my parents did this for my brother and im thinking was about 10 years ago or so...i believe we drove that trip. my mom packed a lil 2 ft table tree and she also brought a few gifts. it was really cute bc when we were there santa mouse even left a stocking on our door for us. that was better than the tree and gifts from the "real santa." just to warn you though the parks are really REALLY crowded. but just go with the flow and you'll be fine. after all its disney world!