Home made Disney gift baskets- suggestions needed!

[merfsko]

Here's a quick summary of what I am attempting to do:
My cousin, her DH, DD8 and DD6 are going to WDW for the first time next week.
They will be staying on-site (All Stars) for three days, and driving (which is a 24 hours drive)

I am making Disney themed "gift baskets" for the girls,a nd will give them the day before they leave. Since there will be a lot of driving, I want to have ltos of road- activities in there, as well as some fun stuff for the parks (stuff that they won't want to buy there).

Any generic suggestions? I'm getting them each a mini-plush and colouring books/pages, and Disney kinder surprise, and I'm sure I could come up with more on my own, but I always trust my fellow DISers to think of stuff that I never would, so here I am

Thanks in advance!

PS- Cheap or free stuff is always great! I've checked the "printable activites" threads and found some great stuff there!

 

[Perditamarie]

How thoughtful! Here are some ideas:

* goggles for pool (a pool noodle would be fun if there is room!!)
* sunglasses
* pajamas
* jibbitz if they wear crocs
* disposable camera
* sets of 2 quarters and 1 shiny penny for penny press machines
* home made autograph books
* disney fruit chews
* playing cards
* pins for trading
* glow sticks
* bath mits from TDS
* bathing suits on clearance!!

Also, check the $$ Store...they have a lot of Disney stuff...small games/toys and coloring/workbooks.

 

[merfsko]

Thanks Perditamarie- Great suggestions!
I love the pressed penny idea- I myself have such a huge collection, I don't know why I didn't think of that. And I will definately check out the Dollar Stores.Thanks again!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Get going over to the Dollar Tree - they have the BEST stuff there!! I was there last night, and I really cleaned up! I got my girls HM hand sanitizers (they just HAVE to touch everything!), Disney mini towels, each a crown and castle that when you put in the water they expand, tink crayons, a stamp set, coloring book gallore! I also went over the the DISign board and got a WHOLE bunch of coloring pages from them. My girls are young, so thats all I took, but they also have problem solving stuff as well. All you have to do is print it out, and take it to Staples or somewhere and they will bind it for you pretty cheap. Good luck!!

 

[merfsko]

I also went over the the DISign board and got a WHOLE bunch of coloring pages from them. My girls are young, so thats all I took, but they also have problem solving stuff as well.

Took me awhile to find the thread, but once I did... well thanks for the suggestions because I found SO many great printouts! Thanks!

 

[Survivor:Disney]

I was in Target today and I saw a lot of Princess stuff in the front of the store in their $1 display. I don't know if every store has it or not, but there were small dry erase boards with a marker, Princess socks, headbands, ponytail holders, markers, etc. There was also some Tinkerbell stuff (same type) for $0.50.