Wish's Pre-Trip Report "The Surprise"

[Wish Upon A Star]

Cast:

DH - 37 - Hard worker, disney lover, easy to persuade
Me - 35 - Work too much, play too little, looks forward to WDW on a yearly basis to get away from the hustle and bustle
DD - 13 - Almost 14 -going into H.S. this year, needs to recapture some fond childhood memories at WDW
DS - 9 - Almost 10 - going into 5th grade, looks forward to eating his way through WDW and hanging out at the resorts

We decided to surprise DD and DS with a trip to WDW for their promotions into 9th and 5th grade and also because we had AP's which would expire on July 4th.

Keeping it quiet for over 60 days was really tough. We ended up breaking the happy news to them the night before our trip (June 19th) to give them extra time to pack. Their surprise is forever caught on video. DD was extremely excited & happy to be going back. DS was also excited, but he was upset at the same time. he felt that he didn't have enough time to prepare himself to fly. (He doesn't like flying too much)

We were glad that we did tell them the night before because it would of been too overwhelming the actual day of the trip.

As for DH and I, we found this secret very hard to keep. We never discussed it at all, couldn't plan anything from our house and that was the hardest part. I don't think we'd do any future surprise trips. It was way too stressful for us wondering how the kids reactions would be. Thankfully it all worked out.

Now on to Day 1

 

[momof2sons]

What a surprise. Can't wait to hear all about your trip.

 

[disneydreamer1970]

How did you break the "surprise" to your children???? We are surprising our son and his best friend next month and I would love to hear how you broke the news! My son will be 12 and his best friend just turned 13. We are planning on telling the boys the night before at a "surprise" birthday party. My son thinks that he is going kayaking with his dad for the week! He-He!!!!

I know exactly what you mean about the stress. This trip has been planned since January and the news has almost been spilt on several occasions, either by my DH or our friends!! We are going to Universal, Islands of Adventure and to Seaworld.

With less than a month to go I am so excited about telling them but also hope that I get a great reaction from them! We will also be capturing the moment on video tape. We have never planned a surprise like this!!!

Thank you again for sharing your experiences with us!

 

[Wish Upon A Star]

What we did was put a copy of their airline ticket in an envelope and handed them to them . . .They opened it and read it and freaked out!

I also toyed with other ideas . . .like making a cake and putting "Surprise We're Going to WDW" on it . . .

 

[Minniespal]

Thanks for sharing!!!!

 

[Alice28]

Wow----the ultimate surprise!