I would give the older kid money, as he would probably like that better as most teenagers do
I would have it in the room each night when u get back from the parks
Maybe before you leave each morning to go out, you can run back in and say you need to use bathroom or forgot something
Then u can plant the gifts for them. to find later that night
I would have them be from Tinkerbell or from their fav characters
I definitely think I'm leaning towards money for the oldest...he may not use it in Disney, but whatever.
In the room at night sounds good. I'm sure I can get that worked out. At least the youngest would believe it!
I like the idea of a little pixie dust and giving the kids daily presents. You can tell them that Tink or whoever are leaving them each day based on their good behavior. That way they get a nice treat plus it is an extra incentive for them to get along and behave.
Good thinking! Bribery!!! I like it!
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I say to have a welcome gift for each child upon arrival. Your oldest can get the money/gift card and the two younger can get the autograph book, lanyard & other goodies. Then nightly or daily you could give each of the two younger a "pin-a-day" and your oldest can get a bag of coal
just kidding... I don't know what I would do for him daily...
Hope I help
Thanks for the two cents!!! The bag of coal isn't the worst idea in the world! Teenagers really try your patience!!!!! Yeah...he would be tough daily...
I agree with the nightly gift. I would send the others out the door with you being last and say you will meet them downstairs in the lobby or whereever you are close to you know? My parents used to do that. My mom would send my Dbro and I out the door with Ddad and then she'd meet us after she set up the surprises!!!
I agree..older one money unless there's a huge desire for an autograph book.
Autograph books on the first day for sure and pin lanyard if they are trading I guess??
As far as the treats go, do your kids enjoy the mickey pretzels? The mini bags are pretty inexpensive-.79 a bag I believe? We love those and assuming they are eating enough sweets and stuff throughout the week, it would be something nice as well. I plan on getting a huge bag or 2 and having my kids at school eat them
LOVE THE SURPRISES!!!
If I pretty much have the stuff ready ahead of time and keep it in a suitcase or whatever out of sight, it should be easy to quickly get out and put on the table each day on the way out. That's not a bad idea! I definitely don't think the oldest will be doing autographs this time around, but I could be surprised. If he does, he can use the money he gets to buy one.
The pretzels will be great. I was actually thinking about them. Even if they don't eat them while we are there, they can have them on the plane ride home.
Thanks for the help!
Your ideas sound awesome! Make it from their favorite Disney characters! My mom used to give me presents "from Minnie Mouse" and I LOVED THEM! One time she gave me a Minnie Mouse purse and when I met Minnie she pointed at it and so I thought it meant she was happy I was wearing the purse she got me, LOL!
I think you should just do one "package" though and have it when you get there. If you can't get them in the room before the kids get there, maybe have someone "deliver it." As I got older I started to ask my mom how my present got there before the mailman came etc. And she told me she saw a special Disney delivery truck appear in the driveway with pixie dust before I woke up. I know...cheesy but I believed this until I was probably in 4th grade!
Gives me warm fuzzies thinking about how excited your kids will be
What a great mom you are!! My
Disney store has some good sales right now with water bottles, kids hoodies, beach towels, etc. Maybe you could get some things on sale that they can wear/use on vacation!
Thanks! I think I will go with the favorite character thing. It's kind of like Disney Santa! I think I will feel the oldest out to see if he plans on pin trading or anything. He may not spend any money there??
I think the youngest will be the most excited and surprised! The middle will like getting a gift, just not be so surprised. And, the oldest will probably show little emotion! (It isn't cool to get excited over Disney stuff...what would the girls think?) We don't have a Disney store near us...I am going to check online though. Thanks!
I like the idea of daily gifts- that way they don't spend the money all right away & they have something to look forward to every day!
Yeah...they like to buy a lot of stuff. So, maybe having a gift would keep them from "needing" so much!!??
I think that it would be nice for each kid to have something a little different (as long as there won't be any jealousy issues). Personally I think it would be nice for each one to have something geared towards their age and interests. Plus, since your oldest isn't really into some of the "kiddie" things I think he would appreciate the money or an older gift.
I do think it is a great idea to have something for the kids. Maybe just one when you get to POR and one when you get to AKV, or just one thing when you get there. I kind of think that maybe everyday is a little overboard, plus so much work for you. This way they get a little nice surprise from Mickey when they arrive at the hotels. I like the idea of it coming from Mickey, I'm so into the magic!!!
I don't think there would be jealousy issues...as long as each has SOMETHING. The oldest I don't think will care and the middle is a girl and the youngest is easy to please. All different kids...different likes. That's a good idea too! Thank you!
You are right...it will be a lot of work to do it daily...
I think I will make it from a character for sure. I just have to decide if it will all come from Mickey or Tink or each one's favorite. We will see!
Thank you all for your input! I knew I could count on you guys to help me out!!! 
He will catch up! 
