Are you planning on surprising your kids with a trip to Disneyland, Walt Disney World, or maybe a Disney Cruise this Christmas? If so, here’s a fun idea to help you reveal the BIG trip on Christmas Day:
A Disney Themed Scavenger Hunt!
Alisha at Picture The Magic is here today to share her Disney themed Scavenger Hunt Printable with you. We are planning our first Disney Cruise in 2017 as part of Disney SMMC 2017: Disney Land and Sea. It is our first time on a cruise and really wanted to surprise the kids at Christmas. I love her idea and she’s graciously sharing the printable and her tips to help us and you create a fantastic Disney Vacation Reveal.
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Here’s a well-known fact: all children love scavenger hunts!
(It’s also true that most parents love them too. They just sometimes wish they didn’t have to do the work to put the hunt together. If that’s you, read on.)
To add some magic to your big reveal on Christmas Day, I have created a free, printable Disney-themed scavenger hunt of 11 clues that ends in a GRAND REVEAL for the kids where you announce loud and proud that they (and you) are going on a Disney vacation!
And the best part…there’s virtually no work involved for you. It’s all ready to go.
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Disney Scavenger Hunt Clues
The Disney reveal scavenger hunt is super easy to put together when you use my Free printable. It has everything you need it in to announce your big surprise Disney trip.
What’s Included: 11 Disney-Theme Clues
I have made 11 rhyming clues, each with a Disney theme.
The answer to each clue is something that you’ll find in virtually any home.
Here are examples of two of the clues you will find in the hunt.
You’ll find the other 9 are just as fun and rhyme-y.
What’s Included: “Big Reveal” Signs
Also included are big signs that declare to your kids where you will be vacationing as a family. There’s options for Disney Cruise, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland.
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How to Set Up Your Disney Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt works for a Disney cruise reveal, too. Here’s how to use this hunt.
First, download the free Disney vacation scavenger hunt.
In one PDF file, you’ll find 11 rhyming clues made especially for this scavenger hun. Many of them mention Disney characters that your kids know and love. I’ve also included instructions on how to run the scavenger hunt.
Next, print the PDF and cut out the clues.
Print the clues and announcements on paper or cardstock. Cut out each clue with scissors.
Put the clues in envelopes.
The clues are sized to fit neatly inside standard envelopes that you likely have at home.
Hide the clues.
Put the clues in the order you’d like to hide them. Each clue should guide your child to the secret location of your next clue. The final clue will lead them to an announcement that reveals the prize.
That’s really all there is to it. I recommend that you film while your children make their way through the hunt. Their reactions to a magical vacation are sure to be priceless!
Ready for the fun? Download the free printable scavenger hunt here.
Packing List for Disney
To make the big Disney reveal complete, gift your family members with Disney-themed luggage, clothes, and accessories. Here are a few of my favorites.
Gifts for a Disney Reveal
Surprising your family with a trip to Disney is so fun. The anticipation of telling them is almost as good as the trip itself! Give Disney gifts to leave them clues.
Start counting down the time until your vacation with these adorable bands. Compatible with Apple watches.
I always carry a deck of cards with me because you just never know when you'll get stuck waiting somewhere. Love this Mickey-inspired set.
Choose your favorite Disney design and stay hydrated, too! These are perfect for before, during, and after your Disney trip.
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Pack for Disney in style. These cute cosmetic bags make good wristlets, too.
Use Mouse-shaped waffles as part of your reveal, or eat Mickey waffles every morning until you leave!
Minnnie Mouse themed luggage is adorable, but it also maintains all the function of an extendable handle and spinner wheels.
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Whether you’re surprising your kids with a trip to Disney or looking for Disney cruise reveal ideas, this scavenger hunt is perfect. Your kids will love their surprise Disney vacation!
Do you have other fun ideas for a Disney trip reveal? Share them below!
ABOUT ALISHA MOLEN
Alisha is fanatical about helping people uncover all the secrets that will make their Disney dream vacations even more magical. She’s a guru in the area of Disney Cruises, and she recently produced the most comprehensive list of Disney Cruise tips anywhere. She lives in Arizona with her husband Matt and her three kids.
Her site is PicturetheMagic.com and you can also find her on Pinterest.
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The link that is provided for the scavenger hunt is not sending anything. Can someone please help!?
This is amazing thank you so much I left planning a reveal to the last minute so you’ve helped me out massively!
These were great! My Daughter’s love scavenger hunts and I am terrible with clues! Thank you so much for sharing!