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[Julian]

Last year I arranged for three "surprises" to be delivered to our hotel room from the Disney Florist web site.

On our arrival day we had the "Welcome to the Wonderful World of Disney" package which cost about $70 or so. This was "ok" as it had a few snacks in it, a pair of "Mickey hands" gloves (which get used by DD every now and then when she pretends to be a Cast Member!) a single use camera (which can't be processed anywhere in WDW it would appear!) and a set of "Mickey ears" which haven't been used. We told DD that Mickey had left this for her as a special welcome.

About mid way through our vacation we had the "Neverland Lullaby Treat" (about $80) which was nice. It had a Peter Pan story book, a couple of snacks, some cute little tins of assorted hot chocolates and two mugs marked with "wish" and "believe" (although, unfortunately the wording wasn't dishwasher safe and faded after a few washes!). We told DD that Tinker Bell had left this for her because she had been so good.

Towards the end of our vacation, just before we were about to return home, we had the "Mickey's Stocking of Surprises" (about $60) delivered before we came home from the park. DD thought this was great as we told her that Mickey & Minnnie had left this as a "goodbye" gift. This had a neat little Christmas stocking (which saw use back home on Christmas Eve) and a selection of treats etc.

I'm trying to decide what to do, if anything, this year?

The pacakges were nice, but I don't think they were really worth the cost, and there's nothing really that I can see that "wows" me from this year's selection of offerings. I don't want to buy the same things again, and I don't want to "do nothing".

What would you suggest? DD is going to be 5 just before we arrive. I don't want to spend silly money, but I don't mind a few $$$ on a bit of "extra magic" for DD. I know there are other options to Disney Florist but I'm undecided.

Over to you my fellow Passporters!!!!

[home4us123]

I would try Memories by Betsy Welcome . She is really easy to work with and will customize your basket. That way you won't have to pay for anything you don't want.

[chezp]

Originally Posted by home4us123

I would try Memories by Betsy Welcome . She is really easy to work with and will customize your basket. That way you won't have to pay for anything you don't want.

I worked with Betsy on something in May and it was great - I could personalise to exactly what I wanted.

[scarlettsmom]

We did Disney florist for a princess trunk package and I was fuming how it was just ok for the $200 price tag. I heard Betsey is better

[disney_duke]

I used Besty last year and was very happy with what we got, despite the delivery charges.

That being said, is it possible for you to secretly pack your own stuff? I realize that's really hard to do ( I have 3 little ones myself and have tried. And failed.), but in the effort of saving $$, it could be the best option. Maybe just wrap some things at home, put it in your luggage, and work with guest services upon your arrival to put it in a gift bag and deliver it to your room??? I honestly don't know if you could still pull off a surprise, but it's probably the least expensive option. I'm sure guest services/concierge would help you out. Just a thought.

[spluto18]

Originally Posted by Julian

I'm trying to decide what to do, if anything, this year?

The pacakges were nice, but I don't think they were really worth the cost, and there's nothing really that I can see that "wows" me from this year's selection of offerings. I don't want to buy the same things again, and I don't want to "do nothing".

What would you suggest? DD is going to be 5 just before we arrive. I don't want to spend silly money, but I don't mind a few $$$ on a bit of "extra magic" for DD. I know there are other options to Disney Florist but I'm undecided.

Over to you my fellow Passporters!!!!

Did you think of making your own? Ordering stuff online or going to your local walmart/target/dollar store. You could also go to the Disney store etc. It won't cost as much but you are still doing something like you wanted to. Not sure if that helps

[JoanneS]

Could you collect your own goodies from either the Disney Store, or local merchants, package them up the way you want and then ship them to your hotel? I've heard of others who have things shipped to their resort and the resort holds the package until you arrive. That way, she wouldn't see you packing those things in your suitcase.

[Bee]

depending on whether or not you want to do it or not I would do my own this way I know what i'm getting and i'm in control of the $.. check with your hotel about this even if youhave to package it to ship write a note to yourself to hand to the front desk upon check in to give to y our daughter. hope

[Bee]

depending on whether or not you want to do it or not I would do my own this way I know what i'm getting and i'm in control of the $.. check with your hotel about this even if youhave to package it to ship write a note to yourself to hand to the front desk upon check in to give to y our daughter. hope that helps

[lazanya]

I worked with Betsy, Memories by Betsy, on my last trip in December '08 to help celebrate my 12th anniversary. She did a wonderful job on the gift basket and she is so easy to work with. You can suggest items to her to add or take out to the basket. I will definitely use her in the future!

[Eeyore Tattoo]

Originally Posted by JoanneS

Could you collect your own goodies from either the Disney Store, or local merchants, package them up the way you want and then ship them to your hotel? I've heard of others who have things shipped to their resort and the resort holds the package until you arrive. That way, she wouldn't see you packing those things in your suitcase.

That is a Excellent idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Julian]

Thanks for all your advice and guidance guys.

I'm probably going to use "Memories by Betsy" for an "arrival" surprise.

Then I'm going to buy a few little odds and ends during the day, keep them hidden from DD (probably by getting them delivered to the resort) and then leaving them on DD's pillow/bed just as we leave in the morning (DD is young enough not to realise that me "forgetting" something in the room and having to pop back wouldn't be linked in anyway to the "surprise" she'll find when we get back in the evening!) This way we can guage exactly what she would like to receive as a surprise.

With a little bit of luck, and a sprinkling of pixie dust, this should work out perfectly!!!!!

[Bee]

Good Luck can't wait to hear about your surprizes

[Angileyze1]

I too am using Memories by Betsy for my trip in a few weeks. I chose everything for the baskets and she did the shopping. Afterward, she put them together and e-mailed me a picture of the finished prduct. I am just DYING to see my family's faces when they see them! They have no idea!!!! She was so great to work with. I will definately use Betsy again.

[aurora_ca]

I am going to use Betsy for my anniversary in May 2010. Last Year I arranged for Disney Florist to do Mickey's Grand Welcome for my husband. But it was a a bit pricy.