Surprise WDW Trip--for DS 5YO--The unveiling

[debster812]

Folks,

I have almost made it. We are going to WDW at the end of January. And we have kept the secret from DS (5YO).!!!!!

So...here is my question, how would you 'reveal' the trip? I had actually hoped he would be reading by now, and he could figure it out himself. He is close, but not quite there yet.

I have a Canvas tote bag that I have put his name on, and stamped with Mickey heads. In the bag, there are going to be all kinds of 'WDW Surprises'. I have an awfully sweet benefactor who picked me up 'a few things' (tshirt, pins, lanyard, watch, toy, postcards, autograph book, fat pen, etc etc etc)

I was thinking of also making a paper chain for the days between Christmas and the day we leave. I think that would be more tangible for him than a calendar.

What do you all think? I am open to any and all suggestions.

Thank everyone!

Debbie

 

[kejoda]

You could use pictures to clue him in. Is it called a rebus? Maybe a puzzle that tells him hes going. You could give him a piece everyday.

 

[trayletha]

My DD LOVED the chain - she wants to make a new one now, never mind that we'd have to wrap it around the house.

 

[SeaSpray]

I could never keep a secret like that, Debbie, so I don't have any good ideas for you! But I think the paper chain for the countdown is a wonderful idea so he can visualize how many days till the trip.

 

[Fishbone†]

How about you invite me with, and I'll tell him - I can be creative.

 

[ripleysmom]

We picked up the kids from camp and drove them to the airport. We told them in the parking lot.

 

[Cindy B]

That sounds like a great idea.. you are doing great!

 

[NHAnn]

I have no suggestions......but there have been a few threads about surprsing kids in the past......I always think "How exciting!!!" for the kids (AND their parents )

PS. When will you be there? (DH are going for a few days on Jan 17th!)