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Tricia's mom · 10-02-2012, 08:41 PM

DO IT

Not crazy A ALL !!!
I do Mother's day weekend trip with my DD ( Only 5) It was something that started with my DM . I LOVE the memories !! They are better than any piece of jewelry or apple product or party. I cherish those years I had with my Mom. I enjoy every bit with my dd. We did do a trip to WDW 2 years ago just her and I ... It was so much fun.
To keep the cost low try a value like Pop...or AoA Little Mermaid room for you 2 girls. If you want to bump it up a bit I love POFQ small and quaint. They boat to DTD is nice too.

START PLANNING !!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR ????????

tgreencreatemem · 10-03-2012, 07:40 AM

Thanks all!

I have decided we are doing it! And after looking at airfare, its much cheaper to go the week after Memorial Day - so we will leave May 30 or 31 and come back June 3. Hotel prices with military discount were better then too - so I feel comfortable with that- difference between POP and Music was $20 so I just have to decide which DD would enjoy more. She is a Broadway and Belle crazed teen, so Music would be perfect if we can get in the Broadway area - but POP would be awesome in the 80's area. She takes after mom and loves the 80's!

Oh - I love planning! Any big things we should do as an extra birthday treat?!

hookedonears · 10-03-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tgreencreatemem

We had a great time on our disney trip this summer, so great in fact, that the teen daughter is BEGGING to go again. I normally wouldn't consider it so soon, but she does have her sweet 16 coming up, and she was very disappointed she didn't get to see the new fantasyland - especially Belle's castle etc. Belle is the favorite princess since age 3.

So I am considering booking a girl's weekend to celebrate her birthday. We can get military parkhopper passes so really that cost is negligible. I have taken her for weekend birthday trips before so not out of the realm of possibility from our past. Her birthday is in December, but because of high school activity schedules, we really wouldn't be able to go until Memorial day weekend. Would you go then? And where would you look at staying to keep things relatively inexpensive? I think our plane tickets will be the most costly part.

Thanks - and I look forward to you opinions!

Tricia

I'd consider waiting until 2014, when the 7 dwarfs mine train is open. You can then make it a high school graduation present. At least by then, maybe some of the mad rush for the new FL Expan. grand opening may have settled down a little bit.

Joan S. · 10-03-2012, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgreencreatemem

Thanks all!

I have decided we are doing it! And after looking at airfare, its much cheaper to go the week after Memorial Day - so we will leave May 30 or 31 and come back June 3. Hotel prices with military discount were better then too - so I feel comfortable with that- difference between POP and Music was $20 so I just have to decide which DD would enjoy more. She is a Broadway and Belle crazed teen, so Music would be perfect if we can get in the Broadway area - but POP would be awesome in the 80's area. She takes after mom and loves the 80's!

Oh - I love planning! Any big things we should do as an extra birthday treat?!

Hi, My DD and I have been on a few Mother & Daughter trips

, one of our favorite things to do is TEA at the GF

. We usually get the Grand Tea and count it as a late lunch,DELICIOUS!! Joan

angiejg · 10-03-2012, 02:52 PM

Totally NOT insane! We just went in June, but are going back for Thanksgiving. Should we be putting that money toward something else? I'm sure! But we have never been in November and my kids are getting older. If they want to go and we get to spend that time together, then we are going for it! Disney memories are so special! I say GO FOR IT!

Skip2MyLou · 10-03-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tgreencreatemem

Thanks all!

I have decided we are doing it! And after looking at airfare, its much cheaper to go the week after Memorial Day - so we will leave May 30 or 31 and come back June 3. Hotel prices with military discount were better then too - so I feel comfortable with that- difference between POP and Music was $20 so I just have to decide which DD would enjoy more. She is a Broadway and Belle crazed teen, so Music would be perfect if we can get in the Broadway area - but POP would be awesome in the 80's area. She takes after mom and loves the 80's!

Oh - I love planning! Any big things we should do as an extra birthday treat?!

What about one of the tours? Keys to the kingdom tour, or the segway tour through World Showcase?

Definitely dinner at Be Our Guest, since she is a Belle fan!

Sounds like a lot of fun!!!

Crystal824 · 10-03-2012, 04:02 PM

I would do it. I would love to take a Mother/Daughter trip to WDW someday. DD is only 2 now. I probably won't ever because DH also loves WDW.

Dizzytime · 10-03-2012, 04:26 PM

I'd go for sure and stay anywhere that would make sense $-wise. All Star, Downtown Disney hotels, wherever.

We often vote about when the trip is worth it or not, and 'or not' has never won.

Go get 'em!!

nkereina · 10-03-2012, 05:50 PM

Not to be a debbie downer but flight prices will be higher than usual because of the holiday weekend as well. If you can swing it, do it, but keep that in mind!

tink&stitchmom · 10-03-2012, 08:19 PM

I'm in the process of planning a surprise sweet 16 mother and daughter trip for MLK weekend. DD turns 16 on the Monday of that trip and I've booked CRT for dinner that evening, something we've never done and the big splurge of the trip. I'm also going to book the Segway EPCOT tour with my Disney visa (20% savings) for the next day. I was fortunate to have signed up for the SW visa when they were offering 50,000 points so our flights are cheap ($99 annual fee and $10 in booking fees). I booked our room @POP with the military discount (really wanted LM room at AoA but they aren't discounted) and will get the 4 day military tickets when we get there. I'm so excited for this special trip--I just need to decide when and how to tell her!

tgreencreatemem · 10-05-2012, 09:48 AM

We don't want to wait until 2014 - DD is desperate to do Be Our Guest and Belle's area - she was so bummed when it wasn't open for our trip in June.

