Please help with pillow and arrival gifts for little ones

[princesscrazydaughte]

I have planned on giving pillow gifts to my DS2 and DD4, but concierge has requested that I give a detailed list of the gifts requested for each child. I think that this is a GREAT idea, but where do I find a list of the kinds of things they have available?

Please help. I don't have a lot of time. Thanks a bunch to everyone on these boards who has been so helpful in my trip planning process.

 

[DisneyMom5]

I don't know the answer, but I thought it was a great question, so I am bumping you up. Anybody know the answer?

 

[Janet2k]

Originally posted by princesscrazydaughte
I have planned on giving pillow gifts to my DS2 and DD4, but concierge has requested that I give a detailed list of the gifts requested for each child.

Visualize in your mind the items that your resort’s gift shop might carry: Disney toys, t-shirts, snacks, books, etc. Acquiring items from that gift shop would probably be the easiest on the concierge staff. (If you’re stumped for what a gift shop might carry, take a look at the www.disneystore.com website for ideas.) I should also mention that WDW has a merchandising department that the concierge could contact for an item that maybe your resort’s gift shop doesn’t carry. Since your children are 2 and 4, think “stuffed animals,” “cookies,” and “books” for potential Disney gift items. Make sure to give the concierge your credit card number so as to not delay the purchase of those items for you. Have a lovely vacation.

 

[princesscrazydaughte]

Thank you so much Janet2k!!!

 

[Janet2k]

Princesscrazydaughte, you're welcome. We expect a full report back from you upon your return home. And we want photos of those pillow gifts, too (hint hint!). Have a wonderful vacation.

 

[magicmaker]

Just a few specific suggestions:

*Autograph Books and Pens
*Beanie-Baby Plush (smallest size plush characters.)
*Candy Wand (a plastic tinkerbell wand filled with star candy)
*Glow Merchandise (A variety of spinning light up toys featuring Mickey Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, Winnie the Pooh or Tinker Bell)
*Epcot Passports (if you are planning a visit to Epcot-- children can collect different 'stamps' at KIDCOT stations in the World Showcase.)
*Pal Mickey (A more expensive gift at $60. It is a small interactive plush Mickey that acts as a tour guide through the parks offering information about attractions, shows and character meet and greets. He also tells and jokes and plays games)
*Magical Moments Pins (Pins that light up during certain attractions and parades within the parks, indicating a magical moment. They also play games.)
*Starter Pin Trading Lanyard (comes in a few varieties featuring Mickey and Minnie, The Disney Princesses, or Toy Story Characters. The package includes a pin trading lanyard and a couple of pins. Pin trading has become very popular in the parks and your children will have the opportunity to trade with Cast Members and other guests)
*Mickey Mouse Ears (They can be embroidered with your children's names.)
*Guest of Honor Badges (A red name tag similar in shape to Cast Member nametags engraved with your child's name. Guests who wear the badges are often addressed by name by Disney Face Characters and Cast Members)

There are plenty of other great ideas, but I thought some specific suggestions might help.

Have a magical vacation!

 

[wannabee princess]

What a great list magicmaker! I am going to use this for our trip next month!!

 

[princesscrazydaughte]

Yes, thank you so much magicmaker!!!

 

[pewing]

Oh...I wish we were concierge

 

[turnlisa]

I had this same problem so instead of having concierage do the pillow gifts for me, I did it myself. I picked up little things from eBay and other places that I knew my kids would love. Then while my kids were up in the lounge or outside, my DH and I would slip them onto the bed. Surprisingly, my older DS (who turned 7 during our trip) never figured out that it was Mama that was playing all the magic. This may be an option for you, too. You are going to love concierage! Enjoy an oatmeal raisin cookie for me!

 

[princesscrazydaughte]

Thanks for the idea turnlisa