How do I reveal my Disney trip to my kids?

Making a surprise trip to Disney can be a surprise in itself. Find a way to reveal the trip when they least expect it. Hang a large "We're Going to Disney!" sign in the shower or leave a small note in their lunchbox. Write the surprise on a window or leave a message at the bottom of a box of doughnuts .

How to reveal a surprise trip to Disneyland Paris?

A treasure hunt is a really fun and interactive way to tell your little ones you're off to Disneyland® Paris! To plan your treasure hunt, make a map with clues to areas around the house and leave Disney-themed items at each place. At the end, you can have a piece of paper or an envelope with the big reveal!

How do you announce a trip to Disney?

Surprising kids with a Disney trip is a fun way to announce a Disney trip or tell them in advance so they can help you plan. How to make a Disney surprise? You can make a Disney surprise box or gift bag full of items they will need on their trip that allows them to realize they are going to Disney!

What happens if my child turns 3 during Disney trip?

"Age upon arrival for the vacation only applies for as long as the child remains that age. So, a child two years old would not need a theme park ticket. If a child turns three during the vacation, they should have a ticket to enter the park . "

How do I share my Disney itinerary with family?

Once everyone is connected, you can coordinate your plans on the go with the My Disney Experience mobile app. Sign in to your account and click on the “My Family & Friends” List tab. Tap “+Add a Guest” and select an option .

How do I link my kids to My Disney Experience?

In the Family & Friends section of My Disney Experience, you can create a profile for a child under age 13 . Simply create a profile you will manage by entering the child's name and birth date.

Disney Trip Reveal for Kids (Including Free Scavenger Hunt Printables)

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Are you ready to reveal to your young kids the most magical trip to Disney? A surprise Disney trip is one of the most thrilling and unforgettable experiences for kids (and parents alike), and what better way to do it than with an adorable scavenger hunt (including free printables!) and a surprise basket full of mouse ears, Disney pajamas, and Disney goodies. Plus, we followed the surprise reveal up with a “Minnie Mouse” pizza party to celebrate the Disney news!

In just a few weeks, we’re taking our three girls to Disney World for their very first trip! Our 9 year old and 6 year old are ecstatic to be going to Disney, and our 2 year old is just happy to be included in the endless squealing.

Planning a Disney Trip Surprise Reveal for Kids

Last weekend we planned a surprise reveal for the big Disney news and I couldn’t wait to hop on to Glitter, Inc. to share all of the Disney surprise details!

Never one to do things in a “simple” way, I knew that I wanted to surprise our kids with news of our Disney adventure in a really special way. Getting to watch the magic unfold along the way as our kids set off on an adorable scavenger hunt in our home, and then seeing the joy and happiness on their faces as they discovered that we are headed to the most magical place on earth = priceless.

Timing the Disney Reveal for Young Kids

I should note, we chose to surprise our kids with news of a trip to Disney two (2) weeks before our trip. Telling younger kids too soon can feel like an eternity in their world. We decided two weeks before the big day would give them enough time to get excited about the trip and not too much time that they’d keep asking, “When do we leave?!”

Now that they know the big news, our kids have told absolutely anyone who will listen: “we’re going to Disney!”

Disney Trip Reveal Scavenger Hunt Clues and Signs (Free Printables!)

One idea for a Disney trip reveal is to create a series of clues along a scavenger hunt (with a Disney spin, of course!) that will lead your kids on an adventure throughout the house or yard. These clues can be themed around their favorite Disney characters or movies, leading them to different locations where they will find clues that will bring them to the ultimate surprise.

Our girls pretty quickly caught on that the clues had a Disney theme, though I don’t think they had any idea that those clues meant we were actually going to Disneyworld. (Which made the final reveal all the more sweet!)

To make the scavenger hunt even more special, consider using our free printable scavenger hunt clue cards, that include the clues and instructions for each location along the way. This way, kids can have a physical copy to hold onto and follow along with as they embark on their Disney-themed treasure hunt.

Scavenger Hunt Details

To kick off our own Disney reveal scavenge hunt, we started with the “It’s time for a scavenger hunt!” sign and then handed our kids their first clue card.

That first clue directed them to the next stop where they would find the next clue, and so on.

For instance, the cold (Frozen) could be found on our refrigerator, the dinglehoppers (The Little Mermaid) could be found with the silverware, and the hair brushes (Tangled) could be found on our hairstyling box.

The Big Scavenger Hunt Reveal Location

The clues finally led them to our living room where we had the coffee table covered in the big reveal beneath a tablecloth.

As soon as the kids ran into the living room, Dad pulled off the tablecloth and they got to see all of their adorable Disney swag.

The Sweetest Disney Reveal 🎥

Naturally, I filmed the whole Disney Reveal and Scavenger Hunt, and shared the sweetest clip on Instagram @glitterinclexi.

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Disney Reveal Surprise Sign

I created this simple Disney Reveal surprise sign and this was on the coffee table with the girls’ Disney baskets.

Disney Reveal Free Printable

I created all of these printables using Canva and I’m including a link to each free printable here:

Disney Reveal Scavenger Hunt Clues and We’re Going to Disney World Sign (Free Printable)

Disney Reveal Surprise Baskets

What’s a Disney trip reveal without a surprise basket full of magic? Fill a basket or box with all sorts of Disney surprises, such as Mickey Mouse ears, autograph books, character plushies, Disney toys, Disney books, character water bottles, or even a countdown calendar to mark the days until the trip. You could also include some snacks or treats themed around Disney, such as Mickey-shaped cookies or cotton candy.

I had so much fun putting together our own kids’ Disney reveal surprise baskets. I repurposed their Easter baskets and filled them with a collection of adorable Disney surprises.

Inside the Disney Surprise Baskets

Disney Pajamas (I found the cutest Mickey Mouse pajamas on super sale at Janie & Jack!)
Disney Princess Snack Containers (I found ours at Dollar Tree)
Disney Water Bottles (Also from Dollar Tree)
Minnie Mouse Glitter Bows
Mickey Mouse Ears
Frozen Bracelets
DIY Fanny Packs (with Pearl Minnie Mouse Patches)
Disney Books for Each of the Kids
Disney Bubble Wands
Disney Doorables Toys

Be Sure to Capture the Memories 📷 🎥

Don’t forget to capture their reactions on camera as they uncover each clue and finally realize the huge Disney surprise that awaits them. The look on their little faces will be priceless and those sweet memories will last a lifetime.

Disney Surprise Reveal Pizza Party

We followed the surprise reveal up with a “Minnie Mouse” pizza party to celebrate the Disney news!

I found the cutest Minnie Mouse plates and Minnie Mouse cups on Amazon, ordered our favorite cheese pizza, and we celebrated the big news with pizza and juice.

Ready to plan the ultimate Disney surprise? Start planning your kids’ Disney trip reveal today and make their dreams come true with a magical scavenger hunt, a basket full of surprise Disney gifts, or even a celebratory pizza party at home.

Be sure to grab yourDisney Reveal Scavenger Hunt Clues and We’re Going to Disney World Sign (Free Printable)here.

Your kids will be counting down the seconds until the big day in no time!

Happy Disney adventure planning!

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