Ideas needed for girls only trip!

zoey9797 · 09-29-2008

So,
I am at a loss for a really fun surprise for our next trip. Every year I book something fun like breakfast in the castle ect...

I wanted really badly to book AKL Savannah view for one night as a surprise for my dd(11) on our girls only trip in Dec. I just cannot justify the cost for one night! It is almost half of the cost of our 7 day trip with tickets!

We will be there Dec 9-16 this year and are not big Christmas fans-no offense meant to those who are. We actually moved the dates to get the great discount. I hear the decorations are fabulous though:)

So while the rest of the "world" is doing Mickey's X-mas party, what would you suggest?

I was considering Cirque or something that she will really remember. (She is a very mature 11 year old). We have done many of the character meals and loved them but I would like this to be something new. We LOVE pirates, Haunted Mansion and the naughty Villians but Tink is on our favorites list too. Too bad there is not a villians meal LOL!

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
Zoey

Jennatrz · 09-29-2008

Actually I think Cirque is a great idea. She will definitely remember that.

Jennatrz · 09-29-2008

You could also do a behind the scenes tour, or The chef thing at Epcot. I can't remember what its called. I will try to find it for you.

tinkerbelle24 · 09-29-2008

What about DQ? hmmmm.. Im interested to see what poeple say because my DD 10 is very mature and isnt in to the whole princess thing. Good luck with whatever you decide.

zoey9797 · 09-29-2008

DQ? What's that?
Rofl... in Minnesota, DQ is an ice cream shop!

A chef thing would be AWESOME! Her favorite show is Ace of Cakes... and she "creates" desserts all the time. I swear she'll be a pastry chef someday and I.... her doting, caring, loving mom who has bent to her every whim and cared for her whilst she was ill will reap the rewards! Basically, she will owe me a few good meals!
Please post info on both of those ideas.
Thanks!

tinkerbelle24 · 09-29-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoey9797

DQ? What's that?
Rofl... in Minnesota, DQ is an ice cream shop!

A chef thing would be AWESOME! Her favorite show is Ace of Cakes... and she "creates" desserts all the time. I swear she'll be a pastry chef someday and I.... her doting, caring, loving mom who has bent to her every whim and cared for her whilst she was ill will reap the rewards! Basically, she will owe me a few good meals!
Please post info on both of those ideas.
Thanks!

DQ= Disney Quest. My DD 10 (megan) loved it when she went. Let me see if I can find a link for ya

tinkerbelle24 · 09-29-2008

Walt Disney World Resort - Detecting Browser Properties . . .

try this link to Disney Quest

zoey9797 · 09-29-2008

Sorry... I so should have known that! We haven't gone there yet. :) Must be why I totally forgot it existed! Too bad the Adventurer's club is gone... That was my favorite part of DTD!

tinkerbelle24 · 09-29-2008

What about Sea World for a day or a tour. What about the dolphin program at Epcot

Alaine · 09-29-2008

I'm not sure of your budget but what about going to a spa. The GF has a mother daughter package. It's about $450 for 2 hrs but I know my 12 year old will love it. If that's too expensive you could just get your nails done. We're leaving in 3 days...During our trip we are going to the Premium outlets to look at the Coach and Dooney Bourke purses. We have a love for them and they say the outlets are 25-65% off. We are also planning on renting a surry bike (not sure if spelled correct). We budgeted six months ahead of time for those little extras.

Jennatrz · 09-29-2008

Here is another link for some things you could consider. There is the Dolphins in Depth tour. Looks really cool. Walt Disney World Resort - Detecting Browser Properties . . .

Campbell87 · 09-30-2008

Why not book one of the tours? Disney do a fair few of them and if she loves Disney as much as the rest of us she will really enjoy one of the tours, theres a guide to most of them i think over at allears.net . I think Cirque is a great idea, we loved it back in June, such a fun night out and you could team it with a meal downtown somewhere and make a night of it!

zoey9797 · 09-30-2008

Awesome ideas! Keep them coming!
Our "budget" for this will be under $200 unless it includes a stay in the castle or something really cool :) I have always wanted to swim w/dolphins but is Dec too cold?
I think I will call Disney and see about tours and Circque. Most of the cool tours are for 16+... She could pass for 16 height and behavior-wise but I know we would get caught and thrown out or something- LOL!

disneymania · 09-30-2008

wHAT ABOUT THE AFTERNOON TEA AT THE GRAND FLORIDIAN, ESPECIALLY IF SHE IS IN TO BAKING. THEY HAVE THE HUGE GINGERBREAD HOUSE THERE AND THE TEA IS REALLY GREAT!!

zoey9797 · 09-30-2008

Oohhh, I forgot about the gingerbread house! We saw that on the special last year on Food Network! She did think that was awesome!

