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I've been reading on here about Memories by Betsy all morning. I'm wanting to do something for my husband for our December trip. It will be his FIRST EVER trip to WDW, so I really want to kick it off with something special.
The trouble I'm having is deciding what kind of things I'd put in his basket. He's never been to Disney, so I guess I feel a little stumped on what to get someone like him. I was thinking maybe...
A t-shirt (a real general one) and mug... But my ideas stop there.
Any advice would be completely welcomed and appreciated.
Does he like alcohol? Maybe some shot glasses? Maybe a polo type shirt. Does he read? How about a Disney trivia book or a book about Walt. Are you making the basket? If so what about your own little trivia about some of your favorite places.
we are making a basket for my SIL/BIL.. We are doing the cute Disney Plastic glasses( look like wine glasses) bottle of Champagne, and OJ... We are driving so we will pick up OJ just before. So the first full morning we can have a toast in the morning. Add in some Mickey candies. Maybe cheese.. LOL>
Things that may or may not fit your guy:
Mickey Tie-- Disney Candies- Picture Frame.
Disney Umbrella/Poncho ( we do Disney rain or shine)--Sunglasses.
Good LUck!
That's a fun idea! My husbands first trip was in 2011. Instead of a basket, I surprised him with little presents at milestones (180/150/100/75/50/25 days/One week/and the day of) before the trip. Some of my ideas:
A pair of Mickey ears (you can order them, personalized, from DisneyStore.com - we got his when we got to the park because I didn't think of it until later!)
A book about Disney and/or Hidden Mickeys
A PASSPORTER
A Mickey Shirt - the kids and I made tye-dye ones and surprised him with it the morning of the trip.
I would limit my choices to thing that would make the time in the room better. Snack foods, drinks, socks, a beach towel, etc.
Maybe extend it to things he could wear in the park.
Let him pick out his own souvenirs.
I was going to say...if this for arrival in the room etc....I'd do some fun Disney snacks (they have everything from pretzels to the sweet stuff). Does he golf? Maybe something golf related (balls, tees etc.).
If you're going to have Memories by Betsy do it, see what they can suggest/do.
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We are going right after Chanukah in December and we usually give a gift a day so what I did was a Disney theme for the 8 nights and bought things such as a Star Wars toothbrush for my husband and princess toothbrushes for Mom and myself from either Walmart or the grocery store. On Amazon I found Disney trivia books, flashlights, bookmarks, car magnets, and lanyards with ID holders. From the Disney Store online I got pens that say Walt Disney World for $10 with choice of colors and can be personalized for an extra cost of $5 and gift cards.
Maybe you can include a disney gift card and he can pick out a shirt or hat when you get there. Also not sure about your DH but my DH would love it if I surprised him with a massage at one of the disney spas. I would add some of his favorite chips,candy or snacks to munch on while your at the resort.
Disney gift card, t-shirt or hoodie
Pin and lanyard for pin trading
Candy from Goofy's
Pretzels from Chip and Dale (My DH LOVES them!)
Nuts and fruit
sparkling cider or beer or soda
set of Mickey ears
any kind of trinket themed to his favorite movie - a Timon or Pumba plushie, or a Cars picture frame or a Buzz Lightyear.
I did one for my DH, and I had them include the Hidden Mickey book, a pin to represent our resort, a picture frame and a throw. I also highly recommend any of the Imagineering Field Guides for each of the parks. They are very easy reads filled with tons of facts about the parks. Betsy will do anything except food, and will work with you to create your perfect gift.
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