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13 Ways to Surprise Someone with a Trip

Last Updated: December 4, 2023 Fact Checked

This article was reviewed by Seth Hall and by wikiHow staff writer, Aly Rusciano . Seth T. Hall (ICF ACC, CLC, and MNLP) is a Certified Life Coach and Founder of Transformational Solutions, a Los Angeles-based life-coaching company that helps people achieve their toughest goals, find their own voice, and think outside the box. He has been a life coach for over 10 years, specializing in personal development, relationships, career and finance, and wellness. He has helped his clients break the negative cycles in their lives and replace them with a positive, proactive mindset. Seth believes that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and rewarding life, and works passionately to help them reach their full potential. With a deep understanding of how our minds work and the power of positive thinking, he encourages his clients to find their unique paths in life and find success on their own terms. He is a certified master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a featured co-author for WikiHow, and co-author of "The Mountain Method”, “The Happy Tiger”, and “The V.I.S.I.O.N.S. Program”. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 72,395 times.

Your loved one is going to be over the moon about the surprise vacation you’ve planned just for them, but how do you reveal the surprise? Luckily, there are tons of ways you can surprise someone with a trip and make the reveal unique to them! In this article, we’ll fill you in on the best, easiest, and most creative ways to gift your partner, parent, kids, or friend the trip of a lifetime. What are you waiting for? Keep reading because we have a trip to reveal!

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  • Create a scavenger hunt or play a balloon popping game to get kids excited about discovering their gift.
  • Watch a movie featuring the surprise destination or dine at a restaurant specific to the culture they’ll be experiencing to surprise an adult.
  • Reveal the secret at the airport the day of the trip to give kids the ultimate surprise.

A puzzle of your destination is a fun way to surprise kids or adults.

  • Order custom puzzles through sites like Shutterfly and Collage.
  • Consider adding a message to your puzzle’s image like, “Surprise! You’re going to Hawaii!” or “Happy Birthday! Mickey’s waiting for you!”
  • If the puzzle comes in a box with the puzzle’s image on it, put it in a blank box or bag, so your loved one won’t know what they’re revealing until the puzzle is complete.

Treasure hunt

Let kids of all ages uncover clues and search for their ultimate gift.

  • Theme your clues around the destination. For example, if they’re going to the beach, hide clues near a pair of sandals, under popsicles in the freezer, or beside the pool.
  • Make the final clue their ticket or a message saying something like, “You’re going to Disney World!”
  • Keep the clues age appropriate. If the vacation is for a younger child, help them read the clues or use pictures to describe where the next clue is.

Daily riddle

Keep a curious mind guessing with clues leading up to their departure.

  • Write the riddles on notes to stick randomly around the house for them to find.
  • Text them a clue in the middle of the day to lift their spirits.
  • Make the riddles as easy or difficult as you like; just keep your loved one’s age in mind.
  • One of your riddle clues might be, “I measure time, I build castles, and I’m small enough to fit in a spoon. What am I?”

Make a video revealing the trip your loved one has to scan.

  • Create a QR code easily on website like QR Code Generator , QRCode Monkey , or beconstac .
  • If you don’t want to make a video yourself, no problem! Link the QR code to a travel brochure or documentary featuring the destination.

Box in a box in a box

Hide the tickets in endless packaging to make kids and adults curious.

  • No boxes, no problem! Try this same idea but use various sizes of envelopes instead.

Hide the ticket in another gift

Lower expectations by placing the trip location in a mundane gift.

  • Place the ticket in the fold of a piece of clothing, so they’ll have to unfold the item to find it.
  • Slide the ticket in between the pages of a self-help book.
  • Tape the ticket to the underside of a box of chocolates.

Write a message on a cake

Reveal the big surprise when your loved one blows out their candles.

  • “Happy Birthday, Abby! P.S. You’re going to London!”
  • “Pack your bags! The Eiffel Tower is waiting!”
  • Consider theming the cake around the destination, even if it doesn’t go with the party’s theme.

Ask a friend or family member for help

Fill in another loved one to make the reveal special.

  • Try getting your loved one’s favorite celebrity or influencer involved using Cameo (a personalized video service). Simply pay the celebrity or influencer through the service, and ask them to reveal the trip in their message.

Gift a travel essential

Luggage, passports, or snorkel gear can help reveal your big surprise.

  • Try wrapping up a series of items for the trip separately but make the final present a note about how they’ll need everything for an upcoming getaway.

Cook a meal from the destination

A country-specific food is a delicious way to reveal a trip to a partner.

  • For instance, if you’re taking them to Italy, try making pasta from scratch and serving wine imported from the country.
  • If cooking isn’t your thing, take them to a restaurant featuring the country or culture’s cuisine.

Balloon pop

Hide a note about your getaway in a single balloon for kids to find.

  • Fill the balloons with confetti or sparkles for extra fun.
  • This game is best to play with children of elementary age and older as sitting on balloons could cause a few boo-boos.

Movie reveal

Plan a movie...

  • Greece: Mamma Mia
  • France: Ratatouille
  • Scotland: Brave
  • London: Love, Actually
  • New York: West Side Story

Reveal the destination at the airport

Spring the news on kids at the airport for the ultimate surprise.

  • Consider keeping your kids guessing even after you get to the airport. This way, they’ll have to use context clues and observational skills to “crack the code.”

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7 creative ways to reveal a surprise vacation

Updated: Dec 14, 2023

The surprise vacation has been planned. The itinerary is fixed. The flight tickets and hotels have been booked. And now you just cannot wait to reveal it to your family/ parents/ partner or whoever you are gifting this surprise trip! Planning a secret holiday is a lot of hard work (don’t we know that!), and so the surprise trip reveal deserves to be as fantastic as the holiday you’ve planned. And trust us, if you are planning a week-long vacation, it is ideal to announce the vacation a few days or even weeks in advance, to give enough time to your loved ones to plan their schedule around the given dates. So here are some creative vacation reveal ideas that will be as fun as the actual trip!

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Surprise birthday trip reveal

You could choose a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary to make the grand announcement. For instance, if you are planning to send your parents on a surprise vacation to celebrate their 50th golden wedding anniversary, you could pick one of their birthdays to reveal the upcoming trip. The birthday gift would be a clue to where they are going! 1. A customized cake You can bake or arrange a cake based on the theme of your destination. If your secret is a safari holiday to Kenya or Namibia, how about a jungle or safari-theme cake ? Or you could plan a “photo rolling” or “pull-out” cake where the birthday boy or girl gets to pull out a roll of photos or clues from the cake that will reveal the big surprise!

2. Gift a travel essential Birthdays by default involve gifting. So, a creative way to reveal your surprise trip is to gift a travel essential that would also double up as a hint towards your chosen destination. How about gifting a travel wallet ? You could slip in a calendar card, with the dates of the trip crossed out to indicate that those days are “booked for a vacation”. If you are planning an adventurous trip with your partner that may include camping out, how about you gift a camping tent and leave your beloved guessing about the destination 😉 Also read: Best way to plan a surprise trip: 4 tips to gift the perfect holiday !

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Cool ideas to reveal a surprise trip to your husband/ wife

There is nothing cooler than planning a surprise to reveal a surprise trip! And when you’re planning a secret vacation for your spouse, you have so many interesting ways to announce your surprise.

