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What are some birthday "special little somethings" that are available?
We never intended to be on vacation over a birthday but with this vacation rescheduled we will now be at Disney on DD's actual birthday. She will turn 17 on 12/11. For that day we will be transitioning resorts from POR to GF which I'm trying to not let her know (she really wants to stay at GF but doesn't think we will). Our plans for the day will have us start at DSprgs then head to MVMCP (she does know about this) and we have dinner ADR's for BOG.
I was trying to think of something little, something special for her to acknowledge her day. Nothing too expensive. I know you can order the extra chocolate glass slipper at CRT, but do they do this kind of thing at BOG? Otherwise, I was thinking to maybe have flowers or balloons waiting in our room at GF upon check in. Is this possible for a surprise? Do you have any other ideas that could fit into our plans for the day and not break the bank? I know you all have great ideas, thank you for helping me with this.
The souvenir goblet at BOG maybe? I accidentally got mine without the special drink but later found I wouldn't have liked either upon reading the descriptions.
Definitely get the birthday button and have the birthday noted on your BOG ADR. You can also work with Disney Floral to have a little basket with balloons or goodies in the hotel room when you arrive. My sister did that for me once. You can also arrange with room service to deliver a treat to the room like chocolate covered strawberries. That would be less expensive than ordering a whole cake. Have fun!
My DD's birthday fell on her last 2 trips, and she had dinner at BOG both times. They brought out a plate with "the grey stuff" & sang Happy Birthday. She should wear a birthday button, and def note it on your ressie and ADR's.
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You could check out Memories by Betsy and have her make up and deliver a gift basket to your room. You let her know what you want in there (non food items only) - she goes shopping, puts everything together. You just pay for the items (actual cost, plus tax) and the delivery charge.
We just used her in September for our trip. Ordered 3 baskets - one for each of our kiddos and one for my folks. (there are photos in my trip report, which I just started)
Actually, I just had an idea that could appeal more to a teenager since they often are developing distinctive tastes and enjoy choosing things for themselves.
Since you're switching to the GF, present her upon arriving there with a Disney gift card for a GF shopping spree. There's Mickey Mercantile for usual souvenir stuff, Sandy Cove Gift Shop (usual snacks and small soovie stuff), the women's clothing shop which sells accessories and H2O toiletries, too, and--best of all, IMO--Basin White with those terrific bath bombs and custom soaps. (I doubt she'd spend much at Commander Porter's, the men's clothing shop. )
ETA: DUH! She might also want some goodies from the sales counter at the back of the Gingerbread House if she likes gingerbread. Almost forgot that it will be up and running when you're there.
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