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Old 08-18-2013, 08:37 PM   #1
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Disney Florist, personal experience?

Hi everyone,

I was curious to see if any of you have ever used the Disney Florist for anything "In Room". How was your experience? Were the decorations and/or flowers of good quality? Were you satisfied with your purchase or gift?
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I've been the recipient of several Disney Florist arrangements and baskets. They do nice work, though it's fairly expensive.

If you're looking for gift baskets, I would highly recommend Memories by Betsy.
Memories by Betsy: Custom Gift Baskets

She does lovely work for a fairly reasonable charge.
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I've been the recipient of several Disney Florist arrangements and baskets. They do nice work, though it's fairly expensive.

If you're looking for gift baskets, I would highly recommend Memories by Betsy.
Memories by Betsy: Custom Gift Baskets

She does lovely work for a fairly reasonable charge.

Thank you so much, I'll give her a call when I have a chance to chat!
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I've been the recipient of several Disney Florist arrangements and baskets. They do nice work, though it's fairly expensive.

If you're looking for gift baskets, I would highly recommend Memories by Betsy.
Memories by Betsy: Custom Gift Baskets

She does lovely work for a fairly reasonable charge.

Here's a second vote for Memories by Betsy. Fabulous baskets! You tell her what you want in them and she does all of the shopping!
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Thank you for the alternative information. Looking forward to checking it out and maybe making some extra magic happen for the family come January.
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I used Disney Florist when my DD was on her "engagement" trip. DD thought that it was just a vacation, but my now DSiL and I planned for the surprise engagement. I wanted to surprise both of them...so I ordered an engagement package with Mickey & Minnie wedding ears from Disney Florist. Disney Florist was wonderful to work with. Brett & Jaclyn had dinner at CRT where he was "popping the question". After she said yes.....the "ears" were presented to them. I then had the wine with wine glasses & cheese and cracker assortment delivered to the room while they were at dinner so it was there to celebrate when they got back. Disney Florist went all out to make this magical. I couldn't be happier with the way they worked/planned with me and then with the quality of products delivered.
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I also want to echo Eileen's recommendation for Betsy- she was fabulous to work with, so accommodating and created an awesome Halloween basket for our son a few years ago!

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I ordered from the disney florist and asked them to put the "present" in the room however they didn't do that they gave it to my dad at the front desk.
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