3. Let a movie reveal the surprise Plan a comfortable Friday evening movie night at home with your husband/ wife andpick a movie that has been shot in or around your secret holiday destination! If your destination is Italy, you can build up the suspense to your reveal, by watching the beautiful movie, Under the Tuscan Sun , that showcase the beautiful landscape of rural Tuscany and the charming Italian lifestyle. If your secret destination is Iceland, how about you watch The Secret Life of Walter Mitty that puts the best of this Nordic country on display. You can place a note at the bottom of your popcorn tub, that reads, “Isn’t the movie storyline and location fantastic? How about we shoot our story there?” or something equally cheesy like a surprise trip reveal poem 😉

“Fun-tastic” ways to announce a surprise family trip to your kids

Some of our favourite surprise trip reveal ideas involve announcing the holiday to the little ones. It does not take a lot of effort to keep a surprise from them, yet it is incredibly gratifying to see their starry eyes light up with joy when they get to know!

excited kid at a family beach holiday

4. Send them on a treasure hunt Make your children earn their surprise gift by scattering treasures (clues) all over the house that will lead them to the final clue that reveals the destination or the fact that they will soon go on a trip! You can draft each clue in such a way that their theme is in sync with the holiday place. For instance, if you are planning to take the family to Disney world or any other amusement theme park, you could write your clues accordingly: “ Brace yourself for a bumpy ride. Find your next clue where eggs are fried! ” (Hide the clue in the kitchen near the cooking stove) “ An adventure awaits, are you ready? Find your next clue where you study! ” (Hide the clue in the kids’ room near their study table/ school stuff) 5. Make them solve a surprise trip reveal puzzle Let the kids rack their brains a little to discover the surprise holiday that awaits them! You can draw or print out a picture that either gives a clue or announces your vacation destination directly. Now cut this up into smaller pieces – the more pieces, the more puzzling! Let them put together the entire puzzle and watch the delight on their faces!

Romantic ways to reveal a surprise beach vacation to your boyfriend/ girlfriend

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The initial days of dating are a whirlwind of romance and grand gestures. So if you’ve planned a surprise vacation for your girlfriend or boyfriend, it definitely needs to be announced in a special way!

6. Set his/ her heart racing with a special evening full of “reveals” If you are headed to a beach destination, how about you plan a tropical meal at home (seafood) with some fresh fruits, some punch or pina colada with those cute umbrellas. You can also dress up to set the mood – flip-flops and a flowery dress/ shorts and let them get the hint!

Our personal favourite way to reveal a surprise trip

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7. Surprise within a surprise within a surprise... When the Blind Experiences team plans a "blind travel experience" for our customers, we put together a bunch of envelopes - anywhere between 5 to 10 envelopes depending on the duration of your vacation! We allow you to open only the first envelope so that you can discover where you’re heading on your blind experience! Then, you have to simply enjoy and savour every moment of your trip. As your vacation proceeds, you get to open one envelope every other day, so that you know what's next. This way, every other day you get a small surprise as each letter reveals a new experience/ activity/ destination!

You can get inspired from these ideas and add your unique touch to reveal your surprise holiday. And if you need help with planning the entire surprise travel, we are here for you !

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Exciting Vacation Announcement Scavenger Hunts for Kids

June 2, 2016

I partnered with Scholastic to share these exciting vacation announcement scavenger hunts for kids!

As Alexander Graham Bell said “when one door closes, another opens”. Right now, the classroom doors are closing and the family vacation doors are opening.

Saving, planning, prepping, packing, and everything in between. Part of that in between may include surprising kids with a vacation!

If you have Can’t Wait for School Break-itis you’re going to love these Vacation Announcement Scavenger Hunts for Kids to help you plan a fun vacation reveal!

Exciting Vacation Announcement Scavenger Hunts for Kids

Printable Vacation Announcement Scavenger Hunts for Kids

Are going somewhere unbelievably amazing like Disney World or an amusement park? Headed to the beach or cabin on the lake? Maybe taking a scenic road trip?

I have Vacation Announcement Scavenger Hunts for Kids that will help you with a surprise vacation reveal! Pick whichever scavenger hunt fits your family vacation, and get ready to watch the kids smile.

beach vacation  scavenger hunt

–> Beach Vacation  <–

These beach vacation scavenger hunt clues also work for other water themed vacation. With water and swimming clues leading to the reveal of the destination.

Want to leave gifts with your beach vacation scavenger hunt? Googles, beach towel, swimsuit, and sandcastle tools are great options!

If you don’t have a printer, here are the Beach Vacation Announcement Scavenger Hunt Clues to write down on paper:

  • Boy do I have a surprise for you! Where you “swim” in the house is the next clue. (Give this clue to your child)
  • Great job, world class swimmer! Ride the waves to where you eat dinner. (hide clue in the bathtub)
  • Grab your goggles and dive deep! Find the next clue where you sleep. (hide clue somewhere on/under the dining room table)
  • No resting yet, you’re almost done. A surprise is waiting where there’s movie fun. (hide clue in pillowcase or on/under bed)
  • Hide surprise near home movies, DVD player, TV stand, couch, etc.)

amusement park scavenger hunts

–> Amusement Park Vacation  <–

Want to surprise your kids with a Disney vacation or theme park trip? Use these amusement park vacation scavenger hunt clues teasing rides and excitement.

Want to leave gifts with your amusement park scavenger hunt? Items themed to the park, printables or special discounts from the parks website, and DIY family vacation t-shirts are great ideas.

If you don’t have a printer, here are the Amusement Park Vacation Announcement Scavenger Hunt Clues:

  • A thrilling adventure awaits. Find the next clue where germs hate. (Give this clue to your chilld)
  • Get ready for a bumpy ride. The next clue is where food hides.(hide the clue near the bathroom sink or soap)
  • Buckle up and hold on tight. Another clue coming, look for the light. (hide clue in the fridge, freezer, or kitchen cupboard)
  • You’ve reached the end of this ride. Head to the porch for a heart-pounding surprise (hide clue under a lamp or in a light fixture)
  • Hide surprise on the porch or in the mailbox)!

road trip scavenger hunt

–> Road Trip Vacation Scavenger Hunt <–

Packing up the car  for a family road trip vacation to somewhere special? Use these road trip vacation scavenger hunt clues for kids to break the news.

Want to leave gifts with these adventurous clues? Road trip car games, sunglasses, and a snack box filled with their favorite treats are great ideas.

If you don’t have a printer, here are the Road Trip Vacation Announcement Scavenger Hunt Clues:

  • Adventure is waiting, let the fun begin! Find the next clue where the mail comes in. (Give this clue to your child)
  • Fun around every corner, so much to do! Better hydrate with water, like your next clue. (hide clue in the mailbox)
  • Nooks and crannies, new places galore. The next clue is hiding behind a closet door. (hide clue near a faucet, water jug, or home water dispenser)
  • It’s the end of the road but it has been fun! A surprise awaits where laundry gets done. (hide clue taped inside a closet door)
  • Hide surprise in the washer or dryer or laundry basket)

Exciting Vacation Announcement Scavenger Hunts for Kids

Surprise Vacation Reveal Printables

Looking to gift someone with a surprise vacation? Then we've got the perfect printables to help you make the surprise vacation reveal even more special! This easy gift idea is perfect for Christmas, a birthday, anniversary or any other special occasion. via @somewhatsimple

Looking to gift someone a surprise vacation? We’ve got the perfect printables to help you make the surprise vacation reveal even more special!

