To make my mom's birthday swanky at Dland

RStar · 04-30-2008, 10:09 PM

Hello everyone!

My birthday is on Sunday, and my mom's is on Thursday, so we are taking off work on Wed. (the 7th) and going to Disneyland for the day. But I'd like to make this trip extra special for her birthday. I'm sure the plans are for breakfast at Riverbelle, our fave. I just got slammed with about three grand in extra expenses this month so I doubt I can swing a super nice dinner, but I'll see what I can do.

Other than that, I've thought about the extra touches, like the birthday buttons at City Hall first off. But I've thought about the possabilities of doing a few things I've always wanted to, like piloting the Mark twain. I hear that if you ask nicely the CM may let you up there, and I think she'd get a kick out of it.

Same with the Lilly Belle. I know that one is harder to get into, but I can try.

Her favorite ride is the Jungle Cruise. I heard they have these maps they usually give to kids, but it would be special to get her one and go on the cruise.

My mom first went to Disnyland in 1956, the year after it opened. She took me there for the first time when I was one year old in 1960, and took me there once a year as I grew up. Then when I was 17 and just began dating my wife I took her every few months. I took my kids so often they got tired of going with me. Now they are grown and moved out, and going there with their boyfriend/girlfriend. So, Disneyland has a special place in our hearts, and I would love to make this trip extra memorable!

We will be at both parks, and possibly DtD as well.

It would really make the day special to get a visit from the dream team but I'm more likely to win the lottery.

Any other suggestions? Thanks for your help!

~Bob

MouseWife · 05-01-2008, 09:00 AM

I don't really have any suggestions, but, I wanted to tell you that I love your story!!! I think it is wonderful that you and your mother can share this passion, and, that you are helping her to keep her passion going. It isn't easy for moms, sometimes, to have the ability to take the time to do something like this. So, I give you double

As far as what to do, I think your plans are great. Good luck with the things you want to do, hopefully some how you can manage to have them happen.

If she wears the birthday badge/sticker, cast members and guests, also, will keep up the momentum about it being her birthday and that is fun in itself.

Have a wonderful time and please wish your mom {and yourself!!} a happy birthday from me, MouseWife!!!

RStar · 05-03-2008, 04:19 PM

I just noticed that the park opens at 10:00 am. Will the Riverbelle be serving breakfast if they open that late?

And thanks MW, I'll do that!

BDBopper · 05-03-2008, 08:09 PM

I wish I could help you but what I can do is wish you and your Mom and most Happy Birthday! I hope the both of you had a wonderful and magical time. If there is anything I want in the whole wide world it would be to spend my Birthday at the Happiest Place On Earth! I hope it is everything the two of you have dreamed of and so much more!

RStar · 05-05-2008, 06:31 AM

Thanks, I'm sure we will, but we are going on Wed. so it hasn't happened yet. Thanks for the good wishes!

BDBopper · 05-05-2008, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RStar

Thanks, I'm sure we will, but we are going on Wed. so it hasn't happened yet. Thanks for the good wishes!

Opps! Well at least it keeps the show topical when it airs agan on Wednesday night (I wish you and your mom a Happy Birthday and mention you two spent the day at Disneyland). Funny how things work out that way.

libraryvixen · 05-05-2008, 07:39 AM

If you talk to the Lead of the Jungle Cruise (by going to the exit), there's a chance they can do something special for your mom!

RStar · 05-06-2008, 06:55 AM

Thanks, I'll do that!!

libraryvixen · 05-06-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RStar

Thanks, I'll do that!!

Thanks to Morrigoon for giving me that tip!

RStar · 05-06-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by libraryvixen

Thanks to Morrigoon for giving me that tip!

Yup, she's great ain't she?!

04-30-2008, 10:09 PM	#1
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	To make my mom's birthday swanky at Dland Hello everyone! My birthday is on Sunday, and my mom's is on Thursday, so we are taking off work on Wed. (the 7th) and going to Disneyland for the day. But I'd like to make this trip extra special for her birthday. I'm sure the plans are for breakfast at Riverbelle, our fave. I just got slammed with about three grand in extra expenses this month so I doubt I can swing a super nice dinner, but I'll see what I can do. Other than that, I've thought about the extra touches, like the birthday buttons at City Hall first off. But I've thought about the possabilities of doing a few things I've always wanted to, like piloting the Mark twain. I hear that if you ask nicely the CM may let you up there, and I think she'd get a kick out of it. Same with the Lilly Belle. I know that one is harder to get into, but I can try. Her favorite ride is the Jungle Cruise. I heard they have these maps they usually give to kids, but it would be special to get her one and go on the cruise. My mom first went to Disnyland in 1956, the year after it opened. She took me there for the first time when I was one year old in 1960, and took me there once a year as I grew up. Then when I was 17 and just began dating my wife I took her every few months. I took my kids so often they got tired of going with me. Now they are grown and moved out, and going there with their boyfriend/girlfriend. So, Disneyland has a special place in our hearts, and I would love to make this trip extra memorable! We will be at both parks, and possibly DtD as well. It would really make the day special to get a visit from the dream team but I'm more likely to win the lottery. Any other suggestions? Thanks for your help! ~Bob __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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05-01-2008, 09:00 AM	#2
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	I don't really have any suggestions, but, I wanted to tell you that I love your story!!! I think it is wonderful that you and your mother can share this passion, and, that you are helping her to keep her passion going. It isn't easy for moms, sometimes, to have the ability to take the time to do something like this. So, I give you double As far as what to do, I think your plans are great. Good luck with the things you want to do, hopefully some how you can manage to have them happen. If she wears the birthday badge/sticker, cast members and guests, also, will keep up the momentum about it being her birthday and that is fun in itself. Have a wonderful time and please wish your mom {and yourself!!} a happy birthday from me, MouseWife!!! __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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05-03-2008, 04:19 PM	#3
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	I just noticed that the park opens at 10:00 am. Will the Riverbelle be serving breakfast if they open that late? And thanks MW, I'll do that! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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05-03-2008, 08:09 PM	#4
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	I wish I could help you but what I can do is wish you and your Mom and most Happy Birthday! I hope the both of you had a wonderful and magical time. If there is anything I want in the whole wide world it would be to spend my Birthday at the Happiest Place On Earth! I hope it is everything the two of you have dreamed of and so much more!
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05-05-2008, 06:31 AM	#5
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Thanks, I'm sure we will, but we are going on Wed. so it hasn't happened yet. Thanks for the good wishes! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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05-05-2008, 07:39 AM	#7
libraryvixen is part of the resistance Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: up North Posts: 963	If you talk to the Lead of the Jungle Cruise (by going to the exit), there's a chance they can do something special for your mom! __________________ Yes, I'm still alive!
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05-06-2008, 06:55 AM	#8
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Thanks, I'll do that!! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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