Surprising the kids on Christmas!

[Nikkimouse44]

We’re giving a cruise to our 5 and 7 year old for Christmas, but not leaving until end of January.

They still believe in Santa, so we need a few Santa gifts.

What is a fun way to surprise them? We’re DVC members and go to Disney a lot but never have done a cruise.

I’m thinking of a scavenger hunt around the house so they can open gifts with clues inside, but what items for the big reveal? It’s a 3 night cruise, grandparents on both sides coming too!

 

[galbat]

I don't have any ideas for you but it sounds like it's going to be an exciting Christmas and new year for your family!

 

[Kit Jackson]

Maybe give them small things that will be fun and/or useful for the cruise, like lanyards, Disney Gift Cards, something simple (non technology screen based) to play with on the plane if there is a plane ride involved, activity books for during dinner. If they like meeting characters, a special autograph book to use just for the cruise. Disney themed bath toys might not be useful for the cruise, but they are water themed and set the mood.

 

[CamColt]

We surprised our kids with a cruise one Christmas, but with the added bonus, our neighbors were coming with us. We made matching shirts for embarkation day, with all 8 of our names on them. They were surprised by the cruise and then even more surprised their friends were coming along.

I do like the idea of stuff they can use on the cruise/traveling too. It definitely builds the excitement.

 

[hardcorestitch]

We’re giving a cruise to our 5 and 7 year old for Christmas, but not leaving until end of January.

They still believe in Santa, so we need a few Santa gifts.

What is a fun way to surprise them? We’re DVC members and go to Disney a lot but never have done a cruise.

I’m thinking of a scavenger hunt around the house so they can open gifts with clues inside, but what items for the big reveal? It’s a 3 night cruise, grandparents on both sides coming too!

Make sure you get a Santa Mickey plush to adorn the Disney Cruise details! Tell them Mickey was contracted by the North Pole…

 

[Flcruising]

Have Mickey Mouse call them . Its part of the fun DCL offered , i assume they still do. You will have to research how you sign up for the service.

 

[PurplePencil]

Have Mickey Mouse call them . Its part of the fun DCL offered , i assume they still do. You will have to research how you sign up for the service.

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/faq/preparing-for-cruise/character-calls/