Whether you’re going the Bahamas ,  Niagara Falls  or on a European Vacation , these printables will make the big announcement AMAZING!

luggage tags, map and other surprise vacation printables

Gifting a Surprise Vacation

The past few years my husband and I have been trying to focus more on experiences than things. If we had our way, we would give each other and our kids, vacations as gifts for every occasion. The best part about giving someone a surprise vacation is seeing their face when they realize where they’re going. The tough part though is finding a cute and fun way to give them that surprise trip because it’s hard to wrap the Eiffel Tower.

With Christmas coming up in about a month (I still can’t believe we are that close!), we wanted to help you out. We created these surprise vacation printables, just in case you are gifting a family vacation this year, or a surprise vacation with your spouse. You don’t have to limit this gift idea to Christmas. This would make a great birthday or anniversary gift as well! These templates are perfect for any trip you have in mind.

surprise vacation reveal printable on a clipboard

Assembling Your Surprise Trip Gift

Cover – This “Adventure Awaits” printable can be pasted to the front of a yellow manila envelope, or any other packaging of your choosing!

Tell Them Where They’re Going – I’ve also created a printable map for you to include in the envelope! It comes with little markers to show where you’ll start, and where you’ll end! You can even use the little icon circles to show how you’ll be getting there. (Just grab your 1″ circle punch to make life easier!)

bon voyage printable for a surprise vacation gift

Printable Travel Tickets – This pack also includes some adorable printable tickets. Simply fill out the vacation info with where you’re going and when. Then make a check in the circle to tell the recipient(s) how they’re going to get there.

surprise vacation printable tickets on a counter next to a plant and black pen

Printable Luggage Tags – You can’t travel around the world without adorable luggage tags. I’m sure that’s a rule somewhere. Simply cut these out, fill in your personal info, punch out the holes, fold in half, and then laminate! You can also cover both sides with packing tape if you aren’t able to laminate them.

Variation – Another great idea would be to give that special someone a piece of luggage as part of your gift. You can have these already attach and ready to go on Christmas morning!

luggage tag printables as part of a surprise vacation printable pack

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Surprise Vacation Announcement Printable

I hope you enjoy these surprise holiday printables as much as I have. Click on the link below to purchase your surprise vacation printable pack. Leave us a comment below and all of the fun places you’re going to go. Happy Travels!

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How To Reveal A Surprise Trip: 5 Ways To Do It Right

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Knowing how to reveal a surprise trip is always a difficult situation to be in. The stakes are high for you, because you don’t want your loved one to give you a lukewarm response to your reveal or – even worse – disappointment at their lack of excitement.

The Pressure of Organising Surprise Trips

And disappointment is the last thing you want to hear. You’ve already had to go through a lot of stress in order to plan your surprise trip.

Just the act of scheduling your trip has been a major headache. You had to find a date in both of your diaries, by checking their schedule, all without letting them know why. You might’ve felt anxiety throughout the entire booking process, hoping your friend hasn’t changed their dates.

You’ve also committed money and time into securing your train or plane tickets, your vacation digs, and itinerary, that you can’t back out now. You might’ve gone through doubts surrounding the vacation you’ve chosen, if he/she will enjoy your idea.

You’ve survived all of that and yet still the journey isn’t over. Now you have to figure out how to reveal a surprise trip so the answer you hear is a resounding yes.

A surprise trip is a gift like any other and should be treated in the same way. To help someone want to “open this gift” you want to create an experience that leads up to the reveal. Before we get to those tips, there’s one thing you need to think about first.

When Should You Reveal Your Surprise Trip?

Deciding how to reveal a surprise trip is one thing, but picking the right time is do so is another. You want to reveal close enough to the departure date that the excitement of going is palpable for both of you; but also far enough away so that if you had to postpone, you can get your money back.

Why could a surprise trip be postponed? Well, plans could change for the recipient of your trip. Perhaps they forgot to add things to their schedule/diary. Perhaps they were invited to something only just recently and forgot to mention it.

You want to time your reveal to also give your friend enough time to prepare for the trip. Even if it’s just a weekend away, they will still want to clear their diaries and make sure they have no pending interruptions. You also need to give them time to pack and get travel insurance (unless you’re gifting that as well.)

Ways To Build Up To Your Reveal

As I mentioned before, you want to prime your friend into “open the gift” of your trip, so that when you do the reveal, joy and enthusiasm is the response you get. Here are some ways you can lead into that moment.

Knowing how to reveal a surprise trip well is all about sly games and teasing. If you’re going to a particular location, consider dressing up in clothing items related to the destination. For example, if you’re planning a hiking weekend, wear your hiking gear before meeting your friend. Got a beach setting in mind? Put on your flip flips and shades. Going to Disneyland? Get those Mickey Mouse ears on.

This reveal idea is something that can take place over a few days. If you live with your friend or loved one, you can leave little clues about your trip throughout your house, e.g., destination photos in the bathroom, semblance of a packed bag, photocopies of tickets somewhere. If you don’t live with friends, you can message them with clues or send them sounds and music from the destination you’ve planned; or slip something into their bag.

Cook a meal

Invite your friend to a dinner featuring some of the local cuisine you will be encountering. If you’re not great at cooking, then consider going to a restaurant that specialises in these dishes. You can tell them about your upcoming trip after you’ve both ordered your meal.

Hand them a travel guide

Deciding how to reveal a surprise trip can be as simple as presenting the destination upfront. Find a travel guide for your future trip and fill it with highlighted pages and folded-down corners, before handing it over. Use the guide as a casual talking point before going in with the reveal.

Get them a travel gift

We’re talking something small and affordable here, for example, a neck cushion, a daypack, or clothing items suitable for your vacation.

After you’ve primed your loved one using one of these techniques, casually present your tickets in an envelope by using a line such as like, “Oh, the mailman passed me this urgent letter for you,” or “I got concert tickets for us,” or “is this letter yours?”

Deciding how to reveal a surprise trip is all about subterfuge. Try and relax and have fun with it. I wish you luck with whatever happens.

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Disney Scavenger Hunt Clues: How To Reveal A Surprise Trip To Disneyland!

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Making the decision, saving, and planning a trip to Disneyland can be such an exciting time! You are ready to make those magical memories together and take a break from the grind.

Especially if you’ve worked hard to  plan a trip to Disney on a budget  while you’ve been saving and preparing.

Yet, how do you want to tell your children about the big news? You could just yell:

We are going to Disneyland!

Or do you want to make it a surprise? The surprise element can be so much fun for everyone, even the person writing the Disney scavenger hunt clues.

That’s why I wanted to share with you some of our experiences and tips for surprising your family with a Disney themed scavenger hunt.

Disney Scavenger Hunt Clues: How to Reveal a Surprise Trip to Disneyland!

Here are some things to think about when revealing a surprise trip to Disneyland:

  • How should we tell the kids?
  • Should we tell them right away, or should we tell them the day before we leave?
  • What about making Disney scavenger hunt clues?
  • How should we reveal a surprise trip to Disneyland to the kiddos?

CLICK HERE TO READ OUR ULTIMATE LIST  OF THINGS YOU MUST BRING ON A DISNEY VACATION.  

When you plan your family to have a magical vacation in Disneyland, it can be a ton of fun for everyone to make it a surprise! I can’t tell you how many families do it this way and I want to help your family reveal a surprise trip to Disneyland too.

When Should You Surprise The Kids?

Disneyland Trip

There are a few things to consider as you decide  WHEN to reveal the surprise Disney trip.

First, answer this. Do you want the kids to feel the anticipation leading up to the Disney vacation? If you answer yes, then I’d suggest revealing the surprise at least 1 month before the trip.

