Gifts of a Lifetime, Worth it??? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Rmurphy005 · 06-04-2012, 01:57 PM

I am going to be staying at pofq in july. I have been looking into the gifts of a lifetime for my wife, and i was just wondering if anybody has used it before and how it was. They have emailed me back with 2 ideas to do and i think they sound great, just not sure if $300 dollars worth of greatness. Please let me know what you think. Thanks

Blessed_wth_Triplets · 06-04-2012, 09:11 PM

I have no idea what you're talking about

Missy13d69 · 06-04-2012, 09:22 PM

I was going to be asking about this pretty soon. We will be celebrating our anniversary while at Disney and was thinking about trying it out. Can't wait to see if you get any answers.

danceintherain · 06-05-2012, 05:32 AM

Thanks! I was just thinking about this the other day, and couldn't remember what it was called. I haven't done one yet, but I probably will at some point.

They're basically an event planning service that does detailed surprises.
My DH is incredibly easy to please, but I know he would love something planned especially for him. One of his favorite things about Disney is wearing the buttons you can get, because it makes him feel special when people say "congratulations". I'm pretty sure he'll throw a minor fit if we ever go on a trip and he doesn't get a button.

I'm also anxious to see the responses you get. Technically, I could plan a private event through Disney for around $300 (though most are more) so it would have to be more special than that.

Rmurphy005 · 06-05-2012, 10:47 AM

The ideas they have sent me are really interesting and i think would be very memorable for everyone involved even me. I was just hoping that someone could help us out who has used them and let us know if it was worth the 300 dollars and if everything went smoothly.

lost*in*cyberspace · 06-05-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rmurphy005

The ideas they have sent me are really interesting and i think would be very memorable for everyone involved even me. I was just hoping that someone could help us out who has used them and let us know if it was worth the 300 dollars and if everything went smoothly.

It would be easier to comment if you gave us some idea of what they might do for you, unless you are just asking if anyone has ever done this.

Missy13d69 · 06-05-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lost*in*cyberspace

It would be easier to comment if you gave us some idea of what they might do for you, unless you are just asking if anyone has ever done this.

They ask that you not talk to people about the ideas. They want to keep everything a surprise for possible future customers. That's probably why it's never been brought up on the Dis boards before.

Pesky · 06-05-2012, 03:52 PM

Well, the surprise angle certainly has me intrigued...

jtopp · 06-05-2012, 08:42 PM

If it wasn't Disney, I would say it sounds a little shady. Wouldn't any business want positive advertising of it's product, without secrecy. Just saying...

4fordisneyworld · 06-05-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rmurphy005

I am going to be staying at pofq in july. I have been looking into the gifts of a lifetime for my wife, and i was just wondering if anybody has used it before and how it was. They have emailed me back with 2 ideas to do and i think they sound great, just not sure if $300 dollars worth of greatness. Please let me know what you think. Thanks

We have used them twice and all I can say is AMAZING!!!!!!! If you have the funds available I would definitely do it

luvmy2sams · 06-05-2012, 11:00 PM

DH had an event for my birthday several years ago, and it was fantastic. We're working with Jane now to schedule an event for my son's birthday next month. Definitely worth the money!

Shanna-like-Banana · 06-05-2012, 11:59 PM

Question here :

Is the $300 like a planning/cordinator fee, and then you pay for whatever said proposed activity/events

or does the $300 mean the planner/cordinator and a choice of said proposed activites/events ?

OhanaBreadPudding · 06-06-2012, 06:09 AM

My husband did this for me about 6 years ago. It was a really fun idea, and we really enjoyed it, but I almost lost it when I found out the cost. SO not worth it! I am sure you can recreate a fun idea on your own.

Also, the girl who ran it for us in the park was pretty annoying. We didn't have much dealing with her, but when we did it wasn't very fun.

For something like a proposal or the like, then yes! It's worth it all day. This was for my 24th birthday and maybe that's why the cost got me.

OhanaBreadPudding · 06-06-2012, 06:12 AM

UPDATE: I just talked to my husband about this and he said that he liked it and liked working with them. ha! so ignore my last post I guess.

We just agreed that it's the perfect present for the Disney fan that has done it all. If you still have lots to see there, then wait a few years, if you have seen it all and are looking for a new activity, then it's perfect!

Paradise18 · 06-06-2012, 06:56 AM

I haven't heard of this before. Where can I find more info? Is it on the Disney site?

