Welcome back, Jeff! I didn't realize your trip was 10 days long! How wonderful! Your family is very, very lucky!
Thanks for the review of Hard Rock Hotel. Except for situations like these, I would never think to go to a non-Disney resort. Hard Rock sounds great and it may be a way to motivate my husband a little more when he seems Disnied-out. :)
I don't blame your daughter for crying when she was leaving, I have done that on many occasions, too - as an adult.
Can't wait to see what else you have to tell us. I am so glad your surprise worked so well!