What do you put in your "goody bags"?

[Mycutekitties]

I know some of you make cute little "goody bags" or baskets to suprise your children when they get to DL. I am lookng for some ideas. I have 2 girls (2 & 4).
Also...
We are staying at DLH and I am wondering if they will put the baskets in the room for you? We will get there about 9 a.m. (check in) and then go to the parks. I know our room won't be ready until 3 but I wonder if I give them the stuff they will put it in there and we can say "Look Mickey left you this!!"

 

[CrazyDuck]

I'm having a few gift baskets and ears delivered to my room by "Vacation Planning" on the day we arrive. I ordered the Princess basket, Pirate basket and the soft water cooler basket. I'm not sure exactly what is in each one but you can kinda see a small picture in the slide show on this page: http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/myVacation/index?name=VacationPlanningServicesPage . They also said they can get anything they sell in the parks and have it delivered to your room too!

 

[TiggerNZ]

I know some of you make cute little "goody bags" or baskets to suprise your children when they get to DL. I am lookng for some ideas. I have 2 girls (2 & 4).
Also...
We are staying at DLH and I am wondering if they will put the baskets in the room for you? We will get there about 9 a.m. (check in) and then go to the parks. I know our room won't be ready until 3 but I wonder if I give them the stuff they will put it in there and we can say "Look Mickey left you this!!"

I am really interested in this too - I need a fun way to tell a 6yr old we're going to Disneyland, once we have arrived into Anaheim! We are staying at the HoJo and would love to get something into the room before we get there...
I saw someone wrote a letter from Mickey to the kids - what kind of stuff did you say. Any tips/suggestion gratefully received from here - but there is no Disneystore in New Zealand - so can't stock up from there!!!

 

[northshoremama]

i want to do something like this too...the link crazyduck posted has great baskets, but they only deliver to the DL resorts, and we're staying off-site. so i'm trying to look for other places that make disney-themed baskets!

 

[Mycutekitties]

Crazy Duck can I be nosey and ask how much was the princess and soft cooler basket?

 

[CrazyDuck]

Crazy Duck can I be nosey and ask how much was the princess and soft cooler basket?

The Calofornia Cooler Pack was $47 bit I paid $67 for the upgrade which will incluse a character towel. The Princess Pack was $94.... They'll do other stuff for you too. I also have them delivering a handwritten welcome note, autographed photos and a first visit button for my DS! Here I'll post the entire menu of baskets that they sent me:

Here is our Amenity Basket list:

Mickey Ears to You (Age Group 3-10)
Cost: $33 plus tax
Youth/Adult classic black or colorful Youth ears with characters A wonderfully welcomed surprise for Guests enjoying their first Disney adventure. One set of official ears with sweets, an autograph book, and pen make this a must have for those seeking character signatures!

Golden Mickey Ears to You - w/50th Anniversary Autograph Book
Cost: $34 plus Tax Youth
Cost: $35 plus Tax Adult

Happy Birthday Basket (Age Group 3-Adult)
Cost: $58 plus tax
This amenity is just bursting with magic! Complete with a birthday badge that can be engraved with your name, Happy Birthday ear hat, and other birthday mementos, this amenity is sure to please our special birthday guests.

Mickey's UN-Birthday Chocolate Cake (Age Group 3-Adult)
Cost: $48 plus tax
This "unbirthday" cake features 10 chocolate bars in the shape of a round cake with a Happy Birthday ear hat and a birthday name badge that can be engraved free of charge at the World of Disney!

Jedi Mickey & Friends(Age Group 10-18)
Cost: $83 plus tax
May the force be with you! Mickey has created this special Padawan pack
for all those Star Wars fans.

Pooh and Friends Collection (Age Group 3-Adult)
Cost: $99 plus tax
Another 100 Acre Wood favorite, this is one honey of a basket. Your favorite Winnie The Pooh characters are all present with a few special
treats just for you and the family. Absolutely irresistible!

Marvelous Mickey Collection (Age Group 3-12)
Cost: $85 plus tax
Mickey has worked his magic again with an amenity for kids of the younger set. This amenity provides everything needed to make a visit
more magical!

Marvelous Minnie Collection (Age Group 3-12)
Cost: $85 plus tax
Minnie has been busy too! Similar to the Marvelous Mickey, this amenity features touches from the diva of mice herself. Everything a young girl
needs to enjoy her visit!

California Dreamin' (Female / Age Group 10-18)
Cost: $85 plus tax
Teen idol, Minnie Mouse, has designed this unique basket to outfit the older "kid" set. Not only will ladies be stylin', but also they can
remember their visit with special keepsakes!

