Kids in charge of trip this time!!

Disnyfan83 · 01-14-2005

Well it's official!! We are heading down to WDW for the ever crowded President's weekend!! My DH needs to visit his Florida clients (he is a financial planner), so he'll fly down the begining of the week and we will drive down and meet him at the end of the week. Having two past cast members as parents, my DS (16) and DD (14) have been to WDW every year since they were born until just recently. (Their last trip to WDW was in 2001 before our Disney cruise, and last year we headed out to Disneyland.) So, my kids know a thing or two about this place! We've decided that for this quickie trip, they are going to be in charge - where we stay, what PS we make - EVERYTHING!! I can't WAIT to see what they come up with (they ARE part Tour Guide on their mother's side!!

)! We tell them all about it tonight at dinner!! I'll keep you posted on the "TEEN ITINERARY!"

FireAngel · 01-14-2005

kids planning WDW trip!!!

That's what I love doing the most.

**MissDisney** · 01-14-2005

This is the most incredibly excellent idea ever! I am sure that they will put a lot of excitement into your trip! Have a wonderful time!

mickaholic4077 · 01-14-2005

You are certainly brave!!!

FireAngel · 01-14-2005

I love that signature of the CM

Mine was: "Thank you for calling Disney's Ft. Wilderness Resort, this is ...., How may I help you??"

Erin · 01-14-2005

I can't wait to see how this unfolds. I bet it will be great :c)

If I let mine do it, they would argue about every little detail...

Disnyfan83 · 01-14-2005

We're hoping this will help keep down the constant bickering. Their favorite pastime is driving each other crazy!

Pooh Fan · 01-14-2005

THat sounds like a good idea. I can't wait to find out what they come up with. Keep us posted!

lisalovesmickey · 01-14-2005

That is wonderful! Good for you, the pleasure of a WDW trip without all the planning. Can't wait to hear about it!

Lisa

jk8 · 01-14-2005

How cool!!!

**Dana** · 01-14-2005

That is definately a new twist on a WDW trip. I don't know if I would be able to let go of the planning cap, but applaud you for your trust and bravery in your children's choices. I can't wait to here about this trip. It's going to be cool to see what they pick.

Leigh · 01-14-2005

I think that is so cool. How wonderful to let them in on the fun. It ought to be fun to see what they pick.

hiner · 01-14-2005

What a surpise they will get tonight?! I'm sure they will be just as excited as you get, to plan this trip. Can't wait to hear all about it in your trip report.

Have fun anticipating!!!

tinamarie · 01-14-2005

Disnyfan, this is also what I did with my teenagers. They've planned everything almost (not the surprise dinner for my daughters 16th bday.) I think we've got a pretty good plan going too. Hope your's goes as well. Good luck!

Disnyfan83 · 01-15-2005

Okay, here is an update on my GREAT idea:

So we take the kids out to eat last night and tell them about our idea to go to WDW for President's weekend, and they are in charge of all that we do. My DD (14) lit up like a Christmas tree! I could see the wheels start spinning as she was already starting to plan. My DS (16) looked at my DH and I and said "That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. I don't want to go there again. Can't we go somewhere else? Like Arizona?" Well, we just sort of sat there. After discussing it for a few minutes, we got tired of our DS looking at us like we were crazies who had escaped from the loony bin. so we just dropped the conversation and finished the rest of dinner in silence. Who is this kid? And where is the cute Disney loving boy that I raised? Where's the kid that at not quite a year old and barely speaking, saw Mickey Mouse for the first time and called him "Mee-Mee?" Maybe he will change his mind.
I'll keep you posted.

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Disnyfan83 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 264	Kids in charge of trip this time!! Well it's official!! We are heading down to WDW for the ever crowded President's weekend!! My DH needs to visit his Florida clients (he is a financial planner), so he'll fly down the begining of the week and we will drive down and meet him at the end of the week. Having two past cast members as parents, my DS (16) and DD (14) have been to WDW every year since they were born until just recently. (Their last trip to WDW was in 2001 before our Disney cruise, and last year we headed out to Disneyland.) So, my kids know a thing or two about this place! We've decided that for this quickie trip, they are going to be in charge - where we stay, what PS we make - EVERYTHING!! I can't WAIT to see what they come up with (they ARE part Tour Guide on their mother's side!! )! We tell them all about it tonight at dinner!! I'll keep you posted on the "TEEN ITINERARY!" __________________ ********************** Old WDW cast members (1983) never stop giving guests advice!! "Thank you for calling Walt Disney World information. This is Leslie, how may I help you?..."

