Hotel Surprise Ideas??

[Mike D.]

We are looking for ideas on how best to do the big reveal to our sons (10,7) about going to WDW. We booked a bounceback when we went last year, and have somehow managed to keep this trip a secret for an entire year. They have never stopped begging about when we can go back. We told them it will probably be in another 2 or 3 years. We are flying out Memphis, about 5 hours away from us, next Saturday morning, so we decided to leave home after school Friday and spend the night in a hotel. This way we won't be so exhausted from an entire day of traveling.

We are thinking about telling the kids Friday after school that we are going to Memphis for just one night (the truth), and that we are going to do something fun the next day (also the truth). We want to reveal it to them when they wake up Saturday morning, that we are going to the airport as soon as they get showered and dressed. We thought about the wrapped magic bands or t-shirts ideas, but was wondering if any of you have any other ideas. It can't be too elaborate because of the hotel setting, but we are open to ideas. TIA!!

 

[mjmgsssp]

How about Mickey leaving a message for them at the front desk of your Memphis hotel? You could sneak down and speak to the front desk while they're in the shower, and they could get it when you go down to check out?