Help! Need some ideas from the Great Ones!

[luvngoofy]

Any suggestions on something special to do for my little sister. She will be graduating from college the weekend before we go. Also, she will be finishing up 3 weeks of playing the part of Annelle in Steel Magnolias-GO ERIN!- Her first big part at the Springer!(yes, I'm a little proud!)

Anyways, I want to do something special for her, but can't seem to come up with anything.

I read the DIS everyday and there are some GREAT minds out here so I know you can help!
TIA!

 

[CEDmom]

How about sending her to a spa for a facial, massage etc. ?

 

[Scoootch]

Something else you could do is book a meal at a favorite resturaunt (in the parks or at one of the resorts) and let them know when you make the Priority seating that you are celebrating a special event (tell them it's to celebrate her graduation and/or being in the play) and ask what they can do. Disney usually is great about accommodating these kinds of requests. They may have CM's or characters (if a character meal) come sing "happy graduation to you" or something to that effect or maybe bring out a special dessert that says "congratulations" written in chocholate on the plate, etc.

 

[tcfdick]

I haven't used anything like this, but how about using one of the specialty shops like Gifts of a Lifetime and have them do something special. You could specify exactly what you want for your sister. I read a report on the boards that had used this shop for his wife's birthday and they went on a mystery hunt finding hidden clues for the 'treasure'. I'm sure they have different price ranges and modes of delivery.

 

[DisneyWife]

*no longer in FL or associated with GOAL, Disney or any Central FL activities

 

[luvngoofy]

Thanks for the ideas. I will fill out the form for giftsofalifetime and see what it is all about. It will be soo exciting, because she won't be expecting anything!

 

[zookeeney]

Funny! I started reading the opening message and thought, "Hey! *My* sister is graduating from college the weekend before we go, too!" Only halfway into the second sentence did I realize my sister is the author of the post!

I love the idea for the giftsofalifetime. Their website makes me want to celebrate all family events at WDW. (I'm thinking DH and my 15th anniversary is a must)!

Maybe other family members will go in on the present for Erin as well? Or...we're pretty creative folks; maybe we could make some magic happen ourselves? Let's post ideas here instead of on Magical Gatherings so Erin won't see it...