This will allow you to have your little one (or ones) help you plan their outfits, watch the most recent Disney movies, and maybe include them in small parts of the travel planning.

Now, if you think you are good at keeping secrets and you’d rather surprise them closer to the trip, just be prepared to hide all the evidence. That means the Disney ears and hats need to be hidden like you do Christmas presents.

That brings me to my last point regarding when to reveal the trip. If you plan to give the gift of a family Disney vacation for Christmas, then you may already know ‘when’ to do the big reveal. When they are opening their Christmas presents!

Surprise Disney Vacation

Once you decide on  WHEN to tell the kiddos, then it’s time to come up with the actual surprise part.

Your timing might not allow you to wait too long to tell them. For instance, if you plan a last-minute trip to Disneyland as we did, you will have to come up with a quick way to reveal the surprise.

I decided that making a scavenger hunt was the way to go, and I only had 1 day to put it all together .

Here are my tips on how to reveal a surprise trip to Disneyland!

How Should We Tell The Kids?

First, decide how you want to tell your kids. Take into consideration their ages and how many children you have.

You know them best, so keep that in mind while you are trying to decide if you want to make it a big surprise or a not-so-big surprise.

If your children are very young, then you could simply give them a Disney present to open to reveal the trip.

Disney Present - Reveal A Surprise Trip To Disneyland

Another option is to let the kiddos know during a conversation when the whole family is together, such as during dinnertime.

However, a very popular option is to make a scavenger hunt for the kids to follow to find out the surprise at the end. This is exactly what we did and our kids loved it!

Making a Disney Scavenger Hunt Quickly

Putting together a scavenger hunt does not have to be super extravagant. I am here to help you make a quick Scavenger Hunt.

Try not to stress so much on all the perfect details, unless that’s something you really enjoy and you have the time. I, on the other hand, did not have much time when we were planning our trip to Disneyland.

I suggest after reading this post and using our ideas, go do another quick Google search or a visit to Pinterest. You can often get inspiration and fun idea on how detailed you’d like to be on your scavenger hunt.

I’m also going to share my ideas here to help you think a bit about how you want to make your scavenger hunt.

1. Be Resourceful with the Materials that you Have

Materials you have

Use materials you have around the house. If you have access to a printer and some colored paper, you could type up the clues and print them out easily. I had access to paper and a pen so I wrote my clues out.

If you have more than one child, be prepared for them to work together as a team. The definition of a scavenger hunt often involves teamwork and not individual hunting. In all honesty, your kids will not care if the paper is beautiful or not. They are excited for the hunt itself!

2. Write the Disney Scavenger Hunt Clues

Free-writing is a quick way to knock it out and then look back and make a few changes. Once I had my paper and pen, I just began to writing things down in my notebook.

I started out by thinking of the 5 or 6 places I wanted to hide each clue. Our family is a bit unique in that we are currently living and traveling full time in a  33-foot RV . So, our space is small and limited for hiding things.

You may want to make 10-12 clues depending on the age of your children and the size of your house.

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Be sure to number the clues so that you do not get confused.

Making your hunt into a surprise Disney trip poem is also another way to make the scavenger hunt fun. However, do not be hard on yourself if you are not great at rhyming.

I found that a great way to add a little extra challenge at the end of the scavenger hunt is to make a list of some main ‘clue words’ such as: fun, outside, rides, princesses.

Then use those words in different clues and underline the main clue words. This way, if the kiddos get to the end of the hunt and still haven’t figured it out, they can look back at each underlined word on the clues and try to piece it all together.

3. Add a Few Extra Treats or Surprises Along the Way

Adding a little more excitement to your hunt can be fun.  Why not give out a piece of candy or treat with the finding of a clue?

Be aware that small toys as ‘extras’ do not always excite the children as they are thrilled to finish the hunt. I found this to be true during our Disney scavenger hunt.

Disney Scavenger Hunt Clues

We gave a bracelet to each of our 4 kids hidden with one of the clues and they didn’t even seem to care. The kids were way too excited to finish the scavenger hunt and find out what it revealed.

Oh, and if you really want to give them a Disney themed gift , wait until the finale as you don’t want to reveal the ending too soon!

Examples of Disney Scavenger Hunt Clues

– Don’t be stressed, look where you get dressed!

– You’re getting warmer, but I am not. The next clue lies where it never gets hot. 

– Getting the first clue will be a joy, look inside your plastic red toy.

– This isn’t a wild goose chase if you go to the place where you can see your face.

– Be ready to be in the hot-hot sun, where I’m sure you will have lots of fun. We are going to a special place, that will be sure to lighten up the birthday girl’s face!

– To find your next clue go to the place you find your brush, the one that you use to keep your teeth from turning to mush.

** The clues do not have to be publish-worthy – you are not writing a book, just a fun scavenger hunt for your kids!

If you’re not good at rhyming, you could try writing a clue with a number code. Such as 1 = a, 2 = b, 3 = c and so on.

The Finale – How to Reveal a Surprise Trip to Disneyland!

Surprise Trip to Disneyland

There are a few ways that you can do the finale. You can have the last clue bring the kids to a  gift to open that has a Walt Disney World shirt, hat, ears etc. This will hopefully reveal the Disney trip!

Or, you can finish it off with a  final clue  to get the kids thinking.

If the kids have not figured it out after reading all the clues, then you could have them look back at each clue together and suggest that they look at the highlighted or  underlined  words on each paper.

This is what I did and it worked out great!

I underlined the words such as ‘ princess ’, ‘ rides ’, and ‘ outside ’. Then, at the end of the scavenger hunt the kids sat around our table and re-read the underlined words on the clues.

Whichever way you decide to make the finale happen, be sure to have your video camera rolling. The look on each of their faces once they realize where you are going is priceless! We are going to Disneyland!!

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15 Creative Ways To Reveal A Surprise Disney Trip

April 27, 2021 //  by  Mckensie Shiner //   Leave a Comment

Planning to book a surprise Disney trip to gift to someone in your life? Then, keep reading! It’s everyone’s dream to be surprised with a trip to Walt Disney World. The only tricky part is, how will you tell the person the news? Will you give a countdown calendar to your significant other or tell your kids they’re visiting relatives out of town?

Whoever you’re surprising, we are sure to have a great way to make the Disney trip reveal magical for everyone involved.

1. Countdown Calendars

Personally, we LOVE this idea because we have everything you need for this! A countdown calendar is a great way to let everyone know of your surprise Disney trip! On our Facebook page, you can find some of our free countdown calendars and print them out!

Feel free to hang it in plain sight or package it up like mail and give it to whoever you’re giving your surprise Disney trip to. This is a great Disney trip reveal and doesn’t take a lot of planning. 

This is a great choice for those who don’t have a lot of time or for older teens/adults who don’t require a very extravagant approach, as younger kids may need a bigger surprise. 

Join our Facebook group to access free printable Disney countdown calendars for your surprise Disney trip announcement. 

Disney surprise trip countdown calendar from disneytrippers

2. Disney surprise box

Have you considered giving a Disney surprise box for your Disney trip reveal? If you want to give a memorable trip to the person you’re surprising, this is a great way to do so!

One of our favorite websites for sending a Disney surprise box, chock-full of goodies from the Disney parks, is Pixie Dust 2 U. From this site, you can choose a boy or girl box. Some boxes have contained the following items: Disney luggage tag, color pack, Minnie/Mickey drawstring bag, non-park lightweight ears, lanyards, and other fun Disney items! 