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,739	Re: Kids in charge of trip this time!! kids planning WDW trip!!! That's what I love doing the most. __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,553	Re: Kids in charge of trip this time!! This is the most incredibly excellent idea ever! I am sure that they will put a lot of excitement into your trip! Have a wonderful time! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,739	Re: Kids in charge of trip this time!! I love that signature of the CM Mine was: "Thank you for calling Disney's Ft. Wilderness Resort, this is ...., How may I help you??" __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Kids in charge of trip this time!! I can't wait to see how this unfolds. I bet it will be great :c) If I let mine do it, they would argue about every little detail... __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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Disnyfan83 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 264	Re: Kids in charge of trip this time!! We're hoping this will help keep down the constant bickering. Their favorite pastime is driving each other crazy! __________________ ********************** Old WDW cast members (1983) never stop giving guests advice!! "Thank you for calling Walt Disney World information. This is Leslie, how may I help you?..."

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Pooh Fan Sweeter than hunny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,068	Re: Kids in charge of trip this time!! THat sounds like a good idea. I can't wait to find out what they come up with. Keep us posted! __________________ 1976 Disney World Offsite as a kid 1995 Disney Land Offsite 2002 Contemporary Resort 2004 All Star Movies Resort and Royal Pacific Resort at Universal 2005 All Star Movies and Hard Rock Hotel 2006 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2007 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2008 AKL Savannah View Concierge and Royal Pacific Resort Kid Suite 2009 Beach Club and Portofino Bay Hotel Portofino Suite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Counting down to our Christmas trip. Disney, Universal, and the beach here we come! 20 days 23 hours 36 minutes

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lisalovesmickey Chef Disney Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,766	Re: Kids in charge of trip this time!! That is wonderful! Good for you, the pleasure of a WDW trip without all the planning. Can't wait to hear about it! Lisa __________________ I have a little Mickey in me! :) 1996 - All Star Music Resort 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 - Wilderness Lodge 2010 - Polynesian!!!!!!!!!! Theres a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day.....just a dream away. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We'll be at Disneyland for the day in 238 days 14 hours 36 minutes

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jk8 Disney Cruise Alumni Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: IN - the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room Posts: 2,546	Re: Kids in charge of trip this time!! How cool!!! __________________ Julie 2008 OKW - first DVC stay! 2008 WL and Disney Magic Western! 2007 POFQ 2006 Pop Century 2006 CR & 7 day Disney Magic Eastern!!! 2004 POP Century 2004 offsite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2010 Disney Magic Cruise 127 days 16 hours 32 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Kids in charge of trip this time!! That is definately a new twist on a WDW trip. I don't know if I would be able to let go of the planning cap, but applaud you for your trust and bravery in your children's choices. I can't wait to here about this trip. It's going to be cool to see what they pick. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 268 days 6 hours 36 minutes

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Leigh Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mississippi Posts: 296	Re: Kids in charge of trip this time!! I think that is so cool. How wonderful to let them in on the fun. It ought to be fun to see what they pick. __________________ 2005 onsite, 2003 offsite, 2002 offsite, 2001 offsite, 2000 offsite, 1999 offsite, 1998 offsite, 1976 1st time with the parents

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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: Kids in charge of trip this time!! What a surpise they will get tonight?! I'm sure they will be just as excited as you get, to plan this trip. Can't wait to hear all about it in your trip report. Have fun anticipating!!! __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

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tinamarie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 132	Re: Kids in charge of trip this time!! Disnyfan, this is also what I did with my teenagers. They've planned everything almost (not the surprise dinner for my daughters 16th bday.) I think we've got a pretty good plan going too. Hope your's goes as well. Good luck! __________________ Off to share the Disney Magic

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Disnyfan83 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 264	Re: Kids in charge of trip this time!! Okay, here is an update on my GREAT idea: So we take the kids out to eat last night and tell them about our idea to go to WDW for President's weekend, and they are in charge of all that we do. My DD (14) lit up like a Christmas tree! I could see the wheels start spinning as she was already starting to plan. My DS (16) looked at my DH and I and said "That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. I don't want to go there again. Can't we go somewhere else? Like Arizona?" Well, we just sort of sat there. After discussing it for a few minutes, we got tired of our DS looking at us like we were crazies who had escaped from the loony bin. so we just dropped the conversation and finished the rest of dinner in silence. Who is this kid? And where is the cute Disney loving boy that I raised? Where's the kid that at not quite a year old and barely speaking, saw Mickey Mouse for the first time and called him "Mee-Mee?" Maybe he will change his mind. I'll keep you posted. __________________ ********************** Old WDW cast members (1983) never stop giving guests advice!! "Thank you for calling Walt Disney World information. This is Leslie, how may I help you?..."