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Old 02-20-2009, 10:47 AM   #1
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Crazy Idea

So I have this crazy, time consuming idea of making newsletters for my family each day of our trip. We've been on cruises and at all inclusive resorts and each evening there is a newsletter outlining the next days event. Since there are 11 of us staying in 4 different rooms, I thought about making my own and slipping it under the door each night. I'm just having a hard time finding enough to fill a page for each day. Here's what I have so far...

-Park Hours and parade/fireworks times for each park, EMH
-Everyone in the groups ADR's for that day so we'd have a basic idea of how to find someone if needed/wanted
-Group dining events for that day
-A fun disney fact for the day
-Maybe somekind of word puzzle or suduko

I don't know what else to put on and it's not even half full. I'd really like to do this cause I think it's a good idea but I need some space fillers!!
I thought of weather, but I'd have to complete them before we left and forecasters just aren't that accurate.

Suggestions please!!
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Old 02-20-2009, 11:04 AM   #2
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What a cool idea. How creative
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Very cute idea--I like it!!

I know on the cruises they often have a little article showcasing one of the crew members. Maybe you could do that and showcase a member of your travel party. Or one of the Disney characters.
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maybe showcase:
  • must see rides for adults and kids
  • park factoid ie. when it opened, how much it cost to build, how big it is etc.
  • sample menu for ADR
  • hidden mickey locations or clues
  • treasure hunt clues
  • park secrets ie. waking up Tinker Bell
  • suggest a nice quiet place to have a snack or to relax
  • a joke
  • interviews from family members prior to trip of what the trip means to them or what they can't wait to see etc. with their pic
  • reminder of items to take to the park ie. sunscreen, lip balm, tickets etc.
  • A place to journal the days events
  • clipart of a character with a bio
  • If there are babies and/or toddlers - the location of the babycare center in the days park
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That is a fantastic idea!

How old is everyone in your party?

If you have some younger ones you could have a "kids Corner" or a "teen scene" and highlight either games (like your own Disney connect the dots) for them or special things they may want to do.
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You could list the day's weather forecast and a recap of the prior day's activities, meals, rides etc.(maybe someone would like to suggest something they did the previous day to others in the group)
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maybe showcase:
  • must see rides for adults and kids
  • park factoid ie. when it opened, how much it cost to build, how big it is etc.
  • sample menu for ADR
  • hidden mickey locations or clues
  • treasure hunt clues
  • park secrets ie. waking up Tinker Bell
  • suggest a nice quiet place to have a snack or to relax
  • a joke
  • interviews from family members prior to trip of what the trip means to them or what they can't wait to see etc. with their pic
  • reminder of items to take to the park ie. sunscreen, lip balm, tickets etc.
  • A place to journal the days events
  • clipart of a character with a bio
  • If there are babies and/or toddlers - the location of the babycare center in the days park
Great ideas
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I love this idea!
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busy bee great ideas to add to the news letter . and christy leni nice idea first for a news letter that is smart for a group.....
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I love this Idea I think I will have to copy it for one of my future family trips
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You could also make it a half page so it will slide nicely into your passporter...
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Busy Bee, these are great ideas!

What a great idea to come up with in the first place. Now I'm adding it to my list. We have two first time WDW vacationers going with us on this trip and I'd love to do this for them. Thanks for sharing!
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It's coming together quite well now that I've started! I've already finished 2 days! Thanks so much busy bee for the great ideas! I've added hidden mickey's which my family will love. I also have added some fun park facts and "secrets" and some tips as well. I even found a pic of Walt at one of his first jobs which was driving an ambulance! That's what I do for a living so now my family will think I'm crazier then they already do!! lol Love Walt!!
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I am glad it's coming together for you! It is such a GREAT idea. I may "borrow" it if our extended family ever takes a trip together!

I made little pre-school letters for this trip for my kids - actually they are letters "from" Mickey. They outline the days events in pre-school terms. I am leaving them with gifts that correspond to the day. They will see them when they wake up - Mickey likes to sneak in while people are sleeping ya know!
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