special surprise

[nops]

we are trying to plan something special for our dad while we are at the parks. any suggestions??

 

[Shells9]

You could contact Gifts of a Lifetime to make arrangements for a custom scavenger hunt.

Make arrangements for an Illumunations Cruise, or PS for a restaurant in World Showcase in a country with some signifigance to him or your family.

The Epcot Aqua Seas Tour is also pretty neat.

 

[AreWeThereYet]

We stayed at the Beach Club Villas two weeks ago, and in the lobby of the Beach Club there's a gal that does pastel drawings in the evenings from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. She can do one of him for you to enjoy, or you can have one done of other family members and present it to him. They are amazing and beautiful.

 

[Mommy Poppins]

Do you think you have to be staying at the Beach Club to get this done? We will be at WL in December and that would make a great gift for my in-laws for Christmas!

 

[AreWeThereYet]

The gal is in the lobby, close to where the "store" is. We spoke to her several times and really wish we had taken advantage of her craft - she was truly talented. I really don't think you need to be staying at BC to get a portrait made - she is definitely not a WDW CM - I think she had her own business cards, and some of her pictures are on display. She can even work from a photograph if you don't want to sit for an hour.

You might be able to confirm she will be there with the BC front desk.

You will not be sorry if you are able to make this happen.

 

[Mommy Poppins]

Thanks AreWeThere Yet! I will definitely check this out. I think I will try the photograph tho. Can't imagine my little cherubs (7,4 and 1) sitting still for an hour while someone does their picture.

Do you remember what the prices were like?

 

[AreWeThereYet]

I can check with my DW. I am thinking they started at around $100, and then a bit more for a portrait from a picture (I think). If she remembers I'll post the prices.