Advice, please - the perfect 40th bday trip (long...) - The DIS Discussion Forums

MrsSpratt · 09-19-2009, 11:56 AM

Hello, you fabulous bunch of creative witty folk -

Mrs. Spratt here. The first (or second? who keeps track?) post of the link in my sig gives you an idea of who I am.

I show up here form time to time, because y'all rock - and get it when I make a Delta Burke joke. (She hugged me once - no lie - and I know where she lives in NOLA..and I don't stalk her, I swear!)

SO....onto the idea/question at hand.

My DH husband turns 40 (gasp!) in 2014 (something like that - a long way away - plenty of time to save) and I want to do a glama-glama ding-dong doozy of a trip for him (never mind that we have never been and he isn't a big fan.)

I can lure him with the promise of a day of driving a race car as his "big present..." he knows I am dying to go....

I then want to surprise him by having his family and friends there from Ireland and have all of his best mates get to drive race cars with him.

Which becomes throwing one H*ll of an event. As a secret.

The Irish are savers, and all of DH's friends are starting to breed and the kids will be the perfect age for WDW in 5 year.s I know we can get some grandgatherings (if they still exist?) when we go, and turn it into a great week.

We would be going around February twelth.

Depending on the "deals" (who knows what things will be like?) I will want DH and I to stay at the Four Seasons (Or the Waldorf, or on Property if the quality goes up - it is all about good sheets!)

SO...I will be planning two trips - the "romantic" trip for DH's 40th bday (masquerading as a 40th birthday/6th year anniversary trip) with AND the surprise mates and families trip (which isn't hard, as long as I plan and then don't lose it when no one sticks to the plan!)

My question:

Besides the race car thing, a couples massage - what makes a perfect guy trip? He is a foodie who also thinks the sandwich is the perfect artform...he doesn't play golf (although he is captain of the dart team he plays on) He loves marine life but can't swim and is afraid of water, gets hot easily, loves animals, has a resistance to Disney because he worked at the Texas Renfaire (no, we are not Rennies!)

Loves fireworks, no clue how he feels about rides (we have never been to a theme park together...he worked at a carnival when he was 16 in Dublin.)

This is not your typical "guy." No love for football, does the laundry - a perfect, handsome geek. Loves Lord of the Rings, likes Star Wars - hates trip clubs. Even when I'm with him.

ANY AND ALL IDEAS APPRECIATED.

Many, many thanks -

Mrs. Spratt

ps - How to throw the surprise? Welcome dinner he thinks is just the two of us? Do I throw a 40th party? Do I have to pay for all of the guys doing the driving experience?

Safari Queen · 09-19-2009, 01:33 PM

Dinner at Victoria and Albert's, at the Chef's Table, if you can afford it. Do the Backstage Tour at AK where you get to learn about the animals (we touched a rhino). Gotta see Wishes at MK.

TuckandStuiesMom · 09-19-2009, 03:51 PM

How 'bout a Wishes or Illuminations Cruise?

p.s. -- the race car thing sounds awesome!

DVC~OKW~96 · 09-19-2009, 08:40 PM

The Richard Petty Experience is pricey, so keep that in mind, particularly if you plan on paying for all of his mates!

There are specialty cruises. You could rent the Grand, it's Disney's yacht, and it's really nice! You could rent it for a Wishes cruise (they pipe in the music) and have drinks and finger food. That would be really nice!

There are other types of boats though too. Pontoon, and a reproduction ChrisCraft (my personal fave

) that you can rent for Wishes or Illuminations.

Oh, there is are a couple of Segway tours available. Maybe he and his friends would like to do the one at Fort Wilderness? There is another one at EPCOT's World Showcase, too.

Don't forget to get him a birthday badge. They are free for the asking at Guest Services.

jackskellingtonsgirl · 09-19-2009, 10:13 PM

We have done La Nouba and Lunch with an Imagineer that were both very cool.

The trick with planning so far ahead is that things change at WDW ALL the time. I would make a list of things you want to do, and an alternate list of things you MIGHT want to do in case some of your top choices are no longer offered when it is time to start booking.

