first timer!!!!

[ria28]

please help we are going to dlp on 16 december for the first time with ds 4 and dd 22 months, children do not know we are going, i have been reading lots of threads lately and i am getting very confused please could someone give me some basic advice on the following things (we are staying at the dc ranch)

santa letter
cost of things inside park eg photos etc
entry into ranch
clothes to take
do i need much spending money trying to do it on a budget (only booked it a few weeks ago)

and anything else you think i need to know to help make this trip special, also has anyone ever purchased one curency and then changed it into another to get a better deal,

so sorry about the lenght of post but i would love to make it as special as poss.

cheers
ria

 

[thelittlemermaid83]

You can write a letter to Santa and put it in the special envelope that you can pick up at his post office in Frontierland.

Photo suveniours cost 15euros for 1 photo and 20euros for 2 photos, basically the more photos the buy the more money you save.

I can really comment on how much to take because it depends what type of person you are with spending etc.

Btw Welcome to the DIS

 

[gemmybear83]

please help we are going to dlp on 16 december for the first time with ds 4 and dd 22 months, children do not know we are going, i have been reading lots of threads lately and i am getting very confused please could someone give me some basic advice on the following things (we are staying at the dc ranch)

santa letter Sorry not been (yet!) so can't help you on this one someone else will be able to though
cost of things inside park eg photos etc Not sure on the prices but I know you can get bundles of them that work out cheaper. You do not have to buy the official photos though you can just take your own
entry into ranch Not sure - try the DCR thread in the stickys
clothes to take Take lots of warm clothes!! Lots of people buy cheap ski suits for the kids to keep them warm
do i need much spending money trying to do it on a budget (only booked it a few weeks ago)

and anything else you think i need to know to help make this trip special, also has anyone ever purchased one curency and then changed it into another to get a better deal,No but if you planning on eating at table service restaurants I would recomend you get half board vouchers they are at a much better euro rate than euros themselves are at the moment

so sorry about the lenght of post but i would love to make it as special as poss.I am sure you will have a magical time, don't stress we are all here to help!

cheers
ria

 

[BRobson]

Hi ria28 and welcome to DLP DIS board
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I am sure you will love DLP at Christmas time.

I would suggest as it will be cold to take lots of layers that you can take off when inside the restaurants etc. Hats,gloves,scarves, some even take thermals.

Spending money is tricky as it depends what you want to buy

 

[TootieBear765]

Hiya! Firstly, welcome to the DIS! And secondly, for booking your first Disney holiday... as an addict since our first trip with DD3 in June, its the best place for a holiday for kids (and big kids!) but then on here, we're a bit biased!

I've never been in winter as we're going after you, but I'm from Scotland and I'll be taking my thermals, waterproofs and thick jumpers! I think its a case of taking layers, prepare for the worst and enjoy it if the weather ends up warmer than expected! Failing that the DCR pool is also supposed to be amazing if you want some time back at the Ranch with the kids for a breather and a float in the warmth!

As for the spending money, one thing to be aware of is that items you can buy in the UK are generally cheaper here than over there. For me, if I can buy it in the UK I do, and I focus on keepsakes and souvenirs specific to DLP when I go there... the price of costumes particularly is in comparison! Just so you are prepared in case you get pestered!

Others have answered the other questions I could have and I'm sure the outstanding issues will be picked up by people much more knowledgeable than me

Either way, have a lovely trip - I'm sure the kids will be delighted when they find out the big surprise!