Use the code “WELCOME2U” for 10% off your first order!

disney surprise trip box from Pixie Dust 2 U site

3. Disney Shirts Reveal 

Another great way to pull off your Disney surprise trip is by revealing it with Disney shirts! Whether you are surprising your significant other, friend, or family member, this is another simple fun way to let them know what you have planned!

In order to do this, it’s important to incorporate their favorite Disney character or movie to make it all that more sentimental for everyone involved. You can also save the shirts and wear them for your trip!

 A popular design for Disney shirts is the family vacation ones which normally have the family name, month, and year. 

Check out our Disney shirt post here, which is all-inclusive when it comes to the relationship with the person you’re surprising.  

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4. On the way to the airport 

A great way to surprise kids with a Disney trip is to wait until the last minute to do so. This approach can be even more exciting since they have no idea the surprise Disney trip is coming.

As you approach the airport, ask them where they think you’re going. Drop hints such as dressing them in Disney clothing or playing Disney music in the car.  

Once you arrive at the airport, let them know what you’ve planned. Their reactions will be worth the wait!

disney surprise trip world of disney entrance in disney springs with stitch in front

5. Scavenger Hunt

For the adventurous person in your life, a scavenger hunt is a great way to reveal a Disney trip! Start with a small note in the house and lead to the backyard, garage, etc. until you finally reveal a clue that reveals the surprise!

There are SO many of these scavenger hunts on Pinterest and the possibilities are endless with this approach. However you decide to set it up is your choice, but there are so many neat ways to really make the person wonder what you’re up to! If you’re wondering how to surprise kids with a Disney trip, this is the way!

Click here for this Disney scavenger hun t to buy on Etsy!

disney scavenger hunt trip reveal

6. Going to Grandma’s House 

If you are able to commute to Disney World, telling your kids they’re going to a relative’s house is a great way to surprise them. This approach even allows you to pack clothes for them and not have questions asked when loading up the car.

This is best for small children, but older children may appreciate this one as well. It definitely depends on the child, though! Some may feel overwhelmed when planning for one thing and getting something completely different. Surely, once they get there, they will be in their element!

disney surprise trip Cinderella Castle from afar

7. Suitcase filled with Disney items 

This surprise is a great way to give the person you’re surprising some extra gear for the trip and being extra thoughtful while doing so! I mean, really, who wouldn’t love a suitcase or bag full of Disney items?

Some items to include are a pair of ears, character hand sanitizer, character masks, Disney keychains, autograph books, and anything else you can think of! Bonus points if the suitcase or travel bag is Disney-themed! 

For more Disney items you could include here, try reading our article  Disney items from Amazon!

disney surprise trip boardwalk

8. Mickey balloons wrapped in a large box  

Similar to the gender reveal trend, this Disney surprise trip reveal involves a large box and Mickey-shaped balloons! Simply fill them up with helium (or air) and cut the box open to show your surprise! 

If you decide to fill the balloons with air, you will just have to pull them out by hand. That is why this is ideal with helium balloons so they float to the top! 

You can find cheap balloons at your local dollar tree! These include Mickey as well as other Disney character balloons! Read our Disney Dollar Tree post for more cheap finds!

Click here for Mickey balloons on Amazon!

9. Invitation From Mickey 

This Disney surprise trip is foolproof and just requires some paper, a p en, and maybe some colored markers and stickers if you really want to seal the deal! Writing an invitation from Mickey is a great way to surprise someone with a Disney trip! 

Since Mickey is the star of the show here, it’s only right he sends the invitations out, to be honest. There are so many different options for what to say in this letter, but including one of Mickey’s famous catchphrases like “oh boy!” Or “see you real soon,” is sure to authenticate it. 

Click here to shop for this trip reveal letter on Etsy!

surprise disney trip printable letter from Etsy

10. Disney-inspired breakfast

What better way to let someone know about a surprise trip to Disney than by bringing a little bit of Disney to them? Especially when it comes in the form of food!

Make some Mickey waffles or Gaston’s famous cinnamon rolls and let them guess what exactly it is you’re planning for them by giving them one of their favorite Disney treats as a hint. 

If you’re not a great cook or baker, it’s always okay to store-buy items, too. It helps if everything is easily identifiable as Disney snacks, but if not, simply have them guess where they can find most of these tasty treats! It should be pretty obvious!

We also have a recipe for Epcot’s Violet Lemonade here , which is a great addition to whatever you decide to prepare!

disney surprise trip breakfast pastries from kusafiri coffee shop in animal kingdom

11. Customized Disney Tickets

An easy at-home Disney surprise reveal involve making customized Disney tickets! With this idea, you can pretty much do whatever you would like as far as designs go. You can use construction paper or cardstock and either design them online or handwrite them!

Additionally, there are also templates online which you can utilize to carry out this Disney trip reveal. Add names and their favorite Disney items or characters to really make this one special!

Shop these adorable custom tickets on Etsy here!

disney surprise trip custom tickets from Etsy personalized with names and attractions

11. Decorate a space in the house

What better way to announce the surprise than to decorate a spot in the house and throw a mini Disney party! This is one of the best ways to announce this since it’s pretty obvious what is coming when you set this up! 

Refer to our Disney Dollar Tree post to find some awesome decorations to do this with!

Shop for Mickey decor on Amazon here!

disney surprise trip chef mickey's sign

12. Disney Surprise Puzzle 

This is yet another great idea due to the creativity that comes with it. It is also a great idea for kids! Give them a blank puzzle box and tell them the surprise is in the completed puzzle. They will be so excited to put it together and even more so when they realize what the surprise is!

There are hundreds of puzzles online for this Disney surprise trip reveal! You can find puzzles like the one below on Etsy here.

Disney surprises trip puzzle which includes names and photos of Minnie and mickey

13. Drop gifts as hints

Similar to the surprise box and suitcase full of gifts, this is nearly the same but a little dialed back. As you await the initial surprise announcement, you can start to give gifts that may allude to the surprise. For example, maybe give them a new Disney shirt and when they ask what the occasion is, say it’s for something coming up. 

This can be done with virtually anything, such as wax melts, hats, or jewelry! Some great Disney gifts including the one below can be found on Etsy or by clicking  here!

disney surprise trip gift ideas etsy bracelet

14. Disney button

Disney buttons are an instant giveaway for a Disney trip and are perfect for anyone who doesn’t like to keep a secret for too long, or feels that the person/people they’re surprising will catch on quickly! By gifting a Disney button, you’re also giving them something to wear during the trip, which is always a bonus!

This great Disney button from Etsy can be found here.

disney surprise trip button white background and black text with Mickey on it

15. Play Youtube videos as a hint

If you’re looking for another simple and. cost-effective reveal, this is the one for you! This can be as simple as playing the fireworks from Happily Ever After (which is on YouTube in HD), or maybe a clip from their favorite ride. 

Even more simply, you can play a Disney promo video such as this one!

There are also hundreds of Disney surprise trip reveal videos on the site you could easily show them and then ask them what they would do if that was them… then tell them it is!

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Disney Scavenger Hunt – Awesome Vacation Surprise for Kids [Printable Clues]

By: Author Kim Tate

Posted on Published: December 19, 2017

Our family is planning a trip to Disney World and I’ve considered surprising them with the trip! I’ve heard of families doing this, so I decided to put together another one of my fun scavenger hunts . This Disney scavenger hunt has clues that will lead kids around to a final announcement of a Disney vacation!