Chocolate Lovers Delight (Age Group - 3-Adult)
Cost: $68 plus tax
This basket contains temptations of a dark, sweet nature. Everyone's favorite, chocolate, manifests itself in several yummy varieties for the
sweet tooth in all of us!

California Cooler Pack (Age Group 5-Adult)
Cost: $47 plus tax
Upgrade: $67 plus tax (includes character beach towel) What a better way to start your California adventure than with this snack lover's survival kit! Enjoy some of your favorite treats with a little bit of character in a reusable cooler pack.

A Pirates Life for Me! (Age Group 3-Adult)
Cost: $128 plus tax
Here's an amenity sure to please any pirate this side of the Spanish Main! A pair of Mickey ears with an earring and sash are included, as
well as essentials for looting on the high seas.

Mickey's Coffee Club (Age Group Adult)
Cost: $68 plus tax
Upgrade: $83 plus tax (includes additional mug perfect for two) Guests need not forsake the enjoyment of a good cup of coffee during their stay at the Disneyland Resort. This basket features a bounty of flavored coffee and accompaniments that will satisfy the most distinctive connoisseurs! A very vintage looking Disney mug completes this collection.

Mickey and Minnie's Welcome Basket (Age Group 10 - Adult)
Cost: $112 plus tax
A collection for families to commemorate their vacation. Delicious
treats, a photo album and other keepsakes create a complete package.
Escape to Wonderland Spa Basket (Ages Group 16 - Adult)
Cost: $92 plus tax
Relax and enjoy this spa indulgence for the mind and body. From the soothing bath spa items to the sweet treats, you will escape to
Wonderland!

Mickey & Minnie's Wedding Toast (Age Group Adult)
Cost: $62 plus tax
What better way to celebrate the special occasion than with a toast from the first couple of Disney themselves! This delightful amenity includes a Mickey groom top hat and Minnie bride headband, accompanied by a delectable chocolate champagne bottle!
(Recommended for honeymoon & anniversary couples)

Mickey's Wedding Package (Age Group Adult)
Cost: $81 plus tax
A perfect memento for a perfect occasion. Guests celebrating their nuptials or on their honeymoon will appreciate this gift offering of
sweets for sweethearts and a special frame for a memorable moment.

Mickey's Ultimate Wedding Package (Age Group Adult)
Cost: $110 plus tax
Ready for an upgrade? Consider this beautiful package of items featuring Mickey and Minnie as a wedding couple, box of sweets, a
keepsake frame and more!

Princess Fairytale Collection (Age Group 3-13)
Cost: $94 plus tax
Everything a Princess would dream of having for her time with us at Disneyland! Perhaps your little Princess is seeking an autograph from our Disney Princesses.... This amenity contains what she would need to do this in true Princess fashion!

For The Princess (Age Group 3-13)
Cost: $36 plus tax
This amenity includes the necessities for every Princess.... a crown,
Princess autograph book and pen.

Tinkerbell's Treasures (Age Group 5-Adult)
Cost: $105 plus tax
Tinkerbell herself has created an amenity with items that are, of course, all about "Tink"! This continues to be a favorite of both
children and children at heart.

Nemo's Bath Time (Age 3 - Adult)
Cost: $95 plus tax
Nemo has made up this special unique collection of bath items for a
fun-filled bath time experience with Nemo & his friends!

Variations

Mickey's Coffee Club w/ Robe
Price: $135 Plus Tax

Chocolate Lovers with Robe
Price: $133 Plus Tax

Chocolate Lovers and Coffee Club
Price: $138 Plus Tax
Price: $203 Plus Tax (With Robe)

A Wedding Toast with Robe
Price: $127 Plus Tax

Mickey's Wedding Package with Robe
Price: $146 Plus Tax

Mickey's Ultimate Wedding Package with Robe
Price: $175 Plus Tax

Additional Robes
Price: $65/each Plus Tax

Choc. Lovers w/ Mickey and Minnie Plush
Price: $92 Plus Tax

Mickey's Coffee Club Deluxe
(incl. extra mug and Mickey and Minnie plush)
Price: $107 Plus Tax

Ears to You w/ Mickey or Minnie Plush
Price: $45 Plus Tax (Black Ears)
Price: $45 Plus Tax (Golden Ears)

 

[Mycutekitties]

Thanks so much!! I think I will just make my own and bring them with me. Kinda expensive for my blood! lol

 

[ADisneyPrincess]

I've only made them for older "kids" (adults really), but I've included Disney fruit snacks, nut mix in Disney lidded plastic ware, Disney lip balm, ponchos (for wet rides), Disney flip flops, pins.

You can find lots of Disney stuff at Target or Walmart and I hit the Disney Store and disneyshopping.com for sale items.