Geesh, pretty soon I will have too many ideas and have to choose ! LOL! Be careful what you wish for!
Zoey

09-29-2008	#1 (permalink)
zoey9797 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 389	Ideas needed for girls only trip! So, I am at a loss for a really fun surprise for our next trip. Every year I book something fun like breakfast in the castle ect... I wanted really badly to book AKL Savannah view for one night as a surprise for my dd(11) on our girls only trip in Dec. I just cannot justify the cost for one night! It is almost half of the cost of our 7 day trip with tickets! We will be there Dec 9-16 this year and are not big Christmas fans-no offense meant to those who are. We actually moved the dates to get the great discount. I hear the decorations are fabulous though:) So while the rest of the "world" is doing Mickey's X-mas party, what would you suggest? I was considering Cirque or something that she will really remember. (She is a very mature 11 year old). We have done many of the character meals and loved them but I would like this to be something new. We LOVE pirates, Haunted Mansion and the naughty Villians but Tink is on our favorites list too. Too bad there is not a villians meal LOL! Thanks in advance for your suggestions! Zoey __________________ Offsite- 1976 Offsite- 1996 ASMO- 2004 DL- 2005 DL-2006 ASMO-2007 DCL/CBR-2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mother/Daughter Disney Trip! 3 days 20 hours 6 minutes

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Jennatrz Wishing I was at Disney! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 1,640	Re: Ideas needed for girls only trip! Actually I think Cirque is a great idea. She will definitely remember that. __________________ Jenna 76 off Site,77 off Site,79 off Site, 82 off Site, 84 Contem, 86 Poly,89 off site, 93 POR, 97 CBR, 00 Marriott GV, 03 CBR,05 OKW, 06 SSR, 07Marriott GV, 07 CBR, 08 POR,Next 08 trip off to POP My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Halloween Surprise for DS

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Jennatrz Wishing I was at Disney! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 1,640	Re: Ideas needed for girls only trip! You could also do a behind the scenes tour, or The chef thing at Epcot. I can't remember what its called. I will try to find it for you. __________________ Jenna 76 off Site,77 off Site,79 off Site, 82 off Site, 84 Contem, 86 Poly,89 off site, 93 POR, 97 CBR, 00 Marriott GV, 03 CBR,05 OKW, 06 SSR, 07Marriott GV, 07 CBR, 08 POR,Next 08 trip off to POP My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Halloween Surprise for DS

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tinkerbelle24 IM A NEW AKV OWNER!!!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ~ AKV Posts: 4,059	Re: Ideas needed for girls only trip! What about DQ? hmmmm.. Im interested to see what poeple say because my DD 10 is very mature and isnt in to the whole princess thing. Good luck with whatever you decide. __________________ 1992~CBR2001~CBR 2004~ASMovies 2006~ASMovies 2007 ~Sports 2008~BW Lakeside 2008~POR DVC TRIPS 2008 Dec~ Saratoga Springs Proud Owner of AKV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Sipping on a Pina Coloda at Ohanna's enjoying my new DVC 20 days 19 hours 5 minutes

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zoey9797 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 389	Re: Ideas needed for girls only trip! DQ? What's that? Rofl... in Minnesota, DQ is an ice cream shop! A chef thing would be AWESOME! Her favorite show is Ace of Cakes... and she "creates" desserts all the time. I swear she'll be a pastry chef someday and I.... her doting, caring, loving mom who has bent to her every whim and cared for her whilst she was ill will reap the rewards! Basically, she will owe me a few good meals! Please post info on both of those ideas. Thanks! __________________ Offsite- 1976 Offsite- 1996 ASMO- 2004 DL- 2005 DL-2006 ASMO-2007 DCL/CBR-2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mother/Daughter Disney Trip! 3 days 20 hours 6 minutes

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tinkerbelle24 IM A NEW AKV OWNER!!!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ~ AKV Posts: 4,059	Re: Ideas needed for girls only trip! Walt Disney World Resort - Detecting Browser Properties . . . try this link to Disney Quest __________________ 1992~CBR2001~CBR 2004~ASMovies 2006~ASMovies 2007 ~Sports 2008~BW Lakeside 2008~POR DVC TRIPS 2008 Dec~ Saratoga Springs Proud Owner of AKV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Sipping on a Pina Coloda at Ohanna's enjoying my new DVC 20 days 19 hours 5 minutes

