Way to Pamper Mom?

[cyneswith]

Any suggestions for ways to pamper my mom at WDW? She's been working a lot of 60+ hour work weeks (she's not an hourly employee), and her dad has appendicitis with a side of tachycardia (almost had 4th heart attack while waiting for the exam to diagnose the appendicitis) with her mom who can't remember her son/my uncle anymore to look after while he's in the hospital (she wanders), so my mom gets just enough time to herself to shower. She's getting surprised with a spa treatment and afternoon tea. Any other suggestions? Can include ideas for the car ride.

Also, any suggestions for ways to spoil my husband, who is staying home?

 

[com_op_2000]

It depends on what she is into:
sports: golf, mini-golf, fishing, marathon, bowling, ESPN Club, WWS/ESPN Zone, etc
shopping: DTD, area outlet malls, large scale malls
drinking: Jellyrolls, Raglan Road, monorail tour of resorts, walking tour of resorts in the Boardwalk area
Movies: DTD 24 screen theater some with meals served by waiters
night clubbing: Jellyrolls, Atlantic Dance, Raglan Road, Citywalk
resort tours: monorail tour of resorts, Boardwalk around the lake tour of resorts, horse drawn tour of FWC, AKL/AKV
offsite: Gaylord Palms Resort, Citywalk, swamp tour
eating: Formal GF 5* Chef's Table @ V&As

 

[klmall]

My DH was really stressed and tired when we took one of our trips. And he is not really a Disney fan (I know, grounds for divorce!). I booked a massage in our room at the Contemporary for him and he enjoyed it. He would never get one on his own!

I also offered him many restaurant choices and made sure we ate at those, some even twice that week. I let him sleep in some mornings while DS and I hit a park and he then met us for lunch.

What are her hobbies even if she hasn't had time lately to enjoy them? Maybe a new compact camera for picture taking or a tour such as Keys to the Kingdom.

Your ideas sound wonderful and I'd bet that anything you do for her, even just spending time with her will be greatly appreciated.

 

[loves to dive]

I was going to suggest tea at GF so you have that one covered. It sounds like just getting away for awhile might be pampering enough. I wouldn't over book ADRs and rides and just take it slow. She will probably appreciate all the details and little things around the world.

 

[cyneswith]

Her main hobby is... people. If she's not spending time with family/friends, she's making things for them (sewn or cross-stitched, and she has said she does not want any new craft projects), or gardening. She also exercises a lot, but I figure the amount of walking we'll be doing will be enough - though she is excited about her new swimsuit, so we'll also be swimming some too. She's diabetic and a t-totaler, so a lot of options are limited in that regard, plus my kids will be with us. Loves to dive and kimall are probably right.

 

[lpizzuro123]

What about the Behind The Seeds tour in Epcot's Land attraction as you stated she likes gardening. The tour states it is $20.00.

See, Do, Learn, Grow!
Visit 4 greenhouses and a fish farm to see amazing plants, insects and fish—and even alligators!

Like the Living with the Land attraction at Epcot? Then you’ll love Behind the Seeds! This one-hour tour of the fish farm and 4 greenhouses that make up The Land Pavilion is perfect for anyone with an interest in gardening or natural sciences. On it, you’ll:

• Visit the fish farm during feeding time and see American alligators.
• Release ladybugs into the greenhouse to help protect the plants. Activity subject to availability.
• Behold gigantic fruits and vegetables and unusual crops from around the world.
• Discover the latest plant-growing techniques, including hydroponics—look, Ma, no soil!
• Take home a handout with some great ideas for your own garden.

 

[Bete]

I think the Lunch with an Imagineer would be ideal. I really like the Hollywood Derby one in HS.

Any Disney tour would be great. Some offer a behind the scenes look like seeing the Utilodors in MK.

If you have extra money a fireworks cruise is always special.

Do a dessert party for MK or Epcot fireworks.

 

[hf2987]

I second the massage idea if she's open to it. DH would never get one for himself, until I surprised him with one and he loved it! (My sister is the type of person who would NEVER like that kind of thing though... so it's definitely personality based.)