 

[ballarinamom]

I don't know how willing offsite hotels are to put stuff in your room. The Disney hotels have always been great about it. In the past, we get to the hotel too early to check in. But they will hold our luggage for us. While DH and DD are getting the luggage taken care of, I go over to guest services and give them a princess nightgown. When we finally do get the key to the room, guest services has placed the gown on a bed with balloons and an autograpg photo. Super magical.
This trip we are staying at the Desert Inn and I doubt they will be that accamodating

 

[abby]

One time I put some princess PJ's in my luggage and managed to get them under dd pillow before she noticed, also I made a card from the princesses welcoming her to DL. she was thrilled, and assumed the princesses left them for her.

 

[northshoremama]

I don't know how willing offsite hotels are to put stuff in your room. The Disney hotels have always been great about it. In the past, we get to the hotel too early to check in. But they will hold our luggage for us. While DH and DD are getting the luggage taken care of, I go over to guest services and give them a princess nightgown. When we finally do get the key to the room, guest services has placed the gown on a bed with balloons and an autograpg photo. Super magical.
This trip we are staying at the Desert Inn and I doubt they will be that accamodating

I'm sure the hotel will hold the gift basket at the front desk...maybe you can bring your little one with you to pick up the special surprise at the front desk?!

 

[Mycutekitties]

When we finally do get the key to the room, guest services has placed the gown on a bed with balloons and an autograpg photo

Cool!! Did you ask for the picture and the ballon? A friend told me you can get free pics in your room but I dont know much about that or who you call.

 

[jlparedes]

I am going to do a couple little goodie bags for DD and DN. I plan to try and get up there faster than DH and the kids once we check in and leave it on the beds, then just stand in the hallway like I'm waiting for them. Ok, probably not the smoothest plan but I'm hoping the kids will be too excited to care LOL.

 

[godalejunior]

One time I put some princess PJ's in my luggage and managed to get them under dd pillow before she noticed, also I made a card from the princesses welcoming her to DL. she was thrilled, and assumed the princesses left them for her.

I have done this on four three trips so far and "Mickey" has never been caught. We pull the .....oh, Mom forgot something in the room bit...and works like a charm. We have been able to pack gifts (books, pj's, shirts, stuffed animals, etc.) without DS noticing!

 

[pixiewings71]

Just put it out on your way out...or do it at night. That's what I did, I even took glitter and a Polly Pocket shoe to make Tink's footprints in the glitter. My girls loved it!! Even the 11 y.o. (now 12) was very excited the next morning.

I did the cooler thing that Sy is doing when we stayed at PPH in Jan. for DBF's b-day. They delivered it the day after we checked in, when we got back to the hotel it was there waiting. But it was very $$$ for what we got so I won't do it again. Next time I'll just do the Tink thing at night again.

 

[cruise cruise cruise]

Here are some of my ideas for gilrs--

PJs
princess markers (found at DollarTree) and pad of paper
Hair ties (Tink and Pricesses at Walmart)
Socks (target recently had Minnie, Tink, Sleeping Beauty, and others in dollar spot)
Earing or other jewelry-- again walmart or target
fruit snacks-- princess
stuffed plush minnie/mickey or other character
shirts
GLOW STICKS/NECKLACE/BRACELETT (for the parade)

 

[Mycutekitties]

Here are some of my ideas for gilrs--

PJs
princess markers (found at DollarTree) and pad of paper
Hair ties (Tink and Pricesses at Walmart)
Socks (target recently had Minnie, Tink, Sleeping Beauty, and others in dollar spot)
Earing or other jewelry-- again walmart or target
fruit snacks-- princess
stuffed plush minnie/mickey or other character
shirts
GLOW STICKS/NECKLACE/BRACELETT (for the parade)

Great ideas!

 

[cruise cruise cruise]

Oh and books

 

[mom4princesses]

We leave something out for our girls everyday. I put it out before we leave for the park (after our mid-day break). My girls know that every night when we get back to the hotel from DL they have a Tinkerbell surprise. For us it cuts back on the I want this and can I have this because they know Tink has left something for them. We have done it for the past 3 trips and the kids love it. We leave things like pj's (the first night), then usually items I get cheap at the Disney store. The expandable wash cloths, cups, shirts, etc.

 

[mommy2allyandaveri]

We've been picking up Disney things when we see them, we leave them in the room so when we get back to our room at night we tell them that Mickey left a surprise for them. So far we have bought them matching cinderella shirts, matching pooh shirts, hair thingys and each of them a new disney toothbrush. The shirts were $4.99 each at the disney store and toothbrushes and hair thingys were like $2.50 at wal mart.

We are staying at the DLH this time (YIPPY ) I am going to have micky cookies and rice krispy treates sent to the room one night.