Adding an inexpensive dash of Disney magic?

[MamaJ3Peas]

It depends on the girls. For us and DD, it would be too hard to go to a resort or Disney Springs and not enter a WDW park. We would be better off calling it a Universal trip and pretending it wasn't near WDW! If you really want to do something, but nothing expensive, you could go to Disney Springs (but in my experience with girls that involves much shopping which quickly gets expensive). You could take them to the mini golf course on Disney property. You could go to the Grand Floridian and watch the MK fireworks from the boat dock. You could go to a monorail resort and ride the monorail around a bit. Both of those are free things. For us, it would just be too hard to be that close and outside though!

I have to agree with the - "stick with one theme" idea. I feel that keeping the focus on where you are spending your time (and money) will be much better! We have done Disney many times, but we have also headed to Orlando for Universal only. We completely ignored the existence of Disney on that trip and it was fantastic. Pointing out that Disney is nearby might just make them feel they are missing out on the "Magic". Universal is a pretty all-consuming place too!! Are you staying at a resort? I bet the resort spa and/or salons have some good ideas for 15 year old girls!