Surprising kids

[Hobbitmomma]

Hi all,

I'm relatively new to this particular forum (spent more time on the DCL forum). So we have booked a trip to WDW for this coming Dec. 27-Jan. 2! Staying at CSR. We will be celebrating our daughter's 10th birthday as well which falls on Christmas Eve. Anyway, we surprised the kids in 2006 with a land/sea, but that was easier because they were younger. We want to surprise them Christmas morning. (Son will be 12 and daughter 10) I was wondering if there is a service that does a character call. I know there's one for birthdays, but I can't find one announcing "You're going to Disney!" That would be cool. Any ideas that you all have would be appreciated. We're very excited about it.

Also, can anyone tell me if you have to be paid in full to make ADR's at the 180 day mark? I can't find an answer to that question anywhere. Thanks!!

 

[GoofyFairie]

The disney store has some t-shirts that say "I'm going to WDW" on them. What about buying them each one and wrapping them to put under the tree? Sometimes people get some Disney balloons and wrap them up in a big box. When the kids open them the balloons float and there is a certificate attached to the sting that says "Were going to Disney!" Just be creative and do an activity that you think the kids would really enjoy.