If you want to set up your scavenger hunt like I have you’ll need a few supplies: (some links are affiliate / commission links)

Disney Scavenger Hunt Supplies

  • paper mache boxes
  • craft paint (I used metallic red , matte black, and white pearl metallic )
  • foam brushes

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Disney scavenger hunt for kids – clues and boxes © Stuffed Suitcase

To help prime the paper mache for the paint I first spray painted them with a basic white spray paint. Then I started painting the boxes with the red, white, and black. I did about three coats to get them looking nice and bright and colorful. The red almost looks pink if you don’t layer up coats.

Disney Scavenger Hunt Clues

Next step is to print out the Disney scavenger hunt clues . I’ve written six clues, which I feel makes for a fun hunt. You’ll want to organize the clues to lead to each other. I wrote the final clue to lead to a suitcase. You can organize and plan how to best arrange the other ones yourself.

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CLICK TO DOWNLOAD Disney Vacation Surprise Scavenger Hunt

As you can see the clues will lead to: a clock, freezer, shoe, bathtub, tea/mug cabinet, suitcase. Again I recommend you save the suitcase for the final announcement spot!

End your Disney scavenger at the suitcase with a fun surprise inside! © Stuffed Suitcase

End your Disney scavenger at the suitcase with a fun surprise inside! © Stuffed Suitcase

Ending the Scavenger Hunt

Ideas for what to add to the suitcase for the Disney vacation surprise announcement:

  • Ear Hats for the Park (you can even get personalized ones)
  • Favorite character toys or clothes from shopDisney

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Hide some surprises inside the suitcase – such as personalized ear hats! © Stuffed Suitcase

Include one of my surprise Disney vacation printables to announce where they’re headed for their Disney vacation!

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD Disney Vacation Surprise Announcement Printables © Stuffed Suitcase

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD Disney Vacation Surprise Announcement Printables © Stuffed Suitcase

I love how this Disney scavenger hunt turned out and hope you can use it as a fun way to surprise your kids with a Disney vacation! I always love hearing your stories, so comment below if you use this hunt or if you have a fun idea for how to surprise kids with a trip to Disney!

Want to surprise your kids with a trip to Disney? This fun Disney scavenger hunt has printable clues for you to hide and help announce the Disney World or Disneyland vacation!

Disney Scavenger Hunt – clues to surprise your kids with a trip to Disney! © Stuffed Suitcase

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17 Memorable Surprise Cruise Reveal Ideas

If you love giving gifts, we wouldn't be shocked if you love the thought of these surprise cruise reveal ideas. Part of the fun of a cruise is sharing the joy of trip planning with someone, even before you leave home.

Do you need ideas for how to spill the beans that you've booked a cruise for someone special? We've got you covered.

You can use some of these surprise cruise reveal ideas in combination with others on the list or ones you come up with.

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Memorable ways to surprise someone with a cruise, with a photo of a riverboat in the water.

1. Create a Memory Book of your Past Adventures to Reveal Your Next Adventure

Create a memory book if you've already been on cruises together — or even a trip on land. Then, on the last page, announce your next adventure! (The next adventure is a cruise, with the date of the sailing, of course.)

We LOVE these photo books for travel adventures. In fact, they're the only ones we buy.

Don't forget to plan ahead if you're going to create a photo book for your surprise cruise reveal idea, accounting for your time to create it and shipping.

Check out our favorite high-quality photo books: Artifact Uprising

2. gift a charm with a cruise — or nautical — theme.

Adding a charm to a new bracelet, keychain, or necklace (or existing one) is a great gift to give to surprise someone with a cruise. It can be a sailboat charm (especially if you're going on a cruise with sails ), a cruise ship charm, or even an anchor charm. Nature charms, such as seashells or fish-inspired charms, are easy to find too.

Pandora is famous for its beautiful charm bracelets. You can get them in gold, silver, or enamel colors. You can also put their charms on necklaces they sell if bracelets aren't the taste of whoever you're gifting them to.

Etsy is another great place to look — and customize — charm bracelets and find a custom one.

If you love the idea of gifting a bracelet to surprise someone with a cruise and want it to be nautical-themed but not necessarily a charm, check out our review of the OMEGA Sailing Bracelet .

Don't let the Nautical Bracelet you want go out of stock!

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3. Make a Cruise Reveal Scavenger Hunt

You can send someone on a scavenger hunt with clues leading to the next location, ending in your surprise gift: a cruise reveal!

There's no need to venture far from home for this if you want to carry out a cruise surprise scavenger hunt in your house or apartment or just your neighborhood. (It's a great date idea at home, too.) You can even end the scavenger hunt where you keep your luggage so you're all set to pack your bags.

If you want to amp up the surprise cruise scavenger hunt, give the person you're gifting the cruise to a basket or bag with the first clue. Then, at each subsequent location where there is a cruise, he or she will find a small gift there.

At the end of the scavenger hunt, they'll be shocked to find you're going on a cruise together but also have a cool basket of cruise supplies ready for the trip.

4. Create a Fish Tank Surprise Cruise Reveal

Do you have a fish tank in your house? Or can you get one?

If so, purchase a small cruise ship memento to go inside the tank and guide your loved one over for a fun surprise cruise reveal idea.

It doesn't have to be a cruise ship (and you certainly don't want a sunken ship.) It can be something like a treasure chest if you're going on a Caribbean or tropical cruise or a seashell that you write the cruise info on.

Arrr! Ahoy mateys…surprise someone with a cruise with a fun treasure chest!

Man's hand holding a small treasure chest with a gold coin in it for a surprise cruise reveal ideas.

5. Create a Gift Basket (or Bag)

One of the most fun surprise cruise-reveal ideas is to put together a specialty-themed gift basket or bag. Here are a few great ideas we came up with:

  • Ports of Call themed : Create a gift basket of items related to the ports of call on the itinerary. For example, if you're going on a Danube River Cruise, you can include a bag of German pretzels, Vienna Cafe coffee mix from Austria, and paprika from Hungary. Reveal the common thread to the gift receiver in a card or in person!
  • Nautical-themed : Include things like snorkel gear (whether it will be your first time snorkeling on a cruise or your fifth), coral-reef-safe sunscreen, a sea or ocean-scented candle, and an anchor keychain.
  • Cruise Essentials themed : Get a fun towel, customized luggage tags, a personalized tumbler , and maybe even some fun sunglasses to add to a Cruise Essentials theme gift basket.

If you want a special bag, it can double as a duffle bag for your cruise or a beach bag for the trip.

6. Surprise Someone with a Cruise with a Message in a Bottle

Why not put a message in a glass bottle for a surprise trip reveal? It harkens back to the ocean and ships anyway, which is just what you need for a sea (or river, or lake) dwelling adventure.

Where do you find a bottle to use for this memorable keepsake? Here, on Etsy , of course!

Get a second “bottle” (aka, bubbly!) to celebrate!

7. Whisk her (or him) away

If you want the ultimate surprise then immediate gratification of going on a cruise, simply whisk someone away. You can pack bags for him or her, and even ask that person's boss for days off work if necessary. (My brother-in-law did this when he planned a surprise cruise for my sister. He proposed on the cruise!)

Then simply let that person know you're leaving…right now! We suggest stacking on surprise cruise reveal ideas to this one, so there's something you give that person just before you drive to the port or go to the airport to get to the port.

So, for example, you'd give the person a cruise gift basket, include a card or prepare a speech to say, “We're leaving right now!”

8. Airport Surprise

This one is easier to surprise kids with, but it's fun for anyone who likes surprises.