09-19-2009, 11:56 AM	#1
MrsSpratt I've got a Bazooka full of Pixie Dust, and I'm not afraid to use it! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Second Star to the Right, Straight on 'till Texas Posts: 658	Advice, please - the perfect 40th bday trip (long...) Hello, you fabulous bunch of creative witty folk - Mrs. Spratt here. The first (or second? who keeps track?) post of the link in my sig gives you an idea of who I am. I show up here form time to time, because y'all rock - and get it when I make a Delta Burke joke. (She hugged me once - no lie - and I know where she lives in NOLA..and I don't stalk her, I swear!) SO....onto the idea/question at hand. My DH husband turns 40 (gasp!) in 2014 (something like that - a long way away - plenty of time to save) and I want to do a glama-glama ding-dong doozy of a trip for him (never mind that we have never been and he isn't a big fan.) I can lure him with the promise of a day of driving a race car as his "big present..." he knows I am dying to go.... I then want to surprise him by having his family and friends there from Ireland and have all of his best mates get to drive race cars with him. Which becomes throwing one H*ll of an event. As a secret. The Irish are savers, and all of DH's friends are starting to breed and the kids will be the perfect age for WDW in 5 year.s I know we can get some grandgatherings (if they still exist?) when we go, and turn it into a great week. We would be going around February twelth. Depending on the "deals" (who knows what things will be like?) I will want DH and I to stay at the Four Seasons (Or the Waldorf, or on Property if the quality goes up - it is all about good sheets!) SO...I will be planning two trips - the "romantic" trip for DH's 40th bday (masquerading as a 40th birthday/6th year anniversary trip) with AND the surprise mates and families trip (which isn't hard, as long as I plan and then don't lose it when no one sticks to the plan!) My question: Besides the race car thing, a couples massage - what makes a perfect guy trip? He is a foodie who also thinks the sandwich is the perfect artform...he doesn't play golf (although he is captain of the dart team he plays on) He loves marine life but can't swim and is afraid of water, gets hot easily, loves animals, has a resistance to Disney because he worked at the Texas Renfaire (no, we are not Rennies!) Loves fireworks, no clue how he feels about rides (we have never been to a theme park together...he worked at a carnival when he was 16 in Dublin.) This is not your typical "guy." No love for football, does the laundry - a perfect, handsome geek. Loves Lord of the Rings, likes Star Wars - hates trip clubs. Even when I'm with him. ANY AND ALL IDEAS APPRECIATED. Many, many thanks - Mrs. Spratt ps - How to throw the surprise? Welcome dinner he thinks is just the two of us? Do I throw a 40th party? Do I have to pay for all of the guys doing the driving experience? __________________ I've been booed! Thanks, SunnieRN! The "Bueller" Family hits the world, with Auntie Spratt reporting Pixie Dust LIVE!http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2215281

09-19-2009, 01:33 PM	#2
Safari Queen WDW is my happy place. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 838	Dinner at Victoria and Albert's, at the Chef's Table, if you can afford it. Do the Backstage Tour at AK where you get to learn about the animals (we touched a rhino). Gotta see Wishes at MK. __________________ Enjoyed - VWL Feb 04, OKW Oct 04, SSR Oct 04, BWV Dec 04, OKW Feb 05, BCV Sep 05, BWV Oct 05, BWV Dec 05, OKW Feb 06, BWV Nov 06, BCV Jan 07, BWV & DCL Apr 07, BWV Jun 07, F&W @ BWV Oct 07, AKL & OKW Jan 08, F&W @ AKV Oct 08, BWV Jan 09, AKL Concierge Nov 09; BCV & BWV Jan 10 Can't Wait for - BWV Oct 10; BWV Jan 11

09-19-2009, 08:40 PM	#4
DVC~OKW~96 I'm not big on gold as a color. As a metal...that's another story Spreading the word is an important thing! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 20 Minutes North Posts: 5,270	The Richard Petty Experience is pricey, so keep that in mind, particularly if you plan on paying for all of his mates! There are specialty cruises. You could rent the Grand, it's Disney's yacht, and it's really nice! You could rent it for a Wishes cruise (they pipe in the music) and have drinks and finger food. That would be really nice! There are other types of boats though too. Pontoon, and a reproduction ChrisCraft (my personal fave ) that you can rent for Wishes or Illuminations. Oh, there is are a couple of Segway tours available. Maybe he and his friends would like to do the one at Fort Wilderness? There is another one at EPCOT's World Showcase, too. Don't forget to get him a birthday badge. They are free for the asking at Guest Services. __________________ I look into the window of my mind Reflections of the fears I know I've left behind I step out of the ordinary I can feel my soul ascending I am on my way Can't stop me now And you can do the same What have you done today to make you feel proud? It's never too late to try What have you done today to make you feel proud? Heather Small

09-19-2009, 10:13 PM	#5
jackskellingtonsgirl Jello Shot Chick Strangely, I really like Feliz Navidad. I am scarred for life from wearing knock off brands Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 22,262	We have done La Nouba and Lunch with an Imagineer that were both very cool. The trick with planning so far ahead is that things change at WDW ALL the time. I would make a list of things you want to do, and an alternate list of things you MIGHT want to do in case some of your top choices are no longer offered when it is time to start booking. __________________ "What a fool believes he sees, no wise man has the power to reason away." AKV June 2010 AKL Dec. '09 AKV Aug. '09 AKL/SSR/Poly/AKV Aug. '08 AKL Dec. '07 WL Aug. '07 AKL Feb. '07 Pop Dec. '06 AKL Aug. '06 Pop Oct. '05 Pop Jan. '05 June 2010 pre-trip now in progress! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2350107

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09-19-2009, 03:51 PM	#3
TuckandStuiesMom Age. Fac ut gaudeam I'm back to wearin' my babushka, and takin' the slow boat to Elbonia Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: AZ (in the mountains) Posts: 2,490	How 'bout a Wishes or Illuminations Cruise? p.s. -- the race car thing sounds awesome!

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