hedzcarolina
05-30-2002, 04:46 PM
Okay, 2 days and counting... so far the kids have no idea we are going to Disney. Now I am trying to figure out the best way to break it to them.
Here is the overall plan: We went in December at stayed at BC for 8 days. We are leaving Sat June 1 for 6 days, but this time staying at BC on concierge level (not that the kids care, but DW and I do).
We are driving down from NC (about 8 hours) saturday morning.
Plan 1: Leave at about 4 am, hope the kids don't wake up for a while, and let them figure out where we're going as we cross through Georgia mid morning.
Advantage: Kids sleep longer, shortens trip for them, less tired kids when we arrive.
Disadvantage: I think (DW disagrees) that 8 year girl will wake up at 4 am when we get in the car and end up being tired and miserable.
Plan 2: Leave at about 6 am. Mom and Dad up at 5, car loaded, wake kids up at 5:40 or so. When they don't want to wake up, nonchalantly walk out of the room muttering loudly "Well, if you don't want to go to Disney World, I guess we'll leave without you". Then watch the land speed record get broken in my upstairs hallway.
Advantage: Kids (and parents) get a good night sleep. I get to see the look on their faces when they realize what I just said.
Disadvantage: no quiet time in the car for Mom and Dad
Plan 3: Leave at 6 am, but tell kids the night before
Advantage: not sure
Disadvantage: :( kids don't sleep, etc...
Anyone have any other ideas? What do you think of these?
My wife and I have been planning this trip for over a month. We started packing last night (then put the full suitcases back in the closet). The children really have no idea. And to top it off, the concierge got us PS's at CRT for Sunday!
I look forward to everyone's thoughts.
Jon
Here is the overall plan: We went in December at stayed at BC for 8 days. We are leaving Sat June 1 for 6 days, but this time staying at BC on concierge level (not that the kids care, but DW and I do).
We are driving down from NC (about 8 hours) saturday morning.
Plan 1: Leave at about 4 am, hope the kids don't wake up for a while, and let them figure out where we're going as we cross through Georgia mid morning.
Advantage: Kids sleep longer, shortens trip for them, less tired kids when we arrive.
Disadvantage: I think (DW disagrees) that 8 year girl will wake up at 4 am when we get in the car and end up being tired and miserable.
Plan 2: Leave at about 6 am. Mom and Dad up at 5, car loaded, wake kids up at 5:40 or so. When they don't want to wake up, nonchalantly walk out of the room muttering loudly "Well, if you don't want to go to Disney World, I guess we'll leave without you". Then watch the land speed record get broken in my upstairs hallway.
Advantage: Kids (and parents) get a good night sleep. I get to see the look on their faces when they realize what I just said.
Disadvantage: no quiet time in the car for Mom and Dad
Plan 3: Leave at 6 am, but tell kids the night before
Advantage: not sure
Disadvantage: :( kids don't sleep, etc...
Anyone have any other ideas? What do you think of these?
My wife and I have been planning this trip for over a month. We started packing last night (then put the full suitcases back in the closet). The children really have no idea. And to top it off, the concierge got us PS's at CRT for Sunday!
I look forward to everyone's thoughts.
Jon