If you have to fly to the port of embarkation, surprise your kids with a twist on a switch-a-roo! Pack the car the night before you leave for the cruise. Then tell them you are all going to the airport to pick up a friend and they can't stay home alone.

Tell them their bags are packed for the cruise when you get to the airport! Don't forget fun cruise luggage tags to showcase the exciting news!

Cruise Lanyards & Luggage Tags

Be sure to have some fun things on your luggage or items to hand to your surprised cruisers, like nautical-themed luggage tags and lanyards!

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9. The ‘Ole Switch-a-roo

If you are surprising someone who is game for any surprise, use the ‘ole switcharoo! Tell him/her that you're going to the beach or to the movies, for example, and then keep driving to the port! Just don't forget your luggage; keep in mind you'll have to pack for the people you're surprising.

10. Make a Fun Ocean or Boat-Themed Playlist

Do you ever turn on music in your home while you're making dinner, for instance? We do!

Create a music playlist with cruise-themed songs or songs inspired by your destination. For example, if you're going to Key West on a cruise, throw together a list of Jimmy Buffett tunes! Then drop hints on why you created the playlist.

Combine this with the start of a scavenger hunt, or cruise-themed bag, or gift basket idea .

11. Buy a Cruise Ship Holiday Ornament for Your Christmas Tree

Do you celebrate the holidays with a Christmas tree? Or anything like it?

If so, you can buy a cruise ornament and “hide” it in the tree. Then, perhaps on Christmas morning, ask your loved one to find the newest ornament on the tree. The reason it's there may need a bit more explaining but probably not much, once the other person finds it!

If you want to reveal the date with the ornament, create a little tag with the sailing information to float on top of it.

There are some VERY cute cruise ship ornaments on Etsy .

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12. Write a Surprise Cruise Poem

Write a poem that includes the surprise reveal in it. Use words in your surprise cruise poem that have to do with the water, or the destination, or the cruise line.

Don't forget to get a great cruise greeting card to write the poem in!

13. Use a Custom Puzzle for a Surprise Cruise Reveal

If you're into putting together puzzles ( we certainly love puzzles ) then purchase a custom puzzle from somewhere like Etsy, with the big reveal. Be sure to keep in mind, however, that you may need a “puzzle completion date deadline” for this one. You wouldn't want to finish the puzzle after the cruise leaves.

For example, check out this puzzle that says, “We're Going to Alaska” puzzle. Wouldn't that be so exciting to give to someone to announce a cruise surprise to Alaska ? The best part is the puzzle is simple so the suspense is minimized. This Etsy Seller , FJ4LifeCreations, has a lot of these puzzles to announce various locations and you can also order a custom design too.

Wood puzzle that says "We're going to Alaska!" with the mountains on the bottom.

14. Create a Countdown Calendar

If you want to keep the excitement up as the days tick away and your cruise embarkation day gets closer and closer, create a countdown calendar. Tear off the day before as the next day comes into focus and your cruise gets ever-closer!

15. Disney Cruisers: Schedule a Call from the Characters

If you're going on a Disney Cruise and want to surprise a partner or your kids, you can schedule a surprise call from one of the characters. It's very easy to do in the Disney Cruise Line (DCL) Navigator App.

Don't forget to check out our invaluable DCL check-in process post, which shares what else you can do within the app like schedule a call from a character, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, etc.

Want to take it to the next level? Have a basket, gift bag, or Mickey tote ready to hand over to the person receiving the call to keep that excitement going with a tangible item that they can use to pack for your Disney Cruise!

Mickey Tote

If you schedule a call from one of the Disney characters for a Disney Cruise, have a tote filled with Disney and cruise-themed goodies ready to hand over to the receiver of the call, who you're surprising. Something tangible like this will amp up everyone's excitement and is a great day-pack bag for your Disney Cruise.

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16. Create a Word Search or Special Crossword Puzzle

If the person or people you're thinking of these surprise cruise reveal ideas for like brain teasers, create a special word search or crossword puzzle that has “surprise” and “cruise” in it.

Here are some additional ideas for what to include in the word puzzle:

  • Ports of call
  • Countries you'll be visiting
  • Packing list items
  • Cruise ship name
  • Cruise line name
  • Things you expect to see or experience during the cruise, like parasailing, snorkeling, glacier walks in Alaska , or wine tastings in Bordeaux !
  • Your family name or the names of everyone going on the cruise

17. Create a YouTube Playlist — Finish by Playing Your Own Video

Make a YouTube playlist with videos of the ship you'll be going on, or videos with the itinerary ports of call. Tell the person you're surprising with a cruise that you want to watch TV together, and then start playing the ship videos.

If that person likes cruises too he or she may not even question why you're watching one! But if that person doesn't, simply say that you heard about a cool feature or location that the cruise sails to.

At the end, be sure to have a pre-recorded video of yourself revealing the surprise cruise ready to go!

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How To Reveal A Surprise Trip To Paris [8 Ideas]

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Planning a surprise trip to Paris?

This is so awesome! I’m very excited for you!

However, I know that planning the surprise may be nerve-wracking.

But that’s where all the magic happens. And it’s going to be worth the effort.

I’ve compiled the list of ideas to help you do this.

But before we jump into the fun stuff, let’s get one thing straight.

Know Your Audience!

Are they morning people? Do they love puzzles? Are they foodies?

Don’t try to surprise a night-owl friend with a sunrise hike.

You get what I mean. So keep these things in mind as you pick your surprise reveal.

Let’s get to it.

8 Realistic Paris Suprise Trip Reveal Ideas:

1. french breakfast 🥐🎶.

The Idea: Imagine waking up to the smell of freshly baked croissants and Edith Piaf playing softly in the background.

Yeah, that’s the vibe we’re going for.

The Execution: Choose classic French music to set the tone. Edith Piaf’s “La Vie en Rose” is an iconic choice that’s universally recognizable and deeply associated with Paris.

Freshly baked croissants would be ideal. Buy them from a local bakery or buy frozen ones in the supermarket (so you can put them in the oven in the morning). Serve them with jam and butter.

You can also go for other French pastries like pain au chocolat.

Serve coffee or hot chocolate.

Use a checkered tablecloth for an authentic café feel. Yes, we are going for cliches here as much as possible.

Add a small vase with fresh flowers, preferably something reminiscent of Paris like lavender or roses.

If they’re not a morning person, consider doing a brunch instead. The key is to ensure they are relaxed and not rushed.

Place the plane tickets or a printed itinerary inside a French novel or a travel guide on Paris. 

Pro Tip: After the reveal, spend some time discussing the trip. Show them the places you’ll visit in Paris to keep the excitement going.

2. Movie Night & Memory Book 🎬📖

The Idea: Cozy up for a movie night featuring “Midnight in Paris” or “Amélie,” then hand over a scrapbook filled with your best memories together.

The last page? “Our Next Adventure: Paris!”

The Execution: Create a cozy movie-watching space with comfortable seating and dim lights.

Offer French-inspired snacks like macarons, cheese, and grapes. For drinks, consider French wine or sparkling water with a slice of lemon.

Compile photos and mementos from your past adventures together. This could be photos, ticket stubs, or even small notes about your favorite memories.

Wait until you’re settled in and enjoying the movie. Hand over the memory book during a quiet moment or right after the movie.

Pro Tip : Include some funny or embarrassing photos in the scrapbook. It’ll get you both laughing and reminiscing.

3. The “Paris in a Box” 🎁

The Idea : A box that’s like a mini treasure chest of Paris. Think of it as a sneak-peek into what awaits in the City of Light.

