Girls, you are all so kind! I posted about the hotel (its on the Palms suites lakeside thread on the Orlando board) but that was far as I got!!! The surprise was pretty good - my Ex got the kids home later then expected and I had to hurry it along but when it clicked they were jumping round smiling and then when we got there and our friends were staying at the same place they were even happier.. The weather was really warm -90ish most days and we used fast pass alot but I really didn't find it that crowded (maybe cause our last trip was during 4th of July) we rode Everest - we me and my DS -- not my DD ! it was soo GREAT !!! Michelle