Wedding present for my mom?

[Verstehen]

My mom and her partner are getting married in October, and during her honeymoon in December, in celebration of the new family, she, her partner, my sister and me are all going to Disney World for a week. I'm very excited, and I would love for all or part of my wedding present to her to be something in Disney World, and I was hoping someone here could give me ideas. My budget is rather low (and I will be paying my own way on the trip), but I'm sure there's something special I can give them. I would say that I'd just treat them to a romantic dinner (and take my sister somewhere else so they can have privacy), but the package they purchased already includes the dining plan, so saying, "Here's the money back that you spent on this meal!" doesn't seem very present-like to me. I thought about Cirque du Soleil tickets, but that seemed a little out of my price range.

Any ideas? Please help!

 

[nurse.darcy]

My mom and her partner are getting married in October, and during her honeymoon in December, in celebration of the new family, she, her partner, my sister and me are all going to Disney World for a week. I'm very excited, and I would love for all or part of my wedding present to her to be something in Disney World, and I was hoping someone here could give me ideas. My budget is rather low (and I will be paying my own way on the trip), but I'm sure there's something special I can give them. I would say that I'd just treat them to a romantic dinner (and take my sister somewhere else so they can have privacy), but the package they purchased already includes the dining plan, so saying, "Here's the money back that you spent on this meal!" doesn't seem very present-like to me. I thought about Cirque du Soleil tickets, but that seemed a little out of my price range.

Any ideas? Please help!

How about the Wishes dessert party. Its not included in the dining plan and its a lot of fun. I enjoyed it with a date when I went and it was great. Just an idea. . .and a bit cheaper than a meal. . .

 

[Chellymouse]

There are many ideas that would fit any budget. If it's still available, for around $50 you can set them up with a private photo session at one of the resorts or parks so they can have some really cool honeymoon pics. There are several tours that are pretty inexpensive (Behind the Seeds at Epcot) that they may enjoy. You may be able to find a discount on Cirque tickets so don't give up hope if that is your favorite idea. Wishes dessert party is also a great idea! You can also purchase a gift card for them to maybe try some adult beverages around the WS at Epcot. There are also many things going on for the holidays during Dec, including MVMCP, which they may enjoy.

 

[Verstehen]

Thanks you guys! I appreciate your advice.

 

[AmberHeartsDisney]

i agree wishes dessert party is pretty nice and great view!!!

 

[gizzoid]

An idea, not very romantic or sentimental but cheap and interesting! You can buy them a Behind the Seeds tour at the Land in Epcot. Something different but fun and educational. I think it's about 18-20 per person....

 

[RoundtownGirl]

I think the Wishes Dessert Party for the two of them. You and your sister can spend time together and they can enjoy the evening alone. Also could buy an ornament for the Christmas tree or something Disney for the house to remember the trip.

 

[Verstehen]

Everyone (including people off board) seems into the dessert party idea! I'll have to subtly find out if she and her fiance would be okay with that (they're both on diets), but I don't see it being a problem. You guys are the best. Thank you so much!

ETA: How far in advance do you think I should get the tickets? And are they cancellable in case, God forbid, they end up not getting married or we end up not going?

 

[Plaid Princess]

Everyone (including people off board) seems into the dessert party idea! I'll have to subtly find out if she and her fiance would be okay with that (they're both on diets), but I don't see it being a problem. You guys are the best. Thank you so much!

ETA: How far in advance do you think I should get the tickets? And are they cancellable in case, God forbid, they end up not getting married or we end up not going?

It's a dining res, so standard booking timeframe applies... as far as canceling, as long as you are 48 hours out, you'll get a full refund.

 

[Plaid Princess]

Also, if the dessert party is out because of the diet, you could look into getting something fun for the room or add something to the dining experience (since you already have the dining plan). Disney Floral does some really cool stuff that could be delivered to the room or one of the parks!

Or you could always splurge outside of your regular TSR's and do the Luau or Hoop de Do for them!

 

[beansmom]

my husband (then fiance) loved the special cakes I have had made for him at the California Grill. check out the cake thread on the restaurant board.

 

[traymoney]

my parents took me and my husband with them for my mom's 60th birthday. Same thing--they got us the dining plan. i decided not to do that cake route--which was good for us because it was too much food anyway!
i ordered flowers from floraflora dot com
they were the cheapest i found and were absolutely gorgeous. they were ready and waiting in her room when we got down there.
it was a little thing... but she loved it.
i also made her a hardcover photo book using shutterfly with all the pictures from our trip. she loooooved that the most.

 

[stitches of laughter]

maybe have a special dessert delivered to their private dinner

the disney florist has spectacular surprises. I wouldn't mind a few of them for myself!

 

[disprincessatheart]

On our honeymoon dh and i bought a personalized frame from arribas bros for one of our wedding photos. It was around $30.

 

[dfchelbay]

My mom and her partner are getting married in October, and during her honeymoon in December, in celebration of the new family, she, her partner, my sister and me are all going to Disney World for a week. I'm very excited, and I would love for all or part of my wedding present to her to be something in Disney World, and I was hoping someone here could give me ideas. My budget is rather low (and I will be paying my own way on the trip), but I'm sure there's something special I can give them. I would say that I'd just treat them to a romantic dinner (and take my sister somewhere else so they can have privacy), but the package they purchased already includes the dining plan, so saying, "Here's the money back that you spent on this meal!" doesn't seem very present-like to me. I thought about Cirque du Soleil tickets, but that seemed a little out of my price range.

Any ideas? Please help!

Maybe you could get wedding glasses engraved at the glass blowing shop in the Magic Kingdom, on Main Street. Their names and date of marriage, etc. on them. They are very beautiful and not real expensive.