room after she went to sleep.

[Plantlady]

My 7 year old son lost a tooth one day at Disney World, and Tinkerbell visited him AND his brothers and left a Tinkerbell themed trading pin for each kid under their pillows. The toothless one also got money (and the best of the pins).

[mad hatter fan]

We printed little notes on the computer in very tiny print from Tinkerbell. Then we rolled them up and tied them with gold thread. We left a tiny magnifying glass tied to the first note. You could even sprinkle a little bit of gold glitter around where you leave the note out in the room. My kids got so excited, even my oldest, that Tinkerbell left them special notes each day!

[flyerud]

We just returned from our trip and Tinkerbell "visited" every night while the kids were sleeping. We told them that if they were good and went to sleep without fussing, Tinkerbell would leave them a special treat. I took a special gift bag for each of them and we hung it like a stocking. Tinkerbell left all kinds of goodies she found on clearance at the Disney Store!
Tinkerbell also visited before we left for our trip. She left pictures of a character for each of my kids, along with a special note and some pixie dust! The pixie dust is what my kids talk about the most!

[striker3636]

Tinkerbell only visits us the night we arrive (too expensive otherwise!). She usually brings a new Disney shirt picked up at the DS before the trip, a small Disney stuffed figure, and a small toy or little piece of jewellry. This varies depending on what I can find on sale. I try not to spend more than $20 each. This trip coming up Tink will be bringing Disney diaries from the dollar store with new pens, and hopefully a Christmas Disney shirt from the DS. Tink comes while the kids are sleeping, and when they wake up they find a Disney themed gift bag from the dollar store and a cute little note...

[GoofyGolferGirl]

We always stay at the WL and take the boat to and from the MK. My little girl is Tink Crazy too, one night we were taking the boat back and sitting up front where we could see the stars etc. and a airport light was going around I told my DD that was Tink flying around making sure everyone got home safe. She loved it and everytime we have been back she looks for Tink and she has always been there! :sunny: I am not sure where the light is coming from but it looks real because there are "smoke clouds" from the fire works so it looks like Tink is not going in circles. I bet you can see this anywhere on the water. :banana:

[GoofyGolferGirl]

Dollar Tree has lots of Disney Stuff! :cool1: Pens, pencils, stampers, pens on a rope great for autograph books!! :woohoo:

[Aliisa]

One of my customers does that! I sell embroidered hair bows, and she bought these for her 2 DD from Tink :)http://www.ssb5.net/users/30845/100_1768.jpg

[kirstiebird]

I'm planning a visit for Tink each night for DD4, DS5, and my Dnephew 3 for our upcoming trip-- we always have a hard time doing the mundane (brushing teeth, bathing, sleeping...) after a day at the park. I've made little party favor bags filled with PJpals (some are only $2.99 from disneyshopping.com right now!), disney toothbrush & toothpaste, magic towels, and other toiletries (shampoo, lip gloss) -- plus a few goodies from the dollar store (disney crayons, flashcards, coloring books). I'm hoping this will inspire them...

[TinaLala]

Thank you for the ideas to the posters and the original poster!! We're going in December with my parents, my mil and my bil and his fiance and i was trying to find things to do to make it special and these little gift ideas would be a great way of passing the magic their way.

I always send cards to everyone, but this way I can do crds to everyone from the characters and get some special little gifts before we go and then surprise everyone.

I better get shopping now!!! :bounce:

[popisme]

I second the Thanks.....


These are some great ideas..... I am so excited about this trip because my daughter is fianlly old enough to really get the magic.........


Keep'em coming you can NEVER have too many ideas....



Thanks again

[BlakeNJ]

We printed little notes on the computer in very tiny print from Tinkerbell. Then we rolled them up and tied them with gold thread. We left a tiny magnifying glass tied to the first note. You could even sprinkle a little bit of gold glitter around where you leave the note out in the room. My kids got so excited, even my oldest, that Tinkerbell left them special notes each day!

I love this idea! Last year I picked gifts based on the park we were visiting that next day. Our gifts came from Mickey & Minnie since my kids are too young to questions how mickey & minnie got into the room! This year I might use Tink and the above idea!

[MamaOfTwoPrincesses]

I've already started planning the "Tink Treats" for my older dd, who will turn 5 while we are at WDW in January. I wrote up invitations from the princesses and characters for each of the character meals we will attend, plus little notes from Tink. I also have a stash of pixie dust.

Tink sunglasses, Walmart
Tink swimsuit on clearance, Kohls
Minnie dresses for Chef Mickey's (for both girls)
new Cinderella costume and silver sparkle shoes for her bday dinner at 1900 Park Fare
Princess autograph book
New princess crowns for Sleeping Beauty tea and CRT
Tink t shirt from Disney Store

I think that's it! This also covers her birthday!