I think tea at the Grand Floridian would be a great things and am thinking about a few other things!

Thanks for all the great input.

princessSunshine · 10-05-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tgreencreatemem

We don't want to wait until 2014 - DD is desperate to do Be Our Guest and Belle's area - she was so bummed when it wasn't open for our trip in June.

I think tea at the Grand Floridian would be a great things and am thinking about a few other things!

Thanks for all the great input.

Nah, don't wait until 2014, just go AGAIN in 2014!!!

pssst - you're not crazy unless everyone on the disboards are crazy and if we're all crazy wouldn't that make us the norm?

10-02-2012, 08:41 PM	#16
Tricia's mom DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 946	DO IT Not crazy A ALL !!! I do Mother's day weekend trip with my DD ( Only 5) It was something that started with my DM . I LOVE the memories !! They are better than any piece of jewelry or apple product or party. I cherish those years I had with my Mom. I enjoy every bit with my dd. We did do a trip to WDW 2 years ago just her and I ... It was so much fun. To keep the cost low try a value like Pop...or AoA Little Mermaid room for you 2 girls. If you want to bump it up a bit I love POFQ small and quaint. They boat to DTD is nice too. START PLANNING !!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR ???????? __________________ Tricia's Mom DH Me & 5 1974 Red Roof Inn ( too Many others to mention) 1992 Hawaiian Village inn 1994 All star sports 1996 ASMU 1998 CBR 2003 Celebration Hotel 2005 Rosen Plaza 2007 Plaza hotel 2008 POFQ 2009 PORS 2010 PoP 2010 WL 2011 PoP 2012 PORS & Dream 2012 Royal Pacific...2013 AKL

10-03-2012, 02:52 PM	#20
angiejg DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 543	Totally NOT insane! We just went in June, but are going back for Thanksgiving. Should we be putting that money toward something else? I'm sure! But we have never been in November and my kids are getting older. If they want to go and we get to spend that time together, then we are going for it! Disney memories are so special! I say GO FOR IT! __________________

10-03-2012, 04:02 PM	#22
Crystal824 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,196	I would do it. I would love to take a Mother/Daughter trip to WDW someday. DD is only 2 now. I probably won't ever because DH also loves WDW. __________________ 1997- Courtyard by Marriot 1999- Fall College Program 2000-Summer College Program 2001-Coronado Springs Resort 2004-Carribbean Beach Resort 2005-Silver Lake Resort 2006-Pop Century 2008-Polynesian Resort 2009-Port Orleans French Quarter 2010-Coronado Springs 2011 - Port Orleans Riverside 2012- Sheraton Vistana Resort

10-03-2012, 08:19 PM	#25
tink&stitchmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 116	I'm in the process of planning a surprise sweet 16 mother and daughter trip for MLK weekend. DD turns 16 on the Monday of that trip and I've booked CRT for dinner that evening, something we've never done and the big splurge of the trip. I'm also going to book the Segway EPCOT tour with my Disney visa (20% savings) for the next day. I was fortunate to have signed up for the SW visa when they were offering 50,000 points so our flights are cheap ($99 annual fee and $10 in booking fees). I booked our room @POP with the military discount (really wanted LM room at AoA but they aren't discounted) and will get the 4 day military tickets when we get there. I'm so excited for this special trip--I just need to decide when and how to tell her! __________________ DHmeDDDS

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10-03-2012, 07:40 AM	#17
tgreencreatemem Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 59	Thanks all! I have decided we are doing it! And after looking at airfare, its much cheaper to go the week after Memorial Day - so we will leave May 30 or 31 and come back June 3. Hotel prices with military discount were better then too - so I feel comfortable with that- difference between POP and Music was $20 so I just have to decide which DD would enjoy more. She is a Broadway and Belle crazed teen, so Music would be perfect if we can get in the Broadway area - but POP would be awesome in the 80's area. She takes after mom and loves the 80's! Oh - I love planning! Any big things we should do as an extra birthday treat?!

10-03-2012, 04:26 PM	#23
Dizzytime DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 685	I'd go for sure and stay anywhere that would make sense $-wise. All Star, Downtown Disney hotels, wherever. We often vote about when the trip is worth it or not, and 'or not' has never won. Go get 'em!!

10-03-2012, 05:50 PM	#24
nkereina Wendy Darling Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 4,697	Not to be a debbie downer but flight prices will be higher than usual because of the holiday weekend as well. If you can swing it, do it, but keep that in mind!

10-05-2012, 09:48 AM	#26
tgreencreatemem Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 59	We don't want to wait until 2014 - DD is desperate to do Be Our Guest and Belle's area - she was so bummed when it wasn't open for our trip in June. I think tea at the Grand Floridian would be a great things and am thinking about a few other things! Thanks for all the great input.