We’re that family. The family that can find an appropriate Disney quote for every situation, has hidden Mickey’s in their living room, and considered naming their youngest child “Minnie.” Yup, we’re all kind of crazy about Disney. So you can imagine our excitement when the invitation came?
I was invited to the Disney Social Media Moms Conference at Disney World May 7-10th! It’s a privilege and a dream come true! The details are slowly coming in, and I can’t wait to share more with you.
I wanted every part of this trip to Disney World to be truly magical for my children, including the reveal. They are currently obsessed with pretending to be spies, going on hunts, or looking for treasure. So for the big announcement I made this DIY We’re Going to Disney World Printable Puzzle and hid the pieces for them to find.
Whether you’ll be joining me for the conference or planning a trip to Disney World, this We’re Going to Disney World Printable Puzzle is a fun way to share the good news with your family.
How to Make a We’re Going to Disney World Printable Puzzle
Download the We’re Going to Disney World Printable Puzzle template. Print the template using your printer on a 8.5 x 11 sheet of white paper. For a bigger puzzle, print in landscape.
After printing it out, use a spray adhesive and attach the puzzle to an empty cereal box (or something of similar size). This step is totally optional! While waiting for an oil change, I cut out the pieces. A mama’s got to multitask, y’all!
After I hid all the pieces, the kiddos went on their search. After finding all the pieces, they started putting the pieces together. They knew right away that it was something Disney, since they could see the smiles of Mickey and his crew. They loved the surprise and will be busy researching Disney World for the next month.
Do you have recommendations for Disney World? I’d love to hear them!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
Such a cute idea! We surprised our kids one of the years we went, too. They loved it.
Katie says
what a fun idea! I’m horrible at keeping secrets, so I’d never last through making a puzzle and giving it to my daughter to do!
Pam says
The puzzle is a fun idea! What a cool way to announce your vacation to your kids.
jamie says
I love that idea for surprising the kids!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
This is such a cute way to get the kids excited for a trip to Disney. I think it would be a great way to tell the kids that’s where you’re going. =D
Michele says
That really is a great way to let your kids know they are going to Disney!! Let the games begin!
Alicia says
Very cool idea! I have not been to Disney World since about 2003 or so but would love to be able to take my kids someday.
Brett says
This is so creative! We haven’t been yet, but hopefully one day. I’m pinning this idea for just in case 🙂
Marcie W. says
This is such a fabulous idea and congrats on the wonderful opportunity. We actually surprised our kids with a Disneyland trip during the holiday season of 2013 by waking them up early one morning and breaking the news while filming a video. Their reactions were priceless!
Jeanine says
What an amazing, cute and really creative idea! I love that. We haven’t ever been to Disney, but this is a great way to surprise anyone with news!
Michelle F. says
That is such a cute idea! Keeping this printable for when we go.
Patty says
I’ll bet your children were very excited. Have a wonderful time. I’ve only been to Epcot – I’ve never been to DisneyWorld.
Stacey- Travel Blogger says
That’s so clever! What a great way to spring it on your kids that they are going to Disney World!
Pam says
What a great way to let your kids in on the big surprise. I love this idea and you could use it for so many different things you want to announce or surprise your family with. Congratulations on being selected to go to this conference.
Christie says
That’s an adorable way to tell the kids! Congrats on your Disney SMMC ticket!
Jeannette says
This is so cute! We just got back from Disney and I’m already planning the next trip so we’ll be using this for sure!
Allison says
I can’t even tell you how much I love this idea! We are planning a trip for early next year and would love to creatively reveal it to our son!
Ellen ThatChicMom says
What a cute idea for surprising the kids! I love hte tip for using a cereal box you could make all kinds of puzzles this way!
Avry says
Wahoo!! How fun for you. Have a fun time and PS great way to tell your kids!
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
That would be a pretty awesome way to “spill the beans”. I love seeing creative ways to tell the kids! We’ve never been, but we’ll make it there one day! I am, however, going to Disneyland next month!!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
This is such a cute and fun Disney reveal! Love it! Thanks for sharing such a great idea, Melanie!
Ellen Christian says
How neat. I’ve never tried to make my own puzzle before. That looks like fun!
Theresa says
My kids would have gotten a kick out of this when we went. We cut out letters that said pretty much the same thing and told them they had to piece the letters together to solve it. Took them a few days, but they were pretty excited when they figured out what it said!
Amber Edwards says
That is such a cute idea for announcing to the kids that they are going to Disney world! And I love how easy it is to make too! Awesome!
Yoly says
I would have thought of that idea. Very cute printable!
Ashley Sears says
What an adorable way to surprise the kids for a trip to the house of mouse!
Natalie Z says
How exciting! That is such a great way to let your family know!
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
What a fun idea to surprise kids and family with a trip to Disney World. This is a story they will tell for years to come.
Susan says
Gee, I wish I could go to Disney World. It looks like a fun-filled adventure.
Carolyn says
I can’t wait to read all about your trip and get the scoop on land vs. world!!
Marina John says
This is an awesome surprise! How creative. Hopefully i can deliver this message to my kiddos some day soon!
Kassondra from Motherhood Community says
What a fun reveal!
Ann Bacciaglia says
This would be a fantastic way to tell your kids you are going to Disney. I have always wanted to go with my kids. I have not been there since i was 8.
Rosey says
I would think that would be a great way to offer the surprise. My kids all love to go to Disney. I guess all kids do, right? 🙂
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
It is has been so long since I have been to Disney World. I can’t think of anything to tell you to see or to enjoy.
Beth@KCMompreneurs says
What a fun way to tell your kids that you are going to Disney World. I hope some year to take my kids.
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
I got the invite to the Disney Social Media Moms Conference as well, and sorry but I don’t get the big deal, they are downright rude to bloggers in NYC, and despite me asking them to remove me from their mailing lists entirely I keep not only getting their emails but an invite to pay for a conference? Say what? It’s just an opportunity for a blogger to spend hard earned cash to publicize their theme park at YOUR OWN expense. With the only perk from the recaps I have read being a few breakfasts and skipping the lines. Not a big enough lure for me. Their rudeness to NYC bloggers coupled with me not having kids just makes this a no biggie for me, but I will say your Printable Puzzle is adorable and this is a great one for parents to use to surprise the kids when they take them there! 🙂
Stefani Tolson says
What a fun way to reveal a Disney trip. I would love to be able to pack up the family and take them to Disney this year!
Penelope says
How totally fun! I love this cool way of telling kids, it’s a great lead to what will be so much more fun to follow!
Candy O. says
my boys would have so much fun putting this together. I might have to make it since we are goin to WDW in the summer.
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says
Aww, what a fun way of breaking the good news to the kids! I’m jealous, have a great time!
Jocelyn McGaffic says
This is a really cute idea for the family who loves to do puzzles together. Throw in the excitement of a WDW trip and I am sure it was a hit!
HilLesha says
I have never been there before, therefore I don’t have any suggestions yet. However, my oldest brother has been there several times with his grandchildren, and they all loved it. Maybe someday! 🙂
Caitlin says
This looks like a super cute and fun way to tell your kids they are about to go on a fun trip!
Joyce says
How cute. I was looking online for a Disney World puzzle to announce to our grandsons about a trip in June of next year. This will be perfect!
Crystal says
Perfect, Joyce! So glad you like it and that it will come in handy for you!
Stacy says
Thank you so much for sharing this. It was exactly what I was looking for and am giving it to my daughter this evening!