The Execution : A simple wooden box or even a nicely decorated shoebox will do the trick. Feel free to jazz it up with some Parisian flair – stickers, drawings, you name it!

Make it look pretty! Arrange everything neatly.

Fill it up with Parisian wonders – a mini Eiffel Tower, a bottle of French wine, macarons, chocolate, a Paris travel guidebook.

Tailor the contents to their tastes. Are they into art? Tuck in a mini guide to the Louvre. More of a foodie? Focus on gourmet French snacks.

Pro Tip : Pick a chill moment, like a lazy Sunday afternoon or a quiet weekday evening.

4. The QR Code Surprise 📱

The Idea: Place a QR code on a gift or card that leads to a video or website revealing the trip.

The Execution : Make a short video or a simple webpage that reveals the trip. Include images of Paris, maybe a bit of French music in the background and your excited message.

Generate the QR Code. There are plenty of free QR code generators online. Just input the link to your video or webpage, and voilà, you have your code!

Stick the QR code onto a card with a message like “Scan me for a surprise!” Or get creative and place it on something like a mock boarding pass.

Tip: Make sure the QR code is easily scannable and the link actually works.

5. The Paris-Themed Scavenger Hunt 📱🔍

The Idea : Transform the excitement of discovering Paris into a digital scavenger hunt. You can use QR codes for this as well.

The Execution: Each code when scanned can reveal a clue or an interesting fact about Paris, leading up to the big reveal of the trip.

Hide these QR codes around the house, in their daily items, or even send them through emails.

Each QR code clue should build anticipation and curiosity. Start with broader clues.

6. The “French Cooking Class Twist” 🍲👩‍🍳

The Idea: Sign up for a French cooking class together. At the end of the class, present them with a recipe card that says, “Ingredients for the Perfect Trip: You + Me + Paris.”

The Execution: Find a local cooking school that offers French cuisine classes. 

Make a cute recipe card. On the front write down an actual French recipe you’re going to cook during the class.

On the back print or write “Ingredients for the Perfect Trip: You + Me + Paris.”

After you’ve cooked and enjoyed your French meal, hand them the recipe card as a keepsake.

Pro Tip : Brief the cooking instructor beforehand. They might play along and add to the surprise!

7. Virtual Reality Reveal 🕶️🌐

The Idea : Use virtual reality (VR) to transport them to Paris. At the end of the VR experience, reveal that they’ll be seeing it all in person.

The Execution : Rent or borrow VR gear and find a virtual tour of Paris.

Create a comfortable space for them to enjoy the VR experience.

At the end of the tour, have a custom VR message or take off the headset to reveal decorations indicating the trip to Paris.

8. The “Photo Booth” Surprise 📸🎉

The Idea: Set up a photo booth with props like berets and mustaches.

After a few silly shots, hold up a sign that says, “We’re going to Paris!”

The Execution : Set up the photo booth. Use a corner of your home or a backdrop. Decorate it with images of Paris.

Gather props like berets, fake mustaches, a mini Eiffel Tower, and French flag scarves. The sillier, the better!

After a few fun shots, secretly switch to a sign that reads, “We’re going to Paris!” and capture their reaction when they see it.

Pro Tip : To make it even more realistic you could set up the photo booth during a small gathering or party, so it feels like part of the event.

The Ultimate Pro Tips

  • Timing is everything ! Reveal the surprise when they’re not swamped with work or other commitments.
  • Capture the moment . Seriously, get that camera ready. Their reaction will be priceless.

No matter which route you go, the key is to make it your own.

I once revealed a surprise trip with a simple handwritten letter and it was cute and memorable. Sometimes less is more.

The Pre-Reveal Checklist

Before you execute your grand plan here’s a quick checklist to make sure you’re all set:

  • Confirm travel dates and bookings
  • Check their schedule to ensure they’re free
  • Test any tech elements (QR codes, playlists, etc.)
  • Think of a backup plan. If the initial reveal idea doesn’t work out (like a canceled cooking class), have a simple yet heartfelt backup reveal method, like a handwritten note or a candlelit dinner at home.
  • Have a camera ready to capture the moment.
  • Be ready for any reaction – sometimes surprises can be overwhelming or unexpected.

The Post-Reveal – What’s Next?

After the big reveal, the excitement is just beginning!

Here are some next steps:

  • Discuss travel logistics and any must-see spots
  • Start a shared Pinterest board or Google Doc for trip planning

Wrapping It Up

So, which idea has got you buzzing with excitement? Share with us in the comments below.

And when you’re ready to start planning your trip here are some of our posts to help guide you

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Maria is the owner of LifestyleTraveler. She became location independent in 2016 after quitting her job. She is now based in Spain. And her goal is to help you live life on your own terms, embracing the freedom and adventure that travel can offer.

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There are few things more exciting in parenting than surprising your kids with something they will legitimately lose their little minds over! And a surprise Disney trip reveal is one of the most fun things to put together as a parent!

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We’re wrapping up our own Disney trip, and we’ve had so much fun surprising our boys and building up anticipation!

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It doesn’t have to take a lot of work (or money, you’re spending enough of that on your trip)! But with a little creativity, the right free Disney trip reveal printable, and the perfect wrapping job later turns into a really fun surprise Disney trip reveal idea that you’ll remember forever!

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Here are 10 easy and really fun way to pull off a surprise Disney trip reveal!

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My parents did this when I was a child, and it’s still one of my favorite memories!

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  • A Musical Surprise Find three Disney songs you know your family loves. I love using Disneyland Songs played in the park. Zip A Dee Do Dah , It’s a Small World , and A Pirate’s Life for Me always queue my son to think about Disney parks! Play the songs and ask your kids what they all have in common. When they guess it let them open a surprise envelope with the big reveal.

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We’re Going to Disney Balloon Idea

  • We’re Going to Disney Balloon Idea Purchase several Disney balloons from the dollar store. Have your kids do a Disney surprise treasure hunt (balloon style) following the balloons. Leave the You’re Going to Disneyland Surprise Printable (or Disney World version) at the end of the balloon trail. This is extra fun for little kids!

 Advent Calendar Countdown

Last year, we did a huge surprise trip for a Disney Cruise . We gave big hints we were leaving from Florida and used this awesome reveal as the final gift Christmas morning. But we added a few small Christmas gifts that were Disney-themed to help them guess. One of them was a Mandalorian advent calendar. I snagged it on mega sale at the end of the holiday season, and had my boys use it the following month to countdown to our trip. The advents as a trip countdown were the biggest hit- so much so that we’re gifting bonus Disney themed Lego Advent Calendars to our kids this year with a surprise trip reveal!

Look for a free printable Disney countdown calendar, make one yourself, or buy an advent calendar to use as part of this big surprise reveal!

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Be sure to grab Disneyland and Disneyworld Discount Tickets and this printable and you’re all set for the best surprise ever!

Grab the Surprise You’re Going to Disneyland or Surprise You’re Going to Disney World free printable here!

Just enter your first name and email and the free download will come straight to your inbox!

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These Editable Treasure Hunt Clues and Jigsaw Scavenger hunt are the perfect printable if you want to build the excitement when revealing vacation to New York.

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Hide the trail of riddle clues and enjoy watching them find and solve each one until they reach the mailbox where they will find a Treasure Map.  The icons on the map show where they should look to find jigsaw pieces, which when put together will allow them to read your secret message telling them to look under their pillow where they will find tickets telling them when are where they are going on vacation.

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