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zoey9797 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 389	Re: Ideas needed for girls only trip! Sorry... I so should have known that! We haven't gone there yet. :) Must be why I totally forgot it existed! Too bad the Adventurer's club is gone... That was my favorite part of DTD! __________________ Offsite- 1976 Offsite- 1996 ASMO- 2004 DL- 2005 DL-2006 ASMO-2007 DCL/CBR-2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mother/Daughter Disney Trip! 3 days 20 hours 6 minutes

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tinkerbelle24 IM A NEW AKV OWNER!!!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ~ AKV Posts: 4,059	Re: Ideas needed for girls only trip! What about Sea World for a day or a tour. What about the dolphin program at Epcot __________________ 1992~CBR2001~CBR 2004~ASMovies 2006~ASMovies 2007 ~Sports 2008~BW Lakeside 2008~POR DVC TRIPS 2008 Dec~ Saratoga Springs Proud Owner of AKV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Sipping on a Pina Coloda at Ohanna's enjoying my new DVC 20 days 19 hours 5 minutes

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Alaine Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Abington, MA Posts: 284	Re: Ideas needed for girls only trip! I'm not sure of your budget but what about going to a spa. The GF has a mother daughter package. It's about $450 for 2 hrs but I know my 12 year old will love it. If that's too expensive you could just get your nails done. We're leaving in 3 days...During our trip we are going to the Premium outlets to look at the Coach and Dooney Bourke purses. We have a love for them and they say the outlets are 25-65% off. We are also planning on renting a surry bike (not sure if spelled correct). We budgeted six months ahead of time for those little extras. __________________ The difference between dreams and reality is action

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Jennatrz Wishing I was at Disney! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 1,640	Re: Ideas needed for girls only trip! Here is another link for some things you could consider. There is the Dolphins in Depth tour. Looks really cool. Walt Disney World Resort - Detecting Browser Properties . . . __________________ Jenna 76 off Site,77 off Site,79 off Site, 82 off Site, 84 Contem, 86 Poly,89 off site, 93 POR, 97 CBR, 00 Marriott GV, 03 CBR,05 OKW, 06 SSR, 07Marriott GV, 07 CBR, 08 POR,Next 08 trip off to POP My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Halloween Surprise for DS

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Campbell87 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 691	Re: Ideas needed for girls only trip! Why not book one of the tours? Disney do a fair few of them and if she loves Disney as much as the rest of us she will really enjoy one of the tours, theres a guide to most of them i think over at allears.net . I think Cirque is a great idea, we loved it back in June, such a fun night out and you could team it with a meal downtown somewhere and make a night of it! __________________ * DLP-2000-Hotel Cheyanna WDW-2002-Port Orleans Riverside DLP-2001-Hotel New York DLP-2004-Hotel New York WDW-2005-Animal Kingdom Lodge WDW-2006/2007-Animal Kingdom Lodge iDrive-2008-Sheraton Studio City - the non wdw trip! WDW-2008-Saratoga Springs *

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zoey9797 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 389	Re: Ideas needed for girls only trip! Awesome ideas! Keep them coming! Our "budget" for this will be under $200 unless it includes a stay in the castle or something really cool :) I have always wanted to swim w/dolphins but is Dec too cold? I think I will call Disney and see about tours and Circque. Most of the cool tours are for 16+... She could pass for 16 height and behavior-wise but I know we would get caught and thrown out or something- LOL! __________________ Offsite- 1976 Offsite- 1996 ASMO- 2004 DL- 2005 DL-2006 ASMO-2007 DCL/CBR-2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mother/Daughter Disney Trip! 3 days 20 hours 6 minutes

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disneymania Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colden ,NY Posts: 45	Re: Ideas needed for girls only trip! wHAT ABOUT THE AFTERNOON TEA AT THE GRAND FLORIDIAN, ESPECIALLY IF SHE IS IN TO BAKING. THEY HAVE THE HUGE GINGERBREAD HOUSE THERE AND THE TEA IS REALLY GREAT!!

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zoey9797 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 389	Re: Ideas needed for girls only trip! Oohhh, I forgot about the gingerbread house! We saw that on the special last year on Food Network! She did think that was awesome! Geesh, pretty soon I will have too many ideas and have to choose ! LOL! Be careful what you wish for! Zoey __________________ Offsite- 1976 Offsite- 1996 ASMO- 2004 DL- 2005 DL-2006 ASMO-2007 DCL/CBR-2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mother/Daughter Disney Trip! 3 days 20 hours 6 minutes

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