06-04-2012, 01:57 PM	#1
Rmurphy005 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 10	Gifts of a Lifetime, Worth it??? I am going to be staying at pofq in july. I have been looking into the gifts of a lifetime for my wife, and i was just wondering if anybody has used it before and how it was. They have emailed me back with 2 ideas to do and i think they sound great, just not sure if $300 dollars worth of greatness. Please let me know what you think. Thanks

06-04-2012, 09:11 PM	#2
Blessed_wth_Triplets DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,967	I have no idea what you're talking about __________________ Me DH . DS DS DS DD

06-04-2012, 09:22 PM	#3
Missy13d69 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 825	I was going to be asking about this pretty soon. We will be celebrating our anniversary while at Disney and was thinking about trying it out. Can't wait to see if you get any answers. __________________ Our First trip was 4/18 - 4/27 2013. Can't wait to go back! Hopefully in 2016. Husband, Jeremy Me!, Melisa Mother, Barb Cordell, 9 Annabelle, 4 Nicholas, 2

06-05-2012, 05:32 AM	#4
danceintherain DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 4,849	Thanks! I was just thinking about this the other day, and couldn't remember what it was called. I haven't done one yet, but I probably will at some point. They're basically an event planning service that does detailed surprises. My DH is incredibly easy to please, but I know he would love something planned especially for him. One of his favorite things about Disney is wearing the buttons you can get, because it makes him feel special when people say "congratulations". I'm pretty sure he'll throw a minor fit if we ever go on a trip and he doesn't get a button. I'm also anxious to see the responses you get. Technically, I could plan a private event through Disney for around $300 (though most are more) so it would have to be more special than that. __________________ ~Becca~ Well Begun is Half Done...When Plans Go Awry: April 2013 Trip Report Me (26) DH (26) Baby DS (2) Next Trip: POFQ Apr 13-20 ~ CBR: Nov 7-12, 2010 ~ Doubletree Guest Suites: July 8-14, 2009 ~ AKL: Jan 4-13, 2009 ~ Off-Property: New Year's 2006-2007, Spring Break 2001, Florida Resident 1991

06-05-2012, 03:52 PM	#8
Pesky "Who's the monkey?!" Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CO Posts: 972	Well, the surprise angle certainly has me intrigued... __________________ DH, the Disney doubter Me DD5 DS3 WDW Plan: October 2016 (so very, very far away ) Their first Disney experience coming soon!

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06-05-2012, 10:47 AM	#5
Rmurphy005 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 10	The ideas they have sent me are really interesting and i think would be very memorable for everyone involved even me. I was just hoping that someone could help us out who has used them and let us know if it was worth the 300 dollars and if everything went smoothly.

06-05-2012, 08:42 PM	#9
jtopp driving the monorail in my dreams Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: southern nj Posts: 572	If it wasn't Disney, I would say it sounds a little shady. Wouldn't any business want positive advertising of it's product, without secrecy. Just saying... __________________ 7-76- off site;5-80- off site;9-86- off site;5-89- CBR;5-90-CBR;9-91- CBR;9-92 -CBR;5-94- CBR;10-95- CBR;11-96- CBR;10-97- Cont;10-99- BWV;5-00-OKW;10-00- OKW;12-00- Poly;12-01-OKW;05-02-ASM;10-02-Okw;12-03-OKW;10-04-OKW;12-04-OKW;5-05-OKW ;11-05-GKTW; 06-06-OKW; 12-07-dolphin: 5-09-POP :8-09-Hilton :8-10-POP: 7-11-POP: 12-12-POP DW dd 24 ds 19 ds 14

06-05-2012, 11:00 PM	#11
luvmy2sams Proud Mommy Flip flops creep me out! Drank cowboy kool-aid & now I'm married Drinks Rattlesnakes and does the 2 Step until 2am! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,058	DH had an event for my birthday several years ago, and it was fantastic. We're working with Jane now to schedule an event for my son's birthday next month. Definitely worth the money! __________________

06-05-2012, 11:59 PM	#12
Shanna-like-Banana DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 788	Question here : Is the $300 like a planning/cordinator fee, and then you pay for whatever said proposed activity/events or does the $300 mean the planner/cordinator and a choice of said proposed activites/events ?

06-06-2012, 06:09 AM	#13
OhanaBreadPudding Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MA Posts: 71	My husband did this for me about 6 years ago. It was a really fun idea, and we really enjoyed it, but I almost lost it when I found out the cost. SO not worth it! I am sure you can recreate a fun idea on your own. Also, the girl who ran it for us in the park was pretty annoying. We didn't have much dealing with her, but when we did it wasn't very fun. For something like a proposal or the like, then yes! It's worth it all day. This was for my 24th birthday and maybe that's why the cost got me. __________________ 2002 College Program- Blizzard Beach 2003 CB, 2004 (Spring) POP, 2004 (Fall) POP, 2006 POR, 2007 Disney Wedding, Sunset Point POP, GF, 2009 POR 9/2012 & 10/2012 Split Stay- Swan and Pop DH ME DS 19mo

06-06-2012, 06:12 AM	#14
OhanaBreadPudding Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MA Posts: 71	UPDATE: I just talked to my husband about this and he said that he liked it and liked working with them. ha! so ignore my last post I guess. We just agreed that it's the perfect present for the Disney fan that has done it all. If you still have lots to see there, then wait a few years, if you have seen it all and are looking for a new activity, then it's perfect! __________________ 2002 College Program- Blizzard Beach 2003 CB, 2004 (Spring) POP, 2004 (Fall) POP, 2006 POR, 2007 Disney Wedding, Sunset Point POP, GF, 2009 POR 9/2012 & 10/2012 Split Stay- Swan and Pop DH ME DS 19mo

06-06-2012, 06:56 AM	#15
Paradise18 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 645	I haven't heard of this before. Where can I find more info? Is it on the Disney site? __________________

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