50th birthday gift help

[steamboat52]

We have planned on celebrating my 50th birthday at WDW for several years now. Sadly, the trip had to be cancelled due to a health issue with a family member. It is likely we will not be able to go for a long, long time now.

I'm so sad about this. I know one of you will have the answer. I need something special and unique from WDW as a "placeholder gift". It will make me feel better as well as the person whose health is at issue.

I've looked through the Disney Store site and see nothing special that interests me. I remember a few items from our last trip, but don't recall what shops they are in. The things that came to mind were Mickey statues with sayings on them, crystal pieces, jewelry. I need it to be something memorable and lasting. I don't have a price range in mind.

Any ideas?

[faline]

Sorry you're missing out on your special trip.

Maybe a cel from a favorite movie?

[Pirate Granny]

There is a poster with fifty circles with Disney stuff...can't remember, got for a friends 50th. I saw it the last time I looked at posters at the studios.

[mickeys_princess_mom]

Sorry your trip got put on hold for awhile. Celebrate fifty years of You by purchasing a piece of Disney art, or maybe a clock or watch--something you'll look at all the time and will make you smile.

[Arielfan98]

Hmmm what if u purchased a few Disney decorations then have everyone dress up as their favorite character and of course have a Disney themed cake. There's a ton of recipes from the Disney website if you're interested in cooking for the event.

[emerzmom]

So sorry about the illness and your trip. I hope all turns out okay.
An idea for a gift for yourself: I was given one of the shadow boxes that lights up from my mom for my 50th birthday. It is the one with Cinderella and her coach. It is so beautiful. It makes me feel like I have a little piece of WDW every time I look at it. I think it was purchased at the Art of Animation store.
...just a thought.

Julie