Now, the question is: what do I do about my other dd, who will be 18 months old at the time of our trip? She won't know or care what is going on, but I don't want my older dd to think the little one was neglected... :confused3

[Ilovemyprincesses]

Maybe your little one would like a stuffed disney friend?

[TinaLala]

Now, the question is: what do I do about my other dd, who will be 18 months old at the time of our trip? She won't know or care what is going on, but I don't want my older dd to think the little one was neglected... :confused3

What about the figurines that you can get at the Disney store? My DDs love those figurines and even if she just puts them in her mouth some of them are big enough that they're not a choking hazard, plus it gives her something to play with while she's in the stroller.

There's also the Disney blocks - at our Disney store they're on clearance, but they have characters inside them that she can shake them and play with.

[momamy]

i got my dd little princess dolls from walmart. There like polly pockets you slide the rubber outfits on them! :) they were under $5.00 a piece! im also doing stickers and glow in the dark sticks! ( shes afraid of the dark in strange places) i found them for 50 cents at walmart after 4th opf july! :)

you all have wonderful ideas! im thinking of sprinkling them with green glitter!

Amy

[Ilovemyprincesses]

I was at Target today and they have a bunch of princess :tink: and pooh pooh: stuff in the dollar spot. They had

iron ons
pencils with stamps on the end
pen that writes in 6 colors
pop up pencils
journals
stickers
erasers
magnetic dolls with magnetic clothes ( like stickers)

can't beat $1

[Benducci]

I had never heard of this but what a great idea! I will definitely have to do this for our next trip! Thanks!

[MayMom]

I wrote a poem from Tink for every morning when they wake up...for gifts I have:
pjpals
matching shirts (2 nights)
light spinners
small radios from Disney store
baseball caps
disney coloring books
lots of misc. junk......
My DH was talking at our friends house and he asked our friend Kelly, "Did you do fairybell toys when you went to Disney"...she had NO idea what he was talking about :rotfl2: Then she was mad because she didn't do this for her kids!!!!!!! :lmao:

[apr9twins]

What great ideas! I have twins (boy/girl) who will be celebrating their 5th birthday when we're there in April and it will be so much fun to leave them little notes and gifts from Tinkerbell (or Mickey, Minnie, etc). :)

[Mommyto2Princesses]

I did this in 2003 (my DD turned 4 while there): everynight Tink delivered a special gift bag to our room while DD slept. DD ended up getting 4 T-Shirts purchased from the DS before we left home, Disney Themed Pez Dispensers and candy from Dollar Tree, Princess Stickers, Princess Fruit Snacks, gum and who knows what else...... It saved us SOOOOO much money in the parks because DD did NOT want to look in any shops for anything! The only thing we can figure is just that she had already gotten her souvenirs for the day!!!

I'm working on my list for this year, I'll try to post it this week...

[TinaLala]

I was just at my local Disney store and I picked up some little things one sale - everything was around a dollar and then DD picked up a Twinkle doll from the Higglytown heros, so I picked up a purple Minnie for other DD because they were buy 2 for $10.

I also went to AC Moores and they had Princess mini doodles with four pictures and markers in them. I don't know if I'll use it for Tinkerbell or for the plane.

[budbeerlady]

TInk visited last year and will again this year. I hit the Target $1 spot for a few items. We also went before Christmas and I was able to shop up some great seasonal stuff.

Last year tink brought over the course of 7 nights:
T-shirts (from disney shopping clearance and walmart)
Pencils and crayons from dollar store
Polly Pocket type princess dolls from Walmart and Meijer
Princess Shower Products (Scented bath stuff, soaps)
Pajama Pals from Disney Shopping
A couple of Pins she had seen at WDW
Mickey Lolipops
Glow necklaces from the target dollar spot
Glitter body gel stuff like a princess would wear
Tinkerbell socks

Tinkerbell visited (like santa) everynight while she slept and left the items for her on the dresser. The items were grouped towards what princess she would meet or something she would do the next day.

[karinbelle]

How about -- WAKE TINK UP at Magic Kingdom!

Just be the first kid in Tinkerbell's store (on the back side of the castle) and ask to wake her up. DS did this when he was 4. They let him use a sword (a wand for little girls) and woke her up. They gave him a special certificate. We took lots of pictures.

You can also put her to bed as the last one out.

Such a magical experience.

[jmmelvin]

I just thought I would let y'all know what I have been doing to start the Tink gift collection. Right now they are doing The Little Mermaid DVD promotion toys in their Happy Meals. I have been getting Happy Meals for lunch and saving the toys in a box for my daughter to get from Tink. If you go to McDonald's web page and click on the link for Happy Meals, you can get a look at the toys that are available.:)

[mousiemom]

I also learned this idea from the disboard and have been doing it ever since. I love it and I have so much fun putting it out when my dd goes to sleep. I leave it by the front door from the inside. Some item that tink has left before:

-disney coloring book w/princess crayons -tinkerbell watch
-light up spinner -buzz flashcards
-disney plush so she can place in the window cinderella workbook
-disney stickers -disney book(dollar general)
-t-shirts
-socks
-the sticker book you buy @ the gift shop is too cute
-cinderella light up necklace
A lot of these things came from the disney store, and the dollar stores. On the days we go to Universal, I leave spongebob items. I've already bought the treasures for our Jan. trip. Can u believe I forgot to leave an item on our lastnight. My 5yr dd said, "She knew we were leaving". Bless her heart. I will never forget again!!!
Have fun sprinkling the pixie dust!!!

[Wilsonfamily4]

Someone mentioned the mermaid stuff at mcdonalds. I NEED :rotfl: the sunglasses with Arie for my DD4l!! Does anyone know when these will be given out or if they already have? Thanks.

[Kanda]

These are all great ideas for DD's, but i have a 3 yr. old DS. Any suggestions for a little boy. thanks.

[Ilovemyprincesses]

I was at AC Moore today and found princess stamps and mini markers for $1 a pack. At Big Lots I found princess glitter and bracelets with lipstick in them for $1.

[kirstiebird]

I have gotten DS 5 some coloring books, glow sticks, and some disney cars (matchbook style) -- you can find the "Cars"--themed ones everywhere, but once you get to WDW the gift shops all have the cutest little cars in different themes -- I know we've gotten a stitch one and a monorail "car" -- they are adorable and DS loves them. I've also gotten some small toy story figurines (try Target/Wal-Mart), magic washcloths & a Tigger toothbrush. Hope this helps with ideas for boys!

[AB&Me]

I hit the jackpot yesterday at the Dollar Tree and found a special something for each of our 5 girls for each night we are there - all Ariel - themed. So it will be Ariel that leaves our gifts, not Tink. I got a little stuffed mermaid, stamps, paper & markers ... stuff like that! They are so cute and the girls will be so excited! I was even thinking maybe I could somehow leave some drops of water around the gift, instead of glitter?!?!? And I am still trying to figure out how to do the notes. We leave in 14 hours!

[susykt4]

The Tink gift thing was definitely one of the best ideas I got from the DISboards! We've done it both of our family trips and it's been a huge hit! I believe it has helped with behavior and discipline because Tink only visits us if the kids are good. If they get whiny, etc. during the day I just have to remind them of Tink and they get instantly better. The only problem I've encountered is when DD made a new little friend at the pool and asked what Tink brought HER. Kind of awkward. It's also a bit of a pain to pack Tink gifts for two kids for 7 or 8 nights. Totally worth it, though!

Someone asked about boy Tink gifts. DS was 3 last trip and Tink left him Toy Story cars and a bendy plastic Stitch from Disney Store, Pooh markers, an Incredibles soft frisbee, Disney band-aids from Dollar Tree, some Nemo gummies, Disney stickers and temp tattoos, and I got a couple of those Hotwheels size character cars while we were at WDW.

[jmmelvin]

Someone mentioned the mermaid stuff at mcdonalds. I NEED :rotfl: the sunglasses with Arie for my DD4l!! Does anyone know when these will be given out or if they already have? Thanks.

I got them this past week. They aren't quite what I would call sunglassees, but they are cute! I only need 2 of the toys to complete the Ariel collection. :cheer2:

[Melissa]

I've been doing this since dd's first trip at age 2. It's Mickey that visits us and he also leaves a note and something for grandparents. My mom has been with us many times and of course knew it was me, Dh's mom went to WDW for the first time ever with us last Jan. and she was so excited and thrilled Mickey left her a note and present. She kept going on about it to my mom and finally my mom tolds her "it's all a Scam!" Poor Nanny was so crushed! Magic is Magic no matter how old you are. :rotfl: Nanny will be going again in Nov. for dd's bday and Mickey will still leave her a present and I bet she will be just as excited as DD!

[BlakeNJ]

Sorry if this is a repeat post but I read some where here on the dis of a poster leaving "notes" from Tink--very very tiny print (from computer) and leaving a magnifying glass! I LOVE this idea and plan to use it. By chance, DD received a little magnifying glass in a goody bag from a